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


Property & tenders
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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News headlines
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence  
Thailand's first lady attends APSWC Awards ceremony recognising industry excellence

By Megan Whitby

The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement with a prestigious awards ceremony held during the 2024 APSWC Round Table event in Bangkok, Thailand. Among the distinguished guests was Dr Pakpilai Thavisin, the first lady of Thailand. Representatives .... more>>
Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius  
Anytime Fitness announces expansion into the UAE with master franchise deal backed by Mark Mobius

By Kath Hudson

With a new master franchisee on board, the rollout of Anytime Fitness in the Middle East will get underway later this year, with the first club opening Dubai, following the move to the Middle East which is gripping the sector. Parent company, Self Esteem Brands, has signed a master franchise deal with an .... more>>

Aman plans UAE debut with beachfront Dubai hotel and signature Aman Spa  
By Megan Whitby

Luxury hospitality group Aman Resorts and Hotels has announced plans to debut in the UAE with an all-suite hotel and spa in Dubai. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, Aman Dubai will have .... more>>
Entrepreneurs share secrets of building a fitness business at PerformX  
By Kath Hudson

Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the destination was one takeaway of the industry titans’ panel on empire building, comprised of three industry .... more>>
The Ranch Hudson Valley sets April launch date  
By Megan Whitby

Luxury health and wellness brand The Ranch is gearing up to open its first East Coast destination in the Hudson Valley near Tuxedo Park, New York, on 18 April. The Ranch Hudson Valley .... more>>
Four Seasons announces luxury wellness resort and residences at Amaala  
By Megan Whitby

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality partners at Saudi Arabia's upcoming regenerative tourism destination Amaala. Positioned .... more>>
The Covery inks partnership with Aura Spa to bring recovery services to Northeastern US  
By Megan Whitby

The Covery, a lifestyle optimisation wellness brand, has announced a new licensing partnership with Aura Spa, solidifying its commitment to broadening access to recovery and wellness .... more>>
Steve Barton, former UK MD at Technogym, joins top team at Egym  
By Liz Terry

Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, as country director for the UK. .... more>>
2024 ISPA Consumer Study reveals spa-goer trends and preferences  
By Megan Whitby

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the 2024 edition of its Consumer Snapshot research initiative, shedding light on the behaviours and preferences of regular .... more>>
TRIB3 launches reformer Pilates brand – PILAT3S  
By Kath Hudson

The team behind TRIB3 has launched a reformer Pilates studio concept called PILAT3S, which will be available either as a standalone franchise, or as a club-in-club concept, aiming to take .... more>>
Wello Works – a work and wellness concept, launches first location in Sydney  
By Kath Hudson

Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has launched its first site in Sydney. The brainchild of wellness veteran, Tony de Leede, Wello Works has .... more>>
Adidas and The Well HQ collaborate to deliver free training on supporting women around menstruation  
By Kath Hudson

Adidas and its Breaking Barriers Academy has announced a partnership with female health experts, The Well HQ – led by Baz Moffatt – for the launch of a free training course to raise .... more>>
Aman sister brand Janu debuts in Tokyo with four-floor urban wellness retreat  
By Megan Whitby

Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking the first in its pipeline of 13 properties across city, country and coastal destinations. .... more>>
Basic-Fit aiming to double its estate by 2030. Rene Moos is considering global franchising to drive future growth  
By Kath Hudson

Despite high inflation and energy costs, Basic-Fit lifted 2023 revenues by almost a third, achieved a record number of club openings and is bullish about the future. Announcing its .... more>>
First-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum to ignite conversation about global wellbeing and happiness  
By Megan Whitby

The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum in London on 18 March 2024. Founded by Karen Guggenheim in 2016, WOHASU is dedicated .... more>>

Features
What visitors want

Research:
What visitors want


Visitors are reshaping the industry in surprising and unexpected ways, according to new research
Linda Zou

