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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board
South Korea-based flower tea supplier Kkokdam has bolstered its offering with a duo of flower-based
UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
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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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Research
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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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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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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South Korea news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board
South Korea-based flower tea supplier Kkokdam has bolstered its offering with a duo of flower-based
UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
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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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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
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