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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Starwood news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Jeremy McCarthy, industry veteran and Spa Business contributing editor, has been promoted from Mandarin Oriental
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has today announced the appointment of Barry Goldstein
SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed it will take its Treehouse boutique hotel brand outside
Arne Sorenson, Marriott International president and CEO, unexpectedly passed away, aged 62, on 15 February
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
With the hospitality and health tourism sectors being closely linked to spa and wellness, Lisa
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Nicholas Naples, CEO of luxury development project AMAALA, in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment
Mia Kyricos, senior vice president and global head of wellbeing for Hyatt, has received a
Unfavourable weather conditions, shifts in the calendar and an overspend on certain marketing activities, have
Mia Kyricos, senior vice president and global head of wellbeing for Hyatt Hotels, was presented
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced its boutique brand Kimpton to the UK market with
International hotel group Hyatt Hotels Corporation has selected Mia Kyricos as its senior vice president,
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch its new Voco brand to the
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to expand its luxury estate in the UK after securing
New wellness hospitality brand Civana has made its debut with the opening of its flagship
London-based fitness entrepreneur, author and personal trainer Matt Roberts has called for a greater integration
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede and
Hotel and resort operator Starwood is set to open and operate a hotel under its
Hyatt Hotels has named Mark Vondrasek as executive vice president, global head of loyalty and
Spa consultant Diana Mestre of Mestre & Mestre Spa and Wellness Consulting is creating a
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness
US-based private property investor Trinity Investments has partnered with Oaktree Capital – a global asset
Set to feature more than 50 speakers and a number of workshops, the Global Wellness
Liostasi Hotel & Suites, a five-star hotel on the Greek island of Ios, has opened
Marriott International has revealed ambitious plans to grow the number of independently owned hotels in
Private equity management group Z Capital Partners has unveiled plans to renovate private and event
Marriott International has announced plans to dramatically increase the size of its European portfolio across
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
David Rockwell has designed Starwood’s first Luxury Collection hotel in Tokyo – an “ethereal dream-like
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri has been named vice president of spa services for Equinox,
Luxury lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotels has announced it will add a New York property
12,300
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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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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
Life lessons
I tried to play the role of this theoretical version of a leader I’d made up, but I ended up behaving more like a cartoon character
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Everyone's talking about
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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

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
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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

Starwood news

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Jeremy McCarthy, industry veteran and Spa Business contributing editor, has been promoted from Mandarin Oriental
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri is heading up Hilton Hotels & Resorts’ wellness division as
Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has today announced the appointment of Barry Goldstein
SH Hotels & Resorts has revealed it will take its Treehouse boutique hotel brand outside
Arne Sorenson, Marriott International president and CEO, unexpectedly passed away, aged 62, on 15 February
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
With the hospitality and health tourism sectors being closely linked to spa and wellness, Lisa
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Nicholas Naples, CEO of luxury development project AMAALA, in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment
Mia Kyricos, senior vice president and global head of wellbeing for Hyatt, has received a
Unfavourable weather conditions, shifts in the calendar and an overspend on certain marketing activities, have
Mia Kyricos, senior vice president and global head of wellbeing for Hyatt Hotels, was presented
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has introduced its boutique brand Kimpton to the UK market with
International hotel group Hyatt Hotels Corporation has selected Mia Kyricos as its senior vice president,
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has revealed plans to launch its new Voco brand to the
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to expand its luxury estate in the UK after securing
New wellness hospitality brand Civana has made its debut with the opening of its flagship
London-based fitness entrepreneur, author and personal trainer Matt Roberts has called for a greater integration
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has named fitness and wellness entrepreneur Tony de Leede and
Hotel and resort operator Starwood is set to open and operate a hotel under its
Hyatt Hotels has named Mark Vondrasek as executive vice president, global head of loyalty and
Spa consultant Diana Mestre of Mestre & Mestre Spa and Wellness Consulting is creating a
Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness
US-based private property investor Trinity Investments has partnered with Oaktree Capital – a global asset
Set to feature more than 50 speakers and a number of workshops, the Global Wellness
Liostasi Hotel & Suites, a five-star hotel on the Greek island of Ios, has opened
Marriott International has revealed ambitious plans to grow the number of independently owned hotels in
Private equity management group Z Capital Partners has unveiled plans to renovate private and event
Marriott International has announced plans to dramatically increase the size of its European portfolio across
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Nike’s sci-fi
David Rockwell has designed Starwood’s first Luxury Collection hotel in Tokyo – an “ethereal dream-like
Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri has been named vice president of spa services for Equinox,
Luxury lifestyle hotel brand 1 Hotels has announced it will add a New York property
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
No matter how many gyms we open, Perfect Gym can support our growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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

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
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ServiceSport (UK) Ltd
ServiceSport (UK) Ltd specialises in maintaining, servicing and re-manufacturing all brands of cardiovascular and resistance ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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