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Your search for "" returned 150 results Nancy Griffin launches #ExposeAgeism movement to combat ageism in spa, beauty and wellness Nancy Griffin, founder of podcast Glowing Older and principal of Contento Marketing, has launched an initiative to create awareness about ageism in the spa, wellness and beauty industries. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 22 Mar 2023 Number of visits to UK attractions are bouncing back says ALVA Visitor numbers at the UK’s leading attractions have bounced strongly, getting to 78 per cent of pre-pandemic numbers. More>> BY Tom Walker | 22 Mar 2023 World's first Play-Doh attractions to be built in Saudi Arabia by Thinkwell and Seven Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven) has revealed plans to develop and operate the world’s first Play-Doh attractions in Saudi Arabia. More>> BY Tom Walker | 22 Mar 2023 'Skills Garden' based on movement concept developed in the Netherlands to open in Portsmouth A new type of multi-activity, outdoor exercise space – designed to get people moving by challenging them to think outside the box – is being built in Portsmouth. More>> BY Tom Walker | 22 Mar 2023 Technogym launches connected ecosystem for corporate wellness Technogym has launched a connected ecosystem for corporate wellness. More>> BY Liz Terry | 22 Mar 2023 'More productive and happier' – Kim Leadbeater calls for transformation in UK wellbeing policy Health and wellbeing should be at the heart of all government policymaking according to a new report from UK member of Parliament Kim Leadbeater, who has called for a major transformation in the way the government protects the health and wellbeing of all citizens. More>> BY Tom Walker | 21 Mar 2023 Canyon Ranch announces death of founder Mel Zuckerman Melvin “Mel” Zuckerman, industry legend and founder of iconic US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch, has died aged 94 years. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 20 Mar 2023 Hand Picked Hotels unveils Spa Therapist Apprenticeship academy partnered with Armonia Training Academy and Diane Hey Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national provider Armonia Training Academy and industry veteran Diane Hey. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 20 Mar 2023 Actic sells its German operations to Injoy to focus on Scandinavian markets Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to German franchised fitness operator, Injoy Quality GmbH, a subsidiary of fitness and wellness group ACISO Holding. More>> BY Tom Walker | 20 Mar 2023 Swim England partners with Royal College of GP’s to promote swimming as medicine Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can sometimes be ‘far more powerful’ compared to other healthcare interventions. More>> BY Tom Walker | 18 Mar 2023 Fitness employers 'need to take action' to improve workplace mental health Employers within the fitness and physical activity sector could do more when it comes to ensuring their workforces have the support they need to deal with mental health issues. More>> BY Tom Walker | 17 Mar 2023 Jayasom partners with Amaala to unveil multigenerational health resort in Saudi Arabia Destination wellness resort operator Jayasom has revealed plans to deliver an integrative multigenerational health resort for Amaala – a vast mixed-use tourism destination in Saudi Arabia being developed by Red Sea Global (RSG). More>> BY Megan Whitby | 17 Mar 2023 Massage Robotics develops one of the world’s first life-sized massage robots Brothers Christian and Sean Mackin are taking touchless therapy a step further by creating one of the first life-sized massage robots. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 17 Mar 2023 The Gym Group opens record number of new gyms as revenues inch back towards pre-COVID-19 levels The Gym Group saw performance at its mature sites recover steadily during 2022, with like-for-like revenue for the year reaching 90 per cent of the levels reported in 2019 – the year before the pandemic. More>> BY Tom Walker | 17 Mar 2023 Elev8Fun to expand FEC portfolio - will feature Triotech rides A new family entertainment centre will open in Tampa, Florida, US, this month (March 2023). More>> BY Tom Walker | 16 Mar 2023 Sensei announces Alexandra Walterspiel and Vishal Patel as co-presidents Luxury wellbeing brand Sensei has promoted Alexandra Walterspiel and Dr Vishal Patel to serve as co-presidents. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 16 Mar 2023 UK government pledges a ‘vital lifeline’ of £63m for leisure centres and pools The government has pledged £63m to support publicly-owned swimming pools and leisure centres as part of a one-year scheme. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 15 Mar 2023 Six Senses to unveil first Italian wellness retreat in Rome on 16 March Traditional Roman bathing and Greek mythology have inspired the new spa opening at Six Senses' first Italian outpost, Six Senses Rome. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 14 Mar 2023 John and Karina Stewart introduce Kamalaya’s new digital platform, Kamalaya Connect Holistic wellness destination Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has added Kamalaya Connect to its line-up of wellness offerings. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 14 Mar 2023 Equal access to sport in schools ends centuries of sex discrimination The UK government has declared that boys and girls should have equal access to sports in schools, and is asking schools to dedicate at least two hours of curriculum time to PE per week. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 14 Mar 2023 iMetaWear launches haptics shirt for VR and the metaverse The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan has developed a haptics shirt that can enhance VR and metaverse sports and fitness experiences with sensory feedback over the body. