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Architecture and interior design firm Studio A+ has revealed the design inspiration behind its recent boutique hotel and hot springs retreat project in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China. Founded by Min Wang in 2007, the studio’s vision was to create a property that represents a seamless fusion of city
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Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a central landmark in Qiddaya City’s gaming and e-sports district, Saudi Arabia. The 5,155-seat venue will be designed to accommodate multiple experiences that prioritise players and spectators, as well as hosting both
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Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next year, following the release of strong year-end results for 2023. The company currently has 20 clubs: two in Portugal and the rest spread across Spain. Its most recent development is a €22 million site in Tenerife in partnership with the local authority of the island, which will
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City Cave Float & Wellness Center – the Australia-based wellness franchise offering float therapy, infrared sauna and massage services – has announced its expansion into the US through franchising opportunities. Focused on promoting mental and physical wellbeing, City Cave aims to foster healthier communities
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Gold's Gym Thousand Oaks, in Southern California, has announced the completion of its remodel and expansion. Franchise group, Gold’s Gym SoCal owns 23 locations in Southern California and is investing US$15m in revamping its estate over the next three years, to keep up with consumer demand. "The unveiling of
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US massage and wellness franchise Massage Heights is under new leadership with the return of co-founder Shane Evans as company CEO. Effective immediately, Evans takes the place of Susan Boresow, who served as president and CEO for the past two and a half years. During this time, the company grew to provide
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US developer Olympus Real Estate Group has breathed new life into California's historic Murrieta Hot Springs Resort following a comprehensive 18-month revamp project. Originally developed in 1902 as a health retreat, Murietta attracted locals, travellers and celebrities to its restorative waters in southwest
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David Lloyd Clubs has been granted planning permission to develop a health and racquets centre in Swords, County Dublin as it pushes to grow its portfolio. The project has been in planning since August 2022 when the first application was submitted to Fingal County Council. This is the company’s second location
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Destination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host the first edition of its beauty and wellness festival, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to 21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in Arizona. Described as a weeklong celebration of the beauty and wellness industries, the event will only be available to
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Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America, according to CEO and co-founder Robbie Bent. The company’s city destinations combine contrast bathing, breathwork and guided emotional regulation to create a space for people to connect with themselves
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GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in the Asia-Pacific region, via the Fullerton Thai Private Equity fund. GOCO is a global wellness consulting, development and management company and its new acquisition plan will target a range
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Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical activity sector to support the NHS and tackle the UK’s pandemic of poor health and sluggish economy. Speaking at the Active Uprising conference in London today (1 February), Farrar warned prime minister Rishi Sunak and Labour
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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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