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A new global industry organisation dedicated to touchless wellness therapies has been launched by industry consultant Erin Lee. Called the Touchless Wellness Association (TWA), the organisation is designed to help showcase and promote the adoption of new and existing touchless wellness products/therapies. In
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Falcon’s Beyond Global has begun trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, after raising more than US$100 million to support its growth strategy and completing a business combination with Fast Acquisition Corp. The company – which operates visitor attractions and hotels, as well as delivers entertainment
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Luxury Texan retreat La Cantera Resort & Spa has appointed Anne Melby as the new director of spa and recreation at its Loma de Vida Spa & Wellness in San Antonio. In her new role, Melby oversees the daily operations of Loma de Vida, a 25,000sq ft center offering an array of spa services, treatments and wellness
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Pentathlon GB has launched a new sub-brand, Penta+, as part of a strategy to modernise itself as a multi-sport provider. The national governing body for the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon says the new brand – which will be distinct from the governing body – is a combination and culmination of the
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Banyan Tree Group has refreshed its luxury hotel in Mérida, Mexico, with a new Angsana Spa inspired by Asian and Mexican therapies. Located in four acres of lush green tropical gardens, the newly built wellness pavilion is part of Hacienda Xcanatun, Angsana Heritage Collection’s property-wide expansion
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SeaWorld has revealed plans to open new, "one-of-a-kind" marine life themed rides and attractions at all three of its SeaWorld parks during Spring 2024. The new attractions include "Penguin Trek" at SeaWorld Orlando – an all-new family friendly coaster which will transport riders on an expedition through the
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A network of Sports Illustrated branded resort and lifestyle complexes will launch in the US following a deal between Travel + Leisure Co and Sports Hospitality Ventures (SHV) – the hotel and resorts licensee for the Sports Illustrated brand in North America and the Caribbean. Each Sports Illustrated
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Wellness is non-negotiable for today’s workers, with 93 per cent of employees saying their wellbeing at work is as important as their salary. The finding comes from the annual Gympass State of Work-Life Wellness Report, published today (18 October), which analysed data from more than 5,000 employees globally.
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JRA has appointed Matt Dawson, a former VP at experience design company Forrec, as its new VP of business development. At Forrec, Dawson – who has a master's degree in architecture – served on the executive team responsible for setting corporate priorities and also set the strategic direction for Forrec's
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Six Flags is launching two new haunted house experiences, inspired by iconic horror movies, The Conjuring and Saw X. Coinciding with the 30th season of the "Six Flags Fright Fest" – an annual event linked to Halloween – The Conjuring will feature at two parks, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey
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The Italian thermal town of Montecatini Terme will welcome 30 delegates from the Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) this week when it hosts the association’s third general assembly of 2023. Montecatini Terme is one of the 11 towns* in seven countries which make up the Great Spa Towns of Europe
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The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain is the first UK-based 24/7 fitness operator to achieve the Fitcert level 3 certification. The Fitcert scheme, led by EuropeActive and the Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute (NEN), is regarded as
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Spanish football club, Real Madrid, has signed a global partnership agreement with Visit Dubai, which aims to generate new growth opportunities for both parties. The collaboration, which is part of the emirate's recently announced Dubai-D33 Economic Agenda, will offer a wide range of "unique and special"
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Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via a soft launch at Dick's Sporting Goods in the US, has finally unveiled its new line via a dedicated website at www.nikestrength.com. Picking up on the trend for strength training, the company lined up longtime partner,
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Alchemy Springs, an upcoming social spa project in San Francisco’s Lower Nob Hill neighbourhood, has broken ground on its nature-centric bathing area. Comprised of a variety of thermal and wet experiences and social spaces, the upcoming 14,500sq ft destination is being designed to revive the city’s bathhouse
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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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