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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Singapore news

Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to make its North American debut in the heart
After a five year project, the world’s first hotel and spa designed solely by late
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
The global health and fitness industry is returning to a busy programme of live trade
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a new partnership with established US Californian health, wellness and
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
The government of Singapore has become the first to recommend that people who've received the
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
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
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Accor and Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies have announced the upcoming opening of a luxury
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021. A group
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has stepped into the world of integrated health and wellness
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
The Hut Group (THG), owner of ESPA, has announced plans for a £4.5bn IPO, after
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia,
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
Singaporean holistic wellness brand Como Shambhala is offering a digital home wellness programme membership and
The founder of Thai hotel group Dusit International, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaou, died from natural causes
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Spa software company, Zenoti, has produced insights into the impact coronavirus is having on its
Ministry of Design (MOD) have completed an all-white co-living house aimed at making the residents
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
Kengo Kuma & Associates, working with K2LD Architects, have won a competition to create the
In an IHRSA webinar presented on 18 March, Colin Grant, CEO of Pure International Group,
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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

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
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
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Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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

Singapore news

Raffles Hotels and Resorts is set to make its North American debut in the heart
After a five year project, the world’s first hotel and spa designed solely by late
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Ennismore, the hotel company behind brands such as ​​The Hoxton, Delano and Mondrian has announced
Xponential Fitness has acquired Body Fit Training in a deal worth US$44m. The deal takes
The global health and fitness industry is returning to a busy programme of live trade
Elevate
Elevate
Panatta will consolidate its global presence throughout 2024 by attending a host of major industry
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a new partnership with established US Californian health, wellness and
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
Neil Palmer has been appointed as Six Senses’ chief operating officer (COO) to look after
The government of Singapore has become the first to recommend that people who've received the
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially
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
Questex, owner of industry buyer event, Sibec EU, has announced it will partner with FIBO
The UK government has launched a new Office for Health Promotion, designed to lead efforts
The UK government is exploring whether incentivising people financially to take part in physical activity
Büro Ole Scheeren and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban have been appointed to create a
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
Accor and Kievskaya Ploshchad Group of Companies have announced the upcoming opening of a luxury
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The city-state of Singapore will have an official fitness industry association from 2021. A group
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
The idea that the global wellness and spa industry is going to come out of
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has stepped into the world of integrated health and wellness
Two functional fitness franchises are continuing their legal battle over a dispute relating to patents.
Boutique gym attendance and class bookings in some world regions have bounced back to around
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that a “Call for Wellness Innovations” contest, as
The Hut Group (THG), owner of ESPA, has announced plans for a £4.5bn IPO, after
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Inspire Brands Asia has acquired Anytime Fitness Asia, signalling its belief that people will return
Mike Lamb CEO, Asia of Jetts 24 Hour Fitness, which has clubs in south-east Asia,
PureGym has become the latest fitness operator to deploy a digital offering in a bid
Singaporean holistic wellness brand Como Shambhala is offering a digital home wellness programme membership and
The founder of Thai hotel group Dusit International, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaou, died from natural causes
Budget operator, Pure Gym, has revealed it’s trialling a franchise offering to grow the brand
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Spa software company, Zenoti, has produced insights into the impact coronavirus is having on its
Ministry of Design (MOD) have completed an all-white co-living house aimed at making the residents
Universal has revealed that it's continuing work on its Super Nintendo expansion in Japan, its
With certain turbulent times for the global tourism and visitor attractions sectors, governments around the
Kengo Kuma & Associates, working with K2LD Architects, have won a competition to create the
In an IHRSA webinar presented on 18 March, Colin Grant, CEO of Pure International Group,
41 - 80 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
We saw a 58 per cent growth in companies launching one of our schemes from 2022 to 2023, which demonstrates prioritisation of employee health and wellbeing
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
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
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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
I would say those results, along with the team’s total lack of complacency – their desire to keep improving – have been the two big highlights of my first year
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
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
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

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: SIBEC
Sibec EMEA is the Fitness Industry’s premier one-to-one event will be hosted at Fairmont Monte ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body®
Balanced Body is the global leader in Pilates equipment and education. Founded over 47 years ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Zoom Media press release: Zoom Media expands partnership with Fitness4less
Zoom Media, the UK's leading provider of health and fitness digital media, has announced a new contract with Fitness4Less to deliver Out of Home advertising across its estate.
Directory
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
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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