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Rosewood's Asaya portfolio to expand with lakeside Austrian spa, opening in July
Reservations are now open for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts' second Austrian property in Salzburger Land, called Rosewood Schloss Fuschl.
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BY Megan Whitby | 28 Mar 2024
4Global and UK Active launch private sector health club benchmarking
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between UK Active and 4Global, the aim of the research is to provide accurate insight into the state of UK-based private sector health clubs.
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BY Kath Hudson | 28 Mar 2024
Clinique La Prairie unveils health resort in China after two-year project
Swiss medical wellness and longevity brand Clinique La Prairie has unveiled its highly- anticipated health resort in Anji, China. The opening marks the brand's debut in China and its first international Health Resort outside of Switzerland.
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BY Megan Whitby | 28 Mar 2024
GoCo Health Innovation City in Sweden plans to lead the world in delivering wellness and new science
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of accelerating health innovation.
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BY Kath Hudson | 28 Mar 2024
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table event in Bangkok, Thailand.
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BY Megan Whitby | 27 Mar 2024
Egym snaps up Hussle as it moves to dominate the corporate wellness market with its Wellpass product
Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector with the acquisition of UK-based aggregator, Hussle.
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BY Kath Hudson | 27 Mar 2024
Aman plans UAE debut with beachfront Dubai hotel and signature Aman Spa
Luxury hotel Aman Resorts and Hotels has announced plans to debut in the UAE with an all- suite hotel and spa in Dubai.
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BY Megan Whitby | 26 Mar 2024
Total Fitness turns a profit as it beats pre-COVID membership
Total Fitness has released results for its most recent financial year (to June 23), which saw a return to pre-COVID membership levels following a year-on-year uplift in membership numbers of 5 per cent.
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BY Kath Hudson | 26 Mar 2024
Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius
With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle East will get underway later this year, with the first club opening Dubai.
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BY Kath Hudson | 26 Mar 2024
The Ranch Hudson Valley sets April launch date
Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East Coast destination in the Hudson Valley near Tuxedo Park, New York, on 18 April.
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BY Megan Whitby | 25 Mar 2024
Entrepreneurs share secrets of building a fitness business at PerformX
Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the destination was one takeaway of the industry titans’ panel on empire building, comprised of three industry entrepreneurs.
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BY Kath Hudson | 25 Mar 2024
Four Seasons announces luxury wellness resort and residences at Amaala
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality partners at Saudi Arabia's upcoming regenerative tourism destination Amaala.
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BY Megan Whitby | 22 Mar 2024
Myzone removes the hardware barrier with launch of MZ-Open, making its system available on smart watches
Myzone is now available on smart watches, allowing Android and AppleWatch wearers to record workouts without an additional device, and taking the tech company into the multi-billion dollar smart watch market.
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BY Kath Hudson | 22 Mar 2024
The Covery inks partnership with Aura Spa to bring recovery services to Northeastern US
The Covery, a lifestyle optimisation wellness brand, has announced a new licensing partnership with Aura Spa, solidifying its commitment to broadening access to recovery and wellness therapies throughout the US.
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BY Megan Whitby | 21 Mar 2024
Steve Barton, former UK MD at Technogym, joins top team at Egym
Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK.
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BY Liz Terry | 21 Mar 2024
Interview: Lyndell Nelis
The wellness director for Atlantis Resorts explains how its two Dubai properties are 'smashing it' when it comes to spa performance
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21 Mar 2024
2024 ISPA Consumer Study reveals spa-goer trends and preferences
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot research initiative, shedding light on the behaviours and preferences of regular spa-goers in the US.
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BY Megan Whitby | 20 Mar 2024
The Gym Group appoints Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive next phase of growth
Having announced its intention to open 50 low cost gyms in the next three years, The Gym Group has appointed Alison Sagar as chief commercial officer to drive its plans forward.
