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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

VAC news

Cruise ship and resort operator One Spa World (OSW) has entered into a new agreement
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Global health and wellness holding company XWell has partnered with Clockwork to launch AI-driven robot
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
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
Babylonstoren, a historic converted Cape Dutch farm estate with a boutique hotel, spa and winery,
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
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Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
Upmarket London hotel Claridge’s has opened the doors to a brand new subterranean spa retreat
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
The Dorchester Spa in London’s upmarket area of Mayfair has refreshed its offering with a
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses will open its first Japanese property in Kyoto
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
HCM magazine
Interview
For 2024 our European growth will be focused on Spain and the UK and in 2025, Japan
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
News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
HCM magazine
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
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
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
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
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
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 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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

VAC news

Cruise ship and resort operator One Spa World (OSW) has entered into a new agreement
The first luxury health club from Armah Sports, Optimo, has opened in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February
Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness.
Global health and wellness holding company XWell has partnered with Clockwork to launch AI-driven robot
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
Independent gym The Foundry and W10 Personal Training have merged their assets into a new
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
Babylonstoren, a historic converted Cape Dutch farm estate with a boutique hotel, spa and winery,
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has acquired fitness clubs ABC Serrano and La Finca in Madrid.
Upmarket London hotel Claridge’s has opened the doors to a brand new subterranean spa retreat
John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods, is reportedly
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
UK Active and ITN Productions will be releasing their co-produced programme, called Fitness for Everyone,
Hospitality group Loisium Wine and Spa Hotels has opened a new four-star spa hotel perched
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Amazon has acquired primary healthcare organisation One Medical in a US$3.9bn deal that will see
UK Active and Nike have launched the 2022 Open Doors programme. The scheme provides children
A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer
Mindbody and Class Pass have released their 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report which reveals their
Fitness & Lifestyle Group (FLG) has upgraded its digital joining process across Fitness First Australia,
The Leisure Database Company (TLDB) has revealed its State of the Fitness Industry Report UK
A comparison of numbers for the German market gives an insight into the fitness industry’s
Hospitality group Banyan Tree Group has launched a new wellbeing brand named Banyan Tree Veya
Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members
Royal Caribbean is preparing to launch its new 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas, which
The Dorchester Spa in London’s upmarket area of Mayfair has refreshed its offering with a
IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to launch the first resort from its recently acquired
Mark Sesnan, co-founder and CEO of GLL, has been awarded an OBE in the New
Physically active people are 50 per cent more likely to develop higher levels of antibodies
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
Acoustical consulting firm Jaffe Holden provided architectural acoustics and audio/video design services for the recently
Global hotel and spa operator Six Senses will open its first Japanese property in Kyoto
41 - 80 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
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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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
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 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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, 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
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
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: CET Ltd
The focus for two decades was low temperature saltwater hydrotherapy, in particular the CryoSpa Sport ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Art of Cryo
Art of Cryo is a new division of a renowned family business with 30 years’ ...
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
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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