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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
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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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Specifier
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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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

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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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.
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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.
Company profiles
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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.
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Industrial washing machines
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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investment news

Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Portugal’s leading operator, SC Fitness, is celebrating a milestone by reaching 100 gyms.  The company
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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

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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX - where precision meets strength, and innovation never stops in the pursuit of ...
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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