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Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
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
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
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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

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

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
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,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection specifically
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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culture news

Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
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
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
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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

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

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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
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
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the
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,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel to be operated by Swire Hotels
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection specifically
A major new cultural facility has opened in Taichung, Taiwan, bringing together a metropolitan art
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
1 - 40 of 12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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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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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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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