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• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


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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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Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs  
Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs

By Kath Hudson

Basic-Fit has signed up to trial Wellhub across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs. This includes the 42 McFit and five Holmes Place locations it acquired recently from RSG Group. The move is a change of tack for Basic-Fit, .... more>>
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages  
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages

By Megan Whitby

Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the Caribbean, called Six Senses La Sagesse. With a picturesque beachfront setting and surrounded by verdant hills, Six Senses La Sagesse features 56 pool suites and 15 villas, providing a serene escape for visitors. The resort .... more>>

Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM  
By Kath Hudson

Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships and profits. Speaking .... more>>
US$60m Zion Canyon Hot Springs project breaks ground in Southern Utah  
By Megan Whitby

A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to open in Southern Utah in Q3 of 2025. Situated 30 minutes from the majestic Zion National Park, the US$60 .... more>>
Dedicated recovery clubs tipped to become a trend  
By Kath Hudson

Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers as upcoming trends, while the exhibition halls featured infrared saunas, compression .... more>>
Research: Kundalini yoga provides cognitive benefits to postmenopausal women at risk of Alzheimer's  
By Megan Whitby

A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and memory for older women at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Benefits included restoring .... more>>
New lakeside spa oasis set to open at The Ritz-Carlton-Reynolds, Lake Oconee  
By Megan Whitby

Luxury lakeside retreat The Ritz-Carlton-Reynolds, Lake Oconee in Georgia, US, is gearing up to unveil its new-look destination spa this May following a comprehensive makeover. Spanning .... more>>
Europe's premier Evian Spa unveiled at Hôtel Royal in France  
By Megan Whitby

Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France – the birthplace of the mineral water brand Evian. The spa has been realised following a .... more>>
Top operators gather from across Europe for EHFF  
By Kath Hudson

Industry experts are gathering in Cologne for today's European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF), followed by FIBO from 11-14 April, which will feature almost 1,000 exhibitors. EuropeActive is .... more>>
John Kersh and Garrett Marshall leave Xponential Fitness  
By Kath Hudson

John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with the company – seven of them driving international growth across multiple brands and the .... more>>
Atzaró Okavango Camp and wellness retreat to launch in Botswana wildlife haven  
By Megan Whitby

A boutique safari and wellness escape will open in Botswana’s wildlife-rich Okavango Delta this May, marking the latest venture from Ibiza's Atzaró Group. The Atzaró Okavango Camp will be .... more>>
Global summit will bring together industry leaders in health, fitness and wellness  
By Kath Hudson

Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers across the .... more>>
Ronaldo crashes the app store with launch of new wellness, fitness and health app, Erakulis  
By Kath Hudson

Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on fitness, nutrition and mental wellness in one seamless experience. Renowned for his .... more>>
Research: Timing of exercise more important than workout type or length in ensuring health benefits  
By Megan Whitby

Spas which offer a fitness element might benefit from thinking about the timings of sessions, according to new research from Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands. The .... more>>
GWI’s new Wellness Policy Toolkit proposes shift from wellness tourism to ‘wellness in tourism’  
By Megan Whitby

Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new report called Wellness Policy Toolkit: Wellness in Tourism. It’s the latest .... more>>

Features
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
Future shock

Technology:
Future shock


What can we learn from operators currently using AI? Lesley Morisetti gets some tips from early adopters
Jacqueline Springer

Museums:
Jacqueline Springer


V&A East Museum will celebrate Black British music in its first exhibition. Its curator tells us more
Atzaró Okavango Camp

Project preview:
Atzaró Okavango Camp


Self-care meets safari in Botswana
False readings

Research:
False readings


New research from the Children’s Health and Research Centre at the University of Exeter, UK, has found BMI is not accurate as a measure for children
Dr Jonathan Leary

HCM People:
Dr Jonathan Leary


The CEO of Remedy Place talks about growing the company’s concept of ‘social wellness’, and the launch of its new and free holistic fitness education platform
Imagining the future

Innovation:
Imagining the future


Machine learning, robotics, VR, biotech... A unique festival explores how new technologies are transforming our lives
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
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
Viva Las Vegas

First person:
Viva Las Vegas


Lisa Starr tries out a next-gen facial at the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Product news
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.
 
Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

Egym’s Open Mode extends access to its strength equipment

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Egym has introduced Open Mode on its Smart Strength machines, enabling them to be used as a replacement for traditional weights on the fitness floor, rather than solely as circuit-based machines.
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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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