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Scheduled to open on 30 April – the Hard Rock Hotel London will feature a
Scandinavian architecture practice Henning Larsen have been tapped to expand the Opéra Bastille – the
Chinese tourism hotbed Hainan is set to welcome a new Hello Kitty -themed amusement park
Handel Architects have released images of their latest project on the New Jersey Shore: the
One of the most anticipated additions to London's hotel market is on schedule to open
A giant statue of Jeff Goldblum has become an overnight sensation, after appearing in a
Alliance Leisure
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Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has re-entered the Australian market with the opening of the
Japanese studio Moriyuki Ochiai Architects have designed a cluster of vibrant, polygonal tea houses that
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
The Retreat spa at The Sukhothai Shanghai, a new lifestyle destination in Shanghai, is slated
Airbnb has launched a new initiative, designed to help travellers find new holiday destinations and
Visitors to Chicago’s historic Navy Pier will soon be able to enjoy a new streamlined
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Design firm HBA London has completed the interiors of The Orient Jerusalem by Isrotel Exclusive
Yelo Spa founder Nicolas Ronco is taking the next step with his urban day spa
The risk of catching an infection from visiting a health club is "extremely low" despite
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
A seemingly doomed plan to build a new world-class concert hall in the City of
Botswana is to introduce a US$30 (€27.50, £23) tax on all tourists entering the country,
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
As part of a campaign to promote its spa offering, Bournemouth, the UK’s original spa
Cuba’s tourism sector has benefitted from the effects of a thawing relationship with the US,
Chinese investors are planning to invest US$11bn (€10.1bn, £9bn) in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ),
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
Sir Peter Jackson continues to contribute to visitor experiences in his home country, with the
MVRDV have revealed their design for Paradise City; a 9,800sq m (105,500sq ft) entertainment plaza
The famed party destination of Ibiza cannot handle its ever-increasing tourism market, according to the
The longest treetop walkway in the UK has today (27 April) opened to the public
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is expanding its footprint on the city’s iconic Navy Pier, with
Biofeedback, dementia-friendly design and Cuba have been identified as trends and strategies which will have
A new luxury Anantara hotel and spa complex will open later this year in Dhofar,
The worlds of architecture, art and fashion have collided at Sexy Fish, a lavish new
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
A site best known as a spiritual retreat for The Beatles in 1968 has been
The Tourism Alliance has praised the announcement in last week’s Autumn Statement of a new
Leisure services supported by public funding are facing significant challenges after it was announced that
Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to give local councils new powers over business rates could leave
The Green Party has become the second national political party to commit to reducing VAT
The birthplace of author Rudyard Kipling is to be converted into a tourist attraction by
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the first aquarium in the world to utilise
Yorkshire’s hosting of the Tour de France Grand Départ helped the region set a new
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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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Life lessons
I’m used to winning and have never felt so helpless
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Interview
Go Fit is spreading its wings, with a five-year plan for growth and new projects already under construction in Italy. Its new CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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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
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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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HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues across the industry and share your ideas and experiences. We’d love to hear from you. [email protected]
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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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HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
Featured supplier news
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In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
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Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
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Large Hall of the Chamber of Commerce (Erbprinzenpalais), Wiesbaden, Germany
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Messe Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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In person, St Andrews, United Kingdom
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hotspot news

Scheduled to open on 30 April – the Hard Rock Hotel London will feature a
Scandinavian architecture practice Henning Larsen have been tapped to expand the Opéra Bastille – the
Chinese tourism hotbed Hainan is set to welcome a new Hello Kitty -themed amusement park
Handel Architects have released images of their latest project on the New Jersey Shore: the
One of the most anticipated additions to London's hotel market is on schedule to open
A giant statue of Jeff Goldblum has become an overnight sensation, after appearing in a
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has re-entered the Australian market with the opening of the
Japanese studio Moriyuki Ochiai Architects have designed a cluster of vibrant, polygonal tea houses that
More than 50 leading technology firms have teamed up as part of a £1bn (US$1.38bn,
The Retreat spa at The Sukhothai Shanghai, a new lifestyle destination in Shanghai, is slated
Airbnb has launched a new initiative, designed to help travellers find new holiday destinations and
Visitors to Chicago’s historic Navy Pier will soon be able to enjoy a new streamlined
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
Design firm HBA London has completed the interiors of The Orient Jerusalem by Isrotel Exclusive
Yelo Spa founder Nicolas Ronco is taking the next step with his urban day spa
The risk of catching an infection from visiting a health club is "extremely low" despite
A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country”
A seemingly doomed plan to build a new world-class concert hall in the City of
Botswana is to introduce a US$30 (€27.50, £23) tax on all tourists entering the country,
Elevate
Elevate
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Architect Margot Krasojevic has designed an ice rink facility on a Russian lake that will
As part of a campaign to promote its spa offering, Bournemouth, the UK’s original spa
Cuba’s tourism sector has benefitted from the effects of a thawing relationship with the US,
Chinese investors are planning to invest US$11bn (€10.1bn, £9bn) in a Special Economic Zone (SEZ),
Handing tourism responsibility to local governments could help English tourism soar, according to new research.
