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Location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Company: Active Luton
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Location: Uppingham, Oakham, UK
Company: Uppingham School
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Company: Everyone Active
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in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


Property & tenders
30 acres at Clays Lane, Debden Green, Loughton
Location: Loughton, IG10 Company: Knight Frank
Tender: retail units at The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire Company: Belvoir Castle
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News headlines
Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe  
Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe

By Kath Hudson

Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Breathing is our most powerful tool to help reduce stress and anxiety. A few minutes of breathwork act as a reset button for .... more>>
Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit  
Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit

By Kath Hudson

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer. Talking exclusively to HCM global CEO, Joey Gonzalez said the company is ready to resume its plans to hit the market, after its plans were stalled by COVID. .... more>>

Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand  
By Kath Hudson

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been .... more>>
UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023  
By Liz Terry

Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III. .... more>>
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive  
By Magali Robathan

As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by 2032, Dutch theme park Efteling has announced plans to convert its steam trains from coal to electric. Efteling .... more>>
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold  
By Kath Hudson

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal. In the Q1 trading update released today, Basic-Fit .... more>>
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh  
By Megan Whitby

Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro property in Dubai this February. .... more>>
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023  
By Megan Whitby

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous high of .... more>>
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research  
By Kath Hudson

Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity, according to new research. Researchers found that even a .... more>>
Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House  
By Megan Whitby

Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa destination Mohonk Mountain House. Based in New York’s verdant Hudson Valley and founded in 1869, .... more>>
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture  
By Megan Whitby

Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry into Japan and a new addition to its urban collection. Situated in the historic Higashiyama .... more>>
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio  
By Kath Hudson

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high-end brand in the US and Europe. Cosmopolitan cities are on the hit list, with sites already .... more>>
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth  
By Kath Hudson

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years. Memberships were up 11 per cent across the .... more>>
Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023  
By Kath Hudson

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market .... more>>
Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership  
By Kath Hudson

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness chains, has acquired fellow Norwegian operator, Aktiv Trening. The purchase of 19 Aktiv Trening clubs brings .... more>>

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Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question
What visitors want

Research:
What visitors want


Visitors are reshaping the industry in surprising and unexpected ways, according to new research
Lyndell Nelis

Interview:
Lyndell Nelis


The wellness director for Atlantis Resorts explains how its two Dubai properties are 'smashing it' when it comes to spa performance
Mental health training

Everyone's talking about:
Mental health training


Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts
Details matter

Jeremy McCarthy:
Details matter


Attention to detail is a superpower and necessity in the luxury spa arena, says our contributing editor
Fons Jurgens

Interview:
Fons Jurgens


Big changes are coming for much-loved Dutch theme park Efteling, with the launch of a Grand Hotel and major new attraction. Its CEO lets us into the plans
Future shock

Technology:
Future shock


What can we learn from operators currently using AI? Lesley Morisetti gets some tips from early adopters
Helen Smout

People:
Helen Smout


On the aims of the new £26.5m Perth Museum
Cristiano Ronaldo

HCM People:
Cristiano Ronaldo


The footballing legend is launching a wellness app to deliver wellbeing and health to his fans and followers
Strong growth

Specifier:
Strong growth


The explosion in consumer demand for strength training is driving a raft of innovative new launches from equipment suppliers, as Steph Eaves report
Josh Kirk

Museums:
Josh Kirk


As Copenhagen’s Home of Carlsberg relaunches after a five year revamp, the project design lead tells us how ground-breaking technology was used to bring the brand to life
Product news
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
 
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
 
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
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Wynne Business Consulting and Education

Wynne Business, founded in 1998, specialises in creating, growing and fine- tuning spas, salons, wellness centres, hotel spas, fitness centres, and other beauty and health-related businesses.

Wynne Business, founded in 1998, specialises in creating, growing and fine- tuning spas, salons, wellness centres, hotel spas, fitness centres, and other beauty and health-related businesses.
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Crafting luxury: Beltrami Linen's bespoke spa solutions

Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost importance.
  Crafting luxury: Beltrami Linen's bespoke spa solutions
Sue Anstiss' Game Changers podcast headed for Elevate 2024

Join us at Elevate from 12-13 June in London for a special one-off live recording of The Game Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
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Director of Operations
Active Luton
Salary: £61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Job location: Luton , United Kingdom
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Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre
Mount Batten Group
Salary: c£65,000pa + pension + benefits
Job location: mount batten centre, plymouth , United Kingdom
Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Active Luton
Salary: £30,027pa + non-contrib pension + benefits
Job location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Leisure Centre Duty Manager
Uppingham School
Salary: £24,687.57pa + pension + health care + benefits
Job location: Uppingham, Oakham, UK
Leisure Supervisor (Development)
City University of London
Salary: £32,982 - £37,099pa + excellent pension and benefits
Job location: London, UK
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Everyone Active
Salary:
Job location: Market Rasen
Recreation Assistant (Dry Site)
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Market Rasen
Party Leader
Everyone Active
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Job location: Gainsborough
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Duty Manager
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Duty Manager
The Pickaquoy Centre
Salary: £30,000pa + local Govt pension + attractive benefits package
Job location: Kirkwall, UK
Centre Manager (Leisure)
Exeter City Council
Salary: £40,221 - £42,403pa + pension + benefits
Job location: Exeter, UK
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Job location: Lutterworth
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