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Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
In a wellness world full of pampering, the Art of Cryo’s Flow System offers something
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Set amidst Sardinia’s wild beauty and sun-drenched hills, Synergy – The Retreat Show is in
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is set to complete a game-changing expansion this
In an industry where genuine relationships drive success, Spa Peeps has redefined the way spa
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
Catalonia is rapidly gaining recognition as a world-class hub for major international sports events and
Wearable aromatherapy supplier Essence has unveiled a new Travel Amenity Kit designed to enhance wellness
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Integrated health and wellness company Love.Life has made its global debut and opened its flagship
The retreat market is exploding. Both solo travellers and corporate groups are booking more retreats
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
12,300
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
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
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People
CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates

meetings news

Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
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
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
In a wellness world full of pampering, the Art of Cryo’s Flow System offers something
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Set amidst Sardinia’s wild beauty and sun-drenched hills, Synergy – The Retreat Show is in
The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is set to complete a game-changing expansion this
In an industry where genuine relationships drive success, Spa Peeps has redefined the way spa
Hyatt Hotels has launched the Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board (WCAB), featuring seven industry specialists, including
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
Catalonia is rapidly gaining recognition as a world-class hub for major international sports events and
Wearable aromatherapy supplier Essence has unveiled a new Travel Amenity Kit designed to enhance wellness
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Integrated health and wellness company Love.Life has made its global debut and opened its flagship
The retreat market is exploding. Both solo travellers and corporate groups are booking more retreats
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Community Leisure UK is helping the drive to Net Zero with the launch of a
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness
International hosted buyer event company We Work Well (WWW) has confirmed dates and locations for
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The second W3FIT event took place in Croatia recently, drawing buyers and suppliers together from
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Diary dates
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