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BY Kath Hudson | 20 Mar 2024
Spa People: Yuki Kiyono
On how social wellness and playful expression underpin the spa concept of Aman's new sister brand Janu
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20 Mar 2024
Spa People: Celine Vadam
Charged with rolling out Blue Zones retreats globally
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20 Mar 2024
Spa People: Dr Jonathan Leary
The Remedy Place co-founder says the self-care industry is going to blow up
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20 Mar 2024
Profile: King of Bhutan
Plans for a 'mindfulness city' nearly as big as Hong Kong have been unveiled by the King of Bhutan. Katie Barnes takes a closer look
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20 Mar 2024
Project preview: Atzaró Okavango Camp
Self-care meets safari in Botswana
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20 Mar 2024
Everyone's talking about: Continuing professional development
As the spa, wellness and medical sectors merge, should therapist CPD be mandatory? Kath Hudson investigates
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20 Mar 2024
Destination focus: London
Major hotel brands from Mandarin Oriental and Raffles to Six Senses are all investing in the UK capital, but how will they differentiate themselves asks Katie Barnes
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: Beltrami – made in Italy
Beltrami has more than 50 years’ experience creating bespoke textile products for spas around the world, with a focus on quality
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20 Mar 2024
Jeremy McCarthy: Details matter
Attention to detail is a superpower and necessity in the luxury spa arena, says our contributing editor
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: AMRA: Tailored opulence
AMRA Skincare shares its bespoke approach to crafting unforgettably decadent spa journeys
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20 Mar 2024
Family matters: The Wilhelmis
The father and son duo behind the Buchinger Wilhelmi fasting method share their exciting plans for research and innovation with Megan Whitby
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20 Mar 2024
First person: By royal appointment
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has a hypo-healing experience at Atlantis The Royal, Kerzner's sister property to the iconic Atlantis The Palm
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20 Mar 2024
New opening: Kilolani Spa
Grand Wailea's famous Hawaiian spa has been transformed into a moon-inspired, open-air haven
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: Comfort Zone – stand for regeneration
Comfort Zone is focused on growing the future by embracing regenerative organic agriculture
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20 Mar 2024
Event report: Hot Springs Connection
Jane Kitchen reveals the thermal spa issues and trends delegates were talking about at this industry gathering in California
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: Matrix – High end
Hoar Cross Hall has a new gym to match its award-winning hotel and spa. We find out more about the transformation
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20 Mar 2024
Software: Building relationships
Using personal data to create tailored experiences is paramount for spas, but operators have been fined millions for breaching GDPR. How can software systems help navigate this?
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20 Mar 2024
First person: Viva Las Vegas
Lisa Starr tries out a next-gen facial at the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: Starpool – Add life
Increasing life expectancy is one of the great achievements of our times and Starpool is working to bring real meaning to longevity
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20 Mar 2024
Sponsored: Voya – adapting global strategy to suit local consumer needs
Voya excels in seamless customer supply, says global head of sales Chantal Sanders
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20 Mar 2024
Menu engineering: At your service
Scream therapy, dance retreats and wellness festivals top the list of the latest spa offerings globally
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20 Mar 2024
Finishing Touch: All in the timing
When we exercise is more important than the type of activity, a study shows
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20 Mar 2024
Wello Works – a work and wellness concept, launches first location in Sydney
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has launched its first site in Sydney.
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BY Kath Hudson | 19 Mar 2024
TRIB3 launches reformer Pilates brand – PILAT3S
The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take the exercise modality into the mainstream.
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BY Kath Hudson | 19 Mar 2024
Sauna Aid calls on industry to help fund lakeside sauna complex in Ukraine
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a sauna complex in Ukraine to provide a sanctuary for Ukrainians amid the conflict with Russia.
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BY Megan Whitby | 18 Mar 2024
Adidas and The Well HQ collaborate to deliver free training on supporting women around menstruation
Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The Well HQ – led by Baz Moffatt – for the launch of a free training course to raise awareness about menstruation.
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BY Kath Hudson | 18 Mar 2024
Pure Gym most recognised brand in sample of health club operators
Nuffield Health’s brand doesn’t justify its price, while Everyone Active has a distinctive personality according to brand experts, Kantar, which has undertaken consumer research into some leading fitness companies.
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BY Kath Hudson | 16 Mar 2024
Will Orr presents new strategy for The Gym Group
Will Orr, CEO of The Gym Group, has revealed the company’s full-year results for 2023, along with an early trading update for 2024 and a new three-part strategy for the business.