People:
Linda Zou


Merlin Entertainments appoints a chief strategy officer to help transform the business
Details matter

Jeremy McCarthy:
Details matter


Attention to detail is a superpower and necessity in the luxury spa arena, says our contributing editor
Leases

Everyone's talking about:
Leases


Is now a golden moment for health and fitness operators to secure favourable leases as desirable anchor tenants? Kath Hudson asks the experts
Helen Smout

People:
Helen Smout


On the aims of the new £26.5m Perth Museum
Dr Jonathan Leary

Spa People:
Dr Jonathan Leary


The Remedy Place co-founder says the self-care industry is going to blow up
Well at work

Wellness:
Well at work


As absenteeism continues to take a huge economic toll, with musculoskeletal problems and poor mental health the biggest issues, can workplace wellness really make a difference, asks Kath Hudson?
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
Atzaró Okavango Camp

Project preview:
Atzaró Okavango Camp


Self-care meets safari in Botswana
The Wilhelmis

Family matters:
The Wilhelmis


The father and son duo behind the Buchinger Wilhelmi fasting method share their exciting plans for research and innovation with Megan Whitby
London

Destination focus:
London


Major hotel brands from Mandarin Oriental and Raffles to Six Senses are all investing in the UK capital, but how will they differentiate themselves asks Katie Barnes
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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Founded in 1997, Hydrafacial has grown to become one of the world’s leading skin health brands.

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On the cover | AJ Hackett: Bungy, New Zealand
3 Editor’s letter: Failing the elderly
Liz Terry shares her thoughts
8 People profile: Joe Taylor
The founder of Wave Project uses surfing to get through to troubled kids
10 People profile: Nick Gray
Nick Gray tells the story of his guided tour company, Museum Hack, (for people who don't like museums)
12 People profile: Lak Mitchell
Lak Mitchell on driving the Boomtown Festival for eight successful years
14 People profile: James White
Thermal spa researcher and consultant on leading major overhaul of Maruia Hot Springs in New Zealand
16 People profile: Dr William Bird
The outdoor exercise pioneer on the FLAME Award-winning Beat the Street
18 People profile: Jason Torrance
Sustrans director Jason Torrance talks about the relationship between active transport and sport
20 Interview: Tony Butler
Derby Museums Trust executive director delivers social justice in museums
24 Talking Point: Cruise control
The cruise industry is expanding, but concerns are growing about pollution
28 Disruption: Rule breakers
Leisure architecture that’s pushing boundaries and upturning expectations
34 Tourism: Ireland’s wild side
The Wild Atlantic Way is helping tourists discover a whole new side of Ireland
42 Interview: Craig Lister
Green Gym’s managing director is harnessing the power of gardening
46 Thermal Spa: Taking the waters
Magali Robathan met the key people behind the Gainsborough Bath Spa
52 Community: Bright Hart Lane
Grant Cornwell on the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation’s community work
56 Visitor profiles: Beyond demographics
Gerri Morris, of Morris Hargreaves McIntyre, on defining cultural consumers
60 Regeneration: High ideals
In Utah, a bunch of hip entrepreneurs is creating a crowdfunded ski resort
66 Hospitality: Wasted opportunity
Restaurants take innovative approaches to solve the problem of food surplus
70 Social good: Winds of change
Learn about the Change Foundation and the opportunities it creates
74 Adult play: Making a big play
LM reports on the emerging trend of adults playing like kids
80 Sports: Play to the crowd
When public sector budgets are tight, crowdfunding is an attractive option
82 New opening: Future of leisure
Selby Summit focuses on activity, not sport. Is it a new era for leisure centres?
86 Green space: Space age
With land at a premium, the definition of public parks and green space is evolving
92 Gymtopia: Angels’ advocate
Gymtopia founder Ray Algar on making a difference beyond the health club walls
98 Last word: Nature’s bounty
FairWild is setting standards in the harvesting of wild ingredients
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