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According to research carried out in the US by YouGov, cost is the main reason for cancelling gym memberships, followed by a change of circumstances ... More

Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners – and funds managed by Blackstone Real ... More

Lifestyle hospitality company Sbe is branching into longevity and wellness with a new brand of properties, the first of which will open in LA’s Century ... More

Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022, according ... More

The 15th annual Good Spa Guide (GSG) Awards winners were unveiled tonight (24 June) at a gala dinner during the Spa Life Convention in Hampshire, ... More

Nike and recovery brand, Hyperice, have partnered to create two tech-driven recovery products – a vest and boots – ahead of Paris 2024. The partners say they ... More

Boutique operator Heartcore is paying damages to a violinist whose career was cut short following an accident during a class in 2019. Maya Meron suffered ... More

Xponential Fitness has appointed sales and franchise expert, Mark King, as CEO, to take the company forward following Anthony Geisler’s abrupt exit in May. King ... More

With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the sector in the UK to stop asking for money and ... More

Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB to promote physical activity in these three emerging sports. The ... More

A new retreat focused on helping people lead longer, happier lives is launching on the Japanese island of Okinawa. As one of the world's five ... More

German health and fitness operator, LifeFit Group, has found a new investor – Waterland Private Equity Investments. The deal is expected to complete later this ... More

More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to party leaders to commit to making the nation the most ... More

Diversity, equity and inclusion in the European fitness industry is examined in a new report which provides eye-opening findings and a starting point for change. ... More

The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto venue is the company’