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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

tourism news

Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
‌A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has
Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
New Zealand’s newest wellness destination Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has opened on the
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
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
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has penned a new report about the US wellness economy
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious Amaala and The Red Sea regenerative
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) – a research and educational resource for the global wellness
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Switzerland’s established wellbeing and medical health resort Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is preparing to conduct
Hospitality and wellness industry veteran Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an officer of the
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Wisdom Works Group (WWG) has launched a study into leadership across the global wellness economy,
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
12,300
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Nuffield Health has 8,300 assets that are outside the original manufacturer’s warranty and are now being maintained by ServiceSport UK
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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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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
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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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
HCM promotional features
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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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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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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Letters
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you – [email protected]
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News report
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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Opinion
Dr Paul Bedford talks to Jak Phillips about the double-edged sword of the strength training trend and his ambitions for the sector
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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
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Interview
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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Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
Featured supplier news
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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.
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
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
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Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
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Lockers
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Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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
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30 May - 02 Jun 2024
Rimini Exhibition Center, Rimini, Italy
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08-08 Jun 2024
Worldwide, Various,
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Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore, Singapore
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ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
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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

tourism news

Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
‌A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has
Continuum Attractions, which acquired the Loch Ness Centre in Scotland in January, has officially reopened
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
New Zealand’s newest wellness destination Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has opened on the
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
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
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
Mountain tourism represents between nine and 16 per cent of all international tourist arrivals worldwide
Set to launch on 23 May, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will feature eight different realms offering
Industry thought leader and consultant Mia Kyricos has been recognised for her contributions to hospitality
International medical and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and
Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort
After revealing an exciting speaker line-up and conference programme, the Medical Wellness Congress industry event
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has penned a new report about the US wellness economy
European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious Amaala and The Red Sea regenerative
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) – a research and educational resource for the global wellness
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. The
Plans to create a new Eden Project North attraction in Morecambe, UK, have been given
Switzerland’s established wellbeing and medical health resort Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is preparing to conduct
Hospitality and wellness industry veteran Sonu Shivdasani has been honoured as an officer of the
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund (PIF), is
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
A new regenerative tourism and development conference will take place at Palmas de Cortez Hotel
Active IQ has been acquired by educational charity NCFE from its parent company, US-based Ascend
Mark Braithwaite is to join Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council as chief operating officer. Braithwaite, formerly
A number of UK local authorities and their leisure management partners are in crisis due
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
A new hot springs facility and day spa destination has opened in Victoria, Australia, complete
Wisdom Works Group (WWG) has launched a study into leadership across the global wellness economy,
Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first
For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by
The second annual International Wellness Tourism Conference has been postponed to 29-30 November 2022, following
California’s historic Murrieta Hot Springs has been purchased for US$50m (€51m, £44.4m) by Olympus Real
The National Visitor Attractions Conference (VAC 2022), has been held for the 19th time. Taking
41 - 80 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
University of Sheffield Sport has opened the doors of its flagship Goodwin Sports Centre following a major refurbishment
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
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 partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Egym has announced deals designed to position it for growth acceleration, as Kath Hudson 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
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
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
HCM People

Dr Jonathan Leary

Founder, Remedy Place
It was as though the whole world woke up at the same time
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
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
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: TRP (powered by Fitronics)
Fitronics develop effective, user-friendly software for the sport, health and fitness industry to improve member ...
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
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
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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