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The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
Following 25 years of service, Matthias Li, chief executive of Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park,
The number of people working within Scotland’s tourism sector has hit a record high 206,000
The First Wellness and Spa Conference in Costa Rica will take place from 31 August
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sultan Al Dhaheri, the executive director for Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, has
Golf tourism in Scotland has grown by 30 per cent over the last decade, netting
The home of Jameson has reopened to the public as a completely new visitor experience
The Muscat National Development Company (ASAAS) is planning to develop a mixed-use waterfront project in
Omar’s Dhofar Municipality has signed an agreement to further develop a waterpark as part of
A new research report by Colliers International has signalled that theme park resorts could benefit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Danish architectural firm Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter have unveiled designs for an arctic visitor attraction designed
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
A waterpark about to open in Oman is just the start for the Middle Eastern
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) director Bernard Donoghue has been elected chair of the
British efforts to court Chinese tourism through a major Shanghai business festival launched by Prince
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Details on the first phase of a AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park
A cross party group of influential peers has called on Government to develop a new
Spending by overseas visitors to UK in 2012 reached a record-breaking level of £19bn -
Image: London has rated highly among visitors A survey of overseas visitors to London conducted
Image: Jeremy Hunt announced the new tourism strategy today Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has said
Image: Nature is one of Scotland's selling points A new national tourism strategy - designed
Scottish tourism minister Fergus Ewing has announced details of a new strategy designed to help
US president Barack Obama has signed an Executive Order and announced a range of new
Australian tourism minister Martin Ferguson has announced a "significant update" for the National Long-Term Tourism
Elms Partnership, the Wrexham-based international sports and leisure consulting firm, has been appointed to undertake
Shropshire Council has announced the public launch of a new sustainable tourism strategy and action
UK Music has called for the development of a national live music tourism strategy after
Wrexham Council's environment and regeneration scrutiny committee has approved a plan to improve the tourism
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced the launch of its new integrated strategy to help
Tourism Alliance has announced the launch of its new Tourism for Growth strategy, which aims
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has warned of a drop in the number of
England and Wales' May Day bank holiday could be moved to another time of year
Irish tourism, culture and sport minister Mary Hanafin has helped launch Fáilte Ireland's new Food
The latest hotel statistics from Abu Dhabi show that the Emirate state is achieving its
Locum Destination Consulting, in partnership with economists AMION Consulting, has completed an assessment of the
Stephen Leckie, the chair of the newly established Tourism Leadership Group (TLG) in Scotland, has
The chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will increase the investment in apprenticeships
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Specifier
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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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.
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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Tourism Strategy news

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
A new regional tourism strategy outlines plans to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by
Following 25 years of service, Matthias Li, chief executive of Hong Kong attraction Ocean Park,
The number of people working within Scotland’s tourism sector has hit a record high 206,000
The First Wellness and Spa Conference in Costa Rica will take place from 31 August
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sultan Al Dhaheri, the executive director for Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism, has
Golf tourism in Scotland has grown by 30 per cent over the last decade, netting
The home of Jameson has reopened to the public as a completely new visitor experience
The Muscat National Development Company (ASAAS) is planning to develop a mixed-use waterfront project in
Omar’s Dhofar Municipality has signed an agreement to further develop a waterpark as part of
A new research report by Colliers International has signalled that theme park resorts could benefit
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Danish architectural firm Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter have unveiled designs for an arctic visitor attraction designed
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
A waterpark about to open in Oman is just the start for the Middle Eastern
The Tourism Alliance has criticised the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) decision to
Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) director Bernard Donoghue has been elected chair of the
British efforts to court Chinese tourism through a major Shanghai business festival launched by Prince
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Details on the first phase of a AU$500m (US$466m, €348.4m, £276.6m) Chinese Cultural Theme Park
A cross party group of influential peers has called on Government to develop a new
Spending by overseas visitors to UK in 2012 reached a record-breaking level of £19bn -
Image: London has rated highly among visitors A survey of overseas visitors to London conducted
Image: Jeremy Hunt announced the new tourism strategy today Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has said
Image: Nature is one of Scotland's selling points A new national tourism strategy - designed
Scottish tourism minister Fergus Ewing has announced details of a new strategy designed to help
US president Barack Obama has signed an Executive Order and announced a range of new
Australian tourism minister Martin Ferguson has announced a "significant update" for the National Long-Term Tourism
Elms Partnership, the Wrexham-based international sports and leisure consulting firm, has been appointed to undertake
Shropshire Council has announced the public launch of a new sustainable tourism strategy and action
UK Music has called for the development of a national live music tourism strategy after
Wrexham Council's environment and regeneration scrutiny committee has approved a plan to improve the tourism
Belfast City Council (BCC) has announced the launch of its new integrated strategy to help
Tourism Alliance has announced the launch of its new Tourism for Growth strategy, which aims
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has warned of a drop in the number of
England and Wales' May Day bank holiday could be moved to another time of year
Irish tourism, culture and sport minister Mary Hanafin has helped launch Fáilte Ireland's new Food
The latest hotel statistics from Abu Dhabi show that the Emirate state is achieving its
Locum Destination Consulting, in partnership with economists AMION Consulting, has completed an assessment of the
Stephen Leckie, the chair of the newly established Tourism Leadership Group (TLG) in Scotland, has
The chancellor George Osborne has announced that the government will increase the investment in apprenticeships
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Make Your Gym (MYG)
Make Your Gym offers a full-service, strategic partner supporting gym owners with all aspects of ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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