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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

North Carolina news

Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
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
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
North Carolina's newly-rebranded Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will reopen to the public on 11
Jana Powers has been named spa director at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in
12,300
HCM promotional features
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Recovery
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
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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

North Carolina news

Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging.
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the acquisition of Innovative Spa Management, Privai and Spa
Planet Fitness has signed an agreement to acquire Sunshine Fitness – an operator of 114
Peloton has completed the merging of its commercial operations with Precor, the equipment brand it
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fully vaccinated people in the US no longer need to wear a face mask whether
At-home fitness giant Peloton has officially completed the acquisition of equipment provider Precor, in a
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Spa management company, ISM Spa, is expanding its reach in the US, having recently opened
Gold's Gym completed 22 US franchise agreements and a total of 35 new openings worldwide
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
Snøhetta and Clark Nexsen have revealed their design for the new Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, with
An immersive jungle-themed experience including an escape from a T-Rex is among the activities planned
A new ten-year plan has been unveiled by Greensboro Science Center (GSC) in North Carolina,
Morehead Planetarium and Science Centre in North Carolina, US, is to close next month to
Yoga studio operator Honor Yoga has revealed plans to expand its footprint and stretch its
A taste of Asia and Australia will be brought to North Carolina, US, over the
Cedar Fair has revealed plans to grow and expand its external revenue streams through new
Work is progressing on the expansion of the Greensboro Science Centre (GSC) in North Carolina,
Curio Collection by international hospitality group Hilton has opened a boutique hotel on the site
InterContinental Hotels Group will add three of its wellness-focussed Even Hotels in the US in
Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has named Branden Fein as the new director of
Mark Stebbings and Robert M Berrey, Jr have been appointed as general managers of Miraval
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
Planet Fitness has opened its first gym in Hawaii, giving it a presence in all
International spa and wellness consultancy and management company GOCO Hospitality is in the process of
US architecture firm Gensler has designed a stadium for Major League Soccer (MLS) hopeful North
A collection of 19 US aquariums have announced plans to phase out plastic use as
Between 300 and 350 homes are being built along the French Broad River near Asheville,
A US$46m (€40.5m, £35.6m) waterpark development has opened its doors in the Outer Banks region
Global wearable tech company Myzone has completed its 4000 installation at Fitness World, Durham in
Roam Fitness has opened a 1,175sq ft (109sq m) gym at Baltimore-Washington International Airport in
Training solutions provider Escape Fitness will be debuting the FunXtion Interactive Platform in the US
Nearly US$2.5m (€2.3m, £2m) has been made available to science centres and museums across the
Greensboro Science Center in North Carolina has announced plans for a US$10m (€9.4m, £8.2m) capital
Skyterra, a vacation and weight loss wellness retreat, has been launched by a group of
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates
North Carolina's newly-rebranded Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will reopen to the public on 11
Jana Powers has been named spa director at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
We’ve had an outstanding year, with record revenues of €77m and €31m in EBITDA in 2023.
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
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Company profiles
Company profile: active insight
Active Insight was formed in 1999 in an attempt to deliver cost effective research solutions ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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