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US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70 of its clubs in response to customer demand. In a ... More

Peloton has entered into a partnership with the University of Texas to offer the first immersive Peloton workout space on a college campus. The university’s ... More

Four Seasons has announced plans to expand its presence in the UAE with a new luxury resort in Ras Al Khaimah, set within the flagship ... More

Accor has released a comprehensive white paper designed to deepen understanding of wellness design and its capacity to enhance guest experiences, boost loyalty and drive ... More

Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research from the Health and Fitness Association (HFA) and there are ... More

Merlin Entertainments has confirmed Fiona Eastwood as its CEO – she had been interim CEO following the departure of Scott O’Neil. Eastwood said: “I have ... More

Mike Farrar is stepping down as chair of UK Active, after being appointed interim Permanent Secretary of the Department of Health in Northern Ireland. Farrar ... More

Planet Fitness has announced changes to its leadership team to support the company's strategic goals From 3 March, Bill Bode, currently division president, US franchise, ... More

Designed by BIG in collaboration with ALB-Architect, the Opera & Ballet Theatre of Kosovo will house four performance halls and a new public plaza in ... More

Spanish operator, Synergym, has entered into a €70 million syndicated financing agreement to fuel domestic expansion. Founded in 2013, by Sergey Miteyko and Leonard Lvovich ... More

Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment of Suzanne Holbrook as global leader of spa, fitness and ... More

After a year expanding into new territories, In2Fitness is planning to open a further 25 sites in Saudi Arabia in 2025. Owned by Kun Sports, ... More

Luxury hospitality group Maybourne Hotel Group has announced plans to open The Maybourne Saint-Germain in 2027, marking its debut in Paris and second property in ... More

Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a 50/50 joint venture with Japanese hotel and restaurant operator Royal ... More

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

The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture and heritage are in – and it’s good news for ... More

The Club Company, has kicked off 2025 with the acquisition of The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club. The deal brings its portfolio to 18 properties, ... More

Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date on 14 March with the unveiling of Jumeirah Marsa Al ... More

Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration project, Sheerness Revival, funded by the UK government. Swale Borough ... More

Fitness participation rates in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom Saudi Arabia are growing faster than anywhere else in the world, but the key barriers ... More

Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+ in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Jon Cottam as ... More

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following the departure of key personnel last year. Eric Simon has ... More

Puma Growth Partners has announced a £4 million investment into NRG Gyms to upscale its expansion across the UK. The high-value, low-price gym group was ... More

Boutique fitness brand, Barry's – which indicated last June that it was looking for a new backer – has announced new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group, ... More

More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather at The Lake Nona Impact Forum in Orlando, Florida, this ... More