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Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
The Madison Collection is a multi-generational, family-run business that’s committed to ethical values and respectful
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Nokken, a specialist in adaptable architectural solutions, has partnered with world-leading architects, the Bjarke Ingels
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Brass Monkey, leading UK ice bath supplier, has joined forces with Village Health & Wellness
Seasoned spa veteran Kenneth Ryan has announced he is leaving his role as Marriott International’s
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Kohler Co. is poised to strengthen its presence in the wellness industry by introducing Klafs
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
As wellness consumers' fascination with sauna bathing reaches new heights, Italy’s luxury hospitality sector has
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Architect and designer Alberto Apostoli has unveiled his new integrated wellness consulting firm, Armonia, to
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Hospitality and wellness industry veteran Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an officer of the
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
The HydraFacial EMEA Team recently took part in a show stopping event in collaboration with
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has been appointed by developer Aminona Luxury Resort
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
Industry event W3Spa EMEA has kicked off in Tarragona, Spain, hosted at Le Méridien Ra
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Editor's letter
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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Talking point
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Life Lessons
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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Interview
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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Research
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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
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Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
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Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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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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hospitality sector news

Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful
The Madison Collection is a multi-generational, family-run business that’s committed to ethical values and respectful
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Nokken, a specialist in adaptable architectural solutions, has partnered with world-leading architects, the Bjarke Ingels
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Brass Monkey, leading UK ice bath supplier, has joined forces with Village Health & Wellness
Seasoned spa veteran Kenneth Ryan has announced he is leaving his role as Marriott International’s
The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved
Kohler Co. is poised to strengthen its presence in the wellness industry by introducing Klafs
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
Luxury Northern Irish hospitality group Galgorm Collection has announced a £50 million (US$64.1 million, €60.4
Mastercard and VISA are facing a claim worth over £4 billion for imposing illegal, multilateral
As wellness consumers' fascination with sauna bathing reaches new heights, Italy’s luxury hospitality sector has
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Architect and designer Alberto Apostoli has unveiled his new integrated wellness consulting firm, Armonia, to
Pillar Wellbeing, which provides a customised and standalone fitness and wellbeing services to the hospitality
Hospitality and wellness industry veteran Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an officer of the
Peloton has called a stop to its disastrous attempt to rebrand Precor as Peloton Commercial,
The HydraFacial EMEA Team recently took part in a show stopping event in collaboration with
Eco-spa resort operator Lefay Resorts & Residences has been appointed by developer Aminona Luxury Resort
Hotel giant Accor has launched a new podcast series exploring hot topics in wellbeing with
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
Industry event W3Spa EMEA has kicked off in Tarragona, Spain, hosted at Le Méridien Ra
Raffles' debut London property Raffles London at The OWO will be home to a brand
Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in
Cutting VAT for the pandemic-hit fitness industry could have saved businesses and jobs – just as
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: UK Active
UK Active is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pure Energy Music
Pure Energy Music is a specialist music service built specifically for the fitness industry. Our ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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