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Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
Five-star Irish resort, Powerscourt, has unveiled its reimagined 20-treatment-room spa with a new name –
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Neuroscience-focused aromatherapy brand Moods will launch its spa division, MoodsPro, exclusively at The Chancery Rosewood’s
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood in Florida, US, has launched a two-tier
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Global spa, medical and wellness equipment supplier, Gharieni Group, has unveiled a strategic partnership with
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
A new five-star wellness-focused hotel is taking shape in Rabat, Malta, set to become the
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment
English spa and wellbeing brand Wildsmith Skin has appointed seasoned industry veteran Jamie Pagan to
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has embarked on a
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Award-winning spa brand Aqua Sana Forest Spa has announced a new partnership with Italian skincare
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Award-winning spa brand, Aqua Sana, has rebranded to Aqua Sana Forest Spa to better reflect
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza has introduced a signature treatment to mark its new partnership with
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
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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
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
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
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Editor's letter
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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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

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
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
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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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
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Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
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BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
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Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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director of spa news

Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched
Five-star Irish resort, Powerscourt, has unveiled its reimagined 20-treatment-room spa with a new name –
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anantara Hotels and Resorts, the luxury hotel brand by Minor Hotels, will host its first
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Now in its eighth year, the Spa Life Ireland Convention 2025 returns to the beautiful
Neuroscience-focused aromatherapy brand Moods will launch its spa division, MoodsPro, exclusively at The Chancery Rosewood’s
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood in Florida, US, has launched a two-tier
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Spas at Mandarin Oriental properties around the world celebrated Global Wellness Day on Saturday 14th
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Global spa, medical and wellness equipment supplier, Gharieni Group, has unveiled a strategic partnership with
New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million,
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
A new five-star wellness-focused hotel is taking shape in Rabat, Malta, set to become the
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment
English spa and wellbeing brand Wildsmith Skin has appointed seasoned industry veteran Jamie Pagan to
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has embarked on a
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Award-winning spa brand Aqua Sana Forest Spa has announced a new partnership with Italian skincare
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Award-winning spa brand, Aqua Sana, has rebranded to Aqua Sana Forest Spa to better reflect
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza has introduced a signature treatment to mark its new partnership with
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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

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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: ABC Fitness
ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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