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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. For its 17th anniversary, the event will
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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. Those engaging in less physical activity were slower and less
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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 Wexer has acquired on-demand fitness and livestreaming provider Intelivideo. The purchase comes as part of a strategy to consolidate the
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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. DeSantis introduced a new bill this week, which brings to an end Disney's special privileges which have stood for more than 50
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UAE wellness brand Kintsugi has appointed consultancy Glowing Flow Wellness Specialists – founded by Patrizia Bortolin and Stefano Battaglia – to assist with its development. Unveiled in 2022, Kintsugi is a women-only members club concept created to empower a community of women across the globe by helping them
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Bigscreen’s new VR headset, which it claims is the world’s smallest, could have an impact on the way people experience VR fitness. Called Bigscreen Beyond, the 127g-headset (without strap) is not only small, but it will also be custom-designed to each user’s face by way of a 3D face scan measuring face shape
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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. The GSTE is a serial transnational World Heritage Site which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2021. Bath is the largest of the 11 spa towns and
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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. Taking place in San Diego, California, from 20 to 23 March, the four-day event will feature a keynote speech from George Walker, CEO of
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Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, founders of the cult fitness and lifestyle brand SoulCycle, have announced the launch of their latest venture, Peoplehood. They describe the new launch as a guided group conversation practice that equips people with space, support and skills to build deeper, more meaningful
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Bhout is in pre-sales for its AI-driven boxing bag, which it calls a 'boxing bag with a brain'. The product started life at Bhout Boxing Club, founder Mauro Frota’s gym in Lisbon. The bag combines sensors with 3D computer vision, AI and machine learning to create a gamified, immersive boxing experience with a
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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. The partnership involves the development of a high-end 36,115sq m Clinique La
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A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open its doors in June this year. Factory International, based in Manchester UK, but with a global outreach, is the largest investment in a national cultural project in the UK since the opening of London's Tate Modern in 2000.
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Seasoned industry executive Cornelia Zicu has formulated a range of organic and eco-friendly facial masks called Lalele Phytoactive Skincare. Zicu is best known in the industry as the mastermind behind Fifth Avenue’s luxury early-aughts day spa concept, named Cornelia Spa, which offered resort-style wellness
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Almost half of the population of the EU don't exercise or play sport and the impact of this on healthcare services is costing billions, according to a new report. Step up! Tackling the burden of insufficient physical activity in Europe, from the World Health Organization (WHO) and OECD – with support from
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The Lake Nona Impact Forum will see leaders from health, wellbeing, technology and business gather in Florida during 8-10 March 2023. The annual event brings together hundreds of leaders committed to improving human health on a global scale with a mission of developing and discussing long-term strategies that
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The government’s energy relief for swimming pools, leisure centres and gyms is scheduled to end on 31 March leaving thousands set for closure or service cuts. In response, more than 200 national sports organisations, fitness and leisure groups and individuals from the health and fitness and sports industries have
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A new wellness concept exploring the world of sound therapy has launched at the five-star InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Vietnam. Created for InterContinental Danang in partnership with global wellness consultancy Raison d’Etre, the journey has been crafted to help guests tune their bodies to
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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. The effect on muscle tissue is increased capillarisation and nitric oxide production which supports
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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. A white label product, all parts of the solution are customised for gym operators, including
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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. An insolvency practitioner – Kay Johnson Gee Corporate Recovery Ltd – has been engaged to manage the closure of the
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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. Physical activity can play a crucial role in reducing health inequalities and the economic burden on health services. This
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Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the name Sustainable Wellness. The non-profit membership-based trade body was formed in 2020 to offer independent guidance, benchmarking services and ongoing support to spa operators to help them improve their
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Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Los Cabos, Mexico. Named The Well at Chileno Bay, the facility looks out across the shores of the Sea of Cortés and marks The Well’s first West Coast and second international
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Les Mills and Adidas have announced a partnership to provide omnifitness workouts to Gen-Zers in-club, at home and via events. The move is part of a strategy to deepen engagement with Gen Z for the benefit of health club operators, mobilising the next generation of gym-goers to begin their fitness journey. The
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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. Annual revenues and use of digital also increased in the year, while visitation grew, with members working-out 10.5 million times in Q4
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