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Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Encapsulating the essence of Espa in one beautiful, ornamental art piece, the new Espa Alabastros
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Sweden-based skincare brand Kerstin Florian has refreshed its 90-minute Nordic Zen Body treatment with a
One&Only will unveil a new spa partnered with premium beauty brand Guerlain at its new
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Banyan Tree Group has refreshed its luxury hotel in Mérida, Mexico, with a new Angsana
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
Athena Cosmetics, parent company to beauty brand RevitaLash Cosmetics, has announced a strategic partnership with
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Six Senses is set to open a new tropical island retreat on a stretch of
Five-star luxury spa retreat Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa is due to be redeveloped
Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to unveil the
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Luxury jewellery and design house Tiffany & Co. has reopened its flagship store on 57th
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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HCM magazine
HCM People
Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
Nobody had ever done the sort of moves my mother did to work the small muscles
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Wellness
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

heritage news

Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May,
Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia
Encapsulating the essence of Espa in one beautiful, ornamental art piece, the new Espa Alabastros
Museum director Cecilie Hollberg has come under fire for comparing the city to a sex
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
A chic new art-inspired spa will open in January 2024 on the French Riviera at
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
In 2024, industry event Arnold Classic UK and Italian fitness and bodybuilding Panatta will take
Sweden-based skincare brand Kerstin Florian has refreshed its 90-minute Nordic Zen Body treatment with a
One&Only will unveil a new spa partnered with premium beauty brand Guerlain at its new
For the past 30 years, historic Southern California hot springs retreat Murrieta Hot Springs Resort
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Banyan Tree Group has refreshed its luxury hotel in Mérida, Mexico, with a new Angsana
The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video
The UK’s oldest outdoor public pool in the city of Bath will reopen to the
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will unveil a brand new Asaya wellness spa in 2024 at
Sir Nick Varney has been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC. Taking
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
Athena Cosmetics, parent company to beauty brand RevitaLash Cosmetics, has announced a strategic partnership with
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, part of Marriott International's portfolio of 31 hotel brands, has opened
Raffles Hotels and Resorts will open its flagship London property on 29 September, complete with
Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa
VisitEngland has published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022, showing that
Six Senses is set to open a new tropical island retreat on a stretch of
Five-star luxury spa retreat Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa is due to be redeveloped
Experience designers, Mather & Co, have orchestrated a remarkable collaboration with ITV to unveil the
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee
Luxury jewellery and design house Tiffany & Co. has reopened its flagship store on 57th
The winners of this year's Museums + Heritage Awards have been revealed, with the National
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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