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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
Sustainable luxury hotel group Banyan Tree Group is continuing its global expansion with the opening
Australian hot springs operator Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) has announced plans to open a new
Luxury hotel and spa destination, Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort, has unveiled its newly enhanced
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Safety fears have seen Chinese province Hebei shut all of its glass-bottomed bridges, walkways and
A tourism chief has warned of the uncertain future of local government funding for destination
Florida’s Brevard Zoo's plans for a lagoon-themed aquarium has received a boost from a US$10m
In a bid to boost tourism in the region, China's government has announced plans to
Tourism is at the forefront of a new government initiative to bring 5G to the
Councillors in Bath are looking to cash in on the 5.8 million tourists that visit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for a new 140-room hotel under Marriott’s Courtyard
A Welsh farm attraction in Pembrokeshire is investing £10m (US$12.7m, €11.9m) to build on-site accommodation
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
VisitEngland is combining technology with tourism expertise to provide travellers with real-time advice on how
Senior tourism leaders have launched a plan to bolster visitor numbers to sites in Shakespeare’s
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mandarin Oriental Doha, Qatar, is set to launch in 2016 with a truly gender segregated
The government will invest £800,000 in improving cycling facilities in Yorkshire and promoting this year’s
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
The Hotel Bellevue has relaunched as a five-star property on the Croatian island of Lošinj,
Operation of a US$72m (€52.5m, £42.7m) clock tower theme park in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China, has
A CAD$60m (US$88.8m, €64m, £53.7m) water park expected to operate 365 days a year is
Local tourism in Staffordshire is set to receive a boost when 300 free places on
Fish producers in Grimsby have called on the local council and property owners to renovate
The latest round of Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) funding was announced in Scotland today.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week demonstrated her support for local tourist businesses during a visit
A new report released by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals for every pound spent
Louisville's Kentucky Kingdom theme park, US, closed since 2009, may reopen in 2014, with a
VisitEngland has announced plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to boost domestic tourism
Chinese hospitlity giant Mission Hills Group has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open
Image: Bournemouth will host the new academy Bournemouth will host one of Europe's first National
Image: Dark Sky Park status was awarded in 2009 A new report compiled by consulting
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged businesses in London to "make the most" of the
Natural Retreats has announced that it is to add 36 new residences to its Llyn
While a number of indicators suggest the global tourism sector is in for a tough
Plans for the development of a new zip wire attraction from the peak of Fleetwith
Plans to build a Northern Water Sports Centre on the south shore of Ramsey Lake
VisitEngland chair Lady Cobham has announced plans to launch three new specialist tourism forums. Speaking
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Integrative medicine expert, professor Marc Cohen has been appointed as the medical director of Australian
New research by Barclays Corporate Banking reveals that the leisure, fitness, spa and hospitality industries
Sustainable luxury hotel group Banyan Tree Group is continuing its global expansion with the opening
Australian hot springs operator Peninsula Hot Springs (PHS) has announced plans to open a new
Luxury hotel and spa destination, Galgorm Spa and Golf Resort, has unveiled its newly enhanced
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Safety fears have seen Chinese province Hebei shut all of its glass-bottomed bridges, walkways and
A tourism chief has warned of the uncertain future of local government funding for destination
Florida’s Brevard Zoo's plans for a lagoon-themed aquarium has received a boost from a US$10m
In a bid to boost tourism in the region, China's government has announced plans to
Tourism is at the forefront of a new government initiative to bring 5G to the
Councillors in Bath are looking to cash in on the 5.8 million tourists that visit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
A state-of-the-art outdoor cycle track will become the first of its kind in Scotland as
Oxford City Council has granted planning permission for a new 140-room hotel under Marriott’s Courtyard
A Welsh farm attraction in Pembrokeshire is investing £10m (US$12.7m, €11.9m) to build on-site accommodation
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
VisitEngland is combining technology with tourism expertise to provide travellers with real-time advice on how
Senior tourism leaders have launched a plan to bolster visitor numbers to sites in Shakespeare’s
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mandarin Oriental Doha, Qatar, is set to launch in 2016 with a truly gender segregated
The government will invest £800,000 in improving cycling facilities in Yorkshire and promoting this year’s
Former tourism minister John Penrose has called for VisitEngland to become an independent organisation, in
The Hotel Bellevue has relaunched as a five-star property on the Croatian island of Lošinj,
Operation of a US$72m (€52.5m, £42.7m) clock tower theme park in Ganzhou, Jiangxi, China, has
A CAD$60m (US$88.8m, €64m, £53.7m) water park expected to operate 365 days a year is
Local tourism in Staffordshire is set to receive a boost when 300 free places on
Fish producers in Grimsby have called on the local council and property owners to renovate
The latest round of Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (CARS) funding was announced in Scotland today.
Burnham-On-Sea's MP has this week demonstrated her support for local tourist businesses during a visit
A new report released by the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals for every pound spent
Louisville's Kentucky Kingdom theme park, US, closed since 2009, may reopen in 2014, with a
VisitEngland has announced plans to launch eight marketing campaigns in 2013 to boost domestic tourism
Chinese hospitlity giant Mission Hills Group has signed an agreement with Marriott International to open
Image: Bournemouth will host the new academy Bournemouth will host one of Europe's first National
Image: Dark Sky Park status was awarded in 2009 A new report compiled by consulting
Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged businesses in London to "make the most" of the
Natural Retreats has announced that it is to add 36 new residences to its Llyn
While a number of indicators suggest the global tourism sector is in for a tough
Plans for the development of a new zip wire attraction from the peak of Fleetwith
Plans to build a Northern Water Sports Centre on the south shore of Ramsey Lake
VisitEngland chair Lady Cobham has announced plans to launch three new specialist tourism forums. Speaking
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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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
HCM promotional features
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
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Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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