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Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
VisitScotland is looking to tap into one of the fastest growing outbound tourism markets by
The number of people working within Scotland’s tourism sector has hit a record high 206,000
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Paul Bush, VisitScotland's director of events, says the successful delivery of the recent Glasgow 2018
Tourism bosses in Edinburgh are hoping to reach 3.5 million young people across Europe with
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
Scottish tourism chiefs are hoping a film adaptation of Compton MacKenzie’s 1947 novel Whisky Galore
Golf tourism in Scotland has grown by 30 per cent over the last decade, netting
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Scotland’s tourism sector is outshining the rest of the UK when it comes to employment,
Scotland is looking to utilise its reputation as “the home of golf” in its efforts
A number of visitor attractions located around the Scottish border have seen tourist numbers surge
Scotland’s coastline has become a major tourism revenue generator and its worth to the Scottish
Two architecture studios hope to show how remote heritage sites can be served by ‘satellite’
The north of Scotland is preparing for a major tourism boon, in the form of
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
Hundreds of businesses across Scotland have signed up to a training programme designed to make
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
VisitScotland hopes its recent tourism boom can be prolonged a major new television series set
A new online training programme has been set up to help Scotland’s hotels, visitor attractions,
Major international events such as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Ryder Cup at
An online training portal aimed at those working in Lanarkshire’s tourism and hospitality industry has
Andy Murray’s Cromlix luxury hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, has today opened for business following the
Arran Brewery has got approval from the National Park Authority on plans to open a
A new partnership organisation has been set up to develop golf tourism in Perth and
Scottish tourism businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the ancestral tourism market in
Revenue generated by Scotland’s national parks has increased by 25 per cent over the past
Scotland’s business tourism industry is worth more than £1.9bn to the country’s economy, according to
Glasgow has outlined how tourists with disabilities will be accommodated at next year's Commonwealth Games.
The inaugural Accessible Tourism Conference will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland next month as part
Image: Edinburgh Castle is a popular attraction VisitScotland is looking to capitalise on a "last
The Scottish tourism industry is expected to receive a boost worth more than £20m through
New research conducted by VisitEngland in conjunction with Visit Wales and VisitScotland has uncovered the
Scottish tourism minister Fergus Ewing has announced £3m will be invested in the events industry
A Scottish parliamentary committee has expressed "concern" about the country's ability to achieve 50 per
VisitScotland has announced the launch of its new Drive It Home marketing campaign in a
VisitScotland has awarded £40,200 of funding to Love Loch Lomond, a tourism partnership that works
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Interview
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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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Strength
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Opinion
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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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VisitScotland news

Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites are being brought together through the world’s first ever UNESCO
VisitScotland is looking to tap into one of the fastest growing outbound tourism markets by
The number of people working within Scotland’s tourism sector has hit a record high 206,000
VisitScotland is upping its efforts to market Scotland as a destination for european visitors, by
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Paul Bush, VisitScotland's director of events, says the successful delivery of the recent Glasgow 2018
Tourism bosses in Edinburgh are hoping to reach 3.5 million young people across Europe with
Britain's largest alcohol distiller is looking to take a leaf out of Ireland's booming alco-tourism
Former VisitScotland chair Dr Mike Cantlay will now chair Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) following his
Scottish tourism chiefs are hoping a film adaptation of Compton MacKenzie’s 1947 novel Whisky Galore
Golf tourism in Scotland has grown by 30 per cent over the last decade, netting
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Scotland’s tourism sector is outshining the rest of the UK when it comes to employment,
Scotland is looking to utilise its reputation as “the home of golf” in its efforts
A number of visitor attractions located around the Scottish border have seen tourist numbers surge
Scotland’s coastline has become a major tourism revenue generator and its worth to the Scottish
Two architecture studios hope to show how remote heritage sites can be served by ‘satellite’
The north of Scotland is preparing for a major tourism boon, in the form of
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
Hundreds of businesses across Scotland have signed up to a training programme designed to make
VisitScotland has produced Edinburgh’s first ever ultimate survival guide to help festivalgoers make the most
VisitScotland hopes its recent tourism boom can be prolonged a major new television series set
A new online training programme has been set up to help Scotland’s hotels, visitor attractions,
Major international events such as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Ryder Cup at
An online training portal aimed at those working in Lanarkshire’s tourism and hospitality industry has
Andy Murray’s Cromlix luxury hotel in Perthshire, Scotland, has today opened for business following the
Arran Brewery has got approval from the National Park Authority on plans to open a
A new partnership organisation has been set up to develop golf tourism in Perth and
Scottish tourism businesses are being encouraged to take advantage of the ancestral tourism market in
Revenue generated by Scotland’s national parks has increased by 25 per cent over the past
Scotland’s business tourism industry is worth more than £1.9bn to the country’s economy, according to
Glasgow has outlined how tourists with disabilities will be accommodated at next year's Commonwealth Games.
The inaugural Accessible Tourism Conference will be held in Edinburgh, Scotland next month as part
Image: Edinburgh Castle is a popular attraction VisitScotland is looking to capitalise on a "last
The Scottish tourism industry is expected to receive a boost worth more than £20m through
New research conducted by VisitEngland in conjunction with Visit Wales and VisitScotland has uncovered the
Scottish tourism minister Fergus Ewing has announced £3m will be invested in the events industry
A Scottish parliamentary committee has expressed "concern" about the country's ability to achieve 50 per
VisitScotland has announced the launch of its new Drive It Home marketing campaign in a
VisitScotland has awarded £40,200 of funding to Love Loch Lomond, a tourism partnership that works
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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