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Rezidor Hotel Group has posted losses of 6.1m euro (£5.35m)for the third quarter of the
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed two new Hotel Indigo properties in Glasgow and Liverpool,
Russian Fitness Group (RFG) opened its latest World Class health club - the 19th in
The BHA is delighted to inform members of the 2009 Henry Stewart Briefing on How
The founders of the the Transforming a Generation (TAG) initiative, aimed at unemployed, disenfranchised teenagers
Hilton Hotels Corporation has opened its first franchised Hampton hotel in Europe in Corby, Northamptonshire,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness and wellness franchise firm The énergie Group has completed a restructuring of its senior
Lucky Voice has announced that it is planning a full international roll-out of its karaoke
Dutch budget club operator Your Health has opened its latest site, in the town of
McDonalds, the fast food giant, has reported record figures for the year. The company has
Fifteen young people have embarked on a new training programme which will give them automatic
A training initiative to prepare 18-24-years-olds for a career in the health and wellbeing sector
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Corporate recovery specialist Butcher Woods has confirmed that Birmingham-based Bar Sport has gone into administration.
Troubled restaurant operator Food and Drink Group (FDG), is reportedly looking to sell part or
Restaurant operator Clapham House has sold its Bombay Bicycle Club (BBC) chain to Gourmet Restaurant
A fish therapy spa called Sampuoton has opened in the Malaysian area of Tropicana, Petaling
Bar Sport, the franchised bar operator, has announced ambitious plans to expand the company from
Global Fitness Holdings – based in Kentucky, US – has unveiled a new brand identity,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Former Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer Mickey Mellon is due to open the first SHOKK
Coffee Republic has partnered with the McLeish Brothers to open 25 New York deli-style stores
Harry Ramsden’s, the fish and chip restaurant chain, could be sold for up to £25m.
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced that it will open 25 new hotels in Russia,
The German health and fitness franchise, Injoy, is expanding its chain of clubs. Three clubs
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Bob Cotton will be part of a panel of
Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Gold’s Gym is to open its first fully franchised site in the UK in Park
Melbourne Australia-based women-only health club franchise Fernwood is to divest its interest in its 18
Hilton Hotels Corporation, the US-based hotel operator, has sold two of its biggest European hotels
California-based Denny’s Corporation has agreed to sell the majority of its company-owned, franchisee-operated restaurant properties.
UK-based hotel operator and franchisor InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported strong first half results
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Scandic
Sub-budget hotel brand easyHotel has appointed Lawrence Alexander, formerly commercial director of Jarvis Hotels, as
Fitness First, the UK-based fitness chain, has announced its intention to launch the brand in
London Town Hotels (LTH) is to relaunch the Country Inns & Suites Kensington hotel in
US-based Hilton Corporation is set to expand its Doubletree, Hilton Garden Inns and Hampton Inns
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
One of the largest privately-owned hotel chains in France, Marmotte, has been sold to Didier
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
12,300
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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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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
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Debate
Although there’s much talk about working with health services, research from SLC suggests there’s much work to do before the sector is ready for the challenge. Kath Hudson asks the experts to identify barriers and solutions
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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
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HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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Esther Fairfax

Founder, The Lotte Berk Foundation
My mother was the first person to take dance and create an exercise programme out of it
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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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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
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Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
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Galgorm Resort, York,
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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
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22-25 Oct 2024
Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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franchised news

Rezidor Hotel Group has posted losses of 6.1m euro (£5.35m)for the third quarter of the
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed two new Hotel Indigo properties in Glasgow and Liverpool,
Russian Fitness Group (RFG) opened its latest World Class health club - the 19th in
The BHA is delighted to inform members of the 2009 Henry Stewart Briefing on How
The founders of the the Transforming a Generation (TAG) initiative, aimed at unemployed, disenfranchised teenagers
Hilton Hotels Corporation has opened its first franchised Hampton hotel in Europe in Corby, Northamptonshire,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Fitness and wellness franchise firm The énergie Group has completed a restructuring of its senior
Lucky Voice has announced that it is planning a full international roll-out of its karaoke
Dutch budget club operator Your Health has opened its latest site, in the town of
McDonalds, the fast food giant, has reported record figures for the year. The company has
Fifteen young people have embarked on a new training programme which will give them automatic
A training initiative to prepare 18-24-years-olds for a career in the health and wellbeing sector
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Corporate recovery specialist Butcher Woods has confirmed that Birmingham-based Bar Sport has gone into administration.
Troubled restaurant operator Food and Drink Group (FDG), is reportedly looking to sell part or
Restaurant operator Clapham House has sold its Bombay Bicycle Club (BBC) chain to Gourmet Restaurant
A fish therapy spa called Sampuoton has opened in the Malaysian area of Tropicana, Petaling
Bar Sport, the franchised bar operator, has announced ambitious plans to expand the company from
Global Fitness Holdings – based in Kentucky, US – has unveiled a new brand identity,
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Former Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers footballer Mickey Mellon is due to open the first SHOKK
Coffee Republic has partnered with the McLeish Brothers to open 25 New York deli-style stores
Harry Ramsden’s, the fish and chip restaurant chain, could be sold for up to £25m.
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced that it will open 25 new hotels in Russia,
The German health and fitness franchise, Injoy, is expanding its chain of clubs. Three clubs
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Bob Cotton will be part of a panel of
Strata Partners has announced plans to continue to grow both its owned and franchised clubs
Gold’s Gym is to open its first fully franchised site in the UK in Park
Melbourne Australia-based women-only health club franchise Fernwood is to divest its interest in its 18
Hilton Hotels Corporation, the US-based hotel operator, has sold two of its biggest European hotels
California-based Denny’s Corporation has agreed to sell the majority of its company-owned, franchisee-operated restaurant properties.
UK-based hotel operator and franchisor InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has reported strong first half results
Moscow-based Strata Partners – which operates the Orange Fitness and CityFitness health club chains –
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) has announced that it is exploring strategic alternatives for its Scandic
Sub-budget hotel brand easyHotel has appointed Lawrence Alexander, formerly commercial director of Jarvis Hotels, as
Fitness First, the UK-based fitness chain, has announced its intention to launch the brand in
London Town Hotels (LTH) is to relaunch the Country Inns & Suites Kensington hotel in
US-based Hilton Corporation is set to expand its Doubletree, Hilton Garden Inns and Hampton Inns
Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to
Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010,
One of the largest privately-owned hotel chains in France, Marmotte, has been sold to Didier
US-based health and fitness franchise Gold’s Gym has announced that it has signed the lease
161 - 200 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Go Fit’s value proposition is overwhelming. It makes us very attractive to a lot of people
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
Absenteeism and presenteeism is taking a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues. Can workplace wellness make a difference? Kath Hudson investigates
HCM magazine
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Panatta to showcase innovation at major fitness and bodybuilding events in 2024
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry events around the globe.
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: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TechnoAlpin
TechnoAlpin is the world leader for snowmaking systems. Our product portfolio includes all different types ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Power plate + red light therapy: life-changing ‘biostacking’
“We combine Power Plate and red light therapy in all our small group classes,” says Natt Summers, founder and owner of Accomplish Fitness in Hungerford, Berkshire.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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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