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Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre
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Location: Plymouth, UK
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Salary: £61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Location: Luton, UK
Company: Active Luton


Duty Manager
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Location: Middlesbrough
Company: Everyone Active
Leisure Supervisor (Development)
Salary: £32,982 - £37,099pa + excellent pension and benefits
Location: London, UK
Company: City University of London
Centre Manager (Leisure)
Salary: £40,221 - £42,403pa + pension + benefits
Location: Exeter, UK
Company: Exeter City Council
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Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Salary: £30,027pa + non-contrib pension + benefits
Location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Company: Active Luton
Leisure Centre Duty Manager
Salary: £24,687.57pa + pension + health care + benefits
Location: Uppingham, Oakham, UK
Company: Uppingham School
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Location: Market Rasen
Company: Everyone Active
Recreation Assistant (Dry Site)
Salary: Competitive
Location: Market Rasen
Company: Everyone Active
Party Leader
Salary: Competitive
Location: Gainsborough
Company: Everyone Active

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in this issue

• 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
John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential  
John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential

By Kath Hudson

US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of John Kersh as managing director of international development. Kersh has more than 25 years of experience in the fitness and franchising business, most recently as the chief international development officer at .... more>>
Breakers Hotel in Long Beach to relaunch as Fairmont property with tech-forward spa in 2024  
Breakers Hotel in Long Beach to relaunch as Fairmont property with tech-forward spa in 2024

By Megan Whitby

The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property after a significant restoration and redevelopment project. The project, initially unveiled in 2022 by Accor (Fairmont's parent company), marks a strategic collaboration with Pacific6 – a .... more>>

Kempinski to make Vietnamese debut with riverside resort and spa designed by Kengo Kuma  
By Megan Whitby

High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury waterfront property overlooking the Saigon River. Set to open by 2026, Kempinski Saigon River .... more>>
Belgian start-up, Moonbird, is on a mission to teach the world to breathe  
By Kath Hudson

Moonbird is a tactile breathing coach, which provides real-time biofeedback, measuring heart rate and heart rate variability. Studies show it can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. .... more>>
Barry’s considers next investor move, as North Castle Partners looks to exit  
By Kath Hudson

Barry’s – known for its HIIT workouts combining treadmills and weights – is thought to be looking at strategic options, including taking on a new backer. Talking exclusively to HCM global .... more>>
Providence Equity Partners takes control of VivaGym and its Fitness Hut brand  
By Kath Hudson

US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from Bridges Fund Management, which will exit as a shareholder. Financial terms have not been .... more>>
UK's Royal attractions had a bumper year in 2023  
By Liz Terry

Numbers from the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, (ALVA) show that Royal attractions saw a huge increase in visitor numbers during 2023 – the coronation year of King Charles III. .... more>>
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive  
By Magali Robathan

As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by 2032, Dutch theme park Efteling has announced plans to convert its steam trains from coal to electric. Efteling .... more>>
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold  
By Kath Hudson

There is speculation that Basic Fit will sell the five Spanish Holmes Place clubs it has just acquired from RSG Group in a 47-club deal. In the Q1 trading update released today, Basic-Fit .... more>>
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh  
By Megan Whitby

Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro property in Dubai this February. .... more>>
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 .... more>>
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 .... 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>>

Features
Sondre Gravir

Life lessons:
Sondre Gravir


Imposter syndrome over a promotion taught the CEO of SATS that behaving authentically is the most important part of leadership
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
Mental health training

Everyone's talking about:
Mental health training


Now mental health is the number one reason people join health clubs, do teams need a grounding in counselling? We ask the experts
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
Yuki Kiyono

Spa People:
Yuki Kiyono


On how social wellness and playful expression underpin the spa concept of Aman's new sister brand Janu
Look to the East

Museums:
Look to the East


Everything you need to know about the V&A East project
Fons Jurgens

Interview:
Fons Jurgens


Big changes are coming for much-loved Dutch theme park Efteling, with the launch of a Grand Hotel and major new attraction. Its CEO lets us into the plans
Rodolphe Bouin

Theme parks:
Rodolphe Bouin


Futuroscope’s CEO takes us behind the scenes at the fast-changing future-themed park
Linda Zou

People:
Linda Zou


Merlin Entertainments appoints a chief strategy officer to help transform the business
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
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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SALT Chamber

SALT Chamber was started in 2012 by Founder and CEO Leo Tonkin and has become the leading authority on salt therapy concepts.

SALT Chamber was started in 2012 by Founder and CEO Leo Tonkin and has become the leading authority on designing, building, and developing salt therapy concepts for day spas, medical spas, wellness centres, and health practitioners to add salt therapy to their existing menu of services.
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The sound of success: three ways music can boost spa revenue according to Myndstream’s Freddie Moross

At Myndstream, we understand the power of music elevates the spa experience. But did you know it can also be a powerful revenue generator?
  The sound of success: three ways music can boost spa revenue according to Myndstream’s Freddie Moross
Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
  Webinar: Building a new energy future for the leisure sector

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LATEST JOBS...
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Chief Executive Officer, Mount Batten Centre
Mount Batten Group
Salary: c£65,000pa + pension + benefits
Job location: mount batten centre, plymouth , United Kingdom
top job
Director of Operations
Active Luton
Salary: £61,000 - £64,000 + exceptional pension + excellent benefits
Job location: Luton , United Kingdom
Duty Manager
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Middlesbrough
Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Active Luton
Salary: £30,027pa + non-contrib pension + benefits
Job location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Leisure Centre Duty Manager
Uppingham School
Salary: £24,687.57pa + pension + health care + benefits
Job location: Uppingham, Oakham, UK
Leisure Supervisor (Development)
City University of London
Salary: £32,982 - £37,099pa + excellent pension and benefits
Job location: London, UK
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Everyone Active
Salary:
Job location: Market Rasen
Recreation Assistant (Dry Site)
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Market Rasen
Party Leader
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Gainsborough
Fitness Motivator and Personal Trainer
Everyone Active
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Job location: Gainsborough
Cleaning Assistant
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive pay rates
Job location: Gainsborough
Duty Manager
Everyone Active
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Job location: Gainsborough
Duty Manager
The Pickaquoy Centre
Salary: £30,000pa + local Govt pension + attractive benefits package
Job location: Kirkwall, UK
Centre Manager (Leisure)
Exeter City Council
Salary: £40,221 - £42,403pa + pension + benefits
Job location: Exeter, UK
Fitness Motivator
Everyone Active
Salary: Competitive
Job location: Lutterworth
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Swim Teacher
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