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The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board
South Korea-based flower tea supplier Kkokdam has bolstered its offering with a duo of flower-based
UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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Stephen Price

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Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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south korea news

The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Taiwan’s premier sports and fitness B2B expo, TaiSPO, will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Franchise Strong Pilates has announced that former English cricketer, Stuart Broad, has come on board
South Korea-based flower tea supplier Kkokdam has bolstered its offering with a duo of flower-based
UKinbound and ABTA have hosted a youth mobility drop-in event for politicians as part of
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Miami-based private investment company Yntegra Group to realise
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Park Roche Resort & Wellness, located amid the serene landscapes of Gangwon-do in South Korea,
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land,
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group US and Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser have signed a
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground
French beauty brand Caudalie’s latest urban spa has opened in Bordeaux, inspired by the brand’s
Kickboxing-inspired brand 9Round has extended its international reach with a Master Franchise Agreement for South
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Parkour Generations has joined forces with Gymbox to bring parkour into the UK’s mainstream fitness
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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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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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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group is a UK provider of fitness education, working with gyms and organisations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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