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BY Liz Terry | 16 Mar 2024
Aman sister brand Janu debuts in Tokyo with four-floor urban wellness retreat
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking the first in its pipeline of 13 properties across city, country and coastal destinations.
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BY Megan Whitby | 14 Mar 2024
First-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum to ignite conversation about global wellbeing and happiness
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum in London on 18 March 2024.
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BY Megan Whitby | 14 Mar 2024
Basic-Fit aiming to double its estate by 2030. Rene Moos is considering global franchising to drive future growth
Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved a record number of club openings and is bullish about the future.
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BY Kath Hudson | 14 Mar 2024
The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Mar 2024
Banya No 1 founder, Andrei Fomin, sets sights on global expansion
Andrei Fomin, the mastermind behind London’s Russian bathhouse and spa concept Banya No 1, wants to take his brand global, according to an exclusive interview with Spa Business.
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BY Megan Whitby | 13 Mar 2024
BSI introduces guidelines to help operators design child safeguarding policies
The BSI has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Mar 2024
Beiersdorf, owner of La Prairie, snaps up Clinique La Prairie real estate assets, reuniting the brand with its birthplace
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an agreement with Clinique La Prairie to acquire the health and longevity brand’s real estate assets at its lakeside flagship in Montreux, Switzerland.
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BY Megan Whitby | 13 Mar 2024
Jen Holland takes over leadership of one of the UK's largest trusts, Edinburgh Leisure
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June Peebles on 18 March.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Mar 2024
Everyone Active snaps up North Herts contracts. Takes over from SLL
North Herts District Council has entered into a ten-year partnership with Everyone Active to run five of its leisure centres from 1 April.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Mar 2024
UPDATE: Self Esteem Brands and Orangetheory are seeking a CEO for their merged business
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) and Orangetheory, which announced a 'merger of equals' on 29 February, have begun the search for a new CEO of the combined business – the name of which has yet to be revealed.
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BY Liz Terry | 12 Mar 2024
Industry pays tribute to Julia Sutton and reflects on her legacy
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New Jersey in January while jogging. Many in the industry have been left in shock and mourning at the sudden news, especially as the 56-year-old founder of the spa and fitness brand passed away while doing something as life-affirming as running.
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BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Mar 2024
Orangetheory sees potential for 10,000 studios worldwide
Orangetheory Fitness has 'massive expectations' for growth in the UK and Europe and sees potential demand for up to 10,000 studios worldwide, says CEO, Dave Long, in the latest edition of HCM magazine.
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BY Kath Hudson | 12 Mar 2024
Urban Gym Group empowers female members with dedicated lifting zones
Urban Gym Group has announced plans to trial women’s zones in some of its clubs to see if it helps female members to experience better workouts.
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BY Kath Hudson | 11 Mar 2024
Estelle Manor's new Roman bathhouse spa invites guests to step back in time
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman- inspired bathhouse and spa following an intricate five-year project.
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BY Megan Whitby | 11 Mar 2024
Doctors plan to use exercise data from smartphones to initiate health interventions
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health of the nation, but failed to find the investment needed to drive change or boost the prevention agenda.
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BY Kath Hudson | 11 Mar 2024
Easy cancellations and cooling off periods will be part of new consumer legislation impacting health club memberships
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process, creating greater powers for consumers when it comes to contracts and cancellations.
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BY Kath Hudson | 11 Mar 2024
Walking 10,000 steps a day confirmed to reduce the health risks of being sedentary
Research by the University of Sydney is the first to objectively measure whether daily steps are able to offset the health risks of sedentary behaviour.
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BY Kath Hudson | 09 Mar 2024
Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
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BY Kath Hudson | 09 Mar 2024
Equinox raises $1.8 billion to refinance and drive growth
Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The deal will also boost cashflow and give it a chunk of working capital to fund growth.
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BY Liz Terry | 09 Mar 2024
Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the natural world.
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BY Megan Whitby | 08 Mar 2024
Women’s health and sporting performance will be focus of new Centre of Excellence
Manchester Metropolitan University and the UK Sports Institute have joined forces to launch the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport: a global hub for female health.
