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Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
Leading industry conference, Elevate will return to ExCeL London from 18-19 June 2025 as the
L'OCCITANE en Provence is pleased to announce the opening of the Spa by L’OCCITANE at
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), a global authority on luxury hospitality, has appointed wellness music company
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
One&Only One Za’abeel, a striking upcoming urban vertical resort in Dubai, will be home to
In the dynamic landscape of wellness, music serves a crucial role in creating unforgettable and
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Center Parcs is conducting a £6.5 million (US$7.8 million, €7.5 million) spa remodel at its
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
Spa guests at five-star hotel and spa Seaham Hall in Durham, UK, are being invited
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
Synergy – The Retreat Show has announced the world’s very first eco-conscious trade event dedicated
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
11Arches, the charity behind outdoor theatrical spectacular Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, in
Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, has unveiled its
A new virtual reality (VR)-based, interactive gaming attraction is set to launch in the West
Triotech has announced a breakthrough alliance with Benoit Cornet and Bold Move to bring a
Integrated technology specialist Technically Creative has launched three new immersive products, targeting the visitor attraction
Belgium-based light and video design studio, Painting with Light, will translate the story of your
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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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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
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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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.
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immersive experiences news

Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
Leading industry conference, Elevate will return to ExCeL London from 18-19 June 2025 as the
L'OCCITANE en Provence is pleased to announce the opening of the Spa by L’OCCITANE at
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), a global authority on luxury hospitality, has appointed wellness music company
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
One&Only One Za’abeel, a striking upcoming urban vertical resort in Dubai, will be home to
In the dynamic landscape of wellness, music serves a crucial role in creating unforgettable and
Sony Pictures is set to launch an immersive indoor entertainment park at Oakbrook Center in
Clinique La Prairie (CLP) is preparing for the imminent opening of its fourth global Longevity
Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a
Center Parcs is conducting a £6.5 million (US$7.8 million, €7.5 million) spa remodel at its
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
A permanent public art sculpture allows the public to observe the galaxy's exoplanets – which
Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California,
Spa guests at five-star hotel and spa Seaham Hall in Durham, UK, are being invited
The Experience Department (Ted) has expanded its European-based leadership team, appointing Jake McCoy to the
Construction work is set to be completed later this year (2022) on the world's largest
Synergy – The Retreat Show has announced the world’s very first eco-conscious trade event dedicated
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
Las Vegas’ vast new integrated mega-resort called Resorts World Las Vegas recently launched its 26,000sq
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has thrown his weight behind plans to build an Eden
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has named Melissa Ruminot as its president-elect. Ruminot, a current
11Arches, the charity behind outdoor theatrical spectacular Kynren – an Epic Tale of England, in
Cosm, a global technology company that builds end-to-end solutions for immersive experiences, has unveiled its
A new virtual reality (VR)-based, interactive gaming attraction is set to launch in the West
Triotech has announced a breakthrough alliance with Benoit Cornet and Bold Move to bring a
Integrated technology specialist Technically Creative has launched three new immersive products, targeting the visitor attraction
Belgium-based light and video design studio, Painting with Light, will translate the story of your
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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.
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: Zynk - wellness design experts
Zynk are a team of specialist interior architects and designers with more than 25 year’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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