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The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
Sands of Speed – a new museum set to open in Pendine, Wales – has
The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid
Travel guide Lonely Planet has revealed its Best in Travel 2017 locations – with North
Outdoor activity tourism accounts for 10 per cent, or £481m, of Wales’ tourism economy, according
A multi-million pound watersport project has opened to the public in Swansea Marina, Wales. The
Global Wellness Summit
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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 360 Beach and Watersports Centre in Swansea Bay will open its doors to the
Image: The new centre is located in Swansea Bay A new £1.4m centre of excellence
New research conducted by VisitEngland in conjunction with Visit Wales and VisitScotland has uncovered the
Wales' natural environment and the friendliness of its people are among the most appealing features
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Four of the five main tourism agencies of the British Isles have joined forces to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
In a continuation of its 'Proper Holidays' initiative launched last summer, Visit Wales is to
Some of Wales' leading tourism and hospitality operators have been recognised as part of the
A heritage and arts summit held in Caerphilly Castle saw Welsh heritage minister, Alun Ffred
Cardiff Council has revealed that the new Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre (CBVC) is set to
Two of Wales' popular heritage visitor attractions have benefited from a £2.2m grant from the
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has completed work to replace railway carriages at The Old Station
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Welsh heritage minister Alun Ffred Jones has revealed that hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup has
The Quay Hotel in Deganwy, North Wales, has become the first business across the country
Three of the leading UK charities for disabled people - RADAR, Tourism for All UK,
A new £8.35m visitor centre has been officially unveiled on the summit of Snowdon, North
The Welsh Assembly Government has earmarked a £19m towards the development of heritage tourism in
Tourism businesses in Wales have enjoyed a healthy start to the 2009 holiday season, according
The Oriel y Parc landscape gallery in St Davids will open to the public tomorrow.
Alun Ffred Jones, the Welsh heritage minister, has said that he will hold a tourism
Construction work has begun on an Olympic-standard canoe slalom and white water rafting centre at
A £2.7m visitors’ centre has opened at a World Heritage Site in Blaenavon, Wales. The
The Welsh Conservative party has announced its support for the regeneration of seaside towns in
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has updated its structure and staffing in an attempt to
Budget hotel chain Premier Travel Inn has joined the quality assessment scheme operated by VisitBritain,
Venue Cymru – formerly the North Wales Theatre and Conference Centre – in Llandudno has
British residents took 138.7 million overnight trips in the UK last year, spending £22.7bn, according
Visit Wales, The Welsh Assembly Government’s tourism agency, and VisitBritain have announced the extension of
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Visit Wales news

The Welsh government has announced plans to invest £60m ($78m, €71m) in its tourism industry
Sands of Speed – a new museum set to open in Pendine, Wales – has
The importance of an investment programme planned for the Welsh tourism sector has been laid
Travel guide Lonely Planet has revealed its Best in Travel 2017 locations – with North
Outdoor activity tourism accounts for 10 per cent, or £481m, of Wales’ tourism economy, according
A multi-million pound watersport project has opened to the public in Swansea Marina, Wales. The
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 360 Beach and Watersports Centre in Swansea Bay will open its doors to the
Image: The new centre is located in Swansea Bay A new £1.4m centre of excellence
New research conducted by VisitEngland in conjunction with Visit Wales and VisitScotland has uncovered the
Wales' natural environment and the friendliness of its people are among the most appealing features
Branding and design agency M Worldwide and fit out contractor Datum Contracts have been appointed
Four of the five main tourism agencies of the British Isles have joined forces to
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
In a continuation of its 'Proper Holidays' initiative launched last summer, Visit Wales is to
Some of Wales' leading tourism and hospitality operators have been recognised as part of the
A heritage and arts summit held in Caerphilly Castle saw Welsh heritage minister, Alun Ffred
Cardiff Council has revealed that the new Cardiff Bay Visitor Centre (CBVC) is set to
Two of Wales' popular heritage visitor attractions have benefited from a £2.2m grant from the
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has completed work to replace railway carriages at The Old Station
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Welsh heritage minister Alun Ffred Jones has revealed that hosting the 2010 Ryder Cup has
The Quay Hotel in Deganwy, North Wales, has become the first business across the country
Three of the leading UK charities for disabled people - RADAR, Tourism for All UK,
A new £8.35m visitor centre has been officially unveiled on the summit of Snowdon, North
The Welsh Assembly Government has earmarked a £19m towards the development of heritage tourism in
Tourism businesses in Wales have enjoyed a healthy start to the 2009 holiday season, according
The Oriel y Parc landscape gallery in St Davids will open to the public tomorrow.
Alun Ffred Jones, the Welsh heritage minister, has said that he will hold a tourism
Construction work has begun on an Olympic-standard canoe slalom and white water rafting centre at
A £2.7m visitors’ centre has opened at a World Heritage Site in Blaenavon, Wales. The
The Welsh Conservative party has announced its support for the regeneration of seaside towns in
VisitBritain, the national tourism agency, has updated its structure and staffing in an attempt to
Budget hotel chain Premier Travel Inn has joined the quality assessment scheme operated by VisitBritain,
Venue Cymru – formerly the North Wales Theatre and Conference Centre – in Llandudno has
British residents took 138.7 million overnight trips in the UK last year, spending £22.7bn, according
Visit Wales, The Welsh Assembly Government’s tourism agency, and VisitBritain have announced the extension of
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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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Opinion
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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: 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.
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: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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