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BY Kath Hudson | 08 Mar 2024
€38m geothermal spa and leisure centre to revitalise Croatian city of Bjelovar
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in the Croatian city of Bjelovar in Q3 of 2025.
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BY Megan Whitby | 08 Mar 2024
Editor's letter: A chance to shine
New legislation will change health club membership contracts, says Liz Terry
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08 Mar 2024
Letters: Write to reply
Liz Fletcher of Sport for Confidence on the huge potential of health collaboration
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08 Mar 2024
HCM People: Jennifer Maanavi
The founder of Physique 57 talks about the global development of her barre-based wellness and lifestyle brand
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08 Mar 2024
HCM People: Esther Fairfax
The Lotte Berk Foundation founder on continuing her mother’s legacy
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08 Mar 2024
Interview: Dave Long
As franchise business Orangetheory Fitness merges with Self Esteem Brands, its CEO tells Kate Cracknell about plans to expand to 10,000 units globally
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08 Mar 2024
Everyone's talking about: Leases
Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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08 Mar 2024
Insight: Brand power
Which health and fitness operators have the greatest brand awareness among consumers? Liz Terry reports on the latest insights from Kantar
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08 Mar 2024
Life lessons: Huw Edwards
The CEO of UK Active reflects on working on London 2012 and what he learned in the face of initial hostility
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08 Mar 2024
Specifier: At your service
Skipping equipment services costs fitness operators in the long run. Providers tell Steph Eaves why such management is essential
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08 Mar 2024
Wellness: Well at work
As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
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08 Mar 2024
Debate: Pivot to wellbeing
While there’s much talk of fitness and healthcare working closer together, research shows that there are still many barriers to overcome
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08 Mar 2024
Opinion: Searching questions
Paul Bedford discusses the ‘double-edged sword’ of the growing trend for strength training, and his ambitions for the health and fitness sector
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08 Mar 2024
Research: The power of HIIT
A new study from researchers at Yale University shows that high intensity interval training (HIIT) can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
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08 Mar 2024
IHRSA rebrands with literal name to stand out in the lobbying world
US lobbying organisation for the health and fitness sector, IHRSA, has announced a name change today, becoming the Health & Fitness Association.
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BY Kath Hudson | 07 Mar 2024
Two Santani eco-friendly wellness resorts coming to Oman, partnered with Omran Group
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) to develop and operate two new locations in Oman, marking its international debut outside of Sri Lanka.
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BY Megan Whitby | 07 Mar 2024
Technogym launches Checkup, an assessment station with AI personalisation
Technogym is launching Checkup, an assessment station which uses AI to personalise training programmes in order to create more effective workouts.
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BY Kath Hudson | 06 Mar 2024
Everyone Active takes over iconic London Aquatics Centre, plans to invest £1 million
Everyone Active has taken over as operator of the London Aquatic Centre on behalf of the London Legacy Development Corporation.
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BY Kath Hudson | 06 Mar 2024
UK government launches Our Future Health, a world-leading preventative research programme with a five-million-strong sample
The UK's National Health Service (NHS) is looking for recruits ahead of undertaking its largest- ever research programme.
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BY Kath Hudson | 06 Mar 2024
Kerzner shows confidence in its Siro wellness hotel concept, revealing plans to open 100
Following the launch of its Siro wellness hotel brand, in the form of Siro One Za’abeel in Dubai, Kerzner International has revealed it plans to create a global chain of properties under the brand.
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BY Kath Hudson | 05 Mar 2024
WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics verification surpasses 1,700 properties
The World Travel & Tourism Council's Hotel Sustainability Basics verification has achieved a significant milestone, with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries.
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BY Megan Whitby | 05 Mar 2024
Fitness on Demand does a deal to deliver Les Mills content on its platform
Global digital fitness and engagement platform, Fitness On Demand has teamed up with world- leading workout creator, Les Mills, to offer an omnichannel fitness solution.
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BY Kath Hudson | 04 Mar 2024
SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend.
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BY Megan Whitby | 04 Mar 2024
Maui's Wailea Resort lifts curtain on new US$55m moon-inspired open-air spa
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa, an all-new luxury wellness retreat inspired by Hawaii’s natural beauty.
