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Club operators in Portugal have been set back this year by some ill-conceived decisions by the government that may have wide-ranging implications for the sector.

France's struggle with poor lifestyle habits presents an opportunity for French clubs.

The 2007 show in April promises a variety of appealing innovations

Standards and VAT are just two of the many issues the European federations are working on

Now even the French are facing the obesity issue - slowly

Local players dominate in a land of outdoor sport enthusiasts

The spa hotels on Margaret Island, Budapest have been refurbished and remarketed to attract new visitors

Virgin Active marks the opening of its 100th facility with a tour of two of its newest clubs in Italy.

The Hasseludden Hotel near Stockholm has transformed itself into a Japanese-style spa resort

Societal and governmental forces propel industry growth

Visiting the Divani Apollon Palace hotel in Athens, with its luxurious thalasso centre, a year after opening.

New CEO steers Club Med Gym through big changes.

The first in a chain of 12 Virgin Active Lifecentres opens in Genoa, Italy.

In a challenging sales environment, more and more club companies are looking to see what they can do to hold on to the members they have.

Favourable demographics fuel long-term demand in the UK.