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Slovakia news

European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
European health spa operator Ensana has recently opened a new luxury wellness and relaxation centre
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Construction work has begun on a new Sky Park in Bratislava, designed by Zaha Hadid
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
This year’s European Week of Sport will take place on the week commencing 10 September
Hungary’s attempt to claim support from fellow European nations for Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Amanda Roman Al-Masri has been named as global director of spa development and operations at
Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of Eastern and
Busch Gardens theme park officials say their new ride, Falcon’s Fury, is the tallest, free-standing
Gibraltar has unveiled plans for a new national football stadium, aiming to officially open the
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole a.s for a 120-bedroom DoubleTree
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that it has secured a new franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole
Golem Health Club in Bratislava, Slovakia, opened at the end of March. The €2m, new
Danubius Hotels, one of Europe's largest spa operators, is expanding its range of wellness activities
Accor is to sell five of its European hotels - representing more than 1,100 rooms
The spa within the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range in Slovakia has
The luxury Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras will open near the top of Slovakia’s Tatras
The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will reduce ticket prices for all home
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced six new hotel deals in Europe as is part
A 32,291sq ft (3,000sq m) wellness centre will open in May 2009 as part of
A total of 3.39 million tourists visited Britain in August, a 1 per cent increase
Staff at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) are entertaining European counterparts this week.
Kelly Shaw has joined Wheway Lifestyle International (WLI) as project manager. Shaw will be responsible
France and Slovakia have announced their respective cities short-listed for the title of European Capital
Belgium-based hotel company Rezidor is planning to open three more Park Inn hotels in Europe,
12,300
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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
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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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

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
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.
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Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Absolute Performance press release: Absolute Performance extends partnership with Team GB athlete Nekoda Smythe-Davis
Absolute Performance, the elite gym design and installation company, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with multi-medal-winning Team GB olympian Nekoda Smythe- Davis.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Directory
Lockers
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salt therapy products
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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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

Slovakia news

European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
European health spa operator Ensana has recently opened a new luxury wellness and relaxation centre
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Construction work has begun on a new Sky Park in Bratislava, designed by Zaha Hadid
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
This year’s European Week of Sport will take place on the week commencing 10 September
Hungary’s attempt to claim support from fellow European nations for Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Amanda Roman Al-Masri has been named as global director of spa development and operations at
Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of Eastern and
Busch Gardens theme park officials say their new ride, Falcon’s Fury, is the tallest, free-standing
Gibraltar has unveiled plans for a new national football stadium, aiming to officially open the
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole a.s for a 120-bedroom DoubleTree
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that it has secured a new franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole
Golem Health Club in Bratislava, Slovakia, opened at the end of March. The €2m, new
Danubius Hotels, one of Europe's largest spa operators, is expanding its range of wellness activities
Accor is to sell five of its European hotels - representing more than 1,100 rooms
The spa within the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range in Slovakia has
The luxury Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras will open near the top of Slovakia’s Tatras
The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will reduce ticket prices for all home
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced six new hotel deals in Europe as is part
A 32,291sq ft (3,000sq m) wellness centre will open in May 2009 as part of
A total of 3.39 million tourists visited Britain in August, a 1 per cent increase
Staff at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) are entertaining European counterparts this week.
Kelly Shaw has joined Wheway Lifestyle International (WLI) as project manager. Shaw will be responsible
France and Slovakia have announced their respective cities short-listed for the title of European Capital
Belgium-based hotel company Rezidor is planning to open three more Park Inn hotels in Europe,
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Keiser UK LTD
For more than four decades, Keiser has influenced the training of athletes, fitness enthusiasts and ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Absolute Performance press release: Absolute Performance extends partnership with Team GB athlete Nekoda Smythe-Davis
Absolute Performance, the elite gym design and installation company, is thrilled to announce the continuation of its partnership with multi-medal-winning Team GB olympian Nekoda Smythe- Davis.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Directory
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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