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Southeast Asia news

The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Luxury boutique hotel management group Akaryn Hotel Group is expanding its wellness-centric Aleenta Resort brand
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore will gain a new visitor attraction in the second
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Hospitality giant Accor and Japan-based real estate company Nomura Real Estate Development have unveiled plans
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Luxury hotel group Aman has announced its long-awaited urban property in New York City will
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Hotel group General Hotel Management (GHM) has revealed details of The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for its Club Pilates brand in Singapore,
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
One of the most significant waterpark projects in Southeast Asia is currently under development in
Technogym supplies specialist equipment which is used by McLaren’s racing drivers to prepare for their
The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, is closed for six months while it
Evolution Wellness Holdings has acquired integrated wellness lifestyle company Fivelements for an undisclosed sum. Bali-based
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Southeast Asia’s largest waterpark is about to get even bigger, after the US$46m (€38.6m, £34m)
The Retreat spa at The Sukhothai Shanghai, a new lifestyle destination in Shanghai, is slated
The agenda for the 2018 Arabian Travel Market’s Spa and Wellness Symposium is set, and
Dutch rollercoaster maker Vekoma Rides has been acquired by Japanese manufacturing company Sansei Technologies, which
A formal opening has been held for the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (SAASCC)
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a spa resort on the tropical island of Boracay
Como Hotels and Resorts is opening its third location in Bali in February 2018, the
Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse has revealed plans for the company moving forward, with a
Hospitality brand Andaz has opened its first hotel in Southeast Asia, the Andaz Singapore. Located
Luxury operator Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is set to launch a new holistic wellness concept
A mixed-use family entertainment complex in Hua Hin, Thailand, which launched with a major new
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United
Waterpark industry veteran Tim Mow has been named vice president of Development and Technical Services
Malaysian conglomerate YTL Hotels has expanded its presence in the Asian wellness resort market with
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the world’s largest hospitality interior design firms, has launched
Thailand-based architecture and engineering practice Chiangmai Life Construction (CLC) have developed a net zero sports
Alila is set to open a new five-star eco-resort on the Cambodian island of Koh
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest ultra-luxury property, Rosewood Hoi An, which is
Vietnam is positioning itself as a world-class destination for spa with five of the country’s
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
The growing popularity of football in the Malaysian state Kedah has prompted the local government
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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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Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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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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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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News report
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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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.
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Grantham, Leicestershire
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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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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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand
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The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
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01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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24-24 Oct 2024
QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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04-07 Nov 2024
In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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Southeast Asia news

The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt
Luxury boutique hotel management group Akaryn Hotel Group is expanding its wellness-centric Aleenta Resort brand
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve in Singapore will gain a new visitor attraction in the second
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
Hospitality giant Accor and Japan-based real estate company Nomura Real Estate Development have unveiled plans
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Luxury hotel group Aman has announced its long-awaited urban property in New York City will
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Hotel group General Hotel Management (GHM) has revealed details of The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise deal for its Club Pilates brand in Singapore,
Triotech has installed three new attractions at Resorts World Genting's Skytropolis indoor theme park in
The first-ever FIBO Southeast Asia fitness event will be held in Singapore next year. Taking
Elevate
Elevate
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
One of the most significant waterpark projects in Southeast Asia is currently under development in
Technogym supplies specialist equipment which is used by McLaren’s racing drivers to prepare for their
The Staten Island Zoo in New York, US, has reopened its aquarium following a US$9.2m
Akron Zoo in Ohio, USA is to add two new areas – one Africa-themed, one
Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, is closed for six months while it
Evolution Wellness Holdings has acquired integrated wellness lifestyle company Fivelements for an undisclosed sum. Bali-based
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Southeast Asia’s largest waterpark is about to get even bigger, after the US$46m (€38.6m, £34m)
The Retreat spa at The Sukhothai Shanghai, a new lifestyle destination in Shanghai, is slated
The agenda for the 2018 Arabian Travel Market’s Spa and Wellness Symposium is set, and
Dutch rollercoaster maker Vekoma Rides has been acquired by Japanese manufacturing company Sansei Technologies, which
A formal opening has been held for the Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre (SAASCC)
Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang,
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has opened a spa resort on the tropical island of Boracay
Como Hotels and Resorts is opening its third location in Bali in February 2018, the
Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse has revealed plans for the company moving forward, with a
Hospitality brand Andaz has opened its first hotel in Southeast Asia, the Andaz Singapore. Located
Luxury operator Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is set to launch a new holistic wellness concept
A mixed-use family entertainment complex in Hua Hin, Thailand, which launched with a major new
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has signed an agreement with the United
Waterpark industry veteran Tim Mow has been named vice president of Development and Technical Services
Malaysian conglomerate YTL Hotels has expanded its presence in the Asian wellness resort market with
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the world’s largest hospitality interior design firms, has launched
Thailand-based architecture and engineering practice Chiangmai Life Construction (CLC) have developed a net zero sports
Alila is set to open a new five-star eco-resort on the Cambodian island of Koh
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced its latest ultra-luxury property, Rosewood Hoi An, which is
Vietnam is positioning itself as a world-class destination for spa with five of the country’s
For his latest grandiose Southeast Asian resort project, designer Bill Bensley has taken his inspiration
The growing popularity of football in the Malaysian state Kedah has prompted the local government
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Fitstop is growing well. In 2023 it added 45 locations and launched in New Zealand, Singapore and the US. It has grown sustainably and has great founder-led energy
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
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Company profiles
Company profile: BLK BOX
BLK BOX is recognised as a trusted authority in strength equipment and facility design. Through ...
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
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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