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Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Samantha Ashton has stepped up to a new role as director of spa UK &
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
12,300
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
Design
The new concept has a bright modern colour schemes with the main materials used being steel, concrete and wood
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
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
HCM magazine
Insight
Liz Terry looks at which operators are most recognised by consumers, using Kantar’s latest brand insight
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Letters
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
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
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.
Directory
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Cryotherapy
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Lockers
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Flooring
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SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
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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

Europe news

Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join
A survey of UK adults by market research outfit Savanta has identified the nation’s dream
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and
Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he
Elevate
Elevate
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
Third Space has made its first move beyond the equity markets by agreeing an £88.5m
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Austria-based medical wellness resort operator Lanserhof Group has announced plans to open a new health
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Questex/McLean Events (Spatec/SIBEC)
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
Samantha Ashton has stepped up to a new role as director of spa UK &
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) have
Dave Mortensen, co-founder of Self Esteem Brands (SEB) – the company behind a raft of wellness
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
1 Hotels, the eco-luxury brand and brainchild of Starwood Capital founder Barry Sternlicht, has opened
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Marriott International’s W Hotels brand has expanded its signature AWAY Spa portfolio with a striking
John Broome CBE, the man who developed Alton Towers theme park from humble beginnings to
Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact
Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing
Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
The all-new Star Trac Virtual Bike is the connected fitness experience that allows members to
Hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels has announced plans to unveil a second Anantara
Gen Z will have a bigger impact on the global fitness market than any generation
The Spa Life UK Convention is set to deliver another comprehensive education programme for senior
Spanish capital Madrid is set to to be the home of Europe's largest urban beach
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Luxury hospitality company Jumeirah Group has appointed industry veteran Niamh O’Connell as its first vice
More than 100 spa and wellness professionals from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa
81 - 120 of 12,300
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
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
The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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
Epassi, a provider of workplace wellness benefits, is creating a fitter and more productive workforce, one membership at a time 
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
HCM magazine
The goal is for all new centres to be Net Zero. Sustainability is something we’re investing heavily in across the business
HCM magazine
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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
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
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries, GLL operate nearly 400 ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs (TMD) is a ‘leisure specialist’ provider of bespoke leisure workwear, plus branded ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Power Plate UK press release: Whole body vibration as a platform for every class
Imagine a boutique group exercise studio in which every class takes place on a Power Plate platform. You’ve imagined Vibe Tribe in Beaconsfield.
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.
Directory
salt therapy products
Saltability: salt therapy products
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Lockers
Fitlockers: Lockers
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
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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