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27 Apr 2024 Leisure Management: daily news and jobs
 
 
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GLL
Established in 1993, GLL is the largest UK-based charitable social enterprise delivering leisure, health and community services. We operate over 145 public sport and leisure centres and 27 libraries (including three prison libraries) in partnership with over 30 local councils, public agencies and sporting organisations. Our leisure facilities enjoy more than 39 million visitors a year with over 450,000 members. Alongside our core leisure and library divisions, we operate in sport and legacy development, health intervention and education - as well as offering the GLL Sports Foundation, one of the largest independent support programmes for talented young athletes in the UK.

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Middlegate House 1 Seymour St,The Royal Arsenal, Woolwich London SE18 6SX

Telephone
020 8317 5037
(Please mention -kit.net)

Fax
020 8317 5021

Website
www.gll.org
GLL news

25 Apr 2024
‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!

Being a carer – whether that’s looking after a young person, a senior citizen or someone with a long-term illness or disability – can be rewarding but stressful at times. These responsibilities may also limit the carer’s ability to find paid employment.
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  ‘FAB’ freebies for Barnet carers!
24 Apr 2024
Better’s One NK leisure centre wellbeing event a wondrous success!

Last week saw the launch of a new ‘Health Hub’ at Better’s One NK leisure centre in North Hykeham.
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  Better’s One NK leisure centre wellbeing event a wondrous success!

GLL features

Opinion
Members of HCM’s senior-level industry panel share their thoughts with Kath Hudson on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

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HCM People
The entrepreneurial founder of Move Technologies Group talks about creating MoveGB and the tech-based health-focused ventures that have followed

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Insight
Many people living in rural areas are missing out on fitness. What can the public and private sectors do to broaden their customer reach?

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Talking point
While critical for business success, the challenges of ESG can be overwhelming. Operators tell us how they’re tackling it

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Insight
We dive into the State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2023 by Leisure DB to see what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the aquatics sector

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Life lessons
The founder of GLL reflects on the challenges he faced setting up the UK’s first charitable trust for leisure services

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Interview
As leisure provider GLL celebrates its 30th year of operations, its CEO and founder share their five-year vision

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Letters
Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon

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Sponsored
ServiceSport UK is the industry’s largest independent service provider, supporting gym operators with rapid equipment maintenance, including servicing, repairs and asset management

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Investment
Padel tennis and pickleball are taking the world by storm and finding a great fit with health clubs, as operators such as David Lloyd Leisure get on board

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Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive   27 Apr 2024

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 .... more>>
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold   26 Apr 2024

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 .... more>>
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh   25 Apr 2024

Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro .... more>>
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023   24 Apr 2024

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in .... more>>
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research   24 Apr 2024

Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity, according to new .... more>>
Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House
Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House   24 Apr 2024

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 .... more>>
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture   23 Apr 2024

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. .... more>>
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio   23 Apr 2024

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 .... more>>
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth   23 Apr 2024

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. .... more>>
UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana   23 Apr 2024

The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East. Bathed in .... more>>
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