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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Amsterdam news

UK-based travel operator Thomas Cook is facing objections from family campaigners after launching a new
The results of the European Hotel Design Awards were announced at a gala dinner as
The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) will open a special exhibition today (2 November) to
The UK’s first dedicated sex-themed museum is set to open in London next spring. The
Work has begun on the new Amsterdam Dungeon attraction. P&P Projects will be responsible for
Madame Tussauds New York has launched a new figure of US cycling champion Lance Armstrong,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Sheraton Park Tower in London’s Knightsbridge has launched a new dining concept based on
British attractions operator the Tussauds Group has been bought by private equity firm Dubai International
British attractions operator the Tussauds Group has been bought by private equity firm Dubai International
IMAX has announced it will install an IMAX MPX theatre system later this spring at
Spanish luxury hotel operator, The Stein Group, is to open its seventh property in the
Simone Broekhaar has been appointed as the new director of sales and marketing for Swissôtel’s
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
This year’s WaterfrontExpo will be held at Amsterdam’s new Passenger Terminal between 20 and 21
California-based theme park designer, BRC Imagination Arts, has announced that Bart Dohmen, will join the
Japanese-style noodle bar chain, Wagamama, is opening its 24th restaurant today – in London’s Brent
Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, today reported a net loss of £1.33bn –
David Lloyd Leisure has acquired five health and fitness clubs in The Netherlands from Cannons
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Ramada International Hotels & Resorts, a division of Whitbread Group’s Marriott International, has announced its
The Dutch government is proposing to end what it has termed 'drug tourism' in the
Sona Positive Health plans to open three wellness facilities in Germany in the next six
Dutch health and fitness company Sportfondsen has opened a club in Velzen, near Amsterdam and
Golden Tulip UK has reported that its summer promotion, Go For Gold, was a “great
The Museum of the Hermitage, part of the Museum of Saint-Petersburg in Russia, will open
Staff at the Tulip Inn near Trafford Park in Manchester are participating in a “total
In its inaugural Hotel Affordability Index (HAI), hotel investment services group, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Rezidor SAS is offering a Summer Magic promotion in a bid to market summer hotel
In a trading and financing update, international hotel chain, Le Méridien, has confirmed that it
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns and Resorts is to launch Go For Gold, a summer promotion
Donna Davidson is opening up a new office for BRC Imagination Arts in the UK,
Donna Davidson is opening up a new office for BRC Imagination Arts in the UK,
The Hong Kong Department of Health is opening a telephone hotline today to provide health
The Hong Kong Department of Health is opening a telephone hotline today to provide health
Hotel rates in London and other key cities have dropped again as travellers have put
A complete indoor snow and ice amusement park by Unlimited Snow, is to bring winterland
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has announced the sale and leaseback of its 5-star Le
Developer, London & Amsterdam, is planning a 500,000sq ft retail and leisure destination called St
Hospitality Europe is selling two Amsterdam hotels - the five-star Hotel Pulitzer and the five-star
British Airways has launched the first phase of a major advertising campaign to fight back
The Tussauds Group has reported significant growth over the past year, with an increase in
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
HCM magazine
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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

Amsterdam news

UK-based travel operator Thomas Cook is facing objections from family campaigners after launching a new
The results of the European Hotel Design Awards were announced at a gala dinner as
The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) will open a special exhibition today (2 November) to
The UK’s first dedicated sex-themed museum is set to open in London next spring. The
Work has begun on the new Amsterdam Dungeon attraction. P&P Projects will be responsible for
Madame Tussauds New York has launched a new figure of US cycling champion Lance Armstrong,
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
The Sheraton Park Tower in London’s Knightsbridge has launched a new dining concept based on
British attractions operator the Tussauds Group has been bought by private equity firm Dubai International
British attractions operator the Tussauds Group has been bought by private equity firm Dubai International
IMAX has announced it will install an IMAX MPX theatre system later this spring at
Spanish luxury hotel operator, The Stein Group, is to open its seventh property in the
Simone Broekhaar has been appointed as the new director of sales and marketing for Swissôtel’s
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
David Lloyd Leisure has opened its sixth club in the Netherlands. Located in the prestigious
This year’s WaterfrontExpo will be held at Amsterdam’s new Passenger Terminal between 20 and 21
California-based theme park designer, BRC Imagination Arts, has announced that Bart Dohmen, will join the
Japanese-style noodle bar chain, Wagamama, is opening its 24th restaurant today – in London’s Brent
Eurotunnel, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, today reported a net loss of £1.33bn –
David Lloyd Leisure has acquired five health and fitness clubs in The Netherlands from Cannons
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Ramada International Hotels & Resorts, a division of Whitbread Group’s Marriott International, has announced its
The Dutch government is proposing to end what it has termed 'drug tourism' in the
Sona Positive Health plans to open three wellness facilities in Germany in the next six
Dutch health and fitness company Sportfondsen has opened a club in Velzen, near Amsterdam and
Golden Tulip UK has reported that its summer promotion, Go For Gold, was a “great
The Museum of the Hermitage, part of the Museum of Saint-Petersburg in Russia, will open
Staff at the Tulip Inn near Trafford Park in Manchester are participating in a “total
In its inaugural Hotel Affordability Index (HAI), hotel investment services group, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels
Rezidor SAS is offering a Summer Magic promotion in a bid to market summer hotel
In a trading and financing update, international hotel chain, Le Méridien, has confirmed that it
Golden Tulip Hotels, Inns and Resorts is to launch Go For Gold, a summer promotion
Donna Davidson is opening up a new office for BRC Imagination Arts in the UK,
Donna Davidson is opening up a new office for BRC Imagination Arts in the UK,
The Hong Kong Department of Health is opening a telephone hotline today to provide health
The Hong Kong Department of Health is opening a telephone hotline today to provide health
Hotel rates in London and other key cities have dropped again as travellers have put
A complete indoor snow and ice amusement park by Unlimited Snow, is to bring winterland
Le Méridien Hotels and Resorts has announced the sale and leaseback of its 5-star Le
Developer, London & Amsterdam, is planning a 500,000sq ft retail and leisure destination called St
Hospitality Europe is selling two Amsterdam hotels - the five-star Hotel Pulitzer and the five-star
British Airways has launched the first phase of a major advertising campaign to fight back
The Tussauds Group has reported significant growth over the past year, with an increase in
326 - 350 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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
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
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
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
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: miha bodytec
Founded in 2007 in Gersthofen, Germany, miha bodytec is the market-leading supplier of Electro Muscle ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, we offer over 100 ...
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
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
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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