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A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Panatta’s philosophy has always been underpinned by its Italian roots and a strong emphasis on
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
For the past four years, Mexican hotel and wellness destination Rancho Pescadero in the town
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Georgia-based wellness community Serenbe is set to gain a brand new wellness community dedicated to
A sustainable hot springs retreat is set to open in Fingal on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,
New Zealand is set to welcome a brand new sustainable wellness tourism project on 23
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Details have been revealed for what is being described as the world's most radical and
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Studio Fuksas have won a competition to redevelop Sveta Nedelya Square in Sofia, Bulgaria, with
A long-planned project to drill for geothermal heat to power the Eden Project site in
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
The completion of a major solar energy installation at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson,
A new AU$100m (US$70.87m, €62.6m, £53.39m) indoor waterpark in Melbourne, Australia, will be the largest
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge has reopened in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Re-designed by London-based architecture
Six Senses’ newest resort in Fiji has opened with a Six Senses Spa designed as
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel and his design firm UNStudio have launched a tech startup
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, US, will be the world’s first theme park
Luxury hotel brand Six Senses is planning a series of developments next year – announcing
In our lives, and in our businesses, we make choices every day that impact the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
As the imperative around fan engagement for sports teams grows, a number of modern, innovative
The world’s first permanent ice hotel has opened to guests 200km (124m) north of the
The new California home of US National Basketball Association franchise the Sacramento Kings has become
Australia’s Wave Park Group has proposed bringing one of its URBNSURF parks to Perth as
Billionaire inventor and entrepreneur Elon Musk has teased his latest innovation: a customisable roof with
The owner of National League football team Forest Green Rovers hopes the club’s ambitious stadium
Marina One, the lush garden-themed Singapore tower scheme designed by Ingenhoven Architects, has topped out
Six Senses is opening a resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island in 2017 with a planned
Architecture and development practice Swisatec have outlined plans for Africa’s “most environmentally friendly estate” –
Norwegian architects Snøhetta have today (4 March) launched a solar-powered light installation in Singapore to
Citizens in Toronto, Canada have taken to the city’s wind-swept beaches to enjoy the 2016
Plans to replace Dubai’s outdated zoo – which was first built in 1967 – are
The architects behind a remote five-star hotel resort in Zanzibar have told CLAD how they
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Editor's letter
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Editor's letter
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
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Talking point
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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Profile
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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Interview
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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Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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Strength
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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Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Solar power news

A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Panatta’s philosophy has always been underpinned by its Italian roots and a strong emphasis on
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Spa and hotel textiles and flip-flop supplier, BC SoftWear, has launched a flip-flop recycling initiative
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
For the past four years, Mexican hotel and wellness destination Rancho Pescadero in the town
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Georgia-based wellness community Serenbe is set to gain a brand new wellness community dedicated to
A sustainable hot springs retreat is set to open in Fingal on Australia’s Mornington Peninsula,
New Zealand is set to welcome a brand new sustainable wellness tourism project on 23
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Details have been revealed for what is being described as the world's most radical and
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Studio Fuksas have won a competition to redevelop Sveta Nedelya Square in Sofia, Bulgaria, with
A long-planned project to drill for geothermal heat to power the Eden Project site in
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
The completion of a major solar energy installation at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson,
A new AU$100m (US$70.87m, €62.6m, £53.39m) indoor waterpark in Melbourne, Australia, will be the largest
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge has reopened in Botswana’s Chobe National Park. Re-designed by London-based architecture
Six Senses’ newest resort in Fiji has opened with a Six Senses Spa designed as
Dutch architect Ben van Berkel and his design firm UNStudio have launched a tech startup
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, US, will be the world’s first theme park
Luxury hotel brand Six Senses is planning a series of developments next year – announcing
In our lives, and in our businesses, we make choices every day that impact the
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from a planned
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
As the imperative around fan engagement for sports teams grows, a number of modern, innovative
The world’s first permanent ice hotel has opened to guests 200km (124m) north of the
The new California home of US National Basketball Association franchise the Sacramento Kings has become
Australia’s Wave Park Group has proposed bringing one of its URBNSURF parks to Perth as
Billionaire inventor and entrepreneur Elon Musk has teased his latest innovation: a customisable roof with
The owner of National League football team Forest Green Rovers hopes the club’s ambitious stadium
Marina One, the lush garden-themed Singapore tower scheme designed by Ingenhoven Architects, has topped out
Six Senses is opening a resort on Fiji’s Malolo Island in 2017 with a planned
Architecture and development practice Swisatec have outlined plans for Africa’s “most environmentally friendly estate” –
Norwegian architects Snøhetta have today (4 March) launched a solar-powered light installation in Singapore to
Citizens in Toronto, Canada have taken to the city’s wind-swept beaches to enjoy the 2016
Plans to replace Dubai’s outdated zoo – which was first built in 1967 – are
The architects behind a remote five-star hotel resort in Zanzibar have told CLAD how they
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
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: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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