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BY Megan Whitby | 04 Mar 2024
Second edition of UK Aufguss Championships set to heat up Galgorm Resort
The ancient art of aufguss will be celebrated this April with the Second UK Aufguss Championships at destination spa and hotel Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland.
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BY Megan Whitby | 01 Mar 2024
Xponential’s first Kinrgy dance fitness studio opens in West Hollywood
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded by Emmy Award-winning dancer, Julianne Hough, the brand started as a dance and fitness platform.
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BY Kath Hudson | 01 Mar 2024
Tennis legend Andre Agassi joins Life Time as company announces record revenues
In the same week as tennis legend, Andre Agassi, was appointed to the board of Life Time, the company has released strong year-end profits, achieving record revenues and EBITDA.
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BY Kath Hudson | 29 Feb 2024
Samsung launches first smart ring to support health, fitness and wellness
Samsung has unveiled a smart ring, packed with innovative technologies to aid health and wellbeing, which will be available later this year.
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BY Kath Hudson | 29 Feb 2024
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands are to merge to form a $3.5 billion business
Orangetheory and Self Esteem Brands have revealed plans to merge 'as equals' creating a new company with around US$3.5 billion a year in sales and 7,000 franchises in 50 countries.
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BY Liz Terry | 29 Feb 2024
Basic-Fit announces major moves to democratise health and fitness
Basic-Fit has introduced a new approach to tackle gymtimidation and create an inclusive environment in its clubs.
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BY Kath Hudson | 28 Feb 2024
Self Esteem Brands reports results, does deal with Apple Fitness and reveals plans to crank up international expansion
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year revenues up by 12.3 per cent and the launch of 500 new franchise units globally.
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BY Kath Hudson | 28 Feb 2024
Mountain wellness retreat to open among US$2.4bn Omani Mountain Destination
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude mixed-used development project called Omani Mountain Destination (OMD) on Jabal al Akhdar.
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BY Megan Whitby | 28 Feb 2024
Yale study shows HIIT can reverse nerve damage caused by Parkinson’s
According to a pilot study by Yale School of Medicine, exercise can not only slow down the neurodegeneration associated with Parkinson’s Disease, there is evidence it can even reverse the damage.
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BY Kath Hudson | 28 Feb 2024
bbspa_Group announces launch of UK branch, helmed by Kirsty MacCormick
European spa and wellness consultancy bbspa_Group has ventured into the UK market and launched bbspa_UK in collaboration with award-winning spa consultant Kirsty MacCormick.
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BY Megan Whitby | 27 Feb 2024
Safety guidelines address dangers of cold water immersion
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life Saving and Swimming Pool & Spa Association to develop a position statement on cold water immersion therapy (CWI).
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BY Megan Whitby | 27 Feb 2024
Third Space gears up to open three new clubs
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett says he is feeling optimistic, as the company gears up to open three clubs this summer.
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BY Kath Hudson | 27 Feb 2024
Espa unveils urban spa at Marriott's Paragraph Freedom Square in Tbilisi
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia – at Marriott's new hotel, Paragraph Freedom Square, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi.
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BY Megan Whitby | 26 Feb 2024
The Gym Group revolutionises training for midlife women with industry-first programme
Following a successful pilot, The Gym Group is rolling out a programme, delivered by The Well HQ, educating its trainers on how best to support midlife women.
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BY Kath Hudson | 26 Feb 2024
Kerzner’s first Siro fitness and recovery hotel now open in Dubai
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated flagship Siro resort in Dubai.
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BY Megan Whitby | 26 Feb 2024
Planet Fitness gears up to enter Spain after a strong year-end
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a move into the Spanish market.
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BY Kath Hudson | 23 Feb 2024
Eight leisure operators issued warnings over the use of biometric data
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data of their employees to be used for attendance checks and the resulting salary payments.
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BY Kath Hudson | 23 Feb 2024
Gymshark goes all-in on live consumer fitness experiences and launches new premium range called Everywear
“2024 is going to the be biggest year for Gymshark ever,” says CEO and founder, Ben Francis following the release of year-end results that were up by 15 per cent.
