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• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


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30 acres at Clays Lane, Debden Green, Loughton
Location: Loughton, IG10 Company: Knight Frank
Tender: retail units at The Engine Yard, Belvoir Castle
Location: Grantham, Leicestershire Company: Belvoir Castle
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US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation  
US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation

By Megan Whitby

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion. According to the organisation's recent report – called The Global Wellness Economy: United States – the US is the world’s leading wellness economy and is now double the size of China’s .... more>>
Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy  
Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy

By Megan Whitby

Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the coming years, with plans to open two new clubs annually moving forward Remedy Place is the brainchild of Dr Jonathan Leary, who has a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine and came up with the concept while working in .... more>>

Planet Fitness reveals Colleen Keating as its next CEO  
By Liz Terry

Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position on 10 June. The announcement follows a search which began with the ousting of former CEO, Chris Rondeau on 16 .... more>>
Clinique La Prairie to operate health resort at Tri Vananda in Phuket  
By Megan Whitby

Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built wellness community in Phuket, Thailand. .... more>>
UK Active Awards for excellence open for nominations  
By Liz Terry

UK Active has announced details of its annual health and fitness industry awards ceremony, which will take place in Birmingham on the evening of Thursday 3 October at the International .... more>>
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages  
By Megan Whitby

Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the Caribbean, called Six Senses La Sagesse. With a picturesque beachfront setting and surrounded by .... more>>
Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs  
By Kath Hudson

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs. This includes the .... more>>
Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM  
By Kath Hudson

Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships and profits. Speaking .... more>>
US$60m Zion Canyon Hot Springs project breaks ground in Southern Utah  
By Megan Whitby

A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to open in Southern Utah in Q3 of 2025. Situated 30 minutes from the majestic Zion National Park, the US$60 .... more>>
Dedicated recovery clubs tipped to become a trend  
By Kath Hudson

Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers as upcoming trends, while the exhibition halls featured infrared saunas, compression .... more>>
Research: Kundalini yoga provides cognitive benefits to postmenopausal women at risk of Alzheimer's  
By Megan Whitby

A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Benefits included restoring .... more>>
New lakeside spa oasis set to open at The Ritz-Carlton-Reynolds, Lake Oconee  
By Megan Whitby

Luxury lakeside retreat The Ritz-Carlton-Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Georgia, US, is gearing up to unveil its new-look destination spa this May following a comprehensive makeover. Spanning .... more>>
Europe's premier Evian Spa unveiled at Hôtel Royal in France  
By Megan Whitby

Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France – the birthplace of the Danone-owned mineral water brand Evian. The spa has been realised .... more>>
Top operators gather from across Europe for EHFF  
By Kath Hudson

Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed by FIBO from 11-14 April, which will feature almost 1,000 exhibitors. EuropeActive is .... more>>
John Kersh and Garrett Marshall leave Xponential Fitness  
By Kath Hudson

John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with the company – seven of them driving international growth across multiple brands and the .... more>>

Features
Mário Barbosa

Interview:
Mário Barbosa


The CEO of Go Fit talks to Kate Cracknell about the company’s year of record revenues, reaching new demographics and its expansion into Italy
Imagining the future

Innovation:
Imagining the future


Machine learning, robotics, VR, biotech... A unique festival explores how new technologies are transforming our lives
AI – friend or foe?

Technology:
AI – friend or foe?


How can attractions best exploit AI technologies? What are the dangers? What does the future hold? We get an expert opinion
False readings

Research:
False readings


New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children
What visitors want

Research:
What visitors want


Visitors are reshaping the industry in surprising and unexpected ways, according to new research
Lyndell Nelis

Interview:
Lyndell Nelis


The wellness director for Atlantis Resorts explains how its two Dubai properties are 'smashing it' when it comes to spa performance
King of Bhutan

Profile:
King of Bhutan


Plans for a 'mindfulness city' nearly as big as Hong Kong have been unveiled by the King of Bhutan. Katie Barnes takes a closer look
Future shock

Technology:
Future shock


What can we learn from operators currently using AI? Lesley Morisetti gets some tips from early adopters
Atzaró Okavango Camp

Project preview:
Atzaró Okavango Camp


Self-care meets safari in Botswana
Josh Kirk

Museums:
Josh Kirk


As Copenhagen’s Home of Carlsberg relaunches after a five year revamp, the project design lead tells us how ground-breaking technology was used to bring the brand to life
Celine Vadam

Spa People:
Celine Vadam


Charged with rolling out Blue Zones retreats globally
Product news
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

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Gibbon Slacklines has officially launched in the UK, introducing two flagship products: the Giboard and the SlackRack.
 
Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

Form’s in-goggle coaching will help swimmers hone technique

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Form has announced the launch of HeadCoach, in-goggle, real-time coaching for swimmers delivered via augmented reality (AR) display.
 
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
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ukactive is the UK’s leading not-for-profit membership body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more than 4,000 member organisations and partners in our shared ambition to get More People, More Active, More Often.

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Spa and wellness industry to reunite at Forum HOTel&SPA 2024

The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees.
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Purpose-built well cities, with places to walk, exercise and spend time outdoors and access to great facilities, would serve as a model for others to follow
8 People News:
Andy Murray works on five star hotel, Joanna Lumley gets behind the Garden Bridge and Ken Hom's Brazil restaurant
36 Profile: Nathan Blecharczyk
Airbeds, selling cereal boxes and legal battles... Blecharczyk tells us about the ups and downs of launching Airbnb
42 US concepts: The American dream
Schrager's London Edition, Five Guys and Ace Hotels...the US concepts taking the UK by storm
48 Architect Focus: Kim Herforth Nielsen
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54 Tourism: Green shoots
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56 Tourism: David Clemmons
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60 Attractions: Beautiful minds
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66 Architecture: Grand designs
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70 Leisure & Culture: Creative thinking
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78 Energy: Beating the market
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82 Last word: Julie Moskalyk
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