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Saudi Arabia news

GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Reservations are now open for stays at Shebara – a hyper-luxury resort and nature-inspired spa
12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Insight
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Saudi Arabia news

GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Fitness, wellness and spa brand, Equinox, has been announced as the operator of a new
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
IHG has signed an agreement to open the Even Hotel Dammam in Saudi Arabia, the
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Research by the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and the Health and Fitness Association
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Reservations are now open for stays at Shebara – a hyper-luxury resort and nature-inspired spa
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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