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Village Hotels news

Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
Twenty five years ago, Crown Sports Lockers’ founder, Richard Downing, walked into Addington Palace Golf
Pool and plant design expert World Leisure has bagged the contract to provide a 20m
Zoom Media, provider of gym TV, has renewed its media and advertising contracts with four
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Image: The Class Finder top team: (from left) Stuart Hay, Anna Hay, Robert Corder A
De Vere Village Hotels chief executive officer Robert B Cook has announced the launch of
Matrix Fitness is to supply Village Hotels' 25 health clubs with top-of-the-range fitness equipment in
Gary Davis, former chief executive of De Vere Village, has been named CEO of Malmaison
Singapore-based real estate giant Far East Organization (FEO) has opened it's first Oasia-branded hotel in
Cambridgeshire-based company AB Audio Visual has fitted an AV system throughout the newly opened Village
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Village Hotels is to open its Village South Leeds hotel in Tingley, Yorkshire, this September
Village Hotels, part of De Vere Hotel Group, will be investing £60m over the next
Village Hotels – an arm of the De Vere Hotels group – is spending £60m
Hotel operator De Vere Group has reported a 21 per cent fall in operating profits
Hotel and leisure company De Vere confirmed that it has received a preliminary approach regarding
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
De Vere Group has reported an improvement in like-for-like sales for the 18- week period
De Vere Group has reported a 3.3 per cent increase in like-for-like turnover at its
Village Hotels, part of the De Vere Group, has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of its
Key players in the health and fitness industry will soon be able to obtain current,
De Vere Group has announced it is feeling the pinch caused by a weakening consumer
De Vere Group has begun work on the construction of a £16m Village Hotel &
Luxury hotel group De Vere has defied the poor summer weather in the UK and
De Vere Group has announced the location of the latest addition to its Village Hotel
Hotel Group, De Vere, has announced its intention to sell four properties which no longer
Hotel operator, the De Vere Group, saw a 6.2 per cent rise in turnover to
Hotel and leisure club operator, De Vere Group, saw its pre-tax profits for the half
De Vere Group has released a trading update for the year to 29 September ahead
Alliance Leisure
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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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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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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
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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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

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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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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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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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
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Village Hotels news

Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of
Investment firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired the Hersha Hospitality Trust, the company behind a
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
Twenty five years ago, Crown Sports Lockers’ founder, Richard Downing, walked into Addington Palace Golf
Pool and plant design expert World Leisure has bagged the contract to provide a 20m
Zoom Media, provider of gym TV, has renewed its media and advertising contracts with four
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Image: The Class Finder top team: (from left) Stuart Hay, Anna Hay, Robert Corder A
De Vere Village Hotels chief executive officer Robert B Cook has announced the launch of
Matrix Fitness is to supply Village Hotels' 25 health clubs with top-of-the-range fitness equipment in
Gary Davis, former chief executive of De Vere Village, has been named CEO of Malmaison
Singapore-based real estate giant Far East Organization (FEO) has opened it's first Oasia-branded hotel in
Cambridgeshire-based company AB Audio Visual has fitted an AV system throughout the newly opened Village
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Village Hotels is to open its Village South Leeds hotel in Tingley, Yorkshire, this September
Village Hotels, part of De Vere Hotel Group, will be investing £60m over the next
Village Hotels – an arm of the De Vere Hotels group – is spending £60m
Hotel operator De Vere Group has reported a 21 per cent fall in operating profits
Hotel and leisure company De Vere confirmed that it has received a preliminary approach regarding
Village Hotels & Leisure Clubs opened two new properties in Bournemouth and Hull, the latter
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Village Hotel and Leisure Club Cheadle, in Cheshire, has recently completed a £750,000 refurbishment, including
De Vere Group has reported an improvement in like-for-like sales for the 18- week period
De Vere Group has reported a 3.3 per cent increase in like-for-like turnover at its
Village Hotels, part of the De Vere Group, has completed a £250,000 refurbishment of its
Key players in the health and fitness industry will soon be able to obtain current,
De Vere Group has announced it is feeling the pinch caused by a weakening consumer
De Vere Group has begun work on the construction of a £16m Village Hotel &
Luxury hotel group De Vere has defied the poor summer weather in the UK and
De Vere Group has announced the location of the latest addition to its Village Hotel
Hotel Group, De Vere, has announced its intention to sell four properties which no longer
Hotel operator, the De Vere Group, saw a 6.2 per cent rise in turnover to
Hotel and leisure club operator, De Vere Group, saw its pre-tax profits for the half
De Vere Group has released a trading update for the year to 29 September ahead
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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.
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: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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