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Basic-Fit experienced strong growth in clubs and members during the first six months of 2023. Reporting its H1 results, the Netherlands-based company saw its underlying EBITDA increase by 83 per cent to €110m. With 103 net club openings between January and June 2023, Basic-Fit expanded its network to 1,303
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Wellness is a key driving force behind global traveller behaviour, according to a new consumer insights report published by American Express Travel. The American Express 2023 Global Travel Trends Report was conducted to expose the key factors influencing global travel and how they will affect it in future. Its findings are the result of an online survey
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Local government organisations and industry thought leaders have slammed the UK government’s decision not to increase funding for prevention. The Hewitt Review: an independent review of integrated care systems (ICS), published earlier this year, made a recommendation to increase the proportion of public
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Two of Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs are being brought back to life this month, when they reopen to the public as a hub for health and wellbeing. Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs are set to reopen on 28 July and will, for the first time, allow open water swimming to take place. In addition, the introduction of a
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The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s East Docks, with architecture by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The images show plans for an attraction which has been inspired by the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee – a group formed in the 16th century to bring professions
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EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical activity and its impact on communities and individuals. The Exercise for Health Summit (EfHS) will be held in Madrid, Spain, on 20-22 November during the Spanish Presidency of the European Council in the second half of 2023.
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Austrian eco-resort Puradies in Leogang, Austria, has been upgraded with a brand new spa inspired by the four natural elements and designed to integrate smoothly into the natural landscape. Italian architecture and interior design firm Network of Architecture (Noa*) was appointed to realise the new 1,500sq m
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Xponential Fitness has signed a master franchise agreement in France for its Club Pilates brand. The deal marks Xponential's entry to the French market and becomes the 19th country in which the franchised fitness business now has a presence. The master franchisee agreement with TCMP Fitness – and its
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Meow Wolf has opened its fourth permanent exhibition in Grapevine, North Texas. Called The Real Unreal, the immersive art attraction is being described as a "psychedelic playground for adults and kids alike". Located at the Grapevine Mills mall, the attraction was created by Meow Wolf's in-house team of
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Six Senses is taking its wellness and sustainability formula to a sanctuary in California's Napa County, an agricultural haven producing some of the world’s most sought-after wine. Named after the natural thermal Aetna Springs discovered in the 1870s, the original resort thrived until the 1970s as a natural spa
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Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK – the document is currently being processed, with details due in nine days. The filing follows a court case which concluded on 29 June, when Mr Justice Michael Green sanctioned a restructuring plan proposed by Fitness First's
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A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los Cabos, Mexico, inspired by the ocean and traditions of the region. Opening in late 2023, the up-scale adults-only inclusive property will feature 79 guestrooms and mark the Velas Group’s seventh destination in Mexico. The resort’s wellness
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Shares in The Gym Group have jumped sharply, after it reported substantial gains in membership and revenue following a period of trading with founder John Treharne at the helm. Treharne took back control of the business in January this year following the resignation of CEO Richard Darwin. Publishing its trading
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The three parent companies behind UFC Gym Australia have entered voluntary administration after being told to pay more than AU$5m in compensation to franchisee owners who took them to court. Ultimate Franchising Group, UFC Gym Prospect and Ultimate Franchising Group Properties held the master franchise
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Young V&A, a new museum dedicated entirely to children, has opened its doors in London, UK. The new, £13m attraction has been created to "herald a shift in the way museums are designed for young people". Designed by De Matos Ryan and AOC Architecture – in collaboration with children – the free museum
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Fitness tech company Tempo has released a large update, adding a number of features which leverage the capabilities of both iPhone and AI. The main addition is the new Body Composition Scanner, which uses the depth camera sensors in an iPhone. Utilising the iPhone's tech, the Tempo app can now scan the
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Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its offering with a new spa and fitness centre. The four-year-old family-owned hotel – with a philosophy based on sustainability, art and intentional design – has been updated with this dedicated wellness space so guests can
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Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell has launched a LGBTQIA+ friendly badge on its platform in a bid to make the beauty, spa and wellness industries more inclusive. According to Treatwell, the sectors are struggling with inclusivity which has resulted in limited accessibility, gendered
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Egym has completed a Series F financing round which will see it raise up to €207m (US$225m) in growth capital. The new investment was led by Affinity Partners, a global investment firm based in Miami, US and also included contributions from existing investors, Mayfair Equity Partners and Bayern Kapital.
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Charitable leisure trust, Horizon Leisure, has acquired a former Sports Direct gym in Guildford and transformed it into a health, fitness and wellbeing facility. The trust has invested £1m in redeveloping the facility, which it acquired earlier this year for an undisclosed sum. It is the first time Horizon
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Self Esteem Brands (SEB) is taking its Anytime Fitness brand to France, following the signing of a master franchisee deal. Anytime France SARL, a company set up for the venture, will oversee the brand's growth in the country, with initial openings secured in six locations – Paris, the wider Ile-de-France
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A survey which takes a deep dive into global wellness travellers’ motivations and needs has been launched by the Global Wellness Institute's (GWI) Wellness Tourism Initiative. The aim is to make the Wellbeing Check-In Survey the largest in the world and the GWI is calling for spa and wellness
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Virtuagym has added to its range of training solutions with the launch of Virtuagym AI Coach. Powered by artificial intelligence, AI Coach can create tailored workouts for users based on their specific requirements, which are shared via a chat interface. This enables users to specify their requests,
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The Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm, Sweden has reopened its doors 10 days after a guest died and nine other were injured in an incident involving the park's Jetline rollercoaster. One of the trains on Jetline – a ride which reaches a height of 30m (90ft) and a speed of 90km/h (55mph) – came partly off the
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Pedro Simão, CEO of Balance Company, says the company has acquired a 100 per cent shareholding in international franchise brands VivaFit and Personal 20 from founders Pedro Ruiz and Connie Ruiz for an undisclosed amount. VivaFit is a brand of boutique gym for women, while Personal20 is a boutique EMS studio
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