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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Scotland news

Access standards to encourage the tourism industry to provide a more accessible environment for people
Clubhaus has secured the long-term ownership of its Nizels Golf & Country Club in Kent.
Managed pub operator Balaclava Pub Company has doubled its estate with the acquisition of rival
Northern-based pub operator, Honeycombe Leisure has clinched a deal to provide management services to newly
Letting agents, Montagu Evans, are in talks with a number of operators for the remaining
The UK pub industry has seen its fair share of the action over the past
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Macdonald Hotels has acquired the Parkside Hotel in Milton Keynes for £235m in a joint
A campaign launched by the Forestry Commission aims to encourage more people out into Scotland's
Stobo Castle Health Spa has become a member of marketing consortium Connoisseurs Scotland. Set up
Scottish Water says it hopes to 'create the finest visitor attraction in Scotland' in Scotland's
Amusement and gaming machine supplier and leisure management group Kunick has announced the agreement of
MacDonald Hotels has announced strong interim results, despite a difficult trading period for the industry.
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
Holiday park operator Parkdean has returned to the stock market with a placing of 25.5m
Hilton Group is in talks with a shortlist of interested parties regarding a sale and
A consortium of developers has lodged a planning application for a £400m, retail, leisure and
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is set to expand its budget hotel chain by opening a
Barracuda Group has raised £15m from investors and banks to fund continued developments and acquisitions
Work has started on a £11.7m hotel development in Peebles, Scotland as part of a
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Technogym won the contract to supply the Sports Medicine Centre at Scotland's Hampden Park which
Edinburgh's science-based visitor attraction, Our Dynamic Earth, has been awarded a five-star grading by VisitScotland.
Horse racing in Scotland generated around £125m for the Scottish economy last year according to
A multi-million pound Sports Village is being planned at Forthbank in Stirling, Central Scotland. A
The Waterfront Complex in Greenock, Inverclyde has undergone a major refurbishment programme to increase gym
Great British Holiday Parks has acquired Warden Springs holiday park on the Isle of Sheppey
Four star hotel chain Hanover International has announced a 12.8 per cent increase in profits
A £500m programme of waterway restorations has been unveiled by British Waterways and the Waterways
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) is continuing expansion plans with the acquisition of three
Private equity firm, Legal & General Ventures (LGV), and Royal Bank Private Equity (RBPE), the
'Live it, Visit Scotland,' is Visit Scotland's biggest ever campaign to the UK market. Launched
The government is about to publish figures showing that in an average year tourism is
Thistle Hotels has reported a 5.9 per cent drop in profits to £45m for the
MacDonald Hotels is to develop a business, conference and leisure park on the 55 acre
Britain's tallest cinema has now been named as Scotland's busiest cinema, according to UGC Cinemas.
Former Eurythmics musician Dave Stewart and actor James Cosmo are behind plans submitted last week
Scotland has become the first part of Britain to ban fox-hunting after the Scottish Parliament
The British Tourist Authority is inviting British residents to send a special invitation to their
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, has charged the tourism industry with
Work has begun on a 1,300 capacity nightclub in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The club
Ultimate Leisure, which describes its Christmas and New Year trading as strong, has agreed a
VisitScotland has appointed Alistair Gronbach as head of brand marketing. Gronbach's responsibilities will include managing
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Interview
I’ve grown a massive affinity for franchising. It’s so exciting to be able to provide the platform and toolkit for people to have their own successful businesses
HCM magazine
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
HCM magazine
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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

Scotland news

Access standards to encourage the tourism industry to provide a more accessible environment for people
Clubhaus has secured the long-term ownership of its Nizels Golf & Country Club in Kent.
Managed pub operator Balaclava Pub Company has doubled its estate with the acquisition of rival
Northern-based pub operator, Honeycombe Leisure has clinched a deal to provide management services to newly
Letting agents, Montagu Evans, are in talks with a number of operators for the remaining
The UK pub industry has seen its fair share of the action over the past
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Macdonald Hotels has acquired the Parkside Hotel in Milton Keynes for £235m in a joint
A campaign launched by the Forestry Commission aims to encourage more people out into Scotland's
Stobo Castle Health Spa has become a member of marketing consortium Connoisseurs Scotland. Set up
Scottish Water says it hopes to 'create the finest visitor attraction in Scotland' in Scotland's
Amusement and gaming machine supplier and leisure management group Kunick has announced the agreement of
MacDonald Hotels has announced strong interim results, despite a difficult trading period for the industry.
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
Holiday park operator Parkdean has returned to the stock market with a placing of 25.5m
Hilton Group is in talks with a shortlist of interested parties regarding a sale and
A consortium of developers has lodged a planning application for a £400m, retail, leisure and
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon is set to expand its budget hotel chain by opening a
Barracuda Group has raised £15m from investors and banks to fund continued developments and acquisitions
Work has started on a £11.7m hotel development in Peebles, Scotland as part of a
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Technogym won the contract to supply the Sports Medicine Centre at Scotland's Hampden Park which
Edinburgh's science-based visitor attraction, Our Dynamic Earth, has been awarded a five-star grading by VisitScotland.
Horse racing in Scotland generated around £125m for the Scottish economy last year according to
A multi-million pound Sports Village is being planned at Forthbank in Stirling, Central Scotland. A
The Waterfront Complex in Greenock, Inverclyde has undergone a major refurbishment programme to increase gym
Great British Holiday Parks has acquired Warden Springs holiday park on the Isle of Sheppey
Four star hotel chain Hanover International has announced a 12.8 per cent increase in profits
A £500m programme of waterway restorations has been unveiled by British Waterways and the Waterways
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises (S&NPE) is continuing expansion plans with the acquisition of three
Private equity firm, Legal & General Ventures (LGV), and Royal Bank Private Equity (RBPE), the
'Live it, Visit Scotland,' is Visit Scotland's biggest ever campaign to the UK market. Launched
The government is about to publish figures showing that in an average year tourism is
Thistle Hotels has reported a 5.9 per cent drop in profits to £45m for the
MacDonald Hotels is to develop a business, conference and leisure park on the 55 acre
Britain's tallest cinema has now been named as Scotland's busiest cinema, according to UGC Cinemas.
Former Eurythmics musician Dave Stewart and actor James Cosmo are behind plans submitted last week
Scotland has become the first part of Britain to ban fox-hunting after the Scottish Parliament
The British Tourist Authority is inviting British residents to send a special invitation to their
Bob Cotton, chief executive of the British Hospitality Association, has charged the tourism industry with
Work has begun on a 1,300 capacity nightclub in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. The club
Ultimate Leisure, which describes its Christmas and New Year trading as strong, has agreed a
VisitScotland has appointed Alistair Gronbach as head of brand marketing. Gronbach's responsibilities will include managing
2926 - 2950 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
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
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
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
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
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
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
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
HCM magazine
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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
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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Preferred by some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts, Matrix offers an array of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: CoverMe Ltd
CoverMe Fitness is an on-demand group exercise cover app that connects qualified and insured instructors ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Pioneering project boosts business in Basingstoke
A sports complex might not be your first thought when you’re looking for a peaceful and comfortable, drop-in workspace. However, that could soon change thanks to an innovative new project at Basingstoke Leisure Centre.
Featured press releases
The Health & Fitness Institute press release: The future of fitness education: The Health and Fitness Institute champions digital learning
The Health and Fitness Institute (THFI) is leading a revolutionary paradigm shift in fitness education by fully embracing digital learning.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
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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