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BY Kath Hudson | 22 Feb 2024
Xponential Fitness tells HCM it will vigorously defend itself as class action lawsuit is filed in California
Xponential Fitness has told HCM it will vigorously defend itself against claims made in a class action lawsuit being brought against the company for financial damages by shareholders.
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BY Kath Hudson | 22 Feb 2024
London’s BT Tower to become luxury hotel following £275m deal
British telecommunications company BT Group has sold its iconic BT Tower for £275 million (US$347 million, €321.3 million) to hotel management company MCR Hotels.
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BY Megan Whitby | 21 Feb 2024
Raffles to open mountainside retreat in Neom’s Trojena project
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia in 2027 as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round adventure sports destination.
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BY Megan Whitby | 21 Feb 2024
Muse headset teaches meditation and lulls users to sleep
More consumers are realising meditation is beneficial, but many give up because it’s difficult to master the mind. The Muse headset has been designed to tackle this pain point.
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BY Kath Hudson | 21 Feb 2024
Les Mills refreshes its top team and gears up for new workout launches
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO Clive Ormerod and Keith Burnet, who was CEO of global markets.
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BY Kath Hudson | 21 Feb 2024
Luxury hotel market immune to cost of living cutbacks, reports RSM
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was largely driven by the luxury market with a spike in room rates and profits – according to the RSM Hotels Tracker: Focus on Asset Classes.
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BY Megan Whitby | 20 Feb 2024
CIMSPA sets out its vision for professionalising the leisure workforce in new strategy
CIMSPA has published its 2024-2030 strategy, Releasing the Power of Our Profession, which sets out how the sector’s 600,000-strong workforce can be supported and professionally recognised.
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BY Kath Hudson | 20 Feb 2024
Soul Padel to get seed investment status – takes on Ben Davies as non-exec
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is in the process of securing seed investment status, which will enable backers to get tax breaks on investments in the business to drive growth.
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BY Liz Terry | 20 Feb 2024
The magnificently-named Kai Troll is the new CEO of EuropeActive
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the trade association sector and a strong interest in sport and physical activity.
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BY Liz Terry | 20 Feb 2024
As the strength training trend gathers pace, researchers highlight the benefits of keeping up the cardio
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of aerobic exercise, according to new research from Iowa State University.
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BY Kath Hudson | 19 Feb 2024
Cornwall’s St Moritz Hotel + Cowshed Spa undergoes multi-million-pound upgrade
St Moritz Hotel + Cowshed Spa, based in Trebetherick, Cornwall, will unveil its upgraded leisure facilities following a £2 million (€2.3 million, US$2.5 million) refurb in June 2024.
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BY Megan Whitby | 19 Feb 2024
New brand, Lunar Health Clubs, is aiming to deliver the UK's most prestigious wellness sanctuary
Newcomer to the market, Lunar Health Clubs, is gearing up to open its first high-end club this April, in Marlow UK.
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BY Kath Hudson | 19 Feb 2024
New campaign challenges politicians to prove they're 'Fit for Office' by engaging in physical activity
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part in a challenge which encourages them to be more active, while raising awareness of the benefits of physical activity.
