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According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are placing increasing importance on their health and wellbeing. Of the 3,000 people polled on their attitudes to health and wellness, 64 per cent said they intend to prioritise their health and wellbeing more in 2024
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The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five largest wellness markets in new research released today by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Called The Global Wellness Economy: Country Rankings, the new study provides market size, rankings, analysis and per capita
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Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people find gym buddies. The partnership has been formed in response to international research commissioned by Adidas into gymtimidation. This found the main reasons for being nervous about joining a gym are fear of
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Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by the Corinthia Group. Founded in Malta in 1962 by the Pisani family, Corinthia Group has grown into a multinational investor, developer and operator of hotels and real estate. Corinthia Hotels operates a portfolio of
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Europe’s largest fitness chain, Basic-Fit, has consolidated its position in France with the launch of its 800th club on the iconic Champs-Élysées, in Paris, confirming France as its largest market. The affordable fitness brand, which was founded in the Netherlands, launched into the French market in 2011 and the
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The Lana, the Dorchester Collection’s first property in the Middle East will open on 1 February and welcome the first-ever Dior Spa in the UAE in April 2024. Bathed with natural daylight on the hotel’s 29th floor thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of Dubai’s iconic landmarks such as the Burj
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The consumption of energy drinks – even just one a month – has a negative impact on sleep according to a Norwegian study of students in higher education. The research, Energy drink consumption and sleep parameters in college and university students: a national cross-sectional study, was reported in the
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Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today (26 January), in the first phase of its global expansion plans. Building on the success of its flagship clinic in Spain, the global rollout plan has been developed to reflect the consumer demand to place health
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According to McKinsey’s latest report, The trends defining the US$1.8 trillion global wellness market in 2024, the market for wellness is being driven by consumers taking more control of their health. The report is based on insight from McKinsey's latest Future of Wellness survey, which was carried
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Expansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according to an exclusive interview with CEO Simone Gibertoni in the latest issue of Spa Business. Founded in 1931 by professor Paul Niehans, CLP focuses on four pillars – medical insight, wellness, nutrition and
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Immersive entertainment specialists, Layered Reality, is creating a tribute to Elvis Presley featuring a concert experience with a life-sized digital Elvis. The Elvis Evolution will thrill fans of the cultural icon using AI, holographic projection, augmented reality, live theatre and multi-sensory effects to
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One of the most famous bodybuilders of all time – turned Hollywood actor – turned Californian governor – Arnold Schwarzenegger, is actively building an online fitness community through which to share his knowledge. Now in his 70s, Schwarzenegger says he wants to motivate people to get fit and strong and
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Carmel Lewis has been appointed president at global experiential planning and design firm, BRC Imagination Arts, heralding a new era for the company. Lewis has been with BRC for 23 years and previously served as executive vice president and executive producer. During her career she has been responsible for
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Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has announced the opening of its first Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel – the 411-room Kimpton Epic Hotel in Miami, Florida. The newly-renovated 5,000sq ft fitness and wellness centre provides access to a range of spa treatments, Technogym fitness equipment, group and private
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Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live better and longer lives through researching the world’s longest-lived cultures – has announced a partnership with spa and skincare brand Immunocologie. Discovered by National Geographic fellow and explorer Dan Buettner, Blue Zones are the five
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Egym has signalled its intention to become a major global player in the health club equipment space, signing up former CEOs of Life Fitness and Precor, two of the top equipment suppliers in the world. The industry heavyweights are former Life Fitness CEO, Chris Clawson and former Precor CEO, Rob Barker. Clawson
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Kerzner International has officially opened the doors to its striking new vertical resort, One&Only One Za’abeel, in Dubai. The opening marks the launch of the first-ever urban One&Only outpost. Located in the One Za’abeel development designed by architects Nikken Sekkei, the destination boasts dual
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Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company is considering selling its Anytime Fitness brand are “categorically untrue”. ”It’s not happening,” he said. “We’re aware there’s turmoil in some parts of the fitness franchise market, but we have confidence in our model.”
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Equinox has created an educational programme for its performance coaches that will enable them to train members who are on weight loss drugs by learning how to design workouts and schedules for those experiencing side effects, such as loss of muscle mass. The training programmes are being delivered by the
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Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive wellness facility to date in 2024 with the launch of Jumeirah Marsa al Arab. Commanding a prime location on the Dubai peninsula, adjacent to the group’s iconic Burj Al Arab location, the new ultra-luxury five-star
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The Springs Resort in Pagosa, Colorado, is set to undergo a significant expansion to elevate its hotel and day pass guest experience. With an estimated opening date in early Q2 2025, the overhaul will double both the destination’s number of rooms and its number of geothermal mineral soaking pools, plus adding
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Medical health and wellness operator Chenot’s flagship Italian spa at the L’Albereta hotel has undergone an extensive refurbishment and launched new programming and diagnostic testing. Founded by the late Henri Chenot, the Chenot Group* is responsible for developing the Chenot Method, a programme that aims to
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The Walton family, owner of US supermarket chain, Walmart, has opened the doors to a new corporate health, fitness and wellness centre at the company's Bentonville campus. The Walton Family Whole Health and Fitness and Children’s Enrichment Center by ">Duda Paine Architects, represents a significant investment
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An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with a new spa and wellness facility. New for 2024, The Maria Spa is inspired by the 117-key hotel’s namesake, Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna – a revered Nordic royal who sought sanctuary in Finland during challenging
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Banyan Tree Group is ringing in its 30th anniversary by rebranding as Banyan Group to reflect its evolution into a multi-brand hospitality group. Having doubled its portfolio since 2019, the group now manages 12 global brands, 75 hotels and resorts, more than 60 spas and galleries and 14 branded residences
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