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Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda has boosted its wellness offering with the launch
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Cape of Senses, Lake Garda’s upcoming five-star, adult-only spa hideaway, is due to open its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has unveiled a three-year Lefay Spa Academy training
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts is on track to open
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Architecture and interior design firm Network of Architecture (noa*) has breathed new life into the
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
A new five-star hotel and spa named Eala has opened in the Italian town of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury eco-spa resort Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has reopened its
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
In June, the Good Spa Guide revealed the results of a survey which asked 5,000
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has introduced five new treatment packages
Luxury eco-spa resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda, in Italy, has reopened with
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced half-yearly results up to the end of June
Destination spa Lefay will open its second luxury eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
European attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reported growth in a number of areas of its
The Lefay Wellness Residences – part of the Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti – are
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
Three concepts have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2018 Radical Innovation Award, a hospitality
The finalists for this year’s Black Diamond Award, which honours the best spa manager of
Upcoming holistic wellbeing destination spa Euphoria Retreat has appointed two Italian spa industry experts, Patrizia
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
Croatia’s first major theme park will open its doors this weekend, with the €12m (US$13.7m,
A small boutique wellness retreat has opened on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.
Empex Watertoys and Myrtha Pools have teamed up to create a new splash park at
The Wales Millennium Centre has opened its largest exhibition yet, celebrating the life and works
International luxury travel network Virtuoso is launching an experiential event – the Virtuoso Wellness Zone
Ground has been broken on Croatia’s first major theme park development, with the €25m (US$28.5m,
12,300
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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
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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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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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
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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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Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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garda news

Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda has boosted its wellness offering with the launch
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Cape of Senses, Lake Garda’s upcoming five-star, adult-only spa hideaway, is due to open its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Italian spa and wellness design firm Studio Apostoli has been appointed to help renovate a
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has unveiled a three-year Lefay Spa Academy training
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Merlin Entertainments has named Fiona Eastwood as chief operating officer for its midway attractions and
Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Merlin Entertainments has signed a deal with Sony Pictures to develop rides and experiences based
Milan-based wellness thermal spa operator QC Terme Spas & Resorts is on track to open
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Architecture and interior design firm Network of Architecture (noa*) has breathed new life into the
Merlin Entertainments has been busy with a raft of new openings and future project announcements,
A new five-star hotel and spa named Eala has opened in the Italian town of
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Luxury eco-spa resort Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has reopened its
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
In June, the Good Spa Guide revealed the results of a survey which asked 5,000
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has introduced five new treatment packages
Luxury eco-spa resort, Lefay Resort & Spa Lago Di Garda, in Italy, has reopened with
Europe's first Legoland Water Park is set to open at the Gardaland resort in Lake
Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has announced half-yearly results up to the end of June
Destination spa Lefay will open its second luxury eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites
Gardaland has announced plans to open Europe's first Lego-branded waterpark, with the multi-million dollar development
European attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has reported growth in a number of areas of its
The Lefay Wellness Residences – part of the Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti – are
The first half of the year has been a mixed bag for Merlin, with the
Three concepts have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2018 Radical Innovation Award, a hospitality
The finalists for this year’s Black Diamond Award, which honours the best spa manager of
Upcoming holistic wellbeing destination spa Euphoria Retreat has appointed two Italian spa industry experts, Patrizia
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
Croatia’s first major theme park will open its doors this weekend, with the €12m (US$13.7m,
A small boutique wellness retreat has opened on the shores of Lake Garda in Italy.
Empex Watertoys and Myrtha Pools have teamed up to create a new splash park at
The Wales Millennium Centre has opened its largest exhibition yet, celebrating the life and works
International luxury travel network Virtuoso is launching an experiential event – the Virtuoso Wellness Zone
Ground has been broken on Croatia’s first major theme park development, with the €25m (US$28.5m,
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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
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
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
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
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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 - From nightclub to health club
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: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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