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Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary, Kamalaya Koh Samui, is unveiling new facilities and programmes to address
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT) has strengthened its team with the addition of
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Fairmont Spa & Wellness, Windsor Park, has been crowned the UK’s Best New Spa in
Deborah Szekely, philanthropist, social activist, teacher and entrepreneur, has been inducted into the Wellness Hall
Canyon Ranch Lenox Resort in Massachusetts has unveiled a freshly renovated spa designed to inspire
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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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
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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…
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary, Kamalaya Koh Samui, is unveiling new facilities and programmes to address
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Prestatyn Leisure Centre has unveiled some new fitness experiences designed to engage children with physical
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT) has strengthened its team with the addition of
Reservations are now open for Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel, Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, set to
Women’s health specialist, The Well HQ, has secured 'sweat equity' backing from Priya Oberoi, founder
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy
Historic England has announced it will be funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden,
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Inventor Justin Wiggan is creating a new haptic suit that massages people by translating the
Luxury hotel and spa operator Mandarin Oriental’s second London hotel will launch next January with
Morgan’s Wonderland – a Texas-based theme park which caters specifically to people with disabilities –
Cairns Aquarium in Australia has been put up for sale, as the visitor attraction's directors
Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent
Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Fairmont Spa & Wellness, Windsor Park, has been crowned the UK’s Best New Spa in
Deborah Szekely, philanthropist, social activist, teacher and entrepreneur, has been inducted into the Wellness Hall
Canyon Ranch Lenox Resort in Massachusetts has unveiled a freshly renovated spa designed to inspire
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecombe UK have been given
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL joins National Year of Reading as research reveals books beat social media for post-exercise recovery
GLL, the charitable social enterprise operating Libraries and Leisure Centres across the UK, has today (9 June 2026) announced that it will be supporting the National Year of Reading as a major campaign partner alongside national organisations, including BBC Sport, Audible, DC Thomson and Tesco.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Ironbound. Turning an empty underground space into a thriving functional fitness facility
When brothers Patrick and Kevin first approached BLK BOX, they had a vision and an unusual space. Beneath a building in Embrach, Switzerland, sat an underground facility with huge potential. What it needed was the right layout, the right equipment, and a partner who understood functional fitness.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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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