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Boutique operator, United Fitness Brands is considering closure of a number of its London sites, with its studio in Chiswick already shuttered as of last ... More

It's been a year of significant growth for PureGym, both at home and overseas. Today (13 December) the low-cost operator celebrated the launch of four ... More

Jetts Thailand has told HCM it's nearing the 50-club milestone, with four new clubs already launched this year and four more opening in the coming ... More

UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget gym concept. First launched 25 years ago by founder, Duncan ... More

A new immersive experiential attraction is being planned for the famous Oxford Street in the heart of UK capital city, London. With a target of ... More

The second phase of the UK’s MSK (musculoskeletal) health hub pilot will see the service rolled out to an additional 85 swimming pools and leisure ... More

In the latest issue of Spa Business, Kerzner’s new global wellness director Zoe Wall gives the lowdown on the resort developer and operator’s long term ... More

Lobbying is gearing up in advance of the Spring Budget this week, with UK Active calling on the government to support the sector in tackling ... More

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 ... More

“Valentine's Day should be a success both in terms of guest experience and securing success for your spa’s top and bottom line,” says Verena Lasvigne, ... More

HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure industry, which allows businesses to claim a cash grant of ... More

UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the fitness and physical activity sector with direct financial support. The ... More

The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre health clubs and gyms, according to some operators. Under the ... More

Disney Imagineers could be planning on launching pop-up experiences in the US – and potentially around the world. The rumours have been sparked by Walt ... More

Industry figure and founder of Spa Balance Consulting Sonal Uberoi has penned a new book, named The Wellness Asset: How wellness can transform and future-proof ... More

The Chinese visitor attractions market is set to bounce back from the pandemic with significant growth over the coming years. Speaking to Attractions Management, Linda ... More

Almost a quarter of public swimming pools across the country remain closed – nearly a month after they were given the green light to reopen. ... More

The spa industry urgently needs government guidance about reopening, according to the UK Spa Association’s (UKSA) recent survey findings. Although progress has been made, the ... More

VAT rebates and an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme are among the list of policies the government needs to adopt, in order for ... More

Technology firm Purple WiFi has launched a live data website, offering a real-time, visual representation of the effects of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic on leisure ... More

Business rates in England will be abolished for one year for firms in the leisure and hospitality sectors with a rateable value below £51,000. This ... More

The coronavirus is beginning to have real-term effects on the UK's leisure industry, as the outbreak is predicted to "get worse before it gets better". ... More

Studio One Eleven are repurposing three former factory buildings in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles to create a new 1.8ac (0.7ha) mixed-use campus ... More

Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive, has written to Boris Johnson, requesting that the Prime Minister's proposed business rate discount will be extended to gyms and ... More

Boom cycle has revealed plans to open its fifth London site this September. Located close to the London Eye in Waterloo, the 6,000sq ft (557sq ... More