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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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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Opinion
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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.
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Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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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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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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private news

Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
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
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge, a prestigious landmark in the heart of London,
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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