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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has switched locations from Qatar to Miami in light of the geo-political crisis in the Middle East. This year’s GWS will now be hosted from Hyatt Regency Miami from 6-9 November. Announcing the location change, the organisation said: “In light of recent developments and the
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Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout, designed by programme directors, Rachael Newsham and Dan Cohen, for the new Quest 3 headset from Meta. The launch of the new app follows on from the success of Bodycombat VR, which hit the market in
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Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s Al Reem Island in November. Unveiled in 2022, Kintsugi is a self-care-inspired concept designed to help its members heal, grow and embrace who they are. Its approach will draw on Western and ancient Eastern healing
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Interactive Strength, maker of fitness screen FORME, has revealed plans to acquire vertical climber brand CLMBR for an undisclosed sum. The move is part of Interactive Strength's plans to focus on the commercial fitness market by offering a connected exercise solution which will also incorporate the company's
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Three Universal Beijing Resort veterans – Tom Mehrmann, Sylvia Hase and Mike Hightower – will join Bob Rodgers for this year's Legends Panel at IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Florida next month. The panel, moderated and curated by Rodgers, the founder and chair of BRC Imagination Arts, has been a highlight of the event
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A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those working in sports and physical activity make better use of emerging technologies. Called Roster, the new platform will deliver accredited content covering subjects such as artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, blockchain, DAOs, NFTs and
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Xponential Fitness has signed a deal to become the official fitness partner of the Los Angeles Rams NFL team. Designed to "energise and inspire fans and fitness enthusiasts alike", the collaboration will present Xponential with the opportunity to offer its fitness concepts to an entirely new audience. As
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Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as the new chair and vice-chair respectively of the ISPA Foundation Board. Both Shaw and Kent previously served as chairs of ISPA and on the ISPA Foundation Board. Through this experience, ISPA says they have significant
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Luxury hotel and spa operator Auberge Resorts Collection has named Vivianne Garcia-Tunon as its first-ever global vice president of wellbeing. Garcia-Tunon has worked in health-focused roles within the hospitality industry for over 25 years – for brands including Espa, Mandarin Oriental and GHM – and is also an
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Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a keynote speaker at the 17th-annual summit taking place in Doha, Qatar, from 6-9 November. Dubbed the ‘Emperor of Sound’, Timbaland has over 18 Grammy nominations, four Grammy wins and 200+ ASCAP Music
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Pure Gym has hosted a fitness competition dedicated solely to people aged over 50 years of age. Believed to be the UK’s first ever such competition, the event was hosted in collaboration with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and is part of efforts to inspire more people to take up exercise later in life.
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Industry heavyweight, Justin Musgrove, has joined Fitness First UK as CEO. A strong operator with a track record of achieving results in private and listed businesses, Musgrove has just returned from the Middle East, where he was CEO of Leejam and Core Life. The big hire comes as the Fitness First is rebuilding
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Las Vegas is set to gain a major new wellness facility by the end of the year following the grand opening of luxury resort and casino Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The 67-storey property – complete with 3,600 rooms and claimed to be one of the state’s tallest buildings – will launch with a 55,000sq ft Lapis Spa and
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Premium health club operator, Life Time, has opened its first ever property in the state of Connecticut, combining a full-service health club with luxury residences and a rooftop "beach club". The new Life Time Stamford Downtown property features a 52,000 square foot athletic country club, a 10,000 square foot
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The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has announced the winners of its ninth annual programme. The announcement follows a year-long search for the world’s top spa and wellness brands. Votes were cast by industry professionals, the
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The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in physical activity. Figures published by the Sport and Recreation Alliance (SRA) show that UK spends the smallest proportion of general government expenditure on recreation and sport of all European countries. UK is also among the least active
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Håkon Lund, president and owner of Lund Gruppen, which runs theme parks in Norway and Sweden – including Kongeparken and Skånes Djurpark – has been named chair of IAAPA EMEA. Lund will take a seat on the global IAAPA board, with the role of EMEA regional advisory committee chair director. Lund said: "As a
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Spa, leisure and hospitality figure Stuart Angus has been tasked with the strategic growth of spas for Center Parcs UK & Ireland, as the holiday village operator continues the rollout of its Forest Spa concept. The group’s six sites all have sizeable Aqua Sana spas and Forest Spa, an extensive woodland-themed
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Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries by Spa-A Federation during its 21st-anniversary gala in Paris, France. The French industry body celebrated the VK-Organisation founder by awarding her with its 2023 Personality of the Year award. Kovanic is the
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A new Miraval Resorts & Spas wellness destination has opened in San Diego, California, within the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa. The 15,000sq ft Miraval Life in Balance Spa Aviara represents the destination spa and wellness operator’s fourth outpost. Located along Southern California’s picturesque
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Dave Wright has stepped down as Group CEO of Myzone, the fitness technology business he founded in 2011, citing family commitments and work/life balance. The change, effective immediately, will see current Myzone EMEA CEO, Dave Stalker, stepping into the top role. Stalker is also president of Europe Active. As a
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The Sphere at the Venetian in Las Vegas, a US$2.3 billion project described as the "entertainment venue of the future", has made its public debut by hosting its first major event – a rock concert by Irish band U2. The project was initially conceived as costing US$1 billion. Billed as the world’s largest
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Architect and designer Alberto Apostoli has unveiled his new integrated wellness consulting firm, Armonia, to bolster spas around the world and transform them into commercially and economically successful destinations. Serving as the company’s project lead and chief of design, Apostoli is a renowned architect
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The share price of Peloton has jumped after it signed a deal to become the exclusive digital fitness content provider for athletic apparel giant, Lululemon. The five-year strategic partnership will see Peloton’s content being made available on Lululemon’s exercise app, Lululemon Studio, while Lululemon will
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PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday this week, with the rapid, one-day take-up of the offering indicating a strong appetite for the deal. Thanking his team for ‘restoring business performance’ and ‘navigating the myriad challenges the
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