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Luxury Irish spa resort, The Johnstown Estate, in County Meath, has invested €3.5m (US$4.13m, £3.18m)
Grants of up to €2.5m (US$2.81m, £2.22m) are being made available for large-scale visitor attractions
Irish tourism body Fáilte Ireland has created a €15.5m (US$17.4m, £13.3m) fund for towns around
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow, Ireland, is to undergo an €8m (US$9.2m, £7m)
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A weakened pound is keeping British visitors away from Ireland, halting double digit growth spurred
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is going to have a significant impact on
Millions of international Game of Thrones fans are expected to flock to Northern Ireland to
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Despite inbound tourism figures holding steady, Northern Ireland’s tourism sector saw revenues jump £33m last
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed
Ireland saw 7.9 per cent growth in inbound business trips last year and 3.8 per
Tourism Ireland is confident about prospects for 2013, despite recent findings from the Northern Ireland
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed investment worth EUR2.6m (£2.1m) in support of two
Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have recorded a 0.7 per cent increase
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has called for the provision of a single tourist visa
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new overseas joint marketing campaign designed to increase inbound tourism to the west and
Tourism Ireland and the Irish government have welcomed a "positive start" to 2012 after it
An increase in the number of Irish hospitality and tourism jobs over the last year
Irish transport, tourism and sport minister Leo Varadkar has announced EUR3.4m (£2.8m) of funding for
Irish minister for transport, transport and sport Leo Varadkar has welcomed new figures showing an
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has underlined the importance of focusing on attracting more business
Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan has unveiled a "special allocation" of funding towards The Gathering,
Tourism Ireland has announced details of its plans to promote the island of Ireland during
Michael Ring, the Irish minister of state for tourism and sport, has revealed that the
More than EUR6.6m (£5.7m) worth of government funding is to be shared by nine tourism
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has announced the final round of grants to
Ireland's tourism industry has been handed EUR9m (£7.8m) worth of funding to help drive a
Ireland's tourism sector continued to rebound between May and July, after figures from the Central
Fáilte Ireland has teamed up with Google and social networking website Facebook in a bid
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has confirmed that EUR4.4m (£3.9m) will be shared
Tourism businesses across Ireland have been urged to pass on a new reduced VAT rate
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has launched the Link-2-B-Active initiative as a national
Fáilte Ireland has confirmed that Dublin Zoo was the country's most visited attraction - both
Tourism agency Fáilte Ireland has welcomed the announcement that inbound visitor numbers to the country
Ireland's tourism industry is to be handed a boost by the country's government, after plans
Work has now started on a new £18.5m visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway World
Irish tourism, culture and sport minister Mary Hanafin has helped launch Fáilte Ireland's new Food
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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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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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GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
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BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
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irish tourism news

Luxury Irish spa resort, The Johnstown Estate, in County Meath, has invested €3.5m (US$4.13m, £3.18m)
Grants of up to €2.5m (US$2.81m, £2.22m) are being made available for large-scale visitor attractions
Irish tourism body Fáilte Ireland has created a €15.5m (US$17.4m, £13.3m) fund for towns around
Avondale House and Forest Park in Wicklow, Ireland, is to undergo an €8m (US$9.2m, £7m)
A new €7.5m (US$8.6m, £6.6m) national science and visitor centre is planned for Athlone, Ireland,
The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
A weakened pound is keeping British visitors away from Ireland, halting double digit growth spurred
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is going to have a significant impact on
Millions of international Game of Thrones fans are expected to flock to Northern Ireland to
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has claimed the title of Europe’s leading tourist destination at
Despite inbound tourism figures holding steady, Northern Ireland’s tourism sector saw revenues jump £33m last
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Tourism Ireland is harnessing star power to fuel its latest marketing campaign by recruiting famed
Ireland saw 7.9 per cent growth in inbound business trips last year and 3.8 per
Tourism Ireland is confident about prospects for 2013, despite recent findings from the Northern Ireland
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has confirmed investment worth EUR2.6m (£2.1m) in support of two
Latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) have recorded a 0.7 per cent increase
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has called for the provision of a single tourist visa
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A new overseas joint marketing campaign designed to increase inbound tourism to the west and
Tourism Ireland and the Irish government have welcomed a "positive start" to 2012 after it
An increase in the number of Irish hospitality and tourism jobs over the last year
Irish transport, tourism and sport minister Leo Varadkar has announced EUR3.4m (£2.8m) of funding for
Irish minister for transport, transport and sport Leo Varadkar has welcomed new figures showing an
Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar has underlined the importance of focusing on attracting more business
Ireland's finance minister Michael Noonan has unveiled a "special allocation" of funding towards The Gathering,
Tourism Ireland has announced details of its plans to promote the island of Ireland during
Michael Ring, the Irish minister of state for tourism and sport, has revealed that the
More than EUR6.6m (£5.7m) worth of government funding is to be shared by nine tourism
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has announced the final round of grants to
Ireland's tourism industry has been handed EUR9m (£7.8m) worth of funding to help drive a
Ireland's tourism sector continued to rebound between May and July, after figures from the Central
Fáilte Ireland has teamed up with Google and social networking website Facebook in a bid
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has confirmed that EUR4.4m (£3.9m) will be shared
Tourism businesses across Ireland have been urged to pass on a new reduced VAT rate
Irish tourism and sport minister Michael Ring has launched the Link-2-B-Active initiative as a national
Fáilte Ireland has confirmed that Dublin Zoo was the country's most visited attraction - both
Tourism agency Fáilte Ireland has welcomed the announcement that inbound visitor numbers to the country
Ireland's tourism industry is to be handed a boost by the country's government, after plans
Work has now started on a new £18.5m visitor centre at the Giant's Causeway World
Irish tourism, culture and sport minister Mary Hanafin has helped launch Fáilte Ireland's new Food
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
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
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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