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San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
Hotel del Coronado – known as “The Del” – in San Diego, is reopening its
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
One of Japan’s oldest public bathhouses, Dōgo Onsen Honkan, has completed a comprehensive renovation project
Fitness-focused hospitality brand and management company Equinox Hotels has announced plans to open a modern
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
A 'world-class' aquarium, offering visitors 'spectacular habitats' and unique, immersive exhibits will open in Canada
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Profile
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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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conservation news

San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, will unveil a
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
Hotel del Coronado – known as “The Del” – in San Diego, is reopening its
Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Spa season 2025 will be launched this weekend in the historic spa town of Mariánské
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Forestry England has appointed Nuweb Group, a leading UK-based event technology provider, as its in-house
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
One of Japan’s oldest public bathhouses, Dōgo Onsen Honkan, has completed a comprehensive renovation project
Fitness-focused hospitality brand and management company Equinox Hotels has announced plans to open a modern
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) has announced the successful approval of its funding
Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
A 'world-class' aquarium, offering visitors 'spectacular habitats' and unique, immersive exhibits will open in Canada
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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
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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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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