Sir Peter Jackson continues to contribute to visitor experiences in his home country, with the
MVRDV have revealed their design for Paradise City; a 9,800sq m (105,500sq ft) entertainment plaza
The famed party destination of Ibiza cannot handle its ever-increasing tourism market, according to the
The longest treetop walkway in the UK has today (27 April) opened to the public
The Chicago Shakespeare Theater is expanding its footprint on the city’s iconic Navy Pier, with
Biofeedback, dementia-friendly design and Cuba have been identified as trends and strategies which will have
A new luxury Anantara hotel and spa complex will open later this year in Dhofar,
The worlds of architecture, art and fashion have collided at Sexy Fish, a lavish new
Ireland’s tourism body is hoping for a boost off the back of the phenomenal success
A site best known as a spiritual retreat for The Beatles in 1968 has been
The Tourism Alliance has praised the announcement in last week’s Autumn Statement of a new
Leisure services supported by public funding are facing significant challenges after it was announced that
Chancellor George Osborne’s plans to give local councils new powers over business rates could leave
The Green Party has become the second national political party to commit to reducing VAT
The birthplace of author Rudyard Kipling is to be converted into a tourist attraction by
The Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the first aquarium in the world to utilise
Yorkshire’s hosting of the Tour de France Grand Départ helped the region set a new
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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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
We introduced good mood messaging, communicating the idea of exercise being ‘for the feeling’
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
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
With the industry experiencing a huge swing towards strength training, researchers recommend continuing to make the case for cardio
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
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
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
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
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
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing the Schwinn Z Bike: where innovation meets performance
In the dynamic world of indoor cycling, Schwinn has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. Now, we proudly present the Schwinn Z Bike, the culmination of our legacy of excellence.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
Company profiles
Company profile: Innerva
For over 30 years Innerva, part of Shapemaster Global have been manufacturing specialist dual-function power ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TANITA
TANITA is the founder of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) being the first to bring a ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Charity launches community wellbeing space to address health disparities in Birmingham
A charity dedicated to narrowing the gender and ethnic diversity gap in physical activity has launched a community wellbeing space aimed at extending the lives of people with some of the UK’s poorest health outcomes.
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Oasis Beach Pool invites Bedfordians to 'Totally Tropical Beach Party' Tuesday 28 May
Oasis Beach Pool, in Bedford, officially re-opens Tuesday 28 May with a celebration for the local community.
Directory
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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
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
08-10 Sep 2024
Wyndham® Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs™ Resort, Lake Buena Vista, United States
Diary dates
19-19 Sep 2024
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Diary dates
20-22 Sep 2024
Locations worldwide,
Diary dates
01-04 Oct 2024
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort Nusa Dua Bali, Kabupaten Badung, Indonesia
Diary dates
09-13 Oct 2024
Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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
04-06 Feb 2025
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
Diary dates
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