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Retreat brand TheLifeCo Well-being will make its Caribbean debut in Gros-Islet, Saint Lucia, in 2025, as part of the Caribbean Jewel Seven Wonders project (CJSW). Since 2005, TheLifeCo has hosted retreat programmes focused on nutrition, exercise and mental and spiritual wellbeing in its existing centres in
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Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and wellness architecture concepts as part of its 12th Annual Architizer A+Awards. Split into 126 categories, the awards celebrate the work of more than 200 firms from 80+ countries who are rethinking,
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Billingehus, a tranquil Swedish countryside retreat, has unveiled its new 2,000sq m spa and announced new plans for additional upgrades by 2025. Situated between Gothenburg and Stockholm, the hotel and its new wellness facility are designed to provide a peaceful haven for adventure-seekers who visit the area
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Bavarian destination spa and hotel Schloss Elmau is looking to celebrate the joy of dance by becoming the first wellness destination in the world to offer retreats focused on the Gaga intuitive movement practice. Gaga, described as a movement language, is a form of physical expression and communication that
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Fitness-focused hospitality brand and management company Equinox Hotels has announced plans to open a modern new resort on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba in northwest Saudi Arabia. The venture is part of the ambitious US$500 billion (€462.7 billion, £396 billion) Neom* giga-project. The new resort, Equinox Resort
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Plans have been unveiled for La Maviglia, a new luxury resort and expansive medi-spa set to open in Italy's Puglia region, renowned for its Primitivo wine, in 2027. Spanning 202 hectares of lush olive orchard landscape and situated moments from picturesque beaches, La Maviglia resort is being brought to life
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US health and fitness giant, Planet Fitness, which flagged plans to launch in Spain back in February, has today (22 July) officially announced the opening of its first Spanish club in the Via Sabadell shopping centre in Barcelona. Colleen Keating – who took over as CEO last month – says the 10 per cent
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Urban Gym Group CEO Neil Randall talks in this month’s HCM about how being passed over for promotion taught him the resilience to power through the rest of his career. “The rejections were a small part of my career, but taught me resilience and accountability,” Randall says. “I had two options. I could get
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A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the world’s most famous hot springs – such as Jordan’s Dead Sea, Iceland’s Blue Lagoon and Mexico’s Grutas Tolantongo. Located at Grandscape in The Colony, WorldSprings is a brand new 10-acre outdoor social-wellness destination
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Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to be the largest boxing provider in the Middle East by appointing a master franchisor. A deal has been signed with Mohsan Bari to open 18 locations across the United Arab Emirates, with the first sites being sought in Dubai
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Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands, which includes LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club and Club Studios. This extends Fitness International coverage in the Chicagoland, New York and Virginia markets and makes it one of the largest
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A thought-provoking, US national probability study, The WELLSurvey™, has revealed that the majority of Americans now include several health and wellness practices in their everyday lives. They also view the concepts of 'wellness' and 'wellbeing' differently. The study, which reflects the sentiments of 88
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Employee wellness app GoJoe has teamed up with Les Mills for a major new content offering, giving access to hundreds of new workouts. The partnership means all subscribers to GoJoe Premium will get unlimited access to Les Mills workouts to do from home or on the go. The content will be refreshed every three
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Former footballer, David Beckham, has become a strategic investor in health sciences company, Prenetics, which pioneers scientific advancements in health. The partners have co-founded a new health and wellness brand, IM8, that will be dedicated to creating cutting-edge consumer health products. It is likely the
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Rianna Riego, a seasoned professional in the wellness and spa industry, has been appointed director of global business development at Seed to Skin Tuscany, a premier Italian botanical skincare and spa brand. Riego brings more than two decades of experience in developing, branding and operating spas and wellness
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Mindbody, has launched a specialist insurance programme for its customers which is being delivered through its platform. Organised in partnership with insurance platform, Authentic Insurance, Mindbody Insurance provides comprehensive coverage, support and competitive prices, allowing its customers to buy
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After introducing Xponential’s reformer Pilates concept, Club Pilates, to Germany last year, Matin Seibold's LifeFit Group reports that it's accelerating the rollout of the brand, as master franchisor for Germany, Austria and the Netherlands. The first German club launched in May 2023, in Frankfurt-Bornheim,
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The way fat stores are metabolised during exercise is different in males and females, according to a US study, which shows the need for more research into how exercise impacts the female body. Published in the journal Nature Metabolism, the research was undertaken by the Molecular Transducers of Physical
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Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate more members to reach their fitness goals. The gamification suite allows studios to set milestones and share their achievements with friends. Personal goals can be automatically tracked in-app;
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A UK-based technology has created a sensor-enabled performance running track with advanced sensors, paired with cameras, to generate real-time data through the athletes’ feet, such as stride length, acceleration rate and max velocity. An AI-powered data analytics tool and sports tracking software will also be integrated to optimise training for athletes and
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Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled for Mumbai on the 27 and 28 February. Elevate is owned by Quartz Sequoia Events. The UK Elevate team is working in collaboration with India Active and Inter Rads Exhibitions to bring the event to fruition. Elevate India
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Nutrient vitamin IV therapy franchise, Prime IV Hydration & Wellness, is accelerating its expansion across the US, having recently launched its third location in Nashville's Green Hills area. Founded in 2017 by wellness industry veteran and scientist Amy Neary, Prime IV has swiftly grown to over 125 locations
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Sound wellness company Swell has launched AI-generated music solutions for spas and hotels, scientifically proven to improve wellbeing. Founded by international DJ Brian d’Souza, Swell's new SwellSpa app delivers soundscapes designed to help guests achieve deep relaxation, experience emotional uplift, improve
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Happy staff make more profitable businesses is the message of Jetts CEO, Elaine Jobson’s new book High Performance through Happy People. Jobson will be travelling from Australia to London for the HCM Summit on 24 October where she'll meet delegates and do a book signing for everyone who want to secure
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Grand Hotel Son Net – a stylish, art-filled Mallorcan boutique hotel – has launched a brand-new spa and wellness area, after reopening in 2023. Reserved for hotel guests, the two-storey wellness space features an indoor saltwater pool, five treatment rooms, a thermal circuit and a modern fitness room, offering
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