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Seoul news

Diners at a newly-opened restaurant in Beijing appear to hover above the ground as they
A New York-based architectural design firm have proposed an innovative new way of integrating public
South Korea’s government is planning to develop a W93.4bn (US$78.9m, €70.8m, £51.8m) national aviation museum
Young people working in grassroots sports projects in developing countries are being offered an opportunity
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a new architectural competition centred around culture and heritage
At least fifteen world class architecture projects shortlisted for the Inside Awards 2015 World Interior
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A music library and performance venue in Seoul, South Korea – designed by Ga.a Architects’
Netherlands-based architecture practice MVRDV is to turn an abandoned station overpass in Seoul, South Korea,
A twisted loop hotel inspired by the ecological structure of plankton has been designed by
Disney’s research division has developed a new type of 3D printer that works with off-the-shelf
South Korea’s government is planning a massive US$23.3bn (€20bn, £15.3bn) investment into four separate mega-projects
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Five cities – Dundee, Bilbao, Curitiba, Helsinki and Turin – have been designated UNESCO Cities
South Korea’s hosting of the current Asian Games in Incheon will hopefully serve as a
South Korean capital Seoul has become home to a new progressive art museum following the
South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark,
London’s hotels are among the dirtiest in the world, second only to those found in
With the goal of expanding into the fast-growing South Korean theme park market, Accesso Technology
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
UNESCO is holding a training workshop for people from Asian youth organisations to develop their
A new visitor attraction at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore is offering a mind-bending experience
Work has been completed on the US$425m (€307m, £254m) Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) by Zaha
Robotland, the world's first exhibition complex dedicated to robotics, is scheduled to open in Incheon,
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery, a £14.5m arts and gallery space designed by Zaha Hadid Architects,
A new ‘reality theme park’ where children take jobs and earn ‘money’ is to be
The British government has launched an independent review of architecture and the built environment with
On the back of recent openings in Singapore and Bangkok, Starwoods luxury W-branded hotels is
Korea has unveiled its first national contemporary history museum, which focuses on the end of
An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean
Hilton Worldwide has launched Conrad Seoul hotel and spa in the Yeouido district of the
German hotel group Kempinski has emerged as the potential operator of the gigantic 105-storey Ryugyong
Image: The park is the first Legoland in Asia Merlin Entertainments has opened its first
Image: Both resorts will offer spa facilities Singapore-based luxury operator Banyan Tree is to launch
Image: The research promotes a glasses-free system New optics research carried out by a South
Image: Merlin chief executive Nick Varney at Legoland The finishing touches are being added to
Image: Ian Taylor is the new SkillsActive CEO Ian Taylor, a two-time Olympic field hockey
WhiteWater West has signed a contract with Lotte World in Seoul, South Korea, to create
Italian ride manufacturer IE Park/SOLI Bumper Cars has delivered new bumper cars and tracks to
Tushino airfield, located in the north-western part of Moscow, Russia, has been described as a
Hotel operator JW Marriott has confirmed the signing of a number of strategic partnerships with
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has revealed that it will use its Sheraton brand to
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The partnership between PureGym and Belfast-based supplier BLK BOX is transforming the gym floor
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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
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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
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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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Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
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The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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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
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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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News report
Basic-Fit – which has been scaling rapidly across Europe –  is considering franchising to ramp up growth further afield
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Specifier
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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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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Insight
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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Letters
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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When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
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What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
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Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
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HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
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The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
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HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
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Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
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Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
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Seoul news

