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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

development news

Work on the new £57m, 20-acre Xscape development at Castleford has reached a major stage
Local authority conservation officers within England have been described as over-stretched, under-resourced and undervalued. Local
Mark Silver, president of the Academy Spa Group, announced at the Professional Spa convention in
Virgin Active has begun its expansion into continental Europe, by concluding negotiations for its first
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The launch of new tourism organisation, VisitBritain, by tourism minister, Kim Howells, has been embraced
Hotel franchise and development company, Golden Tulip UK, has named Ren Buss as its new
Parliamentary under-secretary of state, Angela Smith MP, has announced grant aid of £2.7m to a
The Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has just seen the completion of a
Hidrodoe - The World of Water, has opened for its first season. The 5000sq m
Property developer, The Ampersand Group, has unveiled plans for a £110m holiday resort at Carlyon
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
London Tourist Board and Convention Bureau (LTB) is inviting entries from London boroughs and their
Phase one of the £150m Clarence Dock development in Leeds, Magellan House, is on course
A survey by accountants PKF reveals that the London hotel market showed a disappointingly slow
Macdonald Hotels plans to open an £18m hotel in the centre of Sheffield including an
Gala Clubs has opened a new £2.5m venue at Pool Meadow in Coventry. The 2058sq
Planning permission has been granted to build a 50-berth marina on the river Foyle in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The London Fitness Consultancy is to open a new Personal Training Centre in Surrey this
City Centre Restaurants, in an arrangement with Six Continents, has opened an O'Neill's pub in
A multi-million pound manufacturing and research centre and underwater visitor attraction will be opening in
The 700-room Langham Place Hotel will open on 1 July 2004 in the centre of
Progress on the Ice Factory development in Kinlochleven is three weeks ahead of schedule and
The Malmaison hotel group has announced that its newest UK hotel will occupy a former
British Airways' chair, Lord Marshall, is calling for the European Commission's mandate for negotiating open
It has been reported that a Dracula theme park is now under development in Romania.
Gold's Gym International (GGI) has awarded a master franchise for franchise development in Eastern Canada
REID architecture has received planning permission on behalf of joint clients Ashfield Land and NCP
British Airways' chair, Lord Marshall, is calling for the European Commission's mandate for negotiating open
JW Marriott, Jr, chair and chief executive of Marriott International, paid a rare visit to
Club Méditerranée has announced upbeat quarterly trading results, but admits progress is being held back
The Golden Tulip hotel in Manchester has been sold in a management buy-out worth over
Leisure Connection is managing the £5.7m newly opened Norwich City Council Riverside Swimming Centre. Funded
JW Marriott, Jr, chair and chief executive of Marriott International, paid a rare visit to
Club Méditerranée has announced upbeat quarterly trading results, but admits progress is being held back
The Best Practice Forum for Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure has announced the results of its
A £1bn scheme has been unveiled this morning by Blackpool Borough Council which is intended
The LTA's tennis academy at Loughborough University has been opened by HRH the Duchess of
The arrival of Now, a new low-cost airline flying from Luton, has been announced. The
The first phase of a £13.5m project to reinstate secret rooms used by Winston Churchill's
12,300
HCM promotional features
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The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
HCM promotional features
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Wellness
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
Letters
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
Editor's letter
New laws are about to come into force that will oblige health club operators to offer consumers better membership terms. It will be disruptive, but tackled well, will change the sector for the better
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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

development news

Work on the new £57m, 20-acre Xscape development at Castleford has reached a major stage
Local authority conservation officers within England have been described as over-stretched, under-resourced and undervalued. Local
Mark Silver, president of the Academy Spa Group, announced at the Professional Spa convention in
Virgin Active has begun its expansion into continental Europe, by concluding negotiations for its first
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Gillian Thomas, chair of the board of trustees for Eureka! The Museum for Children, is
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The launch of new tourism organisation, VisitBritain, by tourism minister, Kim Howells, has been embraced
Hotel franchise and development company, Golden Tulip UK, has named Ren Buss as its new
Parliamentary under-secretary of state, Angela Smith MP, has announced grant aid of £2.7m to a
The Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, has just seen the completion of a
Hidrodoe - The World of Water, has opened for its first season. The 5000sq m
Property developer, The Ampersand Group, has unveiled plans for a £110m holiday resort at Carlyon
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
London Tourist Board and Convention Bureau (LTB) is inviting entries from London boroughs and their
Phase one of the £150m Clarence Dock development in Leeds, Magellan House, is on course
A survey by accountants PKF reveals that the London hotel market showed a disappointingly slow
Macdonald Hotels plans to open an £18m hotel in the centre of Sheffield including an
Gala Clubs has opened a new £2.5m venue at Pool Meadow in Coventry. The 2058sq
Planning permission has been granted to build a 50-berth marina on the river Foyle in
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
The London Fitness Consultancy is to open a new Personal Training Centre in Surrey this
City Centre Restaurants, in an arrangement with Six Continents, has opened an O'Neill's pub in
A multi-million pound manufacturing and research centre and underwater visitor attraction will be opening in
The 700-room Langham Place Hotel will open on 1 July 2004 in the centre of
Progress on the Ice Factory development in Kinlochleven is three weeks ahead of schedule and
The Malmaison hotel group has announced that its newest UK hotel will occupy a former
British Airways' chair, Lord Marshall, is calling for the European Commission's mandate for negotiating open
It has been reported that a Dracula theme park is now under development in Romania.
Gold's Gym International (GGI) has awarded a master franchise for franchise development in Eastern Canada
REID architecture has received planning permission on behalf of joint clients Ashfield Land and NCP
British Airways' chair, Lord Marshall, is calling for the European Commission's mandate for negotiating open
JW Marriott, Jr, chair and chief executive of Marriott International, paid a rare visit to
Club Méditerranée has announced upbeat quarterly trading results, but admits progress is being held back
The Golden Tulip hotel in Manchester has been sold in a management buy-out worth over
Leisure Connection is managing the £5.7m newly opened Norwich City Council Riverside Swimming Centre. Funded
JW Marriott, Jr, chair and chief executive of Marriott International, paid a rare visit to
Club Méditerranée has announced upbeat quarterly trading results, but admits progress is being held back
The Best Practice Forum for Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure has announced the results of its
A £1bn scheme has been unveiled this morning by Blackpool Borough Council which is intended
The LTA's tennis academy at Loughborough University has been opened by HRH the Duchess of
The arrival of Now, a new low-cost airline flying from Luton, has been announced. The
The first phase of a £13.5m project to reinstate secret rooms used by Winston Churchill's
17801 - 12300 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The data in the asset management software is invaluable when we implement transformation projects at sites across our estate
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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 New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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: Sibec EMEA to blend fitness with luxury at Fairmont Monte Carlo
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Fairmont Monte Carlo this Autumn.
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance was established in 2008 by Tony and Sian Buchanan and has a wealth ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity but low impact HIIT training in a variety ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media launches ‘livegood' wellness channel to deliver in-club entertainment on consoles and screens
Zoom Media, a leading provider of digital media solutions for health clubs, has launched a proprietary wellness content channel called Livegood – a digital hub of health and wellness media.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
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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