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wellness market news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
FIBO, the international fitness and health trade show, is hosting an exclusive event in Paris,
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Luxury Hungarian skincare and spa brand Omorovicza has expanded its presence in the UK wellness
Corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness
Aromatherapy Associates, a luxury British spa and wellness brand, has created an exclusive new treatment
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has announced Rony Genders' promotion to
Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
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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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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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Insight
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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
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The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
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Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
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wellness market news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
FIBO, the international fitness and health trade show, is hosting an exclusive event in Paris,
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
Suzanne Holbrook, global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations for Marriott International, has told
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Corporate wellbeing platform, Wellhub – formerly Gympass – has entered into an agreement to buy European
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Luxury Hungarian skincare and spa brand Omorovicza has expanded its presence in the UK wellness
Corporate wellness platform, Wellhub, has acquired Fitprime, a key player in the Italian corporate wellness
Aromatherapy Associates, a luxury British spa and wellness brand, has created an exclusive new treatment
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has announced Rony Genders' promotion to
Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
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
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Featured press releases
Eleiko press release: Eleiko receives Precor Award for the Nordic Summit Marketing Campaign
Eleiko has been recognised for excellence in collaboration and customer experience by Precor for The Nordic Summit, a collaborative event that received the award for Best Marketing Campaign in recognition of its execution, collaboration, and customer impact.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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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