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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

middle east news

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Red Raion, the CGI studio for media-based attractions, has announced the opening of its new
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Art of Cryo is set to redefine wellbeing standards in the Middle East this February
The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East will open on 1
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Luxury Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab has introduced Swissline skincare into its Talise Spa with
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has switched locations from Qatar to Miami in light of
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Design
The new concept has a bright modern colour schemes with the main materials used being steel, concrete and wood
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
Life lessons
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
Recovery
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates

middle east news

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
Red Raion, the CGI studio for media-based attractions, has announced the opening of its new
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Art of Cryo is set to redefine wellbeing standards in the Middle East this February
The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East will open on 1
Irish marine seaweed brand Voya is celebrating a significant development in its global expansion, having
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
PureGym has delivered a positive set of third quarter results, with revenues increasing to £137.7m,
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Luxury Dubai hotel Burj Al Arab has introduced Swissline skincare into its Talise Spa with
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has switched locations from Qatar to Miami in light of
Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
PureGym added 190,000 new members in the first half of 2023 when compared with H1
Fitness equipment manufacturer and supplier Panatta is headed to Dubai later this year to attend
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea,
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
I needed a new management team with the talent and leadership to reposition a 20-year-old brand
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Company profiles
Company profile: Inspace Fitness
Inspace Fitness is an exciting, fast growing, fitness equipment, gym design and equipment service supplier ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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