hotel fitness centers
Arch Amenities Group Acquires Synergy Fitness Group With 26 Managed Sites
Arch Amenities Group | May 2, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (May 2, 2022) – Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, amenity and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels and private clubs, today announced it acquired Synergy Fitness Group, a premier fitness management company with 26 facilities in the mid-Atlantic region. Specializing in wellness and fitness programming, Synergy offers its corporate clients a range of services, including fitness center design, management and equipment maintenance. Barry Goldstein, Arch chief executive officer, said the acquisition would strengthen the company’s leadership position in corp...
Building or Upgrading Your Workout Facility? Three Trends to Keep in Mind
Kim Land | October 25, 2016
by Kim Land A squeaky treadmill and an exercise bike stuffed into an unused room. A few barbells and yoga mats stashed in a humid area next to a pool. In the not too distant past, hotel fitness rooms weren't really much of an amenity and were hardly inviting. But fitness is no longer something that a hotel manager or developer can nonchalantly check off of a list. Travelers expect more from their hotel, and factors like our growing reliance on digital technology and the rise of millennial travelers is changing the way that the hospitality industry thinks about fitness. Over the course of my career, most of which have been spent in the f...
Ten Common Hotel Fitness Center Problems
Larry Mogelonsky | June 3, 2015
by Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.lma.ca) With the desire for healthy eating, exercise and all-round wellness on the rise (particularly amongst the younger generations), creating an environment conducive for guests at your hotel's fitness facilities is paramount. As a road warrior, staying at some 35+ different properties annually, I've had the opportunity to experience a wide variety of these amenities. I don't contend to be an expert on fitness equipment – this likely requires a PhD in bio-mechanics – but it is nevertheless easy to spot where some hotels are excelling in this regard over others. On this basis, here is my top ...
