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Professional skincare and spa brand Image Skincare UK has appointed award-winning industry spa and wellness
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Virgin Holidays, the travel arm of the Virgin Group, has opened a flagship travel agency
A raft of new, “terrifying” mazes will open at Universal Studios Florida as part of
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Cuba’s government has announced plans to boost its tourism infrastructure by courting foreign investment for
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
Cuba’s tourism sector has benefitted from the effects of a thawing relationship with the US,
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is planning to ‘shake up’ the cruise line sector with the
Virgin Atlantic's customers are now able to take advantage of Dr Hauschka products in four
QHotels has appointed Caroline Gemmell as group spa manager for its luxury four-star hotels. She
Alliance Leisure
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new US$$7m (5.3m euro, £4.5m) Clubhouse at New York JFK
The chief executives of four leading UK airlines have called on chancellor George Osborne to
Brand and digital marketing specialist Iain G. Morrison has been appointed as Head of marketing
Hotel group Best Western has revealed that it has signed a new global partnership deal
Several leisure firms have been featured in a list of the top 30 UK brands
Legal proceedings brought against four current and former British Airways (BA) executives accused of price-fixing
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
British Airways (BA) and American Airlines (AA) have been given the green light to proceed
The new Tourism Advisory Council, created to support the UK's tourism industry has had its
Long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic will be the headline sponsor of the Visit London 2008 Awards.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is to launch an ‘urban hotel brand’ and is reportedly building
Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is to review the future of its
A £13.5m hotel built on the site of the famous St Moritz Hotel in Trebetherick,
Virgin Atlantic has opened a new day spa at its £11m flagship lounge at Heathrow
A Virgin Atlantic beauty therapist has been awarded more than £100,000 compensation from the airline
Ashes fever gripped British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic as the two airline rivals offered
Virgin Atlantic Airways has unveiled plans to open a luxury spa at its business class
Leisure companies made up 8 per cent of The Sunday Times latest Top Track 100,
British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic have both increased the fuel surcharges on flights due
The Metropolitan Police has launched a new crime prevention scheme for tourists visiting the UK
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to offer double beds and life coaching in the
Virgin Atlantic and the Nigerian government have signed an agreement to create a new international
Following the successful conclusion of bilateral talks between the British and Indian governments, both countries
Virgin Atlantic (VA) will not be among the launch customers for the ‘superjumbo’ Airbus A380.
Last week a reception was held at the Japanese Embassy in London to launch the
MGM Mirage dealers are teaching Las Vegas-bound passengers of Virgin Atlantic Airways how to play
Visit Florida, the tourism body for the sunshine state, has revealed that 2003 was “a
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is the first scheduled airline to carry pets from the
The BBC has reported that Sir Richard Branson wants his Virgin Atlantic airline (Virgin) to
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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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
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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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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Virgin Atlantic news

Professional skincare and spa brand Image Skincare UK has appointed award-winning industry spa and wellness
Nicki Kurran Spa Consultancy has teamed up with interior designers Dennis Irvine Studio and leisure
Virgin Holidays, the travel arm of the Virgin Group, has opened a flagship travel agency
A raft of new, “terrifying” mazes will open at Universal Studios Florida as part of
The value of tourism to Britain could rise from £130bn to £268bn by 2025 –
Cuba’s government has announced plans to boost its tourism infrastructure by courting foreign investment for
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway and Shearings Leisure Group CEO Denis Wormwell have been
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
Cuba’s tourism sector has benefitted from the effects of a thawing relationship with the US,
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is planning to ‘shake up’ the cruise line sector with the
Virgin Atlantic's customers are now able to take advantage of Dr Hauschka products in four
QHotels has appointed Caroline Gemmell as group spa manager for its luxury four-star hotels. She
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new US$$7m (5.3m euro, £4.5m) Clubhouse at New York JFK
The chief executives of four leading UK airlines have called on chancellor George Osborne to
Brand and digital marketing specialist Iain G. Morrison has been appointed as Head of marketing
Hotel group Best Western has revealed that it has signed a new global partnership deal
Several leisure firms have been featured in a list of the top 30 UK brands
Legal proceedings brought against four current and former British Airways (BA) executives accused of price-fixing
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
British Airways (BA) and American Airlines (AA) have been given the green light to proceed
The new Tourism Advisory Council, created to support the UK's tourism industry has had its
Long-haul airline Virgin Atlantic will be the headline sponsor of the Visit London 2008 Awards.
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is to launch an ‘urban hotel brand’ and is reportedly building
Richard Branson’s airline Virgin Atlantic has confirmed it is to review the future of its
A £13.5m hotel built on the site of the famous St Moritz Hotel in Trebetherick,
Virgin Atlantic has opened a new day spa at its £11m flagship lounge at Heathrow
A Virgin Atlantic beauty therapist has been awarded more than £100,000 compensation from the airline
Ashes fever gripped British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic as the two airline rivals offered
Virgin Atlantic Airways has unveiled plans to open a luxury spa at its business class
Leisure companies made up 8 per cent of The Sunday Times latest Top Track 100,
British Airways (BA) and Virgin Atlantic have both increased the fuel surcharges on flights due
The Metropolitan Police has launched a new crime prevention scheme for tourists visiting the UK
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to offer double beds and life coaching in the
Virgin Atlantic and the Nigerian government have signed an agreement to create a new international
Following the successful conclusion of bilateral talks between the British and Indian governments, both countries
Virgin Atlantic (VA) will not be among the launch customers for the ‘superjumbo’ Airbus A380.
Last week a reception was held at the Japanese Embassy in London to launch the
MGM Mirage dealers are teaching Las Vegas-bound passengers of Virgin Atlantic Airways how to play
Visit Florida, the tourism body for the sunshine state, has revealed that 2003 was “a
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is the first scheduled airline to carry pets from the
The BBC has reported that Sir Richard Branson wants his Virgin Atlantic airline (Virgin) to
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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