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Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and global real estate firm and developer Omnam Group have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Anantara will expand into the Seychelles in Q4 2020, following a rebrand of the iconic
Hotel group, Banyan Tree, has announced its beachfront wellness resort in Thailand – called Banyan
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
Aman is set to expand its Utah desert resort with a standalone luxury desert encampment,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Inspiring accessibility in the most challenging of locations is the main goal for Wheel the
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
The family home of assassinated civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, US,
The 43rd session of Unesco's World Heritage Committee will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, it
The cave in which 12 Thai schoolboys and their football coach were trapped for 18
Profits at Disney's parks and resorts division continue to go up and up, with the
The Elivi Skiathos – a five-star, family-owned hotel in Greece – is set to open
Northumberland’s long-awaited Landscape Discovery Centre and Youth Hostel at Hadrian’s Wall – known as “The
Five hot springs destinations in western Colorado, US have come together to form the Colorado
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
A team led by landscape architecture studio Grant Associates with WilkinsonEyre has won an international
Chile’s government is introducing five new National Parks covering more than 11 million acres of
China’s government has announced plans to create a 27,000sq km (10sq mi) national park for
Legoland Florida has partnered with MediaMonks and Google to create Quest to Legoland, an interactive
Japan’s Environment Ministry wants to capitalise on the country’s tourism boom, unveiling plans to draw
Copenhagen architects EFFEKT have today (20 January) won planning permission to build a 45m (147.6ft)
Plans are in the works to develop a multi-million pound aquarium project in Southampton, combining
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
Swedish firm Anders Berensson Architects have been commissioned by the country’s Royal Court to investigate
The US has announced a new monument to LGBT rights, the place where its gay
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for the fiscal year 2016 has included US$3bn (€2.7bn,
A sprawling lifestyle resort in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains is due to
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
A study looking at the heritage and cultural value of the UK’s towns and cities
Newcastle-based architects Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall’s (JDDK) long-touted Landscape Discovery Centre and Youth Hostel
The world’s national parks and nature reserves are thought to be worth US$600bn (€535bn, £389bn)
VisitBritain has launched a new three-year 'Countryside is GREAT' campaign, designed to attract foreign tourists
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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National Parks news

Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
The Great Outdoor Gym Company (TGO) has launched a digital fitness platform. The outdoor fitness
Langham Hospitality Group will manage its third luxury hotel in Gold Coast, Australia, housed within
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and global real estate firm and developer Omnam Group have
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Anantara will expand into the Seychelles in Q4 2020, following a rebrand of the iconic
Hotel group, Banyan Tree, has announced its beachfront wellness resort in Thailand – called Banyan
All of the national parks in Congo and Rwanda featuring primates have closed their doors
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
Aman is set to expand its Utah desert resort with a standalone luxury desert encampment,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Inspiring accessibility in the most challenging of locations is the main goal for Wheel the
The Namibian government is looking to auction at least a thousand wild animals from its
Six flags chief Jim Reid-Anderson has revealed that changes in government are stalling the operator's
The family home of assassinated civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr in Atlanta, US,
The 43rd session of Unesco's World Heritage Committee will take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, it
The cave in which 12 Thai schoolboys and their football coach were trapped for 18
Profits at Disney's parks and resorts division continue to go up and up, with the
The Elivi Skiathos – a five-star, family-owned hotel in Greece – is set to open
Northumberland’s long-awaited Landscape Discovery Centre and Youth Hostel at Hadrian’s Wall – known as “The
Five hot springs destinations in western Colorado, US have come together to form the Colorado
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby has confirmed the operator’s commitment to becoming an orca-free enterprise, telling
A team led by landscape architecture studio Grant Associates with WilkinsonEyre has won an international
Chile’s government is introducing five new National Parks covering more than 11 million acres of
China’s government has announced plans to create a 27,000sq km (10sq mi) national park for
Legoland Florida has partnered with MediaMonks and Google to create Quest to Legoland, an interactive
Japan’s Environment Ministry wants to capitalise on the country’s tourism boom, unveiling plans to draw
Copenhagen architects EFFEKT have today (20 January) won planning permission to build a 45m (147.6ft)
Plans are in the works to develop a multi-million pound aquarium project in Southampton, combining
Doctors in the UK are being urged to adopt “green prescriptions” similar to those which
Swedish firm Anders Berensson Architects have been commissioned by the country’s Royal Court to investigate
The US has announced a new monument to LGBT rights, the place where its gay
US President Barack Obama’s budget request for the fiscal year 2016 has included US$3bn (€2.7bn,
A sprawling lifestyle resort in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains is due to
Almost 90 per cent of people value outdoor spaces like the coast, lakes and waterways
A study looking at the heritage and cultural value of the UK’s towns and cities
Newcastle-based architects Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall’s (JDDK) long-touted Landscape Discovery Centre and Youth Hostel
The world’s national parks and nature reserves are thought to be worth US$600bn (€535bn, £389bn)
VisitBritain has launched a new three-year 'Countryside is GREAT' campaign, designed to attract foreign tourists
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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.
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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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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