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Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
An excavation of the lost ancient city of Pompeii in Naples, Italy, has unearthed a
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Grand Hotel Son Net – a stylish, art-filled Mallorcan boutique hotel – has launched a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
The Maldives’ first-ever TEDx talk, themed around the Slow Life, is set to take place
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Medical spa brand Lanserhof will open its first coastal resort on the island of Sylt
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Alpine tree species and ancient Celtic nature doctrines are inspiring spa programming at Forestis in
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Luxury five-star hotel The Phoenicia Malta has been upgraded with a 1,200sq m new Deep
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is collaborating with developer, Gruppo Statuto, to transform the celebrated
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has recently opened a new luxury resort and spa in Japan,
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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Opinion
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UNESCO news

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
An excavation of the lost ancient city of Pompeii in Naples, Italy, has unearthed a
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
Grand Hotel Son Net – a stylish, art-filled Mallorcan boutique hotel – has launched a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
Hotel and spa operator Banyan Tree Group has signed a deal with La Quinta Real
The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini
Members of the Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) have gathered in Františkovy Lázně in
Newly-formed industry body The Great Spa Towns of Europe association has appointed Stefan Szirucsek as
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
The Great Spa Towns of Europe, one of UNESCO's newest World Heritage Sites, has launched
High-end fashion house Armani has chosen to open its third global hotel location in Diriyah,
The Maldives’ first-ever TEDx talk, themed around the Slow Life, is set to take place
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
Medical spa brand Lanserhof will open its first coastal resort on the island of Sylt
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
The Jorvik Group has launched a major global art project which will connect 14 cities
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has honoured 11 European spa towns
Alpine tree species and ancient Celtic nature doctrines are inspiring spa programming at Forestis in
One&Only is opening its first European resort in May 2021 in Montenegro, nestled among a
Thai hotel group Dusit International has opened a brand new resort on the lower reaches
Luxury five-star hotel The Phoenicia Malta has been upgraded with a 1,200sq m new Deep
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Luxury Greek destination, Aristi Mountain Resort & Villas, has launched an exclusive seclusion programme designed
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is collaborating with developer, Gruppo Statuto, to transform the celebrated
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has recently opened a new luxury resort and spa in Japan,
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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