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The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year 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,
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
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
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, France, has created a wellbeing programme for women during
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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
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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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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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retreat news

The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year 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,
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
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
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, France, has created a wellbeing programme for women during
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
David Lloyd Clubs has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court,
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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