Cuts for Men founder plans women-only chain 05 Apr 2005 The founder of the US-based Cuts for Men fitness club franchise,b John Gennaro, is planning to unveil Cuts for Women – taking on ladies-only operators including Curves, Contours Express and Ladies Workout Express.
Russian convention helps develop industry 05 Apr 2005 Russian fitness enthusiasts are gearing up for the country’s biggest health and fitness event, which gets underway next month.
Imperial Fields given £1.45m grant 28 Mar 2005 A £1.45m grant has been awarded to improve community health and leisure facilities in South London.
Tussauds sold for £800m 23 Mar 2005 British attractions operator the Tussauds Group has been bought by private equity firm Dubai International Capital (DIC) for £800m ($1.5bn) from Charterhouse Capital.
£16m project for Leisure Connection 23 Mar 2005 Leisure Connection has secured another Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London Borough of Brent with a £16m leisure and sports facility.
Gaia Retreat opens at Northern Rivers 22 Mar 2005 The Gaia Retreat and Spa at Brooklet, located in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, has been opened by NSW tourism minister Sandran Nori and actress Olivia Newton-John – one of the spa’s directors.
The Vila Sol Resort opens Spa 22 Mar 2005 The Vila Sol Spa & Golf Resort, located in the Portuguese tourist hot spot of Vilamoura on the Atlantic coast, has opened its multi-million-Euro spa for the summer season.
Adler Thermae Spa to open in Tuscany 22 Mar 2005 Adler Thermae Spa, located in the Orcia Valley in Tuscany, Italy, opened its doors earlier this month.
FIA challenges PRS over tariffs 22 Mar 2005 The FIA and the Performing Right Society (PRS) have entered into a dialogue to investigate the PRS rates levied at the health and fitness industry, which, in the opinion of the FIA, are too high.
The FIA is calling on all its members to fill in questionnaires and provide information PRS tariff payments, to help the it put together a strong case for the reduction of fees.
Boxercise gains European Trademark 22 Mar 2005 Boxercise plans to take its training courses overseas after being awarded the European Trademark for the name Boxercise in addition to its existing British Trademark.
Beckham launches football academy 16 Mar 2005 David Beckham has revealed that his inaugural Football Academy will open in summer 2005 on east London’s Greenwich Peninsula beside the Millennium Dome.
New REPs guidance to GPs on exercise 15 Mar 2005 Dr Peter Schutte, the Head of Advisory of the Medical Defence Union has recently written to all GPs outlining strict guidelines for referring patients for exercise.
New Globe for New York 15 Mar 2005 London-based architects Foster and Partners have teamed up with American consultant Barbara Römer to design the 1,200-capacity New Globe Theatre on Governors Island in NY Harbour.
Leisure Connection secures £16m deal 15 Mar 2005 Leisure Connection has secured its second Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project, which will provide the London Borough of Brent with a £16m sports facility.
London Eye architects reveal designs for new attraction 09 Mar 2005 Designs for a 150 metre (429ft) observation tower called the i-360 have been revealed by London Eye architects Marks Barfield. The tower, which has an illuminated beacon at its peak, measures four metres in diameter and can carry a single, air-conditioned capsule, able to take up to 100 people.
Controversy over working rights proposals 07 Mar 2005 The government’s proposals to extend family-friendly working rights have been welcomed by trade unions but raised fears in the leisure sector that they could create an “enormous burden” on small companies and cause major disruption throughout the industry.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives, with this percentage increasing year on year, according to a preview presentation of McKinsey and Company’s Future of Wellness 2026 research report.
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-day destination.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation experiences.
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-focused care at scale.
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Fitness studios to Icon Palestre.
