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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Minor news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing reaching
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will make its debut both in Brazil and in South
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m generated 126 per cent more in total revenue per
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is growing its Middle Eastern portfolio after announcing plans to
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
RAKxa, a new integrative wellness and medical retreat has recently opened in Thailand, as a
Anantara will expand into the Seychelles in Q4 2020, following a rebrand of the iconic
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
RAKxa, a new fully integrative wellness and medical retreat will open in Thailand in December
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has stepped into the world of integrated health and wellness
Industry veteran, Lindsay Madden-Nadeau, has launched a new consultancy offering bespoke wellness strategies with an
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
The transport sector is not doing enough to address the barriers that prevent people from
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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

Minor news

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in
Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
At a recent think tank, The Tourism Society hosted a panel overseen by its first
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
CORRECTION A previous version of this story reported that the UK operations of Xtrafit were
Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Elevate
Elevate
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Average charges for an adult swim session have topped £5.00 (US$6.45, €5.83) for the first
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
The complete agenda for the 2022 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) taking place in Tel Aviv,
Therabody has launched eight product innovations and closed a growth equity round with backing reaching
Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand has introduced a new medical wellness centre in partnership
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas will make its debut both in Brazil and in South
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m generated 126 per cent more in total revenue per
The founders of boutique operator Digme Fitness have dismissed reports in the UK's national press
Industry veteran Zoe Wall has begun a new role as global wellness director for resort
ISPA board chair Patrick Huey has left his role at Montage Hotels and Resorts’ VP
Pure Gym has dropped plans for an IPO which it revealed in August, opting instead
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
The pandemic has had an "unprecedented" impact on physical activity levels in England, with 1
Minor Hotels is realising its first location in collaboration with established India-based beauty and wellness
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas is growing its Middle Eastern portfolio after announcing plans to
Sport England has reported a drop of 710,000 in the number of people classed as
RAKxa, a new integrative wellness and medical retreat has recently opened in Thailand, as a
Anantara will expand into the Seychelles in Q4 2020, following a rebrand of the iconic
Snap Fitness has ended its agreement with its master franchisee for the UK and Ireland
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
Gains made getting people more physically active over the last few years were all but
RAKxa, a new fully integrative wellness and medical retreat will open in Thailand in December
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has stepped into the world of integrated health and wellness
Industry veteran, Lindsay Madden-Nadeau, has launched a new consultancy offering bespoke wellness strategies with an
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
The transport sector is not doing enough to address the barriers that prevent people from
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
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
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson 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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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