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Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
The second day of the World Architecture Festival Awards (WAF) 2019 saw mixed-use, cultural and
Planning permission has been granted to architects All Design for one of the late Will
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Swiss management company Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured a deal to operate a luxury
Three of the most exciting future leisure buildings have been showcased at the World Architecture
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The next batch of category winners have been announced on the second day of the
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
Carlson Rezidor has broken ground on a Radisson Blu property in the Hai Malakal district
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second ever Network event will
Thai hospitality brand Dusit International is expanding globally with properties launching in the US, Africa
Hotels in the Seychelles have the highest value per room across Africa, according to the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Revitalize Wellness Center has opened in the commercial neighbourhood of Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya,
Bangkok-based Dusit International has signed a management contract for a new hotel, the Dusit Thani
Nairobi’s hotel sector has demonstrated unprecedented resilience in the wake of a turbulent 18 months
Kenya’s Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi has raised the curtain on the first Kempinski The Spa
Accra, the capital of Ghana, has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa and
Thailand-based hospitality group Dusit International will open a hotel in West Bay, Doha, Qatar later
Thai hospitality group Dusit International has announced a partnership with Chinese developer Changzhou Qiao Yu
African energy company KenGen is planning to open a geothermal spa at its Olkaria plant,
Image: Kempinski is to open a new hotel in Kenya Kempinski Hotels is to expand
A new Sports Development Authority (SDA) is to be set up in Kenya after the
The newly-opened US$37m (28.8m euro, £24m) Sankara Nairobi hotel is host to the first Angsana
The Alison Caroline Institute (ACI) in Nairobi, Africa, has introduced a new initiative to encourage
Saudi Arabian-based Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) has teamed up with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts to
The Foreign Office has revised its Travel Advice for Kenya issued on 15 May. Whilst
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Nairobi news

Gym chain, Afrofit, which is gearing up to open its fourth location on the border
The second day of the World Architecture Festival Awards (WAF) 2019 saw mixed-use, cultural and
Planning permission has been granted to architects All Design for one of the late Will
Fitness brand énergie Group could float on the stock market or sell shares to a
Swiss management company Movenpick Hotels & Resorts has secured a deal to operate a luxury
Three of the most exciting future leisure buildings have been showcased at the World Architecture
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The next batch of category winners have been announced on the second day of the
Under the umbrella of Kenya Vision 2030, The DLR Group have released designs for a
Carlson Rezidor has broken ground on a Radisson Blu property in the Hai Malakal district
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second ever Network event will
Thai hospitality brand Dusit International is expanding globally with properties launching in the US, Africa
Hotels in the Seychelles have the highest value per room across Africa, according to the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Revitalize Wellness Center has opened in the commercial neighbourhood of Westlands in Nairobi, Kenya,
Bangkok-based Dusit International has signed a management contract for a new hotel, the Dusit Thani
Nairobi’s hotel sector has demonstrated unprecedented resilience in the wake of a turbulent 18 months
Kenya’s Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi has raised the curtain on the first Kempinski The Spa
Accra, the capital of Ghana, has become one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa and
Thailand-based hospitality group Dusit International will open a hotel in West Bay, Doha, Qatar later
Thai hospitality group Dusit International has announced a partnership with Chinese developer Changzhou Qiao Yu
African energy company KenGen is planning to open a geothermal spa at its Olkaria plant,
Image: Kempinski is to open a new hotel in Kenya Kempinski Hotels is to expand
A new Sports Development Authority (SDA) is to be set up in Kenya after the
The newly-opened US$37m (28.8m euro, £24m) Sankara Nairobi hotel is host to the first Angsana
The Alison Caroline Institute (ACI) in Nairobi, Africa, has introduced a new initiative to encourage
Saudi Arabian-based Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) has teamed up with Fairmont Hotels and Resorts to
The Foreign Office has revised its Travel Advice for Kenya issued on 15 May. Whilst
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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