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Slovakia news

European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
European health spa operator Ensana has recently opened a new luxury wellness and relaxation centre
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Construction work has begun on a new Sky Park in Bratislava, designed by Zaha Hadid
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
This year’s European Week of Sport will take place on the week commencing 10 September
Hungary’s attempt to claim support from fellow European nations for Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Amanda Roman Al-Masri has been named as global director of spa development and operations at
Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of Eastern and
Busch Gardens theme park officials say their new ride, Falcon’s Fury, is the tallest, free-standing
Gibraltar has unveiled plans for a new national football stadium, aiming to officially open the
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole a.s for a 120-bedroom DoubleTree
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that it has secured a new franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole
Golem Health Club in Bratislava, Slovakia, opened at the end of March. The €2m, new
Danubius Hotels, one of Europe's largest spa operators, is expanding its range of wellness activities
Accor is to sell five of its European hotels - representing more than 1,100 rooms
The spa within the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range in Slovakia has
The luxury Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras will open near the top of Slovakia’s Tatras
The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will reduce ticket prices for all home
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced six new hotel deals in Europe as is part
A 32,291sq ft (3,000sq m) wellness centre will open in May 2009 as part of
A total of 3.39 million tourists visited Britain in August, a 1 per cent increase
Staff at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) are entertaining European counterparts this week.
Kelly Shaw has joined Wheway Lifestyle International (WLI) as project manager. Shaw will be responsible
France and Slovakia have announced their respective cities short-listed for the title of European Capital
Belgium-based hotel company Rezidor is planning to open three more Park Inn hotels in Europe,
12,300
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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GymNation is pioneering the future of fitness with software specialist Perfect Gym providing a scalable tech platform to power and sustain its growth
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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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Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
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Everyone's talking about
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
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Life lessons
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
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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Editor's letter
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
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Research
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
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Design
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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Recovery
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
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Specifier
Industry suppliers are responding to the exponential increase in consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
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Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
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23-24 May 2024
Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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12-13 Jun 2024
ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

Slovakia news

European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
Last week marked the eighth annual Aufguss World Championships, hosted in one of the world’s
The long-awaited Buxton Crescent Hotel and Thermal Spa will open its doors on 1 October
Industry figure and medical spa and hot spring specialist consultant, Michael Wallace, has co-authored and
The leisure industry is increasingly feeling the pressure as countries introduce measures to tackle the
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional
European health spa operator Ensana has recently opened a new luxury wellness and relaxation centre
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
French theme park and ski resort operator Compagnie des Alpes (CDA) has acquired Austria's Familypark
After 18 years as group spa director for Danubius Hotels Group, Michael Wallace has left
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
Here are some of the stories that appeared on CLAD this week, from Seoul's garden
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Construction work has begun on a new Sky Park in Bratislava, designed by Zaha Hadid
The key to making sure your guests are stress-free is to tire them out, according
The first ever Global Thermal Think Tank took place 13-14 October at the Toskanaworld Hotel
This year’s European Week of Sport will take place on the week commencing 10 September
Hungary’s attempt to claim support from fellow European nations for Budapest’s 2024 Olympic bid has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
Elevate
Elevate
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of
Amanda Roman Al-Masri has been named as global director of spa development and operations at
Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of Eastern and
Busch Gardens theme park officials say their new ride, Falcon’s Fury, is the tallest, free-standing
Gibraltar has unveiled plans for a new national football stadium, aiming to officially open the
German health club chain Mrs.Sporty has opened its first site in Poland in April, in
Hilton Worldwide has signed a franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole a.s for a 120-bedroom DoubleTree
Hilton Worldwide has revealed that it has secured a new franchise agreement with Tehelne Pole
Golem Health Club in Bratislava, Slovakia, opened at the end of March. The €2m, new
Danubius Hotels, one of Europe's largest spa operators, is expanding its range of wellness activities
Accor is to sell five of its European hotels - representing more than 1,100 rooms
The spa within the Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range
British passengers have been left stranded at a number of European destinations by the collapse
The Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras hotel in the Tatras Mountain range in Slovakia has
The luxury Grand Hotel Kempinski High Tatras will open near the top of Slovakia’s Tatras
The Football Association (FA) has announced that it will reduce ticket prices for all home
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced six new hotel deals in Europe as is part
A 32,291sq ft (3,000sq m) wellness centre will open in May 2009 as part of
A total of 3.39 million tourists visited Britain in August, a 1 per cent increase
Staff at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) are entertaining European counterparts this week.
Kelly Shaw has joined Wheway Lifestyle International (WLI) as project manager. Shaw will be responsible
France and Slovakia have announced their respective cities short-listed for the title of European Capital
Belgium-based hotel company Rezidor is planning to open three more Park Inn hotels in Europe,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
Sponsored
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has worked with ServiceSport UK for more than ten years, ensuring the equipment in its clubs is commercially optimised
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Empower your team, transform your service – elevate with coaching workshops
In today's competitive fitness landscape, the key to success lies not only in providing exceptional facilities but also in cultivating meaningful interactions with members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Places Leisure successfully launches myFitApp to enhance member experience
Places Leisure is a leading leisure centre operator with a mission to create active places and healthy people for communities to thrive.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spivi
Spivi is an immersive fitness gamification platform that helps gym operators to achieve better retention ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Perfect Gym press release: PerfectGym joins Sport Alliance
Sport Alliance, a Hamburg-based provider of innovative software solutions and services to gyms and fitness suites, has announced the acquisition of PerfectGym, the international software provider to fitness and leisure businesses.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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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