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Integrative medical-wellness spa brand SHA Wellness has enhanced its Alicante destination with new sexual health programming. The flagship Spanish site – with 6,000sq m of spa and wellness facilities – is known for the SHA Method, a holistic approach that blends cutting-edge preventive, genetic and anti-ageing
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Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch has expanded its partnership with VICI Properties, an experiential-focused real estate investment trust, to expand its offering across North America and beyond. In 2023, The Canyon Ranch brand encompasses three destination wellness resorts in Tucson, Lenox (Massachusetts)
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Freeletics has released a new feature designed to help users track their progress, visualise their fitness status and encourage training consistency. The new Daily Athlete Score (DAS) is able to provide a "near real-time" status of the user's fitness levels, using multiple metrics and more than 100 different
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Merlin Entertainments has launched a new global conservation programme across its portfolio of Sea Life aquariums. Merlin's network of more than 50 Sea Life sites will work in partnership with marine conservation charity, the Sea Life Trust, to deliver projects designed to make a positive impact on
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Many turn to cardio to keep their blood pressure healthy, however, new research from the team at Canterbury Christ Church and Leicester universities in the UK has found isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planking, which involve engaging muscles without movement, offer the best results for those looking
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Life Fitness has appointed Jim Pisani as its new chief executive officer. He replaces Paul Stoneham, who took over as CEO from Chris Clawson in November 2021. Stoneham will transition to the Life Fitness board as a senior advisor. Pisani has spent more than 25 years in the global outdoor, recreation and
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Jeremy McCarthy, industry veteran and Spa Business contributing editor, has been promoted from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s (MOHG) group director spa to a new role. Now serving as the operator’s group director of leisure, spa and wellness, McCarthy is one of the spa industry's thought leaders and most
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Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations Amaala and The Red Sea, has partnered with fitness-focused hospitality brand and management company Equinox Hotels. The organisation is an offshoot of premium fitness group Equinox which operates more than 100 upscale health clubs in
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Total Fitness is looking to expand its operations and upgrade its club portfolio after securing a £6.5m loan from OakNorth Bank. The health club operator will use the fund to refurbish several of its clubs and to "support future growth opportunities beyond the core health club business". Total Fitness currently
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Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023. Reporting its H1 results, the Netherlands-based company saw its underlying EBITDA increase by 83 per cent to €110m. With 103 net club openings between January and June 2023, Basic-Fit expanded its network to 1,303
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Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer insights report published by American Express Travel. The American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends Report was conducted to expose the key factors influencing global travel and how they will affect it in future. Its findings are the result of an online survey
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Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to increase funding for prevention. The Hewitt Review: an independent review of integrated care systems (ICS), published earlier this year, made a recommendation to increase the proportion of public
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Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they reopen to the public as a hub for health and wellbeing. Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs are set to reopen on 28 July and will, for the first time, allow open water swimming to take place. In addition, the introduction of a
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The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s East Docks, with architecture by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The images show plans for an attraction which has been inspired by the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee – a group formed in the 16th century to bring professions
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EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact on communities and individuals. The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS) will be held in Madrid, Spain, on 20-22 November during the Spanish Presidency of the European Council in the second half of 2023.
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Austrian eco-resort Puradies in Leogang, Austria, has been upgraded with a brand new spa inspired by the four natural elements and designed to integrate smoothly into the natural landscape. Italian architecture and interior design firm Network of Architecture (Noa*) was appointed to realise the new 1,500sq m
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Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand. The deal marks Xponential's entry to the French market and becomes the 19th country in which the franchised fitness business now has a presence. The master franchisee agreement with TCMP Fitness – and its
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Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real Unreal, the immersive art attraction is being described as a "psychedelic playground for adults and kids alike". Located at the Grapevine Mills mall, the attraction was created by Meow Wolf's in-house team of
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Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa County, an agricultural haven producing some of the world’s most sought-after wine. Named after the natural thermal Aetna Springs discovered in the 1870s, the original resort thrived until the 1970s as a natural spa
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Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK – the document is currently being processed, with details due in nine days. The filing follows a court case which concluded on 29 June, when Mr Justice Michael Green sanctioned a restructuring plan proposed by Fitness First's
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A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los Cabos, Mexico, inspired by the ocean and traditions of the region. Opening in late 2023, the up-scale adults-only inclusive property will feature 79 guestrooms and mark the Velas Group’s seventh destination in Mexico. The resort’s wellness
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Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership and revenue following a period of trading with founder John Treharne at the helm. Treharne took back control of the business in January this year following the resignation of CEO Richard Darwin. Publishing its trading
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The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told to pay more than AU$5m in compensation to franchisee owners who took them to court. Ultimate Franchising Group, UFC Gym Prospect and Ultimate Franchising Group Properties held the master franchise
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Young V&A, a new museum dedicated entirely to children, has opened its doors in London, UK. The new, £13m attraction has been created to "herald a shift in the way museums are designed for young people". Designed by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture – in collaboration with children – the free museum
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Fitness tech company Tempo has released a large update, adding a number of features which leverage the capabilities of both iPhone and AI. The main addition is the new Body Composition Scanner, which uses the depth camera sensors in an iPhone. Utilising the iPhone's tech, the Tempo app can now scan the
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