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strategy news

Raffles International is to open a 235-room, five-star hotel in the heart of Moscow next
Eureka!, the children’s museum in Halifax, is to launch a new interactive music gallery later
An intensive, six-week ‘blitz’ to tackle under-age drinking and alcohol-related disorder will begin around the
Tourism South East (TSE) will be holding its first AGM on 15 July at Denbies
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Minister for tourism, culture and sport for Scotland, Frank McAveety, and Tom McCabe, the deputy
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
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&D) has agreed to buy Wizard Inns for £89.9m. The Wizard
The Wales Tourist Board has launched a programme to raise the profile of the country
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has agreed a management contract for a new hotel in Vancouver,
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
Debt-ridden theme park operator, Euro Disney SCA, has agreed a draft deal with its principal
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Caffe Nero has acquired eight sites from rival operator, Coffee Republic. The coffee bar chain
A new group has been established with the intention of improving sports facilities around the
A website, which aims to assist personal trainers with their marketing and offer them with
Pub operator, Eldridge Pope, which issued a profits warning last month, has revealed heavy losses
Releasing preliminary results for the year to 27 March 2004, pub operator and brewer, Fuller,
The Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) has launched a £150m global marketing campaign to broaden Australia’s
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Activist shareholder Guinness Peat Group (GPG) has launched a further move in its hostile partial
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that the UK’s alcohol industry would need to play a
Pub operator, Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), has reported a 5.3 per cent rise in its
Manchester City football club has revealed its strategy for its flagship community scheme. The Blue:print:
Plans to build the UK’s first purpose-built surfing theme park at Towan Beach, Newquay, have
Macdonald Hotels has revealed that its new development and refurbishment programme represents an investment of
The Natural History Museum has appointed Tom Engel as head of communications. Engel was previously
Black Country Tourism has appointed David Morris as its new head of tourism. As Black
Urban Dining, the newly established restaurants company, has today confirmed the date of its Admission
The Dutch airliner, KLM, has announced full-year profits for the first time in three years.
Stanley Casinos, one of Britain’s leading casino operators, has signed a trade union recognition agreement
Hotel and leisure operator, De Vere Group, yesterday announced strong interim profits and issued a
Punch Taverns has appointed Jonathan Paveley as its new commercial director. Paveley joins Punch after
Rank Group has revealed it remains cautious about results for the year to 17 April,
The London-based luxury hotel group, Dorchester, has announced a series of managerial changes. Ricci Obertelli
Loch Fyne Restaurants (LFR) has reported a three-fold increase in profits for the year ending
Strategic Leisure has been appointed to work on three initiatives in the north west of
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
US-based attractions design company, Thinkwell Design and Production, has appointed Cynthia Sharpe, formerly of Chicago’s
Cendant Hotel Group Europe has franchised four further Days Inn and Days Hotel properties as
Locum Destination Consultancy (LDC), has added Mark Sullivan to its team as a senior managing
Late-night bar operator, Urbium, has eased shareholders’ fears of a slowdown in business at its
12,300
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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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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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
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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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Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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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
HCM promotional features
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D2F had updated its brand styling to keep pace with business growth. MD, John Lofting and operations director, Matt Aynsley, explain the rationale
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Letters
This programme provides a clear pathway from a health service to a leisure centre
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jennifer Maanavi

Founder, Physique 57
Our ‘why?’ is to improve the lives of our clients, not to make them feel defeated
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
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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
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Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
Insight
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
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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
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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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector
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Company profiles
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Company profiles
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Supplier Showcase
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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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-24 Apr 2024
Galgorm Resort, York,
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10-12 May 2024
China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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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,
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11-13 Jun 2024
Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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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

strategy news

Raffles International is to open a 235-room, five-star hotel in the heart of Moscow next
Eureka!, the children’s museum in Halifax, is to launch a new interactive music gallery later
An intensive, six-week ‘blitz’ to tackle under-age drinking and alcohol-related disorder will begin around the
Tourism South East (TSE) will be holding its first AGM on 15 July at Denbies
National charity, Living Streets, has said that the government’s action plan on walking and cycling
Minister for tourism, culture and sport for Scotland, Frank McAveety, and Tom McCabe, the deputy
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
Minister for transport, Kim Howells, has announced new measures to increase levels of cycling and
Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries (W&D) has agreed to buy Wizard Inns for £89.9m. The Wizard
The Wales Tourist Board has launched a programme to raise the profile of the country
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has agreed a management contract for a new hotel in Vancouver,
Fitness club operator Holmes Place has appointed design and strategy consultancy 20/20 to work on
Debt-ridden theme park operator, Euro Disney SCA, has agreed a draft deal with its principal
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Caffe Nero has acquired eight sites from rival operator, Coffee Republic. The coffee bar chain
A new group has been established with the intention of improving sports facilities around the
A website, which aims to assist personal trainers with their marketing and offer them with
Pub operator, Eldridge Pope, which issued a profits warning last month, has revealed heavy losses
Releasing preliminary results for the year to 27 March 2004, pub operator and brewer, Fuller,
The Australian Tourist Commission (ATC) has launched a £150m global marketing campaign to broaden Australia’s
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets
Activist shareholder Guinness Peat Group (GPG) has launched a further move in its hostile partial
Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced that the UK’s alcohol industry would need to play a
Pub operator, Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), has reported a 5.3 per cent rise in its
Manchester City football club has revealed its strategy for its flagship community scheme. The Blue:print:
Plans to build the UK’s first purpose-built surfing theme park at Towan Beach, Newquay, have
Macdonald Hotels has revealed that its new development and refurbishment programme represents an investment of
The Natural History Museum has appointed Tom Engel as head of communications. Engel was previously
Black Country Tourism has appointed David Morris as its new head of tourism. As Black
Urban Dining, the newly established restaurants company, has today confirmed the date of its Admission
The Dutch airliner, KLM, has announced full-year profits for the first time in three years.
Stanley Casinos, one of Britain’s leading casino operators, has signed a trade union recognition agreement
Hotel and leisure operator, De Vere Group, yesterday announced strong interim profits and issued a
Punch Taverns has appointed Jonathan Paveley as its new commercial director. Paveley joins Punch after
Rank Group has revealed it remains cautious about results for the year to 17 April,
The London-based luxury hotel group, Dorchester, has announced a series of managerial changes. Ricci Obertelli
Loch Fyne Restaurants (LFR) has reported a three-fold increase in profits for the year ending
Strategic Leisure has been appointed to work on three initiatives in the north west of
Bally Total Fitness is to continue focusing on generating fee cash flow, increasing new memberships
US-based attractions design company, Thinkwell Design and Production, has appointed Cynthia Sharpe, formerly of Chicago’s
Cendant Hotel Group Europe has franchised four further Days Inn and Days Hotel properties as
Locum Destination Consultancy (LDC), has added Mark Sullivan to its team as a senior managing
Late-night bar operator, Urbium, has eased shareholders’ fears of a slowdown in business at its
3601 - 3640 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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
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
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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
We already have an incredible organisation, but we’re humble enough to recognise there are still areas for continued improvement
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Study Active acquires Premier Global name and select branding assets
Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the US.
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: Parkwood Leisure
As a family-owned business built on strong family values, Parkwood Leisure takes pride in offering ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor has been a pioneer in delivering fitness experiences for commercial customers for more than ...
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
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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