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Syria news

A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Based inside the former palace of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Basra Museum has just opened
A liberated town in war-torn Syria has seen underground tunnels, which were dug out by
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Unesco and Russia’s Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is beginning to lay the groundwork for a new heritage
Unesco’s director general, Irina Bokova, has welcomed the liberation of Iraq’s Mosul Museum, after Iraqi
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre (WHC) has launched a new platform aiming to help donors find
The co-founder of international architecture practice Snøhetta, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, has spoken to CLAD about
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution designed to deter wilful destruction
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Following France’s decision to pledge €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites
Concrete – a multi-functional cultural space designed by OMA for Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue – officially
A museum that opened in Saddam Hussein’s palace in September has been granted further funding
France has contributed €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites during conflicts,
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are in line to receive a funding boost from the International
Unesco has held its first international conference on World Heritage sites and museums, with the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The palace of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been given a new purpose, with
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has said that safeguarding of heritage sites has become a
Iraq is planning to open its first new major museum since its occupation in 2003,
Daniel Libeskind yesterday (11 April) publicly revealed for the first time that he has been
UNESCO and Red Cross are teaming up to enhance the protection of cultural heritage in
After calls early last year to form a UN peacekeeping force to protect heritage sites
A refugee centre in Greece will host part of the Olympic torch relay ahead of
Skincare brand Elemis is supporting Women for Women International with the launch of a Special
World number two Andy Murray, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the Association of Professional
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is using sport to reach out to its growing
Europe’s football governing body UEFA has confirmed that the Euro 2016 football championship – due
Heritage preservation specialists CyArk and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) are seeking
Project Mosul – a heritage preservation and restoration project that initially focused on the Mosul
Reaching its conclusion yesterday (21 October), the CyArk 500 annual summit has brought together top
Heritage expert and former director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, Francesco Bandarin, has called on
German football club Bayern München has pledged to play an “active part” in helping young
As ISIS continues to wage its war of hate across parts of the Middle East,
Governments across the Middle East have been urged by heritage experts to consider establishing tourism
At least 21 people have been killed in Tunisia after gunmen targeted a museum in
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has called for the creation of “protected cultural zones” around
The Turkish government is planning to open a museum in May 2015 on the site
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
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Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Stephen Price

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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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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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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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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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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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Syria news

A puppet of a refugee girl has 'walked' across Europe on a 5,000km (3,100m) journey,
Based inside the former palace of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Basra Museum has just opened
A liberated town in war-torn Syria has seen underground tunnels, which were dug out by
A number of heritage projects in the Middle East and Africa have been given millions
The winners of this year’s Museums + Heritage Awards for Excellence have been announced, with
Citizens should be empowered to play a much more active role in the design of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Unesco and Russia’s Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
The World Monuments Fund (WMF) is beginning to lay the groundwork for a new heritage
Unesco’s director general, Irina Bokova, has welcomed the liberation of Iraq’s Mosul Museum, after Iraqi
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre (WHC) has launched a new platform aiming to help donors find
The co-founder of international architecture practice Snøhetta, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, has spoken to CLAD about
The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution designed to deter wilful destruction
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Following France’s decision to pledge €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites
Concrete – a multi-functional cultural space designed by OMA for Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue – officially
A museum that opened in Saddam Hussein’s palace in September has been granted further funding
France has contributed €28m (US$30m, £23.8m) towards the protection of cultural heritage sites during conflicts,
National Olympic Committees (NOCs) are in line to receive a funding boost from the International
Unesco has held its first international conference on World Heritage sites and museums, with the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The palace of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been given a new purpose, with
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has said that safeguarding of heritage sites has become a
Iraq is planning to open its first new major museum since its occupation in 2003,
Daniel Libeskind yesterday (11 April) publicly revealed for the first time that he has been
UNESCO and Red Cross are teaming up to enhance the protection of cultural heritage in
After calls early last year to form a UN peacekeeping force to protect heritage sites
A refugee centre in Greece will host part of the Olympic torch relay ahead of
Skincare brand Elemis is supporting Women for Women International with the launch of a Special
World number two Andy Murray, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the Association of Professional
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) is using sport to reach out to its growing
Europe’s football governing body UEFA has confirmed that the Euro 2016 football championship – due
Heritage preservation specialists CyArk and the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) are seeking
Project Mosul – a heritage preservation and restoration project that initially focused on the Mosul
Reaching its conclusion yesterday (21 October), the CyArk 500 annual summit has brought together top
Heritage expert and former director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre, Francesco Bandarin, has called on
German football club Bayern München has pledged to play an “active part” in helping young
As ISIS continues to wage its war of hate across parts of the Middle East,
Governments across the Middle East have been urged by heritage experts to consider establishing tourism
At least 21 people have been killed in Tunisia after gunmen targeted a museum in
UNESCO’s director general, Irina Bokova, has called for the creation of “protected cultural zones” around
The Turkish government is planning to open a museum in May 2015 on the site
The World Travel Market’s WTM Global Trends Report 2014, carried out by Euromonitor International, has
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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
Diary dates
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