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Holistic wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui in Thailand has announced the launch of its latest programme in partnership with Blue Zones, launching May 2024. The group retreat is based on 20 years of research by Blue Zones and has been designed to offer guests an immersive experience to discover secrets of
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There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of 17.4 per cent when compared to 2018. Figures from the London Boutique Studio Report 2023, published by insight outfit Leisure DB, also show that more than half (56 per cent) of London's adult population of 6.98m people now
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Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and Drake and Björk, has announced a partnership with health and wellbeing music provider, Myndstream. The new partners will collaborate to produce an album of wellness
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Connected fitness equipment supplier, Echelon Fitness, has signed a multi-year deal with Run Disney, the road race division of Disney Sports Enterprises. The Run Disney race series is one of the largest race organisations in the US, with more than 170,000 runners participating in events each race season, plus
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Destination wellness operator and Chiva-Som sister brand Jayasom plans to launch in Saudi Arabia, Europe, Japan, India and Malaysia as part of a major global rollout plan. The brand’s first property will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2024 at the vast upcoming integrative multigenerational health resort called Amaala.
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Five-star Tuscan retreat Castelfalfi has celebrated the relaunch of its spa with a partnership with integrative wellness and medical retreat RAKxa based in Bangkok, Thailand. Following extensive multi-million-dollar renovations across the Italian golf resort, the Castelfalfi Spa has undergone a complete
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Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at the end of 2023. Ormerod joined the global fitness company as chief marketing officer in early 2018 and was promoted to Group CEO in July 2019. During his near six-year tenure, Les Mills has significantly grown its global footprint
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The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations. Set to open its doors in February 2024 at the One Za'abeel development in Dubai, the property marks the debut for Siro – a new, fitness and recovery brand developed by Kerzner International. Siro
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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has honoured legendary gymnast Simone Biles with the 2023 Debra Simon Award. The annual accolade is given to an individual who has achieved excellence in the field of mental health and wellness and has been a leader, advocate or innovator in wellness programmes or pathways that
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Flynn Restaurant Group, the world’s largest fast food franchise operator, with ambitions to be the largest global franchise operator across all markets, has entered the fitness market with the acquisition of a portfolio of Planet Fitness clubs. The move is part of a ‘third stage’ of growth for the business,
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Researchers are claiming to have provided the first scientific proof of how many steps a person needs to take each day, in order to significantly reduce the risk of premature death. A team, led by the University of Granada (UGR) in Spain, conducted a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of data from
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The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Called The Global Wellness Economy 2023, the report was unveiled today on the first day of the 17th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS), hosted in Miami, Florida.
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US-based operator Life Time has opened a luxury wellness lifestyle apartment complex in Boston as it accelerates investment in the residences market. Operated under its Life Time Living brand, Life Time Living Burlington has 167 rental residences and is steps away from Life Time's 173sq ft full-service health
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The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern Chinese city of Harbin. Organised by Spa China magazine founder, director and editor-in-chief Fifi Kao and her team, the annual summit aims to promote the spa and wellness industry throughout China by providing education
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The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux, creating uncertainty and forcing people to reassess their plans for the future, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture. The Annual Life Trends report shows that half of people globally are significantly
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Two iconic theme park operators, Cedar Fair and Six Flags, have confirmed they are merging. The two regional operators will combine to form a new company with a significant foothold on the North and Central American market, with 27 theme parks, 15 water parks and nine resort properties across 17 US states,
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One&Only will unveil a new spa partnered with premium beauty brand Guerlain at its new Athenian resort One&Only Aesthesis resort, launching on 11 November. Marking the debut of Greece’s first-ever Guerlain Spa, the new facility’s healing approach will take inspiration from its natural environment and local
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Apple has teamed up with Anytime Fitness to offer levels of reciprocal access between Apple Fitness+ and Anytime Fitness health clubs as Apple seeks to add in-person workout elements to its digital package. From 1 December all Anytime Fitness memberships in the US and Canada will include access to a free Apple
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Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on how it can "provide better health and fitness support for users with wearables". Located in Helsinki, Finland, the 1,000sq m lab will house research facilities and more than 20 types of sports equipment. The lab will be led by
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Patrick Huey has been appointed as the new director of global wellbeing operations at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. A spa and wellness veteran, Huey has more than 20 years of global experience in the wellness and hospitality industries where he has worked across the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. Most
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Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, UK, has opened a life-sized replica of a healthcare centre for infants, offering visitors an opportunity to discover how new and expectant mothers in the early 1960s were cared for and supported. The new Lea Road Infant Welfare Centre is housed in its own building,
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Tom Dowd, recently appointed CEO of F45, said he remains optimistic the business can be turned around, in spite of retrospectively revealing losses of US$372.3 million for 2021 and 2022 and being entangled in a number of legal challenges. Dowd said F45 had been a ‘slow motion train wreck’, suffering from a lack
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Qatari wellness destination Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has developed a new retreat to help grandparents and grandchildren spend quality time together. Zulal launched the offering after noticing a rising ‘Skip-Gen’ trend of grandparents holidaying with their grandchildren which skips the middle
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Fahad Alhagbani, CEO of Saudi-based health club operator, Armah Sports has told HCM he plans to do an IPO before the end of 2023. The company will be listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange Parallel Market (NOMU), with plans to eventually move to the main market. The IPO will be the second in five years for
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Virgin Active has opened the doors to its Wimbledon club following a comprehensive redevelopment and refurbishment of the site. The company said the property – described it as an 'all-new club' – has been meticulously planned to the highest standards. Facilities now include a 375sq m gym floor with10 Lifting
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