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 13 Mar 2023 Opening date of US$1bn George Lucas museum set for 2025 A US$1bn museum funded by legendary director, George Lucas, will look to become the world's first to focus exclusively on storytelling through images. More>> BY Tom Walker | 13 Mar 2023 US is world’s top wellness economy – worth $1.2trn, reports GWI The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has penned a new report about the US wellness economy after partnering with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). More>> BY Megan Whitby | 13 Mar 2023 Basic-Fit doubled revenue in 2022 and saw a €106.6m swing in profitability Basic-Fit has released its results for 2022 which show strong club and membership growth and a doubling of revenue. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 13 Mar 2023 Clinique La Prairie opens new urban wellness outpost in Doha Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl - Qatar, a property developed by Alfardan Hospitality. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 10 Mar 2023 Ensana to debut in Greece with spa inspired by Hippocrates' health philosophies European health spa hotel operator Ensana is growing its portfolio with a flagship destination in Greece. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 10 Mar 2023 Insight: Healthier habits Research by Nuffield found women are routinely disadvantaged when it comes to health outcomes View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Interview: Mike Farrar The new chair of UK Active talks to Kate Cracknell about his vision for the sector and opening up his address book to connect with senior players in health View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Research: High achievers New research from the University of Illinois has found that teenage girls who take part in more physical activity have better academic outcomes View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Sponsored: Active IQ: Ambitious plan Active IQ has set itself the fast-track target of being carbon neutral by 2024, as CEO, Jenny Patrickson explains View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Write to reply: Letters to the editor The Ken Martin Leisure Centre is the first to achieve Quest’s Tackling Inequalities in Leisure Standard, while Parkinson’s UK is embracing exercise in a new partnership with 1Fit Life View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Sponsored: Core TX: super cool Research from Stanford University shows palm cooling during workouts can dramatically accelerate results, making it the next big thing in recovery View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Everyone's talking about: Vintage brands The industry is reinventing ‘love brands’ to unlock new growth opportunities, as Kath Hudson discovered View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 War zone: Mariia Brezytska Formula Wellness and Spa in Odesa, Ukraine, is delivering a taste of normality amid the pressures of war View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Sponsored: Les Mills Les Mills has created a brand new strength workout designed to engage the next generation of club members View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Specifier: Designs on flooring Designers and suppliers share thoughts and inspiration for your refurbishment View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Health: Health and happiness A new pilot study – The Prevention and Enablement Model – has shown exercise interventions can deliver economic value View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Evaluation: The Wellby Standard Developed by social impact organisation, State of Life, the Wellby is the new measure of social value View on turning pages View online 09 Mar 2023 Kamalaya takes top honours at 2023 World Spa and Wellness Awards ceremony The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala dinner last weekend during the 2023 WSW conference in London. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 08 Mar 2023 Bamford to launch sustainable and science-led luxury fitness club Luxury lifestyle brand Bamford is launching a private members club on the same site as its existing Wellness Spa at Bamford's Daylesford Organic Farm in the Cotswolds. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 08 Mar 2023 Editor's letter: Invest and evolve The health and fitness industry is making exciting progress towards integration with the health service says Liz Terry View on turning pages View online 08 Mar 2023 HCM People: Augie Nieto We celebrate the incredible life of the founder of Life Fitness and Augie’s Quest, following his recent death from complications arising from ALS View on turning pages View online 08 Mar 2023 Supplier showcase: Radical transformation Matrix Fitness has transformed Salt Ayre leisure centre and boosted membership with a radical refurbishment View on turning pages View online 08 Mar 2023 HCM People: Julie Rice and Elizabeth Cutler The founders of Soul Cycle have revealed their new business. Called Peoplehood and three years in the making the venture focuses on emotional health View on turning pages View online 08 Mar 2023 HCM People: Patrick Oancia The founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators View on turning pages View online 08 Mar 2023 UK's first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, moves a step closer to fruition Global developer and wellbeing destination operator Therme Group is one step closer to breaking ground on its upcoming £250m (US$287.6m, €299m) thermal wellbeing and leisure resort development in Manchester, UK. