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Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
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
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch

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

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
12,300
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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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
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Specifier
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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Talking point
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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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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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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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destination news

Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
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

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
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
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch

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

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
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
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Featured press releases
Balanced Body press release: From racquetball to reformer: The Nelson Golf & Sports Club transforms underused space into a thriving pilates studio
The Nelson Golf & Sports Club has repurposed an underutilised racquetball court into a dedicated Reformer Pilates studio, The Studio at The Nelson, investing in premium Balanced Body equipment and instructor education to enhance member wellbeing and m
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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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