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Glasgow Clyde College (GCC) is introducing an innovative UK degree-level qualification: the Advanced Leadership in the Spa and Beauty Industry course. This new programme, available ... More

Reform RX has secured US$5.1 million in funding to fuel global expansion, led by Northern Ireland equity fund manager, Clarendon Fund Managers. The reformer combines ... More

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 & ... More

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 ... More

Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers across the health, fitness and wellness markets. The event – ... More

Egym, has signalled its intention to become a dominant force in the corporate wellness sector with the acquisition of UK-based aggregator, Hussle. The integration gives ... More

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual TEA SATE Europe event. Considered one of the most important gatherings ... More

A new report – Optimising personalisation using fitness personas – which defines four key gym-goer types has been released by insight firm Club Intel. The ... More

Spa consultancy and management firm WTS International has received an ISPA Innovation Award for its LifeStart on Demand platform, following its acquisition of corporate fitness ... More

Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable foundation supported by a host of leading beauty, wellness and ... More

In August 2020, industry figure and influencer Caroline Hirons launched Beauty Backed to support independent UK businesses and entrepreneurs within the beauty industry impacted by ... More

Fitness, medical wellness propositions and spiritual practices and treatments based on local, natural resources are areas with the highest growth potential within wellness tourism. The ... More

A discussion panel about future wellness trends saw spa and wellness industry experts offer their take on what’s in the pipeline for the industry in ... More

An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during lockdown as a way of giving something back, has gone ... More

The UK government has postponed the reopening of saunas, steamrooms and the recommencement of close-contact services, including facials, until 15 August at the earliest. The ... More

Industry body, the Irish Spa Association (ISA), is developing a re-activation plan guided by industry experts, leaders and government agencies. The plan’s resources are designed ... More

With no cure for the coronavirus, there is much debate in the wellness industry about interventions which can support those with the virus and strengthen ... More

Flight shaming, an emerging consumer trend, is expected to have a major impact on the UK's tourism and travel industries over the next two years, ... More

Biomedical tech specialist InBody USA is launching a network of body composition analysis testing sites across the US. InBody has developed the network with partners ... More

CIDESCO, the world standard for the beauty and spa industries, has announced the speaker line up for its 67th World Congress and Exhibition. Taking place ... More

Fitness industry veterans Allan and Jonathan Fisher have completed a Series A capital investment deal in boutique fitness brand TRIBE3, which has seen them acquire ... More

The UK's National Space Centre (NSC) in Leicester is building a new laboratory for the creation of virtual, augmented and mixed reality media, which it ... More

The best class instructors earn the best salaries the market offers, bringing enhanced value to their fitness organisations, but pay is only one factor when ... More

The EHL Swiss School of Tourism and Hospitality (SSTH) hosted the first Swiss Medical Spa & Hospitality Think Tank on 6 June 2019 in Chur-Passugg, ... More

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) has chosen body image as the theme for its Mental Health Awareness Week this year. Taking place from 13 to ... More