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After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Upscale independent hotel, Arabella Hotel Sedona, in Arizona, US, will build an extensive hydrotherapy spa
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood in Florida, US, has launched a two-tier
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
The first Waldorf Astoria resort and spa in Costa Rica has opened on the Guanacaste
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
US Consumers are rapidly changing their attitudes towards spas as global events increase anxiety levels.
US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70
Therme Group is forging ahead with its ambitious global expansion plans and has unveiled plans
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part
Somerset County, New Jersey, is now home to a new 12,000sq ft nature-inspired spa, following
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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steamrooms news

After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August. The new site
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Frasers Group has launched its first elevated concept, Everlast Gyms+, in London, with its most
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Upscale independent hotel, Arabella Hotel Sedona, in Arizona, US, will build an extensive hydrotherapy spa
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
For a second time, Therme Group has reworked the plans for Therme Spa at Ontario
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood in Florida, US, has launched a two-tier
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Life Time – which yesterday did a US$150m sales and leaseback deal on three of
The first Waldorf Astoria resort and spa in Costa Rica has opened on the Guanacaste
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
US Consumers are rapidly changing their attitudes towards spas as global events increase anxiety levels.
US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70
Therme Group is forging ahead with its ambitious global expansion plans and has unveiled plans
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part
Somerset County, New Jersey, is now home to a new 12,000sq ft nature-inspired spa, following
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: JK Group UK and Ireland Plc
JK Group's products are designed and manufactured at our global headquarters in Germany, with a ...
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
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
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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