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Prince Harry, HRH Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK for his first public
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Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
Visitor attractions operator Continuum is expanding its reach, after the company announced the addition of
Tenerife’s Siam Park, one of the best in the world according to TripAdvisor users, is
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager has won the 2017 Pioneer Award for “his outstanding impact on
The BBC has reported today that eight people including two children have been found alive
Chester Zoo welcomed more visitors in 2016 than any other UK zoo in history, with
Despite a rocky start to life as a visitor attraction, Fifa’s football museum in Zurich
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals
New research undertaken to gain a better understanding of the preferences and expectations of planetarium
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The new managing director of hospitality interior design practice RPW Design has encouraged designers and
Consulting agency Luxury Branding has published a new report that shows the world’s most popular
Under-secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage Tracey Crouch and mayor of London Boris
Amazon has launched a new brand called Amazon Destinations, advertising local weekend getaways within driving
A RMB5bn (US$800m, €706m, £530m) Russian-themed amusement park will open in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, in
UK Spa Association chair and group spa support at QHotels, Charlie Thompson revealed how he
VisitEngland has teamed up with TripAdvisor in a deal that sees the tourism body’s official
The first ever London Technology Week – to run from 16-20 June – will be
Istanbul is the world’s best destination for tourists, according to US-headquartered travel site TripAdvisor. The
Switzerland’s Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina has been voted the world’s best hotel in the 2014
Liverpool's Central Library has been voted, somewhat surprisingly, the number one attraction in the city
Nottingham offers the cheapest city break in the UK and Edinburgh the most expensive, according
Travel website TripAdvisor has carried out a wellness survey on US travellers and unveiled the
Four UK cities have been named in the Europe top 10 of TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travellers’
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Strategic Hotel Capital president and CEO Laurence Geller has called on the hospitality and tourism
Smarter Travel Media, a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, has launched a new hotel booking website that
US hotel owners and operators have expressed optimism about the economic prospects for 2012, according
TripAdvisor's claims of "reviews you can trust" and "reviews from real travellers" have been deemed
Alton Towers, the Eden Project and Edinburgh Castle have been named among the winners at
Three in four (75 per cent) UK hotel operators now feel that mobile marketing and
Hospitality experts have called on hotels and consumer review websites to show greater co-operation in
Leading figures from across the hospitality and eating out industries will gather for a one-day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has teamed up with online travel
VisitEngland has announced that it is undertaking a review of the harmonised hotel grading scheme
Visits to the UK by overseas residents dropped by five per cent in the last
More overseas travelers are choosing to holiday in cheaper destinations rather than the UK due
A travel website has named the UK’s best and worst hotels, as part of its
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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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Prince Harry, HRH Duke of Sussex has returned to the UK for his first public
Construction is set to start in September on new water slides at the Enchanted Forest
Southeast Asia’s largest waterpark is about to get even bigger, after the US$46m (€38.6m, £34m)
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
Visitor attractions operator Continuum is expanding its reach, after the company announced the addition of
Tenerife’s Siam Park, one of the best in the world according to TripAdvisor users, is
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Boutique hotelier Ian Schrager has won the 2017 Pioneer Award for “his outstanding impact on
The BBC has reported today that eight people including two children have been found alive
Chester Zoo welcomed more visitors in 2016 than any other UK zoo in history, with
Despite a rocky start to life as a visitor attraction, Fifa’s football museum in Zurich
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to attractions that include direct contact with wild animals
New research undertaken to gain a better understanding of the preferences and expectations of planetarium
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The new managing director of hospitality interior design practice RPW Design has encouraged designers and
Consulting agency Luxury Branding has published a new report that shows the world’s most popular
Under-secretary of state for sport, tourism and heritage Tracey Crouch and mayor of London Boris
Amazon has launched a new brand called Amazon Destinations, advertising local weekend getaways within driving
A RMB5bn (US$800m, €706m, £530m) Russian-themed amusement park will open in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, in
UK Spa Association chair and group spa support at QHotels, Charlie Thompson revealed how he
VisitEngland has teamed up with TripAdvisor in a deal that sees the tourism body’s official
The first ever London Technology Week – to run from 16-20 June – will be
Istanbul is the world’s best destination for tourists, according to US-headquartered travel site TripAdvisor. The
Switzerland’s Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina has been voted the world’s best hotel in the 2014
Liverpool's Central Library has been voted, somewhat surprisingly, the number one attraction in the city
Nottingham offers the cheapest city break in the UK and Edinburgh the most expensive, according
Travel website TripAdvisor has carried out a wellness survey on US travellers and unveiled the
Four UK cities have been named in the Europe top 10 of TripAdvisor’s 2012 Travellers’
Image: Hotels are not yet using social media to their full potential Hotels are putting
Strategic Hotel Capital president and CEO Laurence Geller has called on the hospitality and tourism
Smarter Travel Media, a subsidiary of TripAdvisor, has launched a new hotel booking website that
US hotel owners and operators have expressed optimism about the economic prospects for 2012, according
TripAdvisor's claims of "reviews you can trust" and "reviews from real travellers" have been deemed
Alton Towers, the Eden Project and Edinburgh Castle have been named among the winners at
Three in four (75 per cent) UK hotel operators now feel that mobile marketing and
Hospitality experts have called on hotels and consumer review websites to show greater co-operation in
Leading figures from across the hospitality and eating out industries will gather for a one-day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has teamed up with online travel
VisitEngland has announced that it is undertaking a review of the harmonised hotel grading scheme
Visits to the UK by overseas residents dropped by five per cent in the last
More overseas travelers are choosing to holiday in cheaper destinations rather than the UK due
A travel website has named the UK’s best and worst hotels, as part of its
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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.
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Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
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