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Established wellness resort brand Chiva-Som is preparing to operate and manage its first international location outside Thailand, named Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som. The resort is situated in a private coastal location in Qatar and has a grand opening scheduled for 29 March 2022. Qatar-based
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Merlin Entertainments has acquired the operations and brand licenses for Cadbury World, the popular chocolate-themed visitor attraction in Birmingham, UK. Opened in 1990, Cadbury World attracts more than 600,000 people each year and offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the Cadbury chocolate brand and
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Disney has opened its long-awaited, Star Wars-themed Galactic Starcruiser resort. The ambitious new attraction at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, US, is a combination of a luxury hotel, interactive theatre, theme park ride and immersive role-playing game – with 'food as entertainment' also in the mix.
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The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health and fitness industry when it comes to re-engaging people with exercise – especially in city and town centres – according to UK Active CEO, Huw Edwards. “The government cannot ignore the impact health inequalities have had on the
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US-based destination fitness and wellness retreat operator The Ranch is partnering with Palazzo Fiuggi Wellness Medical Retreat in Italy to launch its first permanent international programme. Already operating two Californian retreats in Malibu and Sonoma, The Ranch is launching in Italy with a retreat
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The world’s first stand-alone Peppa Pig Theme Park has opened at the Legoland Florida Resort in Florida, US. The attraction is part of Merlin Entertainments' growing portfolio in Orlando and features multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed play-scapes and water play areas and daily live shows. The
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Gympass has signed a partnership deal with Les Mills to make the fitness platform's 1,500 on-demand workouts and virtual training sessions available to Gympass corporate clients. Clive Ormerod, Les Mills CEO, said: “We're providing Gympass corporate customers with our unique Les Mills digital offering to bring
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All adults can prevent declines in episodic memory with regular exercise. Researchers led by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh investigated more than 1,279 studies, eventually narrowing them down to just 36 that met specific criteria which were then analysed. The search was limited to particular
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Anantara will open its third Chinese property in ecotourism destination Anji County, in the northwestern Zhejiang Province. A popular escape for nature lovers, Anji County is renowned for its clean air and scenery. Anantara’s new 162-key resort – named Anantara Anji – is being designed to emphasise the beauty of
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New beachfront resort Radisson Blu Zaffron Resort will open its doors on the popular Greek island of Santorini as of 18 April, following a €20m (US$22.3m £16.7m) investment. Nestled just steps away from Karma beach, the new 103-room resort will launch with a spa offering treatments by Korres that tap into the
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A brand new geothermal forest spa is set to launch in April near Akureyri, in Northern Iceland. The story behind Forest Lagoon began in 2014 when workers digging inside the Vaðlaheiðargöng heath – for an unrelated project – accidentally discovered a new geothermal hot water spring. Now, the water source will
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Rosewood’s Caribbean island retreat on St. Barth has undergone an extensive four-year overhaul and rebranded its wellness facility into a Rosewood Sense spa. As part of the overhaul, the 600sq m wellness centre at Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth has had a comprehensive design refresh directed by architectural
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Hilton has unveiled a secluded beachfront resort named Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya in Mexico, marking Conrad’s debut in the Mexican Caribbean. Located in a secluded bay surrounded by tropical forest and pristine Caribbean waters, the 349-room resort is complete with a destination spa and designed to offer a
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Peloton has released a new workout option that moves away from its previous instructor-led content and instead relies on gamification to engage users. The new Lanebreak workout is a music-based exercise that requires riders to match and sustain their cadence or resistance with on-screen cues. Users control
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Two staff were injured and Twenty Six GLL leisure facilities had to close their doors on Friday 18 February, as Storm Eunice swept west across the UK and Europe with devastating force and speed. Mark Sesnan, CEO of GLL, told HCM "We operate all the main public leisure centres in Cornwall and Cardiff and we
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Southern California wellness destination Glen Ivy Hot Springs has announced the appointment of Hervé Blondel as the property’s new general manager. Blondel has a background in managing luxury resorts in international destinations, including Europe, the US and South America. In his most recent role, Blondel led
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Industry body, UK Active, has revealed a new council to represent the voice of members to its board. The group will be chaired by industry veteran, Dave Courteen, and will be responsible for shaping and informing UK Active’s work while also helping ensure the membership is “engaged and up-to-date” with UK
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20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day), hosted by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Massage Initiative. The event is organised to celebrate and spread awareness of the positive impacts of touch therapies to both consumers and medical professionals. Launched in 2018,
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Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is set to partner with chef Tristan Brandt to introduce a new destination restaurant at the resort in Q2. Brandt is an award-winning chef with two Michelin stars and will oversee culinary operations for the new dining concept. His signature style is defined by a focus on modern
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Body Fit Training (BFT), the Australian fitness franchise, has successfully defended a court action brought by F45 in the Australian Federal Court. The lawsuit between the two Australian companies is part of an ongoing global dispute over business strategies and the use of technology. It began in late 2019, when
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage a new hotel and spa in Costa Navarino, Greece, scheduled to open in Q1 2023. The group’s first property in Greece – named Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino – will be located on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese and be part of Costa Navarino, a well-established
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The physical activity sector will have an essential role to play in delivering the UK government's plans to "level up" and tackle longstanding economic, social, and health inequalities. The government this month published its much-awaited, flagship Levelling Up White Paper, which sets out plans to
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Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162 branded residences along a private stretch of beach on Palm Jumeirah’s West Crescent in Dubai. The project is the result of a management agreement signed between Six Senses, real estate developer and investment company Select Group and
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Ground-breaking research has shown that cancer patients who followed a course of exercise ahead of surgery saw their tumours shrink markedly when compared to patients who followed the standard care pathway. The study specifically examined the role of exercise prehabilitation in oesophageal cancer treatment.
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Brewing giant Diageo has revealed plans to create a Guinness-themed cultural hub and microbrewery in London, UK, with design by London-based agency, Hot Pickle. Called Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard, the visitor attraction is set to open in London’s Covent Garden in Autumn 2023. Located on a historic brewing
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