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 07 Mar 2023 RSG Group considering the sale of its Spanish gym portfolio RSG Group is considering the sale of its Spanish clubs, which include more than 40 McFit gyms, five Holmes Place sites and a Sergio Ramos by John Reed fitness club in Madrid. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 07 Mar 2023 Cathy Feliciano-Chon, Ali Al Kuwari named 2023 Global Wellness Summit co-chairs The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and communications expert with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai – and Ali Al Kuwari, CEO of Qatar-based developer Msheireb Properties, as co-chairs of its 2023 summit. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 03 Mar 2023 Physically active teenage girls do better academically, according to new research A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18) take part in more moderate and vigorous physical activity each day they have better attentional control – which can, in turn, positively impact academic outcomes. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 03 Mar 2023 Florida governor strips Disney of special tax district status The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated, leading to Orlando's Walt Disney World losing its special tax district status. More>> BY Tom Walker | 03 Mar 2023 Wexer buys Intelivideo to drive US growth Wexer has acquired on-demand fitness and livestreaming provider Intelivideo. The purchase comes as part of a strategy to consolidate the digital fitness market, following the acquisition of Wexer by Core Health and Fitness last year. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 03 Mar 2023 Patrizia Bortolin consulting on women’s wellness club concept Kintsugi in UAE UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia Bortolin and Stefano Battaglia – to assist with its development. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 02 Mar 2023 Washable VR headset, described as world's smallest, targeted at fitness market Bigscreen’s new VR headset, which it claims is the world’s smallest, could have an impact on the way people experience VR fitness. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 01 Mar 2023 Great Spa Towns of Europe to gather in Bath for second General Assembly The Great Spa Towns of Europe association (GSTE) is holding its second General Assembly in the UK’s World Heritage city of Bath on 2 March 2023. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 01 Mar 2023 First ever IAAPA North America Trade Summit to focus on VR and 'authentic reality' Attendees to IAAPA’s first-ever North America Trade Summit will hear about how the visitor attractions industry has evolved from a service economy into an experience economy. More>> BY Tom Walker | 01 Mar 2023 Starwood and AJ Capital launch hospitality brand targeting outdoor enthusiasts Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and real estate and hospitality company, Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital), have unveiled a new outdoor-focused hotel group called Field & Stream Lodge Company. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 28 Feb 2023 Sir Keith Mills' rewards scheme for exercise and healthy eating launches as pilot Residents of Wolverhampton, UK, can earn gym discounts and food vouchers for exercising and eating healthily through the new Better Health: Rewards app. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 28 Feb 2023 SoulCycle founders launch Peoplehood social wellness club dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have announced the launch of their latest venture, Peoplehood. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 28 Feb 2023 Bhout AI boxing bag offers gamified, connected boxing Bhout is in pre-sales for its AI-driven boxing bag, which it calls a 'boxing bag with a brain'. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 27 Feb 2023 Clinique La Prairie wellbeing resort to launch at Saudi giga-project Amaala Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the ambitious Amaala and The Red Sea regenerative tourism destinations in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Clinique La Prairie, an established Swiss longevity clinic and wellness brand. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 27 Feb 2023 From opera to raves, Manchester's £186m Factory International cultural centre is aiming to transform the UK's arts and music scene A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, is set to open its doors later this year. More>> BY Tom Walker | 24 Feb 2023 Cornelia Zicu spearheads launch of Lalele Phytoactive Skincare in partnership with her son Seasoned industry executive Cornelia Zicu has formulated a range of organic and eco-friendly facial masks called Lalele Phytoactive Skincare. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 24 Feb 2023 WHO report shows increasing activity levels could save Europe €14bn in health costs by 2050 Almost half of the European Union (EU) population do not exercise or play sport and the impact of this inactivity on European healthcare services is costing billions. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 24 Feb 2023 Lake Nona Impact Forum returns to accelerate health and wellbeing innovation The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather in Florida during 8-10 March, 2023. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 23 Feb 2023 UK activity sector rises up to battle for energy support with 200-strong letter to PM The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is set to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service cuts. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 23 Feb 2023 Tech sportswear enables body heat to be transformed into infrared energy for recovery Kymira infrared technology-enabled sportswear uses Celliant’s textiles, which contain thermo- reactive minerals and trace elements. These are either embedded into the yarn or applied directly to the fabric, enabling body heat to be transformed into infrared energy. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 22 Feb 2023 Raison d’Etre masterminds immersive sound spa concept for InterContinental Danang in Vietnam A new wellness concept exploring the world of sound therapy has launched at the five-star InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 22 Feb 2023 New seaside destination spa opening on UK’s south coast this April Luxury beachfront hotel The Nici in Bournemouth, UK, is planning to unveil the coastal town's first destination spa in April 2023. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 21 Feb 2023 This AI product for gyms will change the way PT is delivered, says Pure Gym founder, Peter Roberts Another Round, the startup behind the AI-driven personal training app of the same name, has developed a new B2B solution that it claims can enable personal trainers to work with more than 50 clients over a 14-hour week. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 21 Feb 2023 UBX partners with Warner Bros. on Creed III workouts – and signs 145-studio deal for Japan with Prova Group Boutique studio UBX Boxing and Strength has partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures (ANZ – Australia and New Zealand) on a Workout Like Creed fitness campaign based around the upcoming cinema release of fight movie Creed III. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 20 Feb 2023 Jonathan Fisher takes the reins at TRIB3 as company restructures Boutique operator TRIB3 is restructuring to refocus on international growth and franchising. The company will move out of direct operations and consolidate its global headquarter in Barcelona. More>> BY Liz Terry | 19 Feb 2023 British Beauty Council launches Future Talent Programme to encourage flow of new talent into industry The British Beauty Council has introduced the Future Talent Programme, a beauty-specific career development programme set to nurture a steady pipeline of talent to the beauty industry and all of its sectors. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 17 Feb 2023 Groundbreaking pilot study proves the cash value of physical activity to the economy As the physical activity sector works to deepen its relationship with the health sector, a new study has revealed how exercise interventions can deliver proven economic value to the economy. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 16 Feb 2023 Baja California's healing traditions inspire The Well's new oceanfront Los Cabos retreat Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a new wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Los Cabos, Mexico. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 16 Feb 2023 Sustainable Spa Association rebrands and announces partnership with sustainability benchmarking platform FuturePlus Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the name Sustainable Wellness. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 16 Feb 2023 GWI showcases Indonesia’s distinctive wellness assets and wellness economy opportunities The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) – a research and educational resource for the global wellness industry – has announced that Indonesia is the latest country to be highlighted on the organisation’s Geography of Wellness microsite. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 15 Feb 2023 Les Mills and Adidas join forces Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club, at home and via events. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 15 Feb 2023 SATS’ CEO Gravir hits brakes on expansion despite record membership levels and income – focus for 2023 will be on 'economic improvements' Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in 2022, reaching 721,000 overall, including an increase of 13,000 during the last quarter. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 15 Feb 2023 Dave Long tells HCM Orangetheory is targeting aggressive expansion Dave Long, co-founder and CEO of Orangetheory Fitness, has told HCM the boutique fitness franchise is aiming to expand to 100 more locations globally this year. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 14 Feb 2023 Grand relaunch of The Grove’s Sequoia Spa scheduled for April, following three-year refurb and Bamford spa partnership 2023 is set to be a big year for luxury hotel and spa The Grove in Hertfordshire, UK. Just in time for its 20th anniversary, The Grove will complete the final phase of an extensive three-year property-wide refurbishment in April. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 14 Feb 2023 Parkwood snaps up 1Life and hints at appetite for further acquisition The Parkwood Group has taken over leisure management contracting business 1Life Management Solutions Limited (1LMS Ltd), which trades as 1Life. More>> BY Liz Terry | 14 Feb 2023 Fitbit is developing a tiny blood pressure monitor for its smart watch Google-owned Fitbit has filed a patent application with the US Patent and Trademark Office for a blood pressure sensor that will be in-built into its smart watch. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 14 Feb 2023 Visitor centre: Fish tale A floating visitor attraction in Norway has been designed to promote fish farming, as Magali Robathan discovered View on turning pages View online 14 Feb 2023 Palace Merano to unveil new Revital Spa on 25 February Luxury five-star hotel and wellness facility, Palace Merano, will re-open its doors this February after totally renovating its Revital Spa. