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Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Organic Hebridean seaweed skincare company Ishga has unveiled a multi-use facial and hair oil called
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
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
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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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.
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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.
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nature news

Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Organic Hebridean seaweed skincare company Ishga has unveiled a multi-use facial and hair oil called
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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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