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Latin America news

NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Hilton Hotels’ high-end Waldorf Astoria brand will debut in Costa Rica in 2025 with a
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Argentina’s first female winemaker Susana Balbo has opened her flagship hotel in the Mendoza wine
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Marriott International has inked a deal with Cotton Bay Holdings to introduce a new Ritz-Carlton
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
SeaWorld has seen "no discernible impact" stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, according to company CEO
SHA Wellness Clinic has announced the second phase of an ambitious global expansion plan, with
Atelier - Estudio Playa Mujeres, the new luxury all suites resort concept from the Mexican
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to be around US$300m
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will bring its sustainable, luxury footprint to Central America as
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The first Grand Hyatt in Colombia has opened in the capital city of Bogota, and
Waterpark attendance has for the first time broken 30 million visitors among the world's top
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Hotel giant Hilton has revealed plans to open two new spa hotels in the popular
Ally Chong and Thorsten Lipfert have joined spa equipment supplier Gharieni Group in business development
Media-based attractions specialist Brogent has announced that it will open an i-Ride flying theatre at
US-based hotel giant Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has relaunched its Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa
Spread across a 100-acre site near the town of Cancun in the eastern state of
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has made its Colombian debut with the launch of a 109-bedroom
India-based luxury hotel operator Oberoi Group has signed a deal with Mexican real estate firm
12,300
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Interview
For 2024 our European growth will be focused on Spain and the UK and in 2025, Japan
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Life lessons
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Latin America news

NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Soho House is set to unveil seven new locations across the UK, North America and
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Hilton Hotels’ high-end Waldorf Astoria brand will debut in Costa Rica in 2025 with a
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Argentina’s first female winemaker Susana Balbo has opened her flagship hotel in the Mendoza wine
Fitness markets around the globe are demonstrating "reassuring signs of recovery" following the pandemic disruptions
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) has announced Andrea Bell is to serve as
Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Marriott International has inked a deal with Cotton Bay Holdings to introduce a new Ritz-Carlton
IHRSA and Fitness Brasil say they have signed a partnership agreement that will see the
Over the last year, fitness and wellness organisations have faced challenges like never before. When
Walt Disney is set to stop paying more than 100,000 of its theme park and
SeaWorld has seen "no discernible impact" stemming from the coronavirus outbreak, according to company CEO
SHA Wellness Clinic has announced the second phase of an ambitious global expansion plan, with
Atelier - Estudio Playa Mujeres, the new luxury all suites resort concept from the Mexican
Corporate fitness sales specialist Gympass has secured additional financial backing believed to be around US$300m
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will bring its sustainable, luxury footprint to Central America as
Brazilian gym chain SmartFit is set to speed up its expansion across South America. The
The huge blaze last September at the National Museum of Brazil (Museu Nacional) that caused
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The first Grand Hyatt in Colombia has opened in the capital city of Bogota, and
Waterpark attendance has for the first time broken 30 million visitors among the world's top
Following an impressive first quarter, which saw a surge in attendance to its attractions, SeaWorld
Hotel giant Hilton has revealed plans to open two new spa hotels in the popular
Ally Chong and Thorsten Lipfert have joined spa equipment supplier Gharieni Group in business development
Media-based attractions specialist Brogent has announced that it will open an i-Ride flying theatre at
US-based hotel giant Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has relaunched its Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa
Spread across a 100-acre site near the town of Cancun in the eastern state of
Conrad Hotels & Resorts has made its Colombian debut with the launch of a 109-bedroom
India-based luxury hotel operator Oberoi Group has signed a deal with Mexican real estate firm
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: DESIGN TO MOVE exhibition celebrates 40 years of Technogym with 40 unique creations by 40 designers
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition "Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products – designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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