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Middle east news

Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
David Willrich has been appointed chair of Experience UK, replacing the outgoing Terry Monkton, who
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Banyan Tree Group will expand its Mexican portfolio in 2025 with the opening of a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Devin Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent pool and spa engineering consultancies, has appointed
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
AlMaarefa University has announced the launch of the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA), a new
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Industry event W3Spa EMEA has kicked off in Tarragona, Spain, hosted at Le Méridien Ra
A new integrative retreat named Zoya Health and Wellbeing has opened in a protected nature
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced a management agreement to rebrand the Shepheard Hotel
New beachfront resort Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort will open its doors on the popular Greek
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Hotel group Dorchester Collection and real estate development group Omniyat have joined forces to create
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Raffles Hotels and Resorts has opened a new resort in Dubai with a comprehensive 23-treatment-room
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Marriott’s luxury city hotel brand Westin Hotels & Resorts has opened a new location and
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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News report
The prioritisation of prevention over repair fits with our mission
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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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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
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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
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Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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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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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
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Middle east news

Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
Pure Gym Arabia, the franchise partner of Pure Gym Group in the Middle East, has
David Willrich has been appointed chair of Experience UK, replacing the outgoing Terry Monkton, who
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Hot on the heels of a four-brand deal with Kuwait, John Kersh, chief international development
Banyan Tree Group will expand its Mexican portfolio in 2025 with the opening of a
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Alfredo Bataller, founder of established Spanish destination spa Sha Wellness Clinic (SHA), has launched a
Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
The first W3Fit – the newly-launched networking event led by David Zarb Jenkins – saw 170
Questex’s Sibec Europe|UK, Europe’s leading one-to-one event for the fitness industry, concluded its event last
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
US-based amusement franchise Dave & Buster’s has revealed plans to launch sites across the Middle
The picturesque island of Malta and the beautiful Westin Dragonara Resort will set the scene
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind ultra-luxury Saudi tourism destination Amaala, has
Pure Gym has opened its latest location in the Middle East as part of a
Devin Consulting, one of the UK’s largest independent pool and spa engineering consultancies, has appointed
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
AlMaarefa University has announced the launch of the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA), a new
Boutique fitness chain 1Rebel opens the doors to its tenth club today (Monday 27 June
Barry’s has entered the world of retail, opening a studio in the new Flannels flagship
Author, TED Talk host and hypnotherapy specialist Dr Amanda Foo-Ryland has been named keynote speaker
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Industry event W3Spa EMEA has kicked off in Tarragona, Spain, hosted at Le Méridien Ra
A new integrative retreat named Zoya Health and Wellbeing has opened in a protected nature
Pure Gym has revealed it's planning to double the number of clubs in its portfolio,
Sport:80, a UK-based sports technology provider that designs, delivers and supports innovative cloud-based solutions for
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced a management agreement to rebrand the Shepheard Hotel
New beachfront resort Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort will open its doors on the popular Greek
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
Hotel group Dorchester Collection and real estate development group Omniyat have joined forces to create
Minor Hotels has appointed Chunxia Gao as group director of spa and wellness to lead
Raffles Hotels and Resorts has opened a new resort in Dubai with a comprehensive 23-treatment-room
Active IQ has won the Exporter of the Year award at the sixth annual FAB
Marriott’s luxury city hotel brand Westin Hotels & Resorts has opened a new location and
Armah Sports has launched a new health club concept for the Middle Eastern market, which
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Jakob Wahl has been named executive VP and chief operating officer of global attractions industry
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
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Brawn is the digital platform that drives revenues from personal training
HCM promotional features
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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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
HCM People

Cristiano Ronaldo

Footballer and entrepreneur
Taking care of your physical and mental health is essential for a fulfilling life
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024
Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Group exercise complaints now a thing of the past for Reynolds Group
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group thanks to its partnership with CoverMe, a digital platform that simplifies group exercise and PT management for clubs and instructors.
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Core Health & Fitness creates dynamic fitness experiences for the global market with products and ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Elevate
The UK's largest annual trade event dedicated to physical activity, health, and performance...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: Innovative new partnership will see national roll-out of VR Esports Platform across UK leisure centres
Active Reality, a leader in Virtual Reality Freeroam Esports Arenas and GLL, the UK’s largest operator of municipal leisure centres, have today (3rd May 24) announced an innovative new partnership that will see a national roll out of gaming technologies within leisure centres across the country.
Featured press releases
KeepMe press release: Keepme unveils Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet containing AI strategies for fitness professionals
Keepme has announced the release of its newest addition to its Best Practice Series: the "Fitness Marketers' Cheat Sheet."
Directory
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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