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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
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,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has relaunched as a for-profit organisation by Robin Ruiz, founder
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
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) board of directors has announced its lawyers have dissolved the
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Antigua & Barbuda has been recognised as the first location globally to earn the ‘Wellness
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
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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wellness tourism news

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
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,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
WITT (Wellness in Travel and Tourism) and the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), which are both
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
Ingo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO Hospitality, will be joined by wellness professionals for
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has relaunched as a for-profit organisation by Robin Ruiz, founder
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
The Wellness Tourism Association’s (WTA) board of directors has announced its lawyers have dissolved the
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Morocco’s first medi-spa has opened at the Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay with doctors and spa
Celebrating its 40th anniversary last week, FIBO – the world’s biggest trade show for health,
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Antigua & Barbuda has been recognised as the first location globally to earn the ‘Wellness
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
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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