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BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Integrative wellness destination, Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, in Suzhou, China, has responded to the
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute is offering a four or seven-day Traditional Spinal Alignment retreat
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that Frederick Chavalit (Fred) Tsao will keynote at the
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, a master-planned destination retreat for mindful living in China, has
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute has appointed Alan Navarrete as spa director. First opened in
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
The newest Bulgari Hotel has opened in Shanghai, featuring a 2,000sq m spa created with
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Three firms have been commissioned to develop a “world-class” Science City attraction in central Patna,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
One of Scandinavia’s best-known design studios, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, have joined global firm Perkins+Will
A science museum in Suzhou, China, is to act as the centrepiece of a new
Marriott International has secured a deal to open and manage a 337-room luxury hotel in
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Marriott International has unveiled plans to double the number of luxury properties it operates in
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from BIG’s panda
Global Wellness Summit
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The architecture studio of Kengo Kuma have revealed their design plans for a textured tourist
Landscape architecture studio TLS will design a 74 acre urban park in the centre of
The chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities Initiative has urged architects and developers
German architecture studio von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (GMP) have won an international competition to
Raffles will bring its luxury hotel brand to the ancient city of Suzhou, China, in
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts will open a Dusit Thani Resort in Fuzhou, Fujian Province,
Destination Spa Management is creating a resort and wellness community in Haikou, China, that will
Architecture practice Tsao & McKown are designing a 189,000sq m (2m sq ft) luxury wellness
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts will bring a 250-bedroom hot springs resort to Suzhou City,
The spa industry is about to have a new dynamic duo, with GOCO Hospitality founder
Building work has begun on a multi-functional sports complex in the Chinese city of Sizhou,
Tokyo-based Hotel Okura is opening its first spa and resort in Turkey, tentatively called the
Sustainable Chinese hospitality brand Naked Retreats is embarking on expansion beyond its flagship resort, Naked
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched the Hyatt Regency Suzhou, the first in the Chinese province
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have agreed with real estate developer Shenyang Huaqiang Jinlang City
The Octave Living Destination Retreat – one of China's first wellness communities – is now
A theme park dedicated to Chinese superstar Jackie Chan is to be built in Beijing,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand its portfolio in China with plans to
On the back of recent openings in Singapore and Bangkok, Starwoods luxury W-branded hotels is
Xiangshan Hot Spring and Wellness Center, a new US$25m (€19m, £16m) oceanfront spa and 'bathing
Manchester-based Building Design Partnership (BDP) has revealed that it has secured two new projects in
Proposals for a new multi-million pound cultural visitor destination - Visions of China - in
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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
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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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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Suzhou news

BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Integrative wellness destination, Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, in Suzhou, China, has responded to the
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute is offering a four or seven-day Traditional Spinal Alignment retreat
Plans to build Europe’s tallest observation wheel in Newcastle, UK, have been given the green
The Global Wellness Summit has announced that Frederick Chavalit (Fred) Tsao will keynote at the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute, a master-planned destination retreat for mindful living in China, has
Sangha Retreat by Octave Institute has appointed Alan Navarrete as spa director. First opened in
Developer the World Wheel Company has released striking new images of Newcastle’s Whey Aye, which
The newest Bulgari Hotel has opened in Shanghai, featuring a 2,000sq m spa created with
Forget the London Eye, Newcastle’s ‘Whey Aye’ is set to outdo its southern sibling by
Three firms have been commissioned to develop a “world-class” Science City attraction in central Patna,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
One of Scandinavia’s best-known design studios, Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, have joined global firm Perkins+Will
A science museum in Suzhou, China, is to act as the centrepiece of a new
Marriott International has secured a deal to open and manage a 337-room luxury hotel in
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Marriott International has unveiled plans to double the number of luxury properties it operates in
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from BIG’s panda
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The architecture studio of Kengo Kuma have revealed their design plans for a textured tourist
Landscape architecture studio TLS will design a 74 acre urban park in the centre of
The chair of the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Communities Initiative has urged architects and developers
German architecture studio von Gerkan, Marg and Partners (GMP) have won an international competition to
Raffles will bring its luxury hotel brand to the ancient city of Suzhou, China, in
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts will open a Dusit Thani Resort in Fuzhou, Fujian Province,
Destination Spa Management is creating a resort and wellness community in Haikou, China, that will
Architecture practice Tsao & McKown are designing a 189,000sq m (2m sq ft) luxury wellness
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts will bring a 250-bedroom hot springs resort to Suzhou City,
The spa industry is about to have a new dynamic duo, with GOCO Hospitality founder
Building work has begun on a multi-functional sports complex in the Chinese city of Sizhou,
Tokyo-based Hotel Okura is opening its first spa and resort in Turkey, tentatively called the
Sustainable Chinese hospitality brand Naked Retreats is embarking on expansion beyond its flagship resort, Naked
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has launched the Hyatt Regency Suzhou, the first in the Chinese province
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide have agreed with real estate developer Shenyang Huaqiang Jinlang City
The Octave Living Destination Retreat – one of China's first wellness communities – is now
A theme park dedicated to Chinese superstar Jackie Chan is to be built in Beijing,
Starwood Hotels & Resorts is continuing to expand its portfolio in China with plans to
On the back of recent openings in Singapore and Bangkok, Starwoods luxury W-branded hotels is
Xiangshan Hot Spring and Wellness Center, a new US$25m (€19m, £16m) oceanfront spa and 'bathing
Manchester-based Building Design Partnership (BDP) has revealed that it has secured two new projects in
Proposals for a new multi-million pound cultural visitor destination - Visions of China - in
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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