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Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
UAE fitness chain, GymNation, has acquired a Fitness First club in Dubai, to merge with
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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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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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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abu dhabi news

Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
Dusit Hotels and Resorts has soft-launched the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills
UAE-based developer Aldar has unveiled a masterplan to turn Fahid Island into the world’s first
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA Wellness, is collaborating with Whoop to enhance its Leaders Performance
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) is gearing up to host its fourth annual International Wellness
UAE fitness chain, GymNation, has acquired a Fitness First club in Dubai, to merge with
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi,
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open its long-awaited Mission Ferrari 'mega coaster' on 12 January
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
A new natural history museum in Abu Dhabi will take visitors on a 13.8-billion-year journey
The number of registered visitors to Dubai's Expo 2020 has passed 10 million. Expo 2020,
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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
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
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
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Diary dates
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