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The Retreat news

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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The luxury Salobre Hotel Resort and Serenity on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Talking point
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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
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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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
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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Featured supplier news
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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The Retreat news

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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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,
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
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Industry professionals gathered to celebrate Les Nouvelles Esthétiques' South African Spa Awards in Cape Town
The luxury Salobre Hotel Resort and Serenity on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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
Diary dates
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