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Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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HCM People

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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
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Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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culture news

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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