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Higher levels of physical activity in schoolboys related to improved academic performance: study
BY Chris Dodd | 16 Sep 2014
Higher levels of physical activity during boys' first three school years has been linked to improved academic performance, according to a new study published in the PLOS ONE journal.
MIT Media Lab unveils wellness initiative
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Sep 2014
The MIT Media Lab, an interdisciplinary research facility, has launched a wellness initiative designed to spark innovation in the area of health and wellbeing, while promoting healthier workplace and lifestyle behaviours.
What does an unhealthy BMI look like?
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
Health messages and pictures of what a healthy and unhealthy BMI look like should be combined, according to researchers who believe that as the rest of the global population’s obesity levels rise, we may all lose sight of what a healthy body actually looks like.
First L'Occitane spa in the Bahamas to be unveiled
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
The Club Med Columbus Isle resort is preparing to reveal the first and only L’Occitane spa in the Bahamas this November as part of an US$8m (€6m, £4.9m) investment in the resort.
Chinese group Reignwood buys UK's famous Wentworth Golf Club for £135m
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Chinese investment group Reignwood Investments has purchased the UK’s famous Wentworth Golf Club, home of the PGA European Tour, from WG Acquisition for £135m (US$219m, 170m).
Cosslett turns to ex-IHG colleague for Fitness First CMO position
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Sep 2014
Fitness First has appointed David Anderson as chief marketing officer to lead the latest phase of its brand transformation. Anderson is thought to have impressed group CEO Andy Cosslett during the pair’s time together at hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Victorian Woodhall Spa baths to reopen after 30 years
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
A plan to reopen the historic Woodhall Spa baths, which gave the Lincolnshire village its name, has been announced by developers after 15 years of attempts to renovate the derelict building – currently considered an eyesore by residents.
Asia Pacific survey: A path to profit
BY Kate Cracknell | 15 Sep 2014
The annual Fitness Industry Survey, conducted by Ezypay Australia, has identified an untapped opportunity for gyms in Asia Pacific to sell personal training.
Armenian non-profit group trains blind citizens in massage therapy
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
The Armenian non-profit group Seeing Hands is helping to train and employ blind nationals in massage therapy in the hope that the nation can emulate China and South Korea, where tens of thousands of blind citizens have become massage therapists.
ICC to push ahead with wearable tech development to prevent illegal bowling
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to continue research in partnership with an Australian developer to produce a reliable wearable sensor that can detect illegal bowling actions in the game.
Short bursts of exercise still bring impressive results for health and wellbeing: study
BY Chris Dodd | 15 Sep 2014
Exercise may not be the all or nothing health remedy some consider it to be, with brief bursts of moderate physical activity still contributing to increased longevity, according to a new study published by the Journal of American College of Cardiology.
US$3.5bn Baha Mar resort launch delayed until next spring
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Sep 2014
Originally scheduled to open in December of this year, the US$3.5 billion (€2.7bn, £2.2bn) Baha Mar resort complex in the Bahamas has delayed its debut until late spring 2015 due to a series of hitches.
Legoland, Hollywood and Bollywood theme parks all coming to Dubai as part of AED10bn mega resort plans
BY Tom Anstey | 12 Sep 2014
Meraas Holding – a Dubai-based property company – has announced it will open three major theme parks in the first phase blueprint of its mega-leisure development Dubai Parks and Resorts.
£60m Science Museum transformation underway
BY Katie Buckley | 12 Sep 2014
The evolution of London’s Science Museum is now well underway, with several ‘starchitects’ being named to design its new galleries, while a new exhibition space is now set to open on 25 October.
Harry Potter studios to unveil dark arts section
BY Alice Davis | 12 Sep 2014
Harry Potter’s loyal army of fans have an insatiable appetite for all things related to the boy wizard. Attractions themed around this fictional character are a surefire winner and keep on expanding.
Orcas to be centrepoint of new aquarium at VDNKh in Moscow
BY Tom Anstey | 12 Sep 2014
A new aquarium is being set up at Moscow’s VDNKh exhibition centre as part of a large-scale redevelopment and will include orcas, despite ongoing controversy about keeping cetaceans in captivity.
Designs revealed for Washington D.C's first elevated park
BY Katie Buckley | 12 Sep 2014
Following a six month nationwide competition, four multidisciplinary architecture and design teams have been chosen to reveal their design concepts for Washington D.C's first elevated park.
Fit to fly - Nike and Teague team up to create an 'Athlete’s Plane'
BY Katie Buckley | 12 Sep 2014
It’s no secret that athletes are said to have a ‘home-game advantage’, but how do teams combat the sometimes negative effects of ‘playing away’? Nike and design consultancy Teague have come up with a solution.
Water Palace Spa planned for hotel in Xiamen, China, by A.W. Lake
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Sep 2014
The Urban Resort Concept-operated (URC) PuShang Hotel and Spa in Xiamen, China, is set to open in Q4 of 2016 with a Water Palace Spa, based on the importance of bathing in Chinese culture.
Thai massage parlours in Australian city mistaken for brothels
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Sep 2014
A number of massage parlours are being mistaken by prospective male clients for illegal brothels in the Australian city of Gold Coast in southern Queensland.
     
 


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John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential
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Kempinski to make Vietnamese debut with riverside resort and spa designed by Kengo Kuma
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Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe
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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   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>>
30 Apr 2024
Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand
Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand   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 disclosed. Headquartered in Malaga, VivaGym is a low-cost operator with 315,000 members and 104 gyms across Spain and .... More>>
01 May 2024
Marriott to realise Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Trojena, the Mountains of Neom
Marriott to realise Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Trojena, the Mountains of Neom   Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round mountain adventure destination in Saudi Arabia. Launching in 2026, Trojena is a mountainside tourism location within the vast US$500 billion (€462.7 billion, £396 billion) .... More>>
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UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023
UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023   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. Westminster Abbey had a 49 per cent increase of visitors and worshippers to 1,587,866, Windsor Castle saw a 66 per cent .... More>>
27 Apr 2024
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive
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26 Apr 2024
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold   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 CEO, Rene Moos, said that while there are plans for the McFit clubs acquired in the €50m purchase, the future of the Holmes .... More>>
25 Apr 2024
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   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. Designed to offer guests a holistic fitness and recovery experience, Siro’s destination hotels support guests to unlock their .... More>>
24 Apr 2024
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023
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24 Apr 2024
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research   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 simple daily reminder encouraged people to move more, while offering financial incentives or point-based rewards was even more .... More>>
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Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House
Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House   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, Mohonk is a historic Victorian castle resort and spa which recently underwent a comprehensive revamp – check out Spa .... More>>
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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   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 district, the 81-key hotel is designed to offer guests an urban sanctuary in Kyoto – thought to be the cultural and .... More>>
23 Apr 2024
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio
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PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth
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23 Apr 2024
UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
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Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023
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19 Apr 2024
Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership
Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership   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 the number of sites in its portfolio to 72, with around 100,000 members. Treningshelse Holding has ambitious to become Norway’s leading .... More>>
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Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal
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US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation
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Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy
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Planet Fitness reveals Colleen Keating as its next CEO
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