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Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Software company Trybe has integrated with restaurant booking and table management platform TablePath for streamlined
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
HCM People

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
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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

venues news

Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with
Following the conclusion of a US$7.5 billion merger, EGYM is now a subsidiary of Playlist,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Planet Fitness lifted revenues and memberships last year, yet shares have been dipping because of
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250
Nordic operator, SATS, ended 2025 on a high with record revenues, 22,000 more members and
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK,
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah
Software company Trybe has integrated with restaurant booking and table management platform TablePath for streamlined
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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…
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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