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Wales news

Aberystwyth has been highlighted by the Cricket Board of Wales (CBW) action plan as the
Flintshire County Council has announced that leading leisure management contractor, Leisure Connection, is the preferred
Newport City Council and the National Assembly for Wales have agreed a scheme to save
The English Tourism Council (ETC), the Wales Tourist Board and VisitScotland have teamed up to
Two more qualifications from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the professional body for the
A £5m centre to promote Celtic art, crafts and products is planned for the Nantyci
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
Getting a job in the Australian health and fitness industry will now be easier for
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) says the the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for
Access standards to encourage the tourism industry to provide a more accessible environment for people
Northern-based pub operator, Honeycombe Leisure has clinched a deal to provide management services to newly
The latest stage of Wales' national facilities plan has been given the thumbs up by
Carter Jonas is inviting offers for Sygun, once a working copper mine, in the heart
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport and recreation facilities are generally doing well, according to a report by the Audit
A Modern Apprenticeship framework has been launched for the arts, information services and heritage sectors
The National Trust is to open an upmarket restaurant chain to boost profits for conservation.
The Sports Council for Wales's Social Inclusion Forum has provided £19,950 in funding for 21
The oldest university playhouse in Britain, built in 1855, has launched a refurbishment funds appeal.
The rapid expansion of Invicta Leisure's club indigo brand continues with the operator's announcement that
Resource, the Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has appointed Anna Southall - currently director
Holiday park operator Parkdean has returned to the stock market with a placing of 25.5m
Clarence House, London, the home of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, will be
Wales' largest independent brewer, SA Brain & Co, has acquired two pubs from the Noble
Drayton Manor theme park at Tamworth is to develop a £6m, 78-bedroom hotel in its
Fawsley Hall Country House Hotel in Northamptonshire has launched a new heritage break in conjunction
P*werSport International is to become Europe's third largest fitness solution provider having acquired the assets
The government is about to publish figures showing that in an average year tourism is
Essence of Beauty, a salon in North Wales, has won the Investors in People award.
The British Tourist Authority (BTA) has launched a new promotional map entitled Britain's Royal Heritage,
Thistle Hotels has reported a 5.9 per cent drop in profits to £45m for the
The No Fit State Circus has teamed up with scientist Gareth Smith to produce the
Plans for a £700m international sports village in Cardiff Bay have been unveiled. Cardiff County
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, has charged the tourism industry with
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club in Wales, is to receive a £300,000 donation from local company,
The National Assembly for Wales has given a £104m arts venue in Cardiff Bay the
The Sports Council for Wales is holding four open meetings throughout Wales to attract support
The Ritz Hotel has been awarded HRH The Prince of Wales' Warrant for Banqueting and
Plans are underway for a £50m leisure and holiday scheme, which will give mid-Wales economy
The England and Wales Cricket Board National Academy will be housed at Loughborough University, an
HRH The Prince of Wales and the Countryside Agency has published a good practice guide
Leisure Link will supply more than 750 amusement machines to Welcome Break, under a five
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
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
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
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
Life lessons
Remember when there was mass hostility about London hosting the 2012 Olympics? Huw Edwards, CEO of UK Active, was there. He talks to Kath Hudson about the lessons he learned
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
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
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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

Wales news

Aberystwyth has been highlighted by the Cricket Board of Wales (CBW) action plan as the
Flintshire County Council has announced that leading leisure management contractor, Leisure Connection, is the preferred
Newport City Council and the National Assembly for Wales have agreed a scheme to save
The English Tourism Council (ETC), the Wales Tourist Board and VisitScotland have teamed up to
Two more qualifications from the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII), the professional body for the
A £5m centre to promote Celtic art, crafts and products is planned for the Nantyci
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
Getting a job in the Australian health and fitness industry will now be easier for
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) says the the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for
Access standards to encourage the tourism industry to provide a more accessible environment for people
Northern-based pub operator, Honeycombe Leisure has clinched a deal to provide management services to newly
The latest stage of Wales' national facilities plan has been given the thumbs up by
Carter Jonas is inviting offers for Sygun, once a working copper mine, in the heart
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Sport and recreation facilities are generally doing well, according to a report by the Audit
A Modern Apprenticeship framework has been launched for the arts, information services and heritage sectors
The National Trust is to open an upmarket restaurant chain to boost profits for conservation.
The Sports Council for Wales's Social Inclusion Forum has provided £19,950 in funding for 21
The oldest university playhouse in Britain, built in 1855, has launched a refurbishment funds appeal.
The rapid expansion of Invicta Leisure's club indigo brand continues with the operator's announcement that
Resource, the Council for Museums, Archives and Libraries has appointed Anna Southall - currently director
Holiday park operator Parkdean has returned to the stock market with a placing of 25.5m
Clarence House, London, the home of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, will be
Wales' largest independent brewer, SA Brain & Co, has acquired two pubs from the Noble
Drayton Manor theme park at Tamworth is to develop a £6m, 78-bedroom hotel in its
Fawsley Hall Country House Hotel in Northamptonshire has launched a new heritage break in conjunction
P*werSport International is to become Europe's third largest fitness solution provider having acquired the assets
The government is about to publish figures showing that in an average year tourism is
Essence of Beauty, a salon in North Wales, has won the Investors in People award.
The British Tourist Authority (BTA) has launched a new promotional map entitled Britain's Royal Heritage,
Thistle Hotels has reported a 5.9 per cent drop in profits to £45m for the
The No Fit State Circus has teamed up with scientist Gareth Smith to produce the
Plans for a £700m international sports village in Cardiff Bay have been unveiled. Cardiff County
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, has charged the tourism industry with
Merthyr Tydfil Football Club in Wales, is to receive a £300,000 donation from local company,
The National Assembly for Wales has given a £104m arts venue in Cardiff Bay the
The Sports Council for Wales is holding four open meetings throughout Wales to attract support
The Ritz Hotel has been awarded HRH The Prince of Wales' Warrant for Banqueting and
Plans are underway for a £50m leisure and holiday scheme, which will give mid-Wales economy
The England and Wales Cricket Board National Academy will be housed at Loughborough University, an
HRH The Prince of Wales and the Countryside Agency has published a good practice guide
Leisure Link will supply more than 750 amusement machines to Welcome Break, under a five
2281 - 2320 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, 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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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: Les Mills UK
For over 50 years Les Mills has been leading the way in fitness to inspire ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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