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Kyoto news

Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hakone, a celebrated volcanic spa town in eastern Japan, is on track to gain a
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
Upmarket London hotel Claridge’s has opened the doors to a brand new subterranean spa retreat
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses will open its first Japanese property in Kyoto
Marriott International has opened a new Luxury Collection hotel in Kyoto, Japan, complete with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Four Seasons is preparing to open a luxury hotel in Tokyo, crowned with a GOCO-designed
Designer Jean-Michel Gathy has created a 3D origami-inspired feature wall for Four Seasons’ spa sanctuary
Kerry Hill Architects have designed a spa and wellness resort on a mountainside in Hokkaido
Ace Hotel has partnered with Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and Kengo Kuma & Associates for two 2020
Aman has opened its third resort in Japan with a minimalist spa themed around the
Hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced at a gala dinner
Luxury hotel operator Aman will open its third resort in Japan this November with the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
The Ace Hotel Group has announced it will open its first property in Japan, with
Architects, designers, investors, developers and politicians from across the world have descended on Cannes for
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Park Hyatt will follow Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Collection in opening a high-end hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has opened in the shadow of Higashiyama Mountain, in the
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Work is nearing completion on a new Four Seasons hotel sat in an 800 year
Several high-profile Japanese architects have told CLAD how Japan’s traditional country inns are inspiring contemporary
Susie Ellis, Global Wellness Summit chairman and CEO, has confirmed the dates for next year’s
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will develop two hotels in Asia in partnership with YTL Hotels:
Scientists at Kyoto University have used MRI to narrow in on the neural structures behind
The first Luxury Collection Hotel – by Starwood – in Japan has opened in Kyoto,
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015
The first Andaz hotel located in Japan, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, is set to open
Ritz-Carlton has opened its fourth property in Japan with a 136-bedroom Kyoto offering on the
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced plans to accelerate its expansion to bring the total
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced that The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is set to open its
The Clarins success story began in 1954, with the opening by Jacques Courtin-Clarins of its
Computer manufacturer Dell has introduced 26 exclusive colour choices for some of its laptops as
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Kyoto news

Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hakone, a celebrated volcanic spa town in eastern Japan, is on track to gain a
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses is branching further into urban spaces after announcing
Upmarket London hotel Claridge’s has opened the doors to a brand new subterranean spa retreat
People with early-stage Parkinson’s should do regular exercise to slow down the progression of the
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses will open its first Japanese property in Kyoto
Marriott International has opened a new Luxury Collection hotel in Kyoto, Japan, complete with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Four Seasons is preparing to open a luxury hotel in Tokyo, crowned with a GOCO-designed
Designer Jean-Michel Gathy has created a 3D origami-inspired feature wall for Four Seasons’ spa sanctuary
Kerry Hill Architects have designed a spa and wellness resort on a mountainside in Hokkaido
Ace Hotel has partnered with Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and Kengo Kuma & Associates for two 2020
Aman has opened its third resort in Japan with a minimalist spa themed around the
Hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced at a gala dinner
Luxury hotel operator Aman will open its third resort in Japan this November with the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top eight wellness trends for 2019 at a
The Ace Hotel Group has announced it will open its first property in Japan, with
Architects, designers, investors, developers and politicians from across the world have descended on Cannes for
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Leonardo DiCaprio’s
Park Hyatt will follow Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton and Luxury Collection in opening a high-end hotel
The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto has opened in the shadow of Higashiyama Mountain, in the
Here are some of the most popular stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from
Work is nearing completion on a new Four Seasons hotel sat in an 800 year
Several high-profile Japanese architects have told CLAD how Japan’s traditional country inns are inspiring contemporary
Susie Ellis, Global Wellness Summit chairman and CEO, has confirmed the dates for next year’s
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company will develop two hotels in Asia in partnership with YTL Hotels:
Scientists at Kyoto University have used MRI to narrow in on the neural structures behind
The first Luxury Collection Hotel – by Starwood – in Japan has opened in Kyoto,
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015
The first Andaz hotel located in Japan, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills, is set to open
Ritz-Carlton has opened its fourth property in Japan with a 136-bedroom Kyoto offering on the
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced plans to accelerate its expansion to bring the total
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced that The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto is set to open its
The Clarins success story began in 1954, with the opening by Jacques Courtin-Clarins of its
Computer manufacturer Dell has introduced 26 exclusive colour choices for some of its laptops as
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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