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appointment news

The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) has appointed Roger Hayes to the new position
The fitness industry has welcomed the appointment of Jon Trickett MP as the Sports Liaison
Punch Taverns has appointed Jonathan Paveley as its new commercial director. Paveley joins Punch after
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of their new group finance director. David Munns
Fitness FX has announced the appointment of a regional network of trainers for the UK.
The Post Office has launched a new attractions booking service so travellers can book entrance
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nautilus Health & Fitness Group UK has appointed Darren Wood to the post of key
Luminar has announced the appointment of Craig Grant to the newly-created position of head of
Five-star hotel, The Landmark London, has appointed Kathryn Williamson as a new supervisor and therapist
London’s 2012 Olympic Games bid team has announced the appointment of James Bulley as director
The long awaited health report from Derek Wanless has been met with disappointment by the
Michael Green, the former Carlton chair who was ousted from his position by shareholders, is
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Milton Keynes-based easyCinema has appointed Charles Wesoky, a veteran of the cinema industry, as its
Due to the growing demand for instructor licences, fitness training specialists, fitness fx, has announced
Stephen Snoddy is to join Baltic, The Centre for Contemporary Art, in Gateshead, UK, as
Thistle Hotels has promoted its area general manager, Beverly King, to the position of chief
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has announced the appointment of two new positions in its
Hilton UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Michael McGrath as disability champion to
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ASK Central – which runs 172 ASK, Zizzi and Joe Shmo restaurants across the UK
Le Meridien has announced a new appointment at its Gatwick site. Costas Gavriel is to
Metro newspaper has teamed up with health club chain, Holmes Place, to give readers a
Commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment company, Miele, has announced the appointment of a new area
Redbridge Sports & Leisure in London has appointed its first chief executive. The independent charity,
Philip Carling has made his first appearance as the new chair of the Sports Council
Punch Taverns has made its first key operational appointment since the merger of Punch and
Danish lighting company, Martin Professional, has announced the appointment of four new people to its
Groundcare equipment supplier, SGM Group, has reported a record year to September 2003, seeing a
Sir Neil Chalmers, director of the Natural History Museum, has been rewarded by the Chartered
Leisure group, Whitbread, has announced the appointment of Alan Parker as its chief executive designate.
Professor Sir Christopher Frayling is to be the new chair of Arts Council England. The
Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has appointed Chris Batt as chief executive.
Architects, Burrows Cave, have made two appointments to their board of directors. Ben Chamberlain, formerly
John Gamble has been appointed the new managing director of Technogym UK. Former chair of
Wakefield-based IT leisure solutions company, Baron LRMS, has recently appointed a new Business Accounts Manager.
LA Fitness has expanded its training department with the appointment of two new group trainers.
Health club operator Esporta has appointed Paul Guyer as its new property director to lead
As part of UK and European expansion, Merlin Entertainments has announced two new appointments designed
City Centre Restaurants has announced that Andrew Guy will stepping down from the board and
Caribbean hotel company, Elegant Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of the UK-born Michael R
London-based Entec Sound & Light has been appointed as an approved supplier to the Natural
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InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
HCM People

Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
HCM magazine
News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
Featured supplier news
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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.
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
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Company profile: Wattbike
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Supplier Showcase
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

appointment news

The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) has appointed Roger Hayes to the new position
The fitness industry has welcomed the appointment of Jon Trickett MP as the Sports Liaison
Punch Taverns has appointed Jonathan Paveley as its new commercial director. Paveley joins Punch after
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of their new group finance director. David Munns
Fitness FX has announced the appointment of a regional network of trainers for the UK.
The Post Office has launched a new attractions booking service so travellers can book entrance
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Nautilus Health & Fitness Group UK has appointed Darren Wood to the post of key
Luminar has announced the appointment of Craig Grant to the newly-created position of head of
Five-star hotel, The Landmark London, has appointed Kathryn Williamson as a new supervisor and therapist
London’s 2012 Olympic Games bid team has announced the appointment of James Bulley as director
The long awaited health report from Derek Wanless has been met with disappointment by the
Michael Green, the former Carlton chair who was ousted from his position by shareholders, is
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Milton Keynes-based easyCinema has appointed Charles Wesoky, a veteran of the cinema industry, as its
Due to the growing demand for instructor licences, fitness training specialists, fitness fx, has announced
Stephen Snoddy is to join Baltic, The Centre for Contemporary Art, in Gateshead, UK, as
Thistle Hotels has promoted its area general manager, Beverly King, to the position of chief
The World Waterpark Association (WWA) has announced the appointment of two new positions in its
Hilton UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Michael McGrath as disability champion to
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
ASK Central – which runs 172 ASK, Zizzi and Joe Shmo restaurants across the UK
Le Meridien has announced a new appointment at its Gatwick site. Costas Gavriel is to
Metro newspaper has teamed up with health club chain, Holmes Place, to give readers a
Commercial laundry and dishwashing equipment company, Miele, has announced the appointment of a new area
Redbridge Sports & Leisure in London has appointed its first chief executive. The independent charity,
Philip Carling has made his first appearance as the new chair of the Sports Council
Punch Taverns has made its first key operational appointment since the merger of Punch and
Danish lighting company, Martin Professional, has announced the appointment of four new people to its
Groundcare equipment supplier, SGM Group, has reported a record year to September 2003, seeing a
Sir Neil Chalmers, director of the Natural History Museum, has been rewarded by the Chartered
Leisure group, Whitbread, has announced the appointment of Alan Parker as its chief executive designate.
Professor Sir Christopher Frayling is to be the new chair of Arts Council England. The
Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has appointed Chris Batt as chief executive.
Architects, Burrows Cave, have made two appointments to their board of directors. Ben Chamberlain, formerly
John Gamble has been appointed the new managing director of Technogym UK. Former chair of
Wakefield-based IT leisure solutions company, Baron LRMS, has recently appointed a new Business Accounts Manager.
LA Fitness has expanded its training department with the appointment of two new group trainers.
Health club operator Esporta has appointed Paul Guyer as its new property director to lead
As part of UK and European expansion, Merlin Entertainments has announced two new appointments designed
City Centre Restaurants has announced that Andrew Guy will stepping down from the board and
Caribbean hotel company, Elegant Hotels Group, has announced the appointment of the UK-born Michael R
London-based Entec Sound & Light has been appointed as an approved supplier to the Natural
1561 - 1600 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
HCM magazine
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Company profiles
Company profile: GANTNER
GANTNER optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs....
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike is chosen by the world’s top sporting teams, elite athletes, coaches, plus hundreds of ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
Featured press releases
FIBO press release: FIBO 2024: Billion-euro fitness market continues to grow
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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