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Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Amsterdam-based wellness consultancy Nayad Wellbeing has teamed up with professor Jonathan Paul de Vierville, head
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will host a three-day programme designed by Yogando Retreats
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Research
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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retreats news

Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
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
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
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
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Amsterdam-based wellness consultancy Nayad Wellbeing has teamed up with professor Jonathan Paul de Vierville, head
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will host a three-day programme designed by Yogando Retreats
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: 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: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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Company profile: HealthKey
HealthKey was founded in 2022 by David Joerring and Tudor Cotop. Backed by Aviva, the ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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