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Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
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,

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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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
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HCM magazine
Talking point
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
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
Life Lessons
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
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
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Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
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Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

opening news

Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
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,

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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