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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

Stockholm news

One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs
Sweden is putting its tradition and knowledge of building sustainable cities to the test with
The Enrich Hydrating Facial Mist by Luxsit is designed for use on a daily basis
ABBA The Museum, the first visitor attraction to be dedicated entirely to the Swedish pop
Pharos has upgraded the lighting at Sweden’s Are ski resort, including installing 240 luminaires on
The 240m euro (£199.6m, UD$321m) M/S Viking Grace cruise ship has taken its maiden journey
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
SATS – the leading full-service fitness chain in the Nordics with 280,000 members and more
SATS, the full-service gym chain in the Nordic countries with 280,000 members and more than
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within muscles to make them
Sweden-based spa consulting firm Raison d'Etre has launch its new LivNordic spa brand, which has
Planet Fitness has opened a new club in Kiev - its first in the city
Outdoor structures specialists Neptunus built several temporary structures for the recent Pavilion of Art &
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
Hotels in Stockholm, Sweden, and Istanbul, Turkey, are expected to see double-digit growth in revenue
A major new SEK2.8bn (£265m, EUR301m, US$428m) sports and entertainment complex - Swedbank Arena -
The co-founder of spa consultancy Raison d'Etre, Rosamond Freeman-Attwood, and business partner Kasha Shillington have
Shortlists for the 11 categories of the European Hotel Design Awards 2010 have been revealed.
Marriott International has opened its first two hotels in Sweden - the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen
Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement with the Key Hotel Group to open the Doubletree
Cosmonova Planetarium within the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden, is the first
Spa development and management consultancy Raison d'Etre has revealed its first branded spa in The
The winners of the annual European Hotel Design Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Photograph credit: PER ÖBERG ARKITEKT AB: perobergarkitekt.com Spa development and management consultancy Raison d'Etre is
Nordic Wellness, a new health club operation in Sweden, opened its first club on 7
A new spa called the Water Lounge + Spa is to open this month in
A decommissioned Boeing 747 aeroplane has been converted and opened as a budget hotel at
Dutch hotel group citizenM has opened its first hotel at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and
Turkish leisure group The Life Co has opened its first UK restaurant as part of
VisitBritain has appointed three communications agencies to develop and implement marketing campaigns across Europe. Grafenstein
Spa designer, operator and consultancy Raison d’Etre has launched a spa manager training programme, open
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has convened the 6th Annual IHRSA European
US private equity group Blackstone has reportedly bought out Hospitality Europe for around £452m (US$790m,
Absolut vodka has opened its latest IceBar in London on Heddon Street within the food
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
Russian fitness chain Planet Fitness is to open the first of a number of clubs
The Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa opened its doors to guests last month and follows Hilton Helsinki
Moderna Museet – Sweden’s national museum for contemporary art – has returned to its home
Budget airline, Ryanair, has launched nine new routes whilst cutting nine existing ones. The carrier
Conran Restaurants have just announced refurbishment plans for the first floor of Birmingham's Zinc Bar
Spa operators from Europe, Africa and the Middle East are gathering for a forum in
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
Even though it’s been 14 years, it feels as though we’re just getting started
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
Research
A new study from researchers at Yale shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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
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
HCM magazine
Life lessons
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
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

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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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

Stockholm news

One of Sweden’s leading gym chains has banned changing room 'selfies' at its Stockholm clubs
Sweden is putting its tradition and knowledge of building sustainable cities to the test with
The Enrich Hydrating Facial Mist by Luxsit is designed for use on a daily basis
ABBA The Museum, the first visitor attraction to be dedicated entirely to the Swedish pop
Pharos has upgraded the lighting at Sweden’s Are ski resort, including installing 240 luminaires on
The 240m euro (£199.6m, UD$321m) M/S Viking Grace cruise ship has taken its maiden journey
Elevate
Elevate
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
SATS – the leading full-service fitness chain in the Nordics with 280,000 members and more
SATS, the full-service gym chain in the Nordic countries with 280,000 members and more than
Physical exercise has the ability to instantly change DNA molecules within muscles to make them
Sweden-based spa consulting firm Raison d'Etre has launch its new LivNordic spa brand, which has
Planet Fitness has opened a new club in Kiev - its first in the city
Outdoor structures specialists Neptunus built several temporary structures for the recent Pavilion of Art &
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
Hotels in Stockholm, Sweden, and Istanbul, Turkey, are expected to see double-digit growth in revenue
A major new SEK2.8bn (£265m, EUR301m, US$428m) sports and entertainment complex - Swedbank Arena -
The co-founder of spa consultancy Raison d'Etre, Rosamond Freeman-Attwood, and business partner Kasha Shillington have
Shortlists for the 11 categories of the European Hotel Design Awards 2010 have been revealed.
Marriott International has opened its first two hotels in Sweden - the Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen
Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement with the Key Hotel Group to open the Doubletree
Cosmonova Planetarium within the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden, is the first
Spa development and management consultancy Raison d'Etre has revealed its first branded spa in The
The winners of the annual European Hotel Design Awards have been announced at a ceremony
Photograph credit: PER ÖBERG ARKITEKT AB: perobergarkitekt.com Spa development and management consultancy Raison d'Etre is
Nordic Wellness, a new health club operation in Sweden, opened its first club on 7
A new spa called the Water Lounge + Spa is to open this month in
A decommissioned Boeing 747 aeroplane has been converted and opened as a budget hotel at
Dutch hotel group citizenM has opened its first hotel at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam and
Turkish leisure group The Life Co has opened its first UK restaurant as part of
VisitBritain has appointed three communications agencies to develop and implement marketing campaigns across Europe. Grafenstein
Spa designer, operator and consultancy Raison d’Etre has launched a spa manager training programme, open
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has convened the 6th Annual IHRSA European
US private equity group Blackstone has reportedly bought out Hospitality Europe for around £452m (US$790m,
Absolut vodka has opened its latest IceBar in London on Heddon Street within the food
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
Scandinavian health club chain SATS has acquired the second largest fitness club chain in Sweden,
Russian fitness chain Planet Fitness is to open the first of a number of clubs
The Hilton Helsinki Kalastajatorppa opened its doors to guests last month and follows Hilton Helsinki
Moderna Museet – Sweden’s national museum for contemporary art – has returned to its home
Budget airline, Ryanair, has launched nine new routes whilst cutting nine existing ones. The carrier
Conran Restaurants have just announced refurbishment plans for the first floor of Birmingham's Zinc Bar
Spa operators from Europe, Africa and the Middle East are gathering for a forum in
86 - 110 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
InBody logged an amazing 100,000 scans in January 2024 alone
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
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
The New Keiser M3i Studio Bike brings ride data to life to engage and delight members
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
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
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
Will Orr has been talking to HCM about the company’s new strategy for 2024, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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 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
McFit, the original budget gym is undergoing a transformation with a new look and estate-wide overhaul, as Liz Terry 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
We are the new youth club, a social space for young people to connect
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
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: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a leading FitTech brand that provides gym operators with a comprehensive software solution ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Cryotherapy
Art of Cryo: Cryotherapy
Snowroom
TechnoAlpin SpA: Snowroom
Flooring
Total Vibration Solutions / TVS Sports Surfaces: Flooring
Spa software
SpaBooker: Spa software
Salt therapy products
Himalayan Source: Salt therapy products
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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