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The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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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.
Company profiles
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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.
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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.
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Tourism news

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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