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Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

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

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz, in Switzerland, has partnered with regenerative medicine provider
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Spa within the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels group, has
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Strength
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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Editor's letter
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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italy news

Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

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

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz, in Switzerland, has partnered with regenerative medicine provider
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Spa within the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels group, has
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
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HCM promotional features
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
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
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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