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Leisure Supervisor (Development)
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Location: London, UK
Company: City University of London
Team Leader (Harrow School Fitness Club)
Salary: £13.71 per hour
Location: Harrow on the Hill, Harrow, UK
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Location: Market Rasen
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
Efteling to convert steam trains to electric as part of green drive  
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 is working with UK-based narrow-gauge railway engineering company Alan Keef Ltd to electrify its much-loved steam trains, .... more>>
Basic-Fit hints Spanish Holmes Place clubs might be sold  
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 CEO, Rene Moos, said that while there are plans for the McFit clubs acquired in the €50m purchase, the future of the Holmes .... 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>>
PureGym's new results set it up for accelerating growth  
By Kath Hudson

PureGym saw revenues rise by 15 per cent in 2023, with the company announcing plans to develop 200 new clubs in the next three to four years. Memberships were up 11 per cent across the .... more>>
Deloitte says European health club market hit an all-time high for revenues in 2023  
By Kath Hudson

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & Fitness Market .... more>>
Treningshelse Holding snaps up another Norwegian fitness chain as it sets its sight on market leadership  
By Kath Hudson

Norwegian health club operator, Treningshelse Holding, which owns the Aktiv365 and Family Sports Club fitness chains, has acquired fellow Norwegian operator, Aktiv Trening. The purchase of 19 Aktiv Trening clubs brings .... more>>
Missed FIBO? Catch up with the HCM roundup  
By Kath Hudson

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, distributing a special FIBO edition of HCM in support of the event as its global media .... more>>
Xplor kicks off international expansion for its Mariana Tek software with 1Rebel deal  
By Kath Hudson

Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international expansion. Shannon Tracey, VP of sales and marketing, says the company is eyeing .... more>>
US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation  
By Megan Whitby

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion. According to the organisation's recent report – called The Global .... more>>
Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy  
By Megan Whitby

Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the coming years, with plans to open two new clubs annually moving forward Remedy Place is the .... more>>

Features
Kilolani Spa

New opening:
Kilolani Spa


Grand Wailea's famous Hawaiian spa has been transformed into a moon-inspired, open-air haven
Look to the East

Museums:
Look to the East


Everything you need to know about the V&A East project
McFit gets a makeover

Design:
McFit gets a makeover


The original low-cost gym concept is getting its third major makeover since being established in 1996, with the first club opening in Cologne. Liz Terry takes a look
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
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
King of Bhutan

Profile:
King of Bhutan


Plans for a 'mindfulness city' nearly as big as Hong Kong have been unveiled by the King of Bhutan. Katie Barnes takes a closer look
Imagining the future

Innovation:
Imagining the future


Machine learning, robotics, VR, biotech... A unique festival explores how new technologies are transforming our lives
Ma Yansong

People:
Ma Yansong


MAD Architects have unveiled designs for a major new arts centre in Guangdong, China
Atzaró Okavango Camp

Project preview:
Atzaró Okavango Camp


Self-care meets safari in Botswana
Building relationships

Software:
Building relationships


Using personal data to create tailored experiences is paramount for spas, but operators have been fined millions for breaching GDPR. How can software systems help navigate this?
What visitors want

Research:
What visitors want


Visitors are reshaping the industry in surprising and unexpected ways, according to new research
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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Spa Supply Solutions

Spa Supply Solutions was founded in 2014 by Julie Bevilacqua, who is qualified in spa management and aesthetic practices and has also travelled extensively, to discover luxury spas, cultures, rituals, products and brands.

Spa Supply Solutions is a one stop spa and wellness specialist, allowing spa operators to find literally everything they need.
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Spa and wellness industry to reunite at Forum HOTel&SPA 2024

The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees.
  Spa and wellness industry to reunite at Forum HOTel&SPA 2024
Elevate your spa business: master global standards and thrive in Saudi Arabia's tourism boom

Discover how to prepare your spa or wellness facility for the influx of international guests and meet global standards as tourism in Saudi Arabia surges.
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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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