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Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France – the birthplace of the Danone-owned mineral water brand Evian
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is expected to open in the private club community of Nauka
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
A new chapter will begin for JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa when
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
India’s aqua fitness icon Rajni Maker is leading a water-based wellness programme between 14-18 June
Alliance Leisure
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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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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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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
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Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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restaurants news

Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will
Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France – the birthplace of the Danone-owned mineral water brand Evian
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, is expected to open in the private club community of Nauka
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on the Hawaiian island of Maui, US, has launched The
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
A new chapter will begin for JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa when
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Montenegro’s Mamula Island is now operating as Mamula Island by Banyan Tree. Originally a 19th
India’s aqua fitness icon Rajni Maker is leading a water-based wellness programme between 14-18 June
Alliance Leisure
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1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Innerva unveils next-generation power-assisted exercise range designed with older adults
Innerva will unveil the next generation of its power-assisted exercise equipment at Elevate next week, introducing a user-led redesign that makes exercise more accessible, comfortable and effective for older adults and people with limited mobility.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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