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BY Kath Hudson | 19 Feb 2024
Editor's letter: Getting more ambitious
Public health is in the spotlight and the sector must step up, says Liz Terry
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19 Feb 2024
Letters: Write to reply
Thoughts from Helen Rowbotham of Access Sport and Jason Stanton of Mytime Active
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19 Feb 2024
HCM People: Chibs Okereke
The stress coach talks about working with Bear Grylls on the Mettle app for men
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19 Feb 2024
HCM People: Jamie Groves
The creator of the UK Leisure Framework explains how he developed the concept and the impact it’s having
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19 Feb 2024
HCM People: Michelle Childs & Ross McGuigan
The Life Leisure execs talk about their radical approach to the provision of physical activity in areas of deprivation
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19 Feb 2024
Interview: Sarah Watts
The legendary and much-loved CEO has forged a stellar career in finance and development, creating facilities that are changing lives and driving regeneration. She talks to Kate Cracknell
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19 Feb 2024
Everyone's talking about: Love
How can we authentically harness the power of love to support our teams, bond with our customers and amplify success? Kath Hudson asks the experts
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19 Feb 2024
Sponsored: Enhancing spaces
Ridgeway has created a series of luxury spaces for the new Third Space in Wimbledon, designing, making and installing furniture in key areas of the club
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19 Feb 2024
Opinion: Here comes the future
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
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19 Feb 2024
Sponsored: Build well
As We Work Well gears up to launch W3Fit in the US, we ask founder Lucy Hugo and W3Fit co-founder David Zarb Jenkins for an update
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19 Feb 2024
Life lessons: Victor Brick
The industry entrepreneur reflects on the tough times and the resilience he’s gained from adversity
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19 Feb 2024
Tech: Digital Futures: progress report
New research into the digitisation of the health club sector has found both examples of best practice and room for improvement, as Dave Gerrish explains
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19 Feb 2024
Net-zero: Eco-floors
A powerful ESG strategy is essential when it comes to everything from recruitment to fundraising. Steph Eaves finds eco-procurement is another piece of the ESG jigsaw puzzle
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19 Feb 2024
Gym floor: Everything in its place
Delivering a powerful customer journey relies on having the right systems in place. Steph Eaves looks at the latest designs for gym floor management
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19 Feb 2024
Research: The power of placebo
Researchers in Norway have found that people who believe workouts are customised for them achieve better results
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19 Feb 2024
Will the next generation of wearables be earrings and jewellery? University of Washington researchers think so
University of Washington researchers have created a wireless wearable in the form of a thermal earring that continuously monitors a user’s earlobe temperature.
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BY Kath Hudson | 16 Feb 2024
16% of a woman's life will be spent in poor health, due to growing healthspan gap, says Vitality Research Institute
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health. Vitality Research Institute says healthy lifestyle choices earlier in life are key for change.
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BY Kath Hudson | 16 Feb 2024
Ritz-Carlton, Portland unveils skyline spa inspired by unfolding petals of a rose
A new urban wellness retreat has opened in downtown Portland, Oregon, at the recently opened luxury hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Portland.
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BY Megan Whitby | 15 Feb 2024
Nike takes on Les Mills and Adidas with the launch of Nike Well Festival
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before taking the event around the world.
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BY Kath Hudson | 15 Feb 2024
Xponential offloads Stride, its running-based boutique concept to focus on higher-growth markets
Xponential has passed ownership of Stride Fitness – the running brand it bought in January 2019 – to Shaun Grove, president of Rumble Boxing, with no payment changing hands.
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BY Liz Terry | 15 Feb 2024
Insiders confirm US health club market softened in January but quickly stabilised
Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector saw a softening of demand in early 2024, but that the market quickly righted and was back on- track by the end of January.
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BY Kath Hudson | 14 Feb 2024
Heartbreak for Swedish theme park, Liseberg, as fire breaks out
A fire has destroyed part of the new water world, Oceana, at Liseberg in Sweden, and a construction worker has been reported missing.
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BY Kath Hudson | 14 Feb 2024
Personally designed workouts create a placebo effect that yields better results
Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect that leads to better results.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Feb 2024
Zumba classes are now available in mixed-reality, following partnership with FitXR
Dance company, Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer VR and mixed-reality versions of the dance routines.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Feb 2024
Nordic operator, SATS, releases “best financial results ever”
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more visits, showing the policy of cost discipline and focusing on existing clubs is paying off.
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BY Kath Hudson | 13 Feb 2024
Maybourne Hotel Group planning luxury Knightsbridge wellness haven, Surrenne
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according to an announcement from Claridge's owner The Maybourne Hotel Group.
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BY Megan Whitby | 13 Feb 2024
Global Wellness Summit predicts 2024’s top 10 wellness trends
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what will make waves in the diverse world of wellness in the year ahead.
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BY Megan Whitby | 13 Feb 2024
Niksen – the Dutch practice of 'switching off' is the latest class offering from David Lloyd
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in response to a survey of members saying they're stressed and don’t know how to unwind.
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BY Kath Hudson | 12 Feb 2024


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