Diners at a newly-opened restaurant in Beijing appear to hover above the ground as they
A New York-based architectural design firm have proposed an innovative new way of integrating public
South Korea’s government is planning to develop a W93.4bn (US$78.9m, €70.8m, £51.8m) national aviation museum
Young people working in grassroots sports projects in developing countries are being offered an opportunity
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a new architectural competition centred around culture and heritage
At least fifteen world class architecture projects shortlisted for the Inside Awards 2015 World Interior
Elevate
Elevate
Complaints about group exercise have become a thing of the past for the Reynolds Group
A music library and performance venue in Seoul, South Korea – designed by Ga.a Architects’
Netherlands-based architecture practice MVRDV is to turn an abandoned station overpass in Seoul, South Korea,
A twisted loop hotel inspired by the ecological structure of plankton has been designed by
Disney’s research division has developed a new type of 3D printer that works with off-the-shelf
South Korea’s government is planning a massive US$23.3bn (€20bn, £15.3bn) investment into four separate mega-projects
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions
Five cities – Dundee, Bilbao, Curitiba, Helsinki and Turin – have been designated UNESCO Cities
South Korea’s hosting of the current Asian Games in Incheon will hopefully serve as a
South Korean capital Seoul has become home to a new progressive art museum following the
South Korea’s Lotte World has officially opened the first phase of a Polynesian themed waterpark,
London’s hotels are among the dirtiest in the world, second only to those found in
With the goal of expanding into the fast-growing South Korean theme park market, Accesso Technology
Innovatise UK Ltd
Innovatise UK Ltd
UNESCO is holding a training workshop for people from Asian youth organisations to develop their
A new visitor attraction at Resorts World Sentosa in Singapore is offering a mind-bending experience
Work has been completed on the US$425m (€307m, £254m) Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) by Zaha
Robotland, the world's first exhibition complex dedicated to robotics, is scheduled to open in Incheon,
The Serpentine Sackler Gallery, a £14.5m arts and gallery space designed by Zaha Hadid Architects,
A new ‘reality theme park’ where children take jobs and earn ‘money’ is to be
The British government has launched an independent review of architecture and the built environment with
On the back of recent openings in Singapore and Bangkok, Starwoods luxury W-branded hotels is
Korea has unveiled its first national contemporary history museum, which focuses on the end of
An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean
Hilton Worldwide has launched Conrad Seoul hotel and spa in the Yeouido district of the
German hotel group Kempinski has emerged as the potential operator of the gigantic 105-storey Ryugyong
Image: The park is the first Legoland in Asia Merlin Entertainments has opened its first
Image: Both resorts will offer spa facilities Singapore-based luxury operator Banyan Tree is to launch
Image: The research promotes a glasses-free system New optics research carried out by a South
Image: Merlin chief executive Nick Varney at Legoland The finishing touches are being added to
Image: Ian Taylor is the new SkillsActive CEO Ian Taylor, a two-time Olympic field hockey
WhiteWater West has signed a contract with Lotte World in Seoul, South Korea, to create
Italian ride manufacturer IE Park/SOLI Bumper Cars has delivered new bumper cars and tracks to
Tushino airfield, located in the north-western part of Moscow, Russia, has been described as a
Hotel operator JW Marriott has confirmed the signing of a number of strategic partnerships with
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has revealed that it will use its Sheraton brand to
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Coaching workshops from Keith Smith and Adam Daniel have been designed to empower your team and transform your service
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
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
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
Operators, prepare to revolutionise the way members connect with personal trainers in your club, with the ground-breaking Brawn platform.
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Francesca Cooper-Boden says health assessment services can boost health club retention
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
HCM magazine
When a hefty round of investment coincided with the pandemic, the CEO of Midtown Athletic Clubs feared the company – founded by his grandfather – would go down on his watch. He talks to Kath Hudson about the pressure to keep the business afloat
HCM magazine
What needs to happen to integrate physical activity with healthcare? Leaders in the sector share their thoughts
HCM magazine
Pilates is having a moment. Steph Eaves asks suppliers how they’re responding to the demand
HCM magazine
Speaking on the LIFTS podcast recently, Xponential Fitness CEO Anthony Geisler said participation in studio cycling is down globally. Kath Hudson decided to investigate
HCM magazine
Consumers’ growing love of strength training is to be welcomed, as this long-neglected modality has a renaissance, however, it’s vital we continue to make the case for cardio
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jen Holland

CEO: Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Council will have a £143m budget shortfall by 2028/29 and so must find ways to become more efficient
HCM magazine
The Elevate trade show and conference comes to London next month. HCM gives the low down on what to look out for
HCM magazine
HCM People

Belinda Steward

MD of leisure, health and wellbeing, Places Leisure Places Leisure
We need to make it automatic that when people go to their doctor, they’re offered exercise rather than medication where appropriate
HCM magazine
Actually most people go to the gym to feel better and that’s far easier to achieve than losing 5kg
HCM magazine
We have a fantastic opportunity in front of us to realise our vision of a happier and healthier world
HCM magazine
The European fitness sector is beating pre-pandemic numbers according to the 11th annual European Health & Fitness Market Report 2024 from Deloitte and EuropeActive, as Karsten Hollasch reports
HCM magazine
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Phil Heath, 7x Mr Olympia, shares machine-only leg workout routine
Phil Heath, professional athlete, bodybuilder and 7x Mr. Olympia, has fielded a lot of questions about bodybuilding without machines. Should bodybuilders be limited to just free weights? Why?
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA’s innovative programme sets sail for Sardinia, Italy
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, W3Fit EMEA, is heading to the Chia Laguna resort in Sardinia from 8-11 October.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Supplier Showcase
Supplier showcase - Jon Williams
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Greenwich Leisure Limited press release: GLL fitness instructor smashes World Record
Anthony Bryan, a fitness instructor at GLL’s Southbury Leisure Centre, recently took part in the London Marathon.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: Roehampton Club raises the bar for class cover with CoverMe
Roehampton Club is an exclusive club in south London catering for 5,000 members, which prides itself on delivering exceptional fitness experiences.
Directory
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Property & Tenders
Loughton, IG10
Knight Frank
Property & Tenders
Grantham, Leicestershire
Belvoir Castle
Property & Tenders
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
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