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sustainable development news

Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
France-based skincare and spa brand Sothys has upgraded its Sothys Organics collection with a new
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A brand new purpose-built eco-resort named Las Qolqas has launched in The Sacred Valley of
Sustainable Spa Association co-founder and former group head of spa for Aspria, Lucy Brialey has
Davines Group has long been participating in the global conversation on individual and collective wellbeing
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
The Davines Group, alongside Davines hair care and Comfort Zone skincare, has been recognised as
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Elemis has appointed its co-founder and president of Elemis USA, Noella Gabriel, to global president,
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched the first in a series of weekly Q&A
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC), an umbrella organisation for spa associations and
The Rosewood Guangzhou has opened in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe District, complete with a
Fifteen recommendations for improvement, covering areas such as funding, human resources and knowledge exchange, have
A new Global Wellness Institute Initiative has been launched to focus on the United Nations’
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have signed a landmark
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Italian skincare brand Vagheggi has partnered with spa industry veterans Morgane Collinot and Jean-Guy De
Located in the colourful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, famous for its Gross National Happiness (GNH)
John Cora – a former senior executive of The Walt Disney Company – has announced
Denmark-based urban planning and architecture practice Lendager Group have won a contest to build the
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with real-world games developer Niantic in a
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
Unesco's World Heritage Centre will this week be hosting a heritage workshop as part of
A number of activities and campaigns are taking place across the world today as part
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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HCM magazine
News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
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Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
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Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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sustainable development news

Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact"
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
France-based skincare and spa brand Sothys has upgraded its Sothys Organics collection with a new
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Plans have been revealed for Scotland’s first Living Building at the Dollar Academy, an independent
According to The World Health Organization's recently-released research study, WHO European Regional Obesity Report 2022,
Go Fit has been selected by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) as
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A brand new purpose-built eco-resort named Las Qolqas has launched in The Sacred Valley of
Sustainable Spa Association co-founder and former group head of spa for Aspria, Lucy Brialey has
Davines Group has long been participating in the global conversation on individual and collective wellbeing
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
The Davines Group, alongside Davines hair care and Comfort Zone skincare, has been recognised as
Ingesport – which operates the GO fit chain in Spain and Portugal – reports that
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Design specialist BRC Imagination Arts (BRC) has been selected to design and produce the World
An international panel of experts have examined how social prescribing can play a role in
Elemis has appointed its co-founder and president of Elemis USA, Noella Gabriel, to global president,
Industry body EuropeActive has published a sectoral manifesto which outlines the aims and objectives of
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has launched the first in a series of weekly Q&A
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC), an umbrella organisation for spa associations and
The Rosewood Guangzhou has opened in the heart of Guangzhou's Tianhe District, complete with a
Fifteen recommendations for improvement, covering areas such as funding, human resources and knowledge exchange, have
A new Global Wellness Institute Initiative has been launched to focus on the United Nations’
A Labour Government of the future would put wellbeing at the heart of all future
FIFA and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD) have signed a landmark
England and Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, UK Sport CEO Liz Nicholl and the England
Italian skincare brand Vagheggi has partnered with spa industry veterans Morgane Collinot and Jean-Guy De
Located in the colourful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, famous for its Gross National Happiness (GNH)
John Cora – a former senior executive of The Walt Disney Company – has announced
Denmark-based urban planning and architecture practice Lendager Group have won a contest to build the
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is to work with real-world games developer Niantic in a
Unesco has reached an agreement with science museums in China to promote the exchange and
Unesco's World Heritage Centre will this week be hosting a heritage workshop as part of
A number of activities and campaigns are taking place across the world today as part
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The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Members are telling us they need support with their mental and spiritual health and the industry is starting to see this need. Now’s the time to fast-track our response
HCM magazine
Now mental health is the number one reason for people to join a health club, do fitness professionals need a grounding in counselling to offer a more holistic service? Kath Hudson asks the experts
HCM magazine
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
As health club operators move to incorporate recovery into their offerings to meet growing consumer demand, Steph Eaves takes a look at what cryotherapy and ice bathing can add to the equation
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Imposter syndrome about a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership. He talks to Kath Hudson
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
Diary dates
23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
Diary dates
30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
Diary dates
08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
Diary dates
11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
03-05 Sep 2024
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
Diary dates
04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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