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The Retreat news

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, France, has created a wellbeing programme for women during
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will host a three-day programme designed by Yogando Retreats
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
Blue Zones, the company that researches the world’s longest-living and happiest populations, will deliver a
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Life Lessons
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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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The Retreat news

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, France, has created a wellbeing programme for women during
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron,
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will host a three-day programme designed by Yogando Retreats
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
Blue Zones, the company that researches the world’s longest-living and happiest populations, will deliver a
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
Broughton Sanctuary in Yorkshire, UK, is working with psychologists and therapists to deliver a four-night
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
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Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Community-funded refurbishment secures future of SpArC Swimming Pool
A swimming pool built through public subscription more than 50 years ago has reopened following a major refurbishment programme delivered by Alliance Leisure and made possible by a huge community fundraising effort and investment from Shropshire Council.
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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