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Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Alliance Leisure
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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
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
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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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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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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
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Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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dubai news

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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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
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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

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
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
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: 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: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
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
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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