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 13 Feb 2023 Lucy Frazer named UK culture secretary as DCMS gets new, more sports-focused remit Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for Culture, Media and Sport. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 10 Feb 2023 Mii amo’s grand reopening reveals all-new spa facilities following $40m makeover Legendary US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, has relaunched after a substantial renovation and expansion project costing more than US$40m (£34.1m, €38.9m). More>> BY Megan Whitby | 10 Feb 2023 Go Fit to open new wellness hub in Tenerife in 2024 Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open in Q4 of 2024 and be fully operational by the start of 2025. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 10 Feb 2023 Teresa Flyger departs role as Hilton’s director of global brand wellness Spa and wellness veteran Teresa Flyger has left her position as director of global brand wellness at Hilton Worldwide. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 09 Feb 2023 Landmark case finds parents guilty of causing the death of their daughter from obesity and lack of physical activity The parents of Kaylea Titford, a disabled 16-year-old girl, have been found guilty of her death by allowing her to become fatally obese. More>> BY Liz Terry | 08 Feb 2023 April opening for Heckfield Place's new nature-centric spa in heart of English countryside Just as spring dawns across the UK this April, a brand new botanical spa will come to life in the grounds of English country hotel and retreat Heckfield Place in Hampshire. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 08 Feb 2023 John Treharne makes first move with appointment of Simon Jones as non-exec of The Gym Group The Gym Group (TGG) has announced that Simon Jones has taken the role of non-executive director. This is the first appointment to come from TGG since Richard Darwin stepped down from his role as CEO and TGG founder John Treharne took over its leadership as executive chair until a new CEO is in place. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 08 Feb 2023 Vast geothermal lagoon costing up to $500m could open in Québec in 2024 Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada, are blazing a trail in sustainability. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 07 Feb 2023 Massage Heights experiences historic revenue growth North American spa franchise Massage Heights has reported record-breaking revenues and peak company average unit volume (AUV) performance for the past year. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 06 Feb 2023 Parkinson's UK funds Rock Steady Boxing to train more coaches Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) – a US organisation that provides non-contact boxing programmes to sufferers of Parkinson’s disease – has been awarded a grant of £5,000 from charity Parkinson’s UK. It will be used to train new coaches in the UK so the RSB programme can reach more people affected by the disease. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 06 Feb 2023 Workout Anytime reveals profit increases, growth plans and wellness pivot US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites in 2022, while also opening 15. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 03 Feb 2023 Gamified VR fitness scheme launches to improve employee health Sharecare, a US-based digital health platform, has launched a corporate scheme called Get Active that aims to increase the exercise levels of employees through virtual reality (VR) fitness games. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 03 Feb 2023 MCR Active announces Andy King as CEO, readies for next chapter of growth Andy King, chair of GM Active, has taken the role of CEO at MCR Active. King brings more than twenty years of sports leadership experience to the position. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 03 Feb 2023 Editor's letter: The power of stories We think we understand the value of storytelling, but do we really? It’s important to be clear on what it contributes to our industry, says Magali Robathan View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 People: Jacqueline Stewart The president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on honouring the stars of Black cinema View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 People: Simon Daniels The director of the Handel & Hendrix in London attraction on the £3m revamp aiming to bring visitors closer to the musicians View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 People: Elizabeth Stallard & Jason Jacobs On Sacramento Zoological Society’s vision for a new modern zoo with expansive savannahs and restaurants overlooking the wildlife View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Interview: Tom Lochtefeld The ‘father of artificial surf parks’ changed the industry with his pioneering sheet waves. Now he’s back to shake things up again with new deep water wave technology View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Interview: Brian Zimmerman The world’s fifth biggest zoo closed its doors in September 2022. We go behind the scenes of the Bristol Zoological Society to find out what happens next View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Talking point: Storytime How can we use the power of story to connect to guests and create better attractions? We ask the experts View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Museums: Eureka! How the new science centre consulted with young people and industry to bring a quirky sense of fun to STEAM View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Museums: New museums From a Bangalore photography and art museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, we review some exciting openings for 2023 View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Marketing: Screaming for screening With its edgy brand and young visitor base, Merlin’s London Dungeon was a natural choice for an innovative marketing campaign aiming to take the stigma out of STI testing View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Research: On the right track After a rollercoaster ride, US theme parks are bouncing back, with opportunites for growth driven by gaming IPs, says Mintel View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Research: The art of personalisation AI is making it easier to personalise visitors’ online experience. We look at the available tools and their use View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Sponsored: No matter the venue aquatic play delivers Aquatic play helps keep kids happy, resulting in higher spend from families. WhiteWater’s Cassidy Newman shares some of the attractions using aquatic play to bring in more visitors and increase spend View on turning pages View online 03 Feb 2023 Cambridge researchers' AI model shows VO2 max lab-level results are achievable with wearables Researchers at the University of Cambridge have found a way to establish the exact VO2 max of an individual through the use of smartwatch data that is just as reliable as a professional sports lab test. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 02 Feb 2023 Musculoskeletal health hub pilot expands to 100 sites as MSK cost to UK hits £5bn a year The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service rolled out to an additional 85 swimming pools and leisure centres this month. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 02 Feb 2023 Google lays off 31 massage therapists as part of major staff cuts Google has let go of 31 massage therapists after senior leadership cut its global staff base by 12,000 employees. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 02 Feb 2023 Carowinds expands to year-round opening, confirms Aeronautica opening for 2023 Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023). More>> BY Tom Walker | 02 Feb 2023 Nicholas Clayton joins GOCO Hospitality as president of new GOCO America division GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas Clayton as president of its recently-launched GOCO America divison. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 01 Feb 2023 This indoor gaming bike only lets you play if you pedal Norwegian startup Play Pulse is preparing to launch its indoor gaming bike in April 2023. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 31 Jan 2023 The Spa at Séc-he: upcoming Palm Springs spa to flow with legendary waters of 12,000-year-old hot spring A large new hot springs and spa destination is coming to downtown Palm Springs, California, this April. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 31 Jan 2023 Self Esteem brands launches HIIT concept Basecamp Fitness in Australia as Sumhiit Fitness Basecamp Fitness – a 35-minute workout concept owned by Self Esteem Brands – will be launched into the Australian market as Sumhiit Fitness through the Collective Wellness Group (CWG). More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 31 Jan 2023 Disney hints at new gate for Walt Disney World as part of Lake Nona campus development Disney has filed a planning application that kickstarts the group's plans to create a future regional campus and HQ in Florida, US. More>> BY Tom Walker | 31 Jan 2023 New Global Wellness Summit report forecasts top 12 wellness trends for 2023 The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its annual trends report predicting the trends set to dominate the global health and wellness industry in 2023. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 31 Jan 2023 Wellness Access Institute launches to improve understanding of and accessibility to wellness A new think tank called the Wellness Access Institute (WAI – pronounced why) has launched to help the industry address its biggest problems and drive research-based innovation. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 30 Jan 2023 Editor's letter: Time to mobilise The industry must decarbonise now to significantly reduce its energy bills and show leadership, says Liz Terry View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Write to reply: Letters to the editor We hear from Jack Shakespeare at UK Active on a new physical literacy initiative and Jenny Patrickson at Active IQ who believes we need a revolution in training View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 HCM People: Rachel Katzman and Julie Cartwright The team behind female-focused workout protocol, P.volve, talk about their plans to build a global omnichannel brand based on technical training View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 HCM People: Duncan Jefford Everyone Active is spending £7.5m this year reimagining its health and fitness offering to bring all its wellness services under one roof View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 HCM People: Ann Marie Barbour The Mine in Baltimore has a strategy of 360 degree wellness and plans to grow across the US. We find out more from its director of operations View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Interview: Justin Musgrove The industry veteran has opened Core Life in Saudi Arabia for Kun Investment Holdings, with plans to take the concept to the world’s major cities, as Kate Cracknell discovers View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Sponsored: Technogym – Beacon of excellence The University of Portsmouth has partnered with Technogym to unveil the state-of-the-art Ravelin Sports Centre Gym View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Life lessons: Tough times Industry leaders share insights into the challenges that have shaped them both personally and professionally View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Trends: New directions Mindbody and Classpass have published their annual trends report. We find out more about how 2023 will unfold View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Insight: Trending now ACSM’s 2023 insight report tracks industry trends each year, creating a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not. HCM gives the lowdown View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Sponsored: Xplor: Raising the bar Xplor Gym is an innovative new ‘all in one’ gym management software solution with a mission to free fitness operators from having to compromise on performance over features. Co-founder Ben Vincent explains how the company is aiming to set the new standard. View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Exercise referral: Standard delivery Quest has launched an Exercise Referral Standard which will enable operators to transact more effectively with the medical profession, as Abi Harris explains View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Everyone's talking about: Tackling 2023 Another year of challenges lies ahead. Kath Hudson asks key players how they intend to optimise the opportunities presented by the market View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 Research: In praise of eccentricity New research from Edith Cowan University has shown eccentric muscle contractions create the strongest training effect, as Liz Terry discovers View on turning pages View online 28 Jan 2023 FaceGym heads down under with first Australian studio, partnered with Mecca Facial fitness and skincare brand FaceGym has entered the Australian market with its first bricks and mortar studio in Sydney and a new deal with Australasian beauty retailer Mecca. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 27 Jan 2023 Veronica Schreibeis Smith and Amir Alroy join GWS Advisory Board The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the appointment of two international wellness thought leaders to its Advisory Board. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 27 Jan 2023 Xponential to open first BFT franchise in London Xponential Fitness will open its first Body Fit Training (BFT) franchise in London in February in Queen's Circus, half a mile from the new Battersea Power Station development which will be home to Third Space, Boom Cycle and BMF when complete. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 26 Jan 2023 Elemis achieves B Corp Status British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B Corp after almost two years of implementing changes to processes, and practices and launching new initiatives across the business. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 26 Jan 2023 Emlyn Brown, Kent Richards and Sara Codner outline top priorities for spa and wellness leaders in 2023 Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar – hosted by We Work Well – to share their plans, vision and strategies for 2023. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 26 Jan 2023 Fitness First UK’s Red Monday campaign bags a thousand new members with 'burn off your bills' energy prize Fitness First UK’s annual ‘Red Monday’ campaign, which ran across the UK on 16 January 2023, increased visits by a third and resulted in sign ups from a thousand new members. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 26 Jan 2023 Recovery-focused spa brand The Covery outlines 2023 expansion plans Recovery wellness spa franchise The Covery will expand with 15 new US locations and new partnerships in 2023 – including a destination at Texas’ iconic Trellis Spa at The Houstonian. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 25 Jan 2023 Greek spa and wellness market ripe for investment, reports Global Wellness Economy The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy conference, hosted in Athens, Greece. More>> BY Megan Whitby | 24 Jan 2023 Tanni Grey-Thompson joins fight for sector energy support The damaging effect of the energy crisis due to government inaction and the impact on the health of the UK population saw Tanni Grey-Thompson lobbying the government in the House of Lords recently. More>> BY Frances Marcellin | 24 Jan 2023 London's Natural History Museum works with Thoughtworks and Amazon Web Services on Urban Nature project Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London location into a biologically diverse green space. More>> BY Tom Walker | 24 Jan 2023 London to get its own "Garden in the sky", as Camden Highline gets green light Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of disused railway into a new elevated urban park for London. More>> BY Tom Walker | 24 Jan 2023 Continuum Attractions takes over Loch Ness attraction and pledge £1.5m investment Continuum Attractions has acquired The Loch Ness Centre and Exhibition near Inverness, Scotland, UK. More>> BY Tom Walker | 23 Jan 2023 Workforce State of Mind survey for health and fitness goes live The 2023 Workforce State of Mind Survey is now live and available for all professionals working in the fitness, physical activity and wellness industries. More>> BY Tom Walker | 20 Jan 2023 Esbjerg’s landmark maritime center, designed by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, opens to the public A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. More>> BY Tom Walker | 20 Jan 2023 All Trails – now with 45m users globally – rebrands and revamps community platform All Trails, an app that connects people with hiking and running trails all over the world, has expanded its community platform and unveiled a new brand identity. 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