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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

WTA news

The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) recent survey results reveal that time in nature and improving
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has broken the 100-member barrier, announcing it has partners and
Organiser of SPATEX 2020, Michele Bridle cordially invites you to attend the industry’s event of
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
With the wellness tourism sector spreading globally, geographic destinations around the world are seeking to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
There was business as well as wellness on the agenda as the Wellness Tourism Association
Celebrating its first-year anniversary, and following the release of its first survey on Wellness Vacations,
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
SPATEX 2019, the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition is returning to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau has become the first marketing organisation in
Fulfilling one of its first objectives, the newly founded Wellness Tourism Association has created a
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with US sports architect Dan Meis to start
A University of Tokyo laboratory has released a video showing projection mapping trained on a
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
From swimming pools, spas, hot tubs to saunas, steam rooms and children’s play features –
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
Tennis governing bodies have fired the starting gun on an independent review into their anti-corruption
Tennis governing bodies and the sport’s integrity unit have united to slam allegations that evidence
Tennis star Venus Williams has claimed her latest high-profile trophy at a tournament in China,
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Spafinder Wellness 365 has revealed the 273 destination spas, hotels, resorts and retreats to have
A new waterpark is opening in Frankenmuth, Michigan, which could prove to be the envy
Image: Dusit is looking to attract more visits from Australasia Asian hotel operator Dusit International
For the fifth time in a row, the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany
Torfaen Council has secured £150,000 towards improvements to a number of walking and cycling routes
Plans for the major regeneration of Bargoed town centre in the Rhymney valley, South Wales,
JAK Water Systems has given the Flowtab II unit its international debut at the Piscina
The MAC Bebekoy club, owned by the Mars Entertainment Group, has opened in Istanbul. Located
Plans to establish a new 40m (131.2ft) wheel attraction in the centre of Middlesbrough, north
A new 40m (131.2ft) wheel attraction could be established in the centre of Middlesbrough, north
North Somerset Council (NSC) has approved plans for two new visitor attractions to be established
12,300
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Life lessons
It was a hugely challenging taking on a project of unparalleled size against a backdrop of collective distrust and even hostility
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Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
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Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
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Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
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Company profiles
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BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
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Lockers
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Snowroom
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

WTA news

The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has unveiled the 2021 installation of its Wellness Travel Consumer
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) will host its inaugural International Wellness Tourism Conference at the
Tributes have been flowing in from the wellness and fitness sector after the passing of
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) recent survey results reveal that time in nature and improving
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The spa industry is showing its strength as a sector that thrives on connections –
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has admitted that the escalating Coronavirus outbreak is
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has broken the 100-member barrier, announcing it has partners and
Organiser of SPATEX 2020, Michele Bridle cordially invites you to attend the industry’s event of
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) is proud to be the industry leader
With the wellness tourism sector spreading globally, geographic destinations around the world are seeking to
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
There was business as well as wellness on the agenda as the Wellness Tourism Association
Celebrating its first-year anniversary, and following the release of its first survey on Wellness Vacations,
Portugal-based operator Vivafit has taken its female-only franchised concept to Kuwait, with the opening of
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is to team up with environmental organisation WildAid
SPATEX 2019, the UK’s only dedicated water leisure exhibition is returning to Coventry’s Ricoh Arena
The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau has become the first marketing organisation in
Fulfilling one of its first objectives, the newly founded Wellness Tourism Association has created a
Tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with US sports architect Dan Meis to start
A University of Tokyo laboratory has released a video showing projection mapping trained on a
A new not-for-profit business has been created to be the voice of the wellness travel
From swimming pools, spas, hot tubs to saunas, steam rooms and children’s play features –
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event
Finalists for Spafinder Wellness 365’s 2016 Wellness Travel Awards have been announced, with South and
Tennis governing bodies have fired the starting gun on an independent review into their anti-corruption
Tennis governing bodies and the sport’s integrity unit have united to slam allegations that evidence
Tennis star Venus Williams has claimed her latest high-profile trophy at a tournament in China,
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Spafinder Wellness 365 has revealed the 273 destination spas, hotels, resorts and retreats to have
A new waterpark is opening in Frankenmuth, Michigan, which could prove to be the envy
Image: Dusit is looking to attract more visits from Australasia Asian hotel operator Dusit International
For the fifth time in a row, the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany
Torfaen Council has secured £150,000 towards improvements to a number of walking and cycling routes
Plans for the major regeneration of Bargoed town centre in the Rhymney valley, South Wales,
JAK Water Systems has given the Flowtab II unit its international debut at the Piscina
The MAC Bebekoy club, owned by the Mars Entertainment Group, has opened in Istanbul. Located
Plans to establish a new 40m (131.2ft) wheel attraction in the centre of Middlesbrough, north
A new 40m (131.2ft) wheel attraction could be established in the centre of Middlesbrough, north
North Somerset Council (NSC) has approved plans for two new visitor attractions to be established
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Gym
Xplor Gym is an all-in-one gym management software with embedded payments & integrated access control ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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