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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
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US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023  
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023

By Megan Whitby

The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous high of US$20.1 billion in 2022. This data stems from the 2024 edition of the annual US Spa Industry Study, conducted by .... more>>
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research  
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research

By Kath Hudson

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>>

Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House  
By Megan Whitby

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, .... more>>
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture  
By Megan Whitby

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 .... more>>
RSG opens flagship John Reed in Berlin, as its builds out its 'world city' portfolio  
By Kath Hudson

With the launch of its 49th John Reed, RSG Group is looking for more opportunities for its high-end brand in the US and Europe. Cosmopolitan cities are on the hit list, with sites already .... more>>
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth  
By Kath Hudson

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years. Memberships were up 11 per cent across the .... more>>
Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023  
By Kath Hudson

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market .... more>>
Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership  
By Kath Hudson

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 .... more>>
Missed FIBO? Catch up with the HCM roundup  
By Kath Hudson

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, distributing a special FIBO edition of HCM in support of the event as its global media .... more>>
Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal  
By Kath Hudson

Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international expansion. Shannon Tracey, VP of sales and marketing, says the company is eyeing .... more>>
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 .... more>>
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 .... 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>>

Features
Hot Springs Connection

Event report:
Hot Springs Connection


Jane Kitchen reveals the thermal spa issues and trends delegates were talking about at this industry gathering in California
Continuing professional development

Everyone's talking about:
Continuing professional development


As the spa, wellness and medical sectors merge, should therapist CPD be mandatory? Kath Hudson investigates
Future shock

Technology:
Future shock


What can we learn from operators currently using AI? Lesley Morisetti gets some tips from early adopters
Look to the East

Museums:
Look to the East


Everything you need to know about the V&A East project
Dr Jonathan Leary

Spa People:
Dr Jonathan Leary


The Remedy Place co-founder says the self-care industry is going to blow up
Kilolani Spa

New opening:
Kilolani Spa


Grand Wailea's famous Hawaiian spa has been transformed into a moon-inspired, open-air haven
Imagining the future

Innovation:
Imagining the future


Machine learning, robotics, VR, biotech... A unique festival explores how new technologies are transforming our lives
Mental wellness

Insight:
Mental wellness


An ACE summit on mental health shared methods fitness professionals can build into their toolkit, as Kath Hudson reports
All in the timing

Finishing Touch:
All in the timing


When we exercise is more important than the type of activity, a study shows
Write to reply

Letters:
Write to reply


Anna Langridge details work by 1FitLife to help Parkinson’s sufferers get active and improve their symptoms, while Martyn Allison asks a critical question
At your service

Menu engineering:
At your service


Scream therapy, dance retreats and wellness festivals top the list of the latest spa offerings globally
Product news
Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

Keiser A400 resistance will empower fitness enthusiasts

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Keiser has released a new line of resistance equipment designed to give real-time feedback and data analytics.
 
Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

Slacklining will transform fitness in the UK

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

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.
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3 Editor's Letter: Peace
The tourism and leisure industries bring people together, encourage them to be reflective, to share and learn from mistakes, to heal and to celebrate life
8 People News:
Paul Cummins’ poppy installation, the latest on Bristol’s proposed surfing lake and architect Shigeru Ban on the opening of the Aspen Art Museum
26 Design News:
BIG’s safari zoo, Frank Gehry’s Louis Vuitton Foundation and a compostable tower made from mushrooms
34 Profile: Nigel Walker
The ex hurdler and rugby player talks about the challenges of leading the English Institute of Sport
40 Fitness: A good workout
From the gym using old squash balls to help autistic children to a project aimed at reintegrating war veterans, we look at how the fitness industry is doing its bit
46 Sport: Singapore Sports Hub
Tom Walker finds out how Singapore’s new national stadium took shape
50 Wellness Cities: Active Design
Could adopting a different approach to city design help make residents healthier? Jacqueline Bennett reports
54 Vasper: A cool customer
We explain the science behind Vasper, a high-tech fitness system that’s being used by athletes and astronauts
56 Attractions: The art of collaboration
Dreamworks and Merlin tell us about the new Shrek-themed attractions
110 Hospitality: Back to basics
Grahame Senior takes a look at the trend for more casual dining, and rounds up some operators doing it well
114 Last Word: Sarah Maltby
Jorvik’s Sarah Maltby looks back
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