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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Strength
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
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tourism news

The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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: Brass Monkey
Brass Monkey designs and builds the world’s finest commercial-grade ice baths, working with leading gyms ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
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
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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