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Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
European health spa operator Ensana has announced the strategic appointment of Dr László Puczkó as
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Treatments at Ensana ’s Sovata Health Spa Hotel in Romania are using healing mud and
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Research by UK-based charity Women in Sport suggests that there remains a lack of visibility
During the European Spa Association’s annual Congress in Rome last week, more than 130 members
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The Brasov mountain resort will soon be home to Romania’s largest planetarium after councillors approved
International luxury spa brand Charme D’Orient has released a range of hotel and spa amenities.
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
A re-configured London Olympic Stadium will host its first major event since its radical £272m
Bulgaria and Romania are set to offer joint spa holiday packages to tourists from the
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on
Architecture firm Soare & Yokina Arhitecti Asociati (SYAA) has won a competition to design the
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of current
74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
The 2012 International Sports Event Management Awards shortlist has now been announced. The ISEM Awards
A wide range of audio equipment from Electro-Voice has been selected for Romania's first UEFA
Specialist sports surface consultancy, Northants.-based Total Turf Solutions (TTS) is celebrating having been appointed a
A new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is to open in Ploiesti, Romania, following the completion
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Calipso S.A, a listed company owned by
Officials at the Art Museum of Western Virginia have announced that the attraction’s new building
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Bob Cotton has cast doubt on new Home Office
Moomba, now known as Moomba Waterfest, is one of the largest and longest running festivals
UK hospitality firms have been urged to beware of breaching discrimination laws when recruiting and
The Costa coffee chain – owned by Whitbread – plans to double its previous target
12,300
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Romania news

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
European health spa operator Ensana has announced the strategic appointment of Dr László Puczkó as
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Hospitality giant Accor has added a new midscale brand, The Handwritten Collection, to its global
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
From 12-17 September, the world’s top aufguss masters gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate the
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Treatments at Ensana ’s Sovata Health Spa Hotel in Romania are using healing mud and
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revealed the makeup of its two Future Host Commissions,
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Research by UK-based charity Women in Sport suggests that there remains a lack of visibility
During the European Spa Association’s annual Congress in Rome last week, more than 130 members
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global Wellness Day will be celebrated on 10 June 2017, with more than 90 countries
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The Brasov mountain resort will soon be home to Romania’s largest planetarium after councillors approved
International luxury spa brand Charme D’Orient has released a range of hotel and spa amenities.
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
A re-configured London Olympic Stadium will host its first major event since its radical £272m
Bulgaria and Romania are set to offer joint spa holiday packages to tourists from the
The Bannatyne Group's director of finance, Christopher Watson, has been arrested by Durham Police on
Architecture firm Soare & Yokina Arhitecti Asociati (SYAA) has won a competition to design the
Three quarters of British men will be overweight or obese by 2030 because of current
74 per cent of EU citizens are not members of any type of sport or
The 2012 International Sports Event Management Awards shortlist has now been announced. The ISEM Awards
A wide range of audio equipment from Electro-Voice has been selected for Romania's first UEFA
Specialist sports surface consultancy, Northants.-based Total Turf Solutions (TTS) is celebrating having been appointed a
A new DoubleTree by Hilton hotel is to open in Ploiesti, Romania, following the completion
Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Calipso S.A, a listed company owned by
Officials at the Art Museum of Western Virginia have announced that the attraction’s new building
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Bob Cotton has cast doubt on new Home Office
Moomba, now known as Moomba Waterfest, is one of the largest and longest running festivals
UK hospitality firms have been urged to beware of breaching discrimination laws when recruiting and
The Costa coffee chain – owned by Whitbread – plans to double its previous target
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry 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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
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Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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