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CEO news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Gharieni Group has expanded its luxury spa equipment line with the MLR Transform treatment bed.
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Vladi Kovanic – founder of Forum HOTel&SPA in Paris – has joined forces with Health
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
One&Only One Za’abeel, a striking upcoming urban vertical resort in Dubai, will be home to
12,300
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We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
HCM magazine
Design
The launch of McFit in 1997 reset the industry and unlocked unbelievable areas of growth
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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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Everyone's talking about
Property experts say it’s a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure leases, as the sector has come through the pandemic with its reputation largely intact and clubs are seen as desirable anchor tenants. Kath Hudson finds out why landlords want to talk
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Specifier
You might be tempted to skip a service, but experts say it will cost you in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why they their work is important to the management of assets
HCM magazine
Interview
Franchise business Orangetheory Fitness is merging with Self Esteem Brands and is on a long-term path to 10,000 units globally, its CEO and co-founder tells Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
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Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
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Snowroom
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Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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

CEO news

Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of
Merlin Entertainments, the LEGO Group and Hasbro have teamed up to create Peppa Pig experiences.
Gharieni Group has expanded its luxury spa equipment line with the MLR Transform treatment bed.
Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according
Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Vladi Kovanic – founder of Forum HOTel&SPA in Paris – has joined forces with Health
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through
Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club
Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Elevate
Elevate
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
A deal between one of the world’s biggest gym groups and a streaming giant involves
Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to
Physiotherapy patients are being offered treatment in leisure centres thanks to a tie-up between London
Richard North has taken up the role of CEO at United Fitness Brands (UFB), owner
Edinburgh Leisure is not considering facility closures, despite a number of stories circulating in local
Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Opening over Easter weekend in March 2024 after a £26.5m redevelopment project, Perth Museum will
Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to
People in the UK are getting the message that health clubs can support and protect
Xponential Fitness is bringing its Club Pilates brand to the UK, with the opening of
The Gym Group has announced its positive H1 trading trends have continued, with year end
Total Fitness has launched a women-only concept called The Women’s Gym in Manchester, UK. Offering
Described by F45 Training as a “dynamic fusion of art and science to energise every
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
Fitness and recovery brands Hyperice and Escape Fitness have teamed up to create dedicated recovery
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Heat experience specialist Klafs has created an automatic infusion bowl as part of a series
Kevin Yates has been promoted to CEO at Lift Brands for the EMEA region. Yates
Basic-Fit has acquired RSG Group’s Spanish portfolio of 47 clubs for €50m. RSG had signalled
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
Horizon Leisure is upgrading and investing in its new shopping-centre health hub – The Wellbeing
A new boutique fitness operator launches in London in February 2024 in the form of
This summer's Nike’s Open Doors programme saved many children from a summer on the sofa
Everyone Active has launched a new service offering access to medical appointments with qualified doctors
One&Only One Za’abeel, a striking upcoming urban vertical resort in Dubai, will be home to
121 - 160 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
New research has found BMI to be a highly inaccurate measure of childhood obesity, leading current thinking and policy based on it into question
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As more people join clubs to support their mental health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Health and Fitness Institute
All fitness education providers currently out there are one and the same. They vary in ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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