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Merlin Entertainments, the UK-based global attractions operator which is second only to Disney in size, has chosen its new CEO, following the retirement of founder, Nick Varney. American Scott O’Neil takes over from Varney today (15 November 2022), being responsible for the global growth of the business, as
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Disney is utilising wearable technology to provide guests at its Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, with a wide range of "hands-free conveniences and immersive experiences". The new MagicBand+ wristband unlocks a new dimension of Disney storytelling and marks the first time guests can utilise a smart
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The Museum of London in the UK capital is to hold two free weekend festivals and all-night openings ahead of the closure of its current home at London Wall in the City of London. The museum is moving to its new home in Smithfield in the heart of the capital at the beginning of 2023. Described as one of Europe's
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Fit+ is aiming to operate at least 1,000 clubs by 2027. The staffless gym franchise currently has 208 studios across 19 countries, but with master franchise licenses granted in Asia and the USA, is planning to roll out facilities in these territories, as well as others, over the next five years. In an exclusive
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The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key message from Andy Haldane, chief executive of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and former chief economist at the Bank of England, who spoke at The Health
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US destination spa Mii amo in Sedona, Arizona, is due to reopen on 2 February 2023 with all-new facilities after undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion project. The 22-year-old resort closed in early 2021 for a comprehensive refresh that has cost more than US$40m (£34.1m, €38.9m). Mii amo has been
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Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd Ertel to join its ranks. Grey has been appointed as the new senior VP of spa while Ertel has assumed the role of chief financial officer (CFO). The expansion of AAG’s executive team comes on the heels of its
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Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass has released a new report called The State of Work-Life Wellness. After surveying over 9,000 employees across nine territories (UK, US, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Italy, Spain and Germany) the report found that a new health economy has arrived where employees are
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UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Huge billboard adverts have appeared on buildings in what the company has billed as “anti-sponsorship” of the controversial tournament. Qatar was awarded the rights to hosting the world's most watched sports event in
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Global health and wellness holding company XWell has partnered with Clockwork to launch AI-driven robot manicures in select US XpresSpa airport spas. Beginning in Q1 2023, XWell will launch up to five of Clockwork’s robots across its 28 spa locations during an initial three-month period. XWell plans to deploy
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Planet Fitness has reported record results, with 16.6m members globally, according to its Q3 results. Shares jumped ten per cent on the news. The company said 'system-wide, same-club sales' increased by 8.2 per cent in the quarter, leading to an increase in revenues of US$90.1m or 58.4 per cent to US$244.4m for the period. This is up from US$154.3m the previous
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Destination wellness brand Sensei has opened the doors to its second retreat, Sensei Porcupine Creek, in Rancho Mirage, California. Launched in 2019, the brand’s original property Sensei Lāna'i, A Four Seasons Resort, is set on the Hawaiian island of Lāna'i. Sensei was founded by tech billionaire and
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The Great Spa Towns of Europe Association (GSTEA) has announced the appointment of Chiara Ronchini as its new secretary general, effective from 13 February 2023. Ronchini will take over from Paul Simons and join GSTEA following eight years working with Historic Environment Scotland. She has been working as the
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Warner Bros. Discovery Sports (WBD Sports) and metaverse services provider Infinite Reality have entered into a multi-year agreement that will deliver new immersive and interactive metaverse experiences to sports fans. The scope of what’s on offer – described as “new avenues for sports communities, athletes and
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Politicians in the UK are taking part in a physical activity challenge hosted by UK Active and Myzone. The friendly competition is designed to raise awareness around the importance of physical activity – for mental and physical health, as well as productivity at work – among parliamentary members and to disperse
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London's Science Museum has opened a new gallery which seeks to change young people's perceptions of technical careers – and inspire "tomorrow’s technicians" in the process. Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery is a free interactive gallery aimed mainly at 11 to 16-year-olds. The gallery will enable
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Langham Hospitality Group has launched its third Chuan Spa destination in Australia, following the opening of its new Gold Coast property and set of residences. Chuan Spa is Langham’s signature holistic spa and wellness concept which embraces the healing philosophies of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The
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Authorities in Costa Rica have confirmed the death of RSG Group founder, Rainer Schaller and his son Aaron following a private plane crash on 21 October. Their bodies were located on 22 October, but it has taken until now for their identities to be confirmed and for RSG to issue a statement – potentially due to
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Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA and 50-year veteran of the spa and wellness and beauty industry, has been named as the recipient of the 2022 Leading Woman in Wellness award. The accolade, given by the Global Wellness Institute, was presented at the 2022 Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv. The emotional
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A huge "film city" and visitor attraction project in Nigeria has reached a major milestone, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between marketing and development agency Del York International Group and The Lagos State Government. The two partners signed what they described as a
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Barefoot luxury hotel, spa and resort operator Six Senses is set to open its first property in Africa in 2025. The location will front Princess Elizabeth Island on the approach to Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Guests at Six Senses Victoria Falls will stay in one of 44 partially
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Xponential Fitness has signed a Master Franchise Agreement with Kuwaiti real estate company Aqarat for brands Rumble, Club Pilates, StretchLab and CycleBar. The deal will see at least eight studios open in Kuwait in ten years with additional openings possible, depending on market conditions. “We are thrilled to
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Universal's theme parks saw revenues increase by more than 40 per cent during the third quarter of 2022. The figure comes from a financial statement of parent company Comcast, which released its Q3 earnings this week. According to Comcast, revenues in its Universal theme park division for the three-month
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For every US$800 (€806, £694) annual increase in people’s wellness expenditures, happiness levels rise by seven per cent and life expectancy goes up by 1.26 years, according to a study released today (1 November) by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The figures were revealed at the Global Wellness Summit
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FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45, has opened its first London club. Located in Oxford Circus, the company plans to launch more UK clubs, as well as expand into the US and Canada, over the next twelve months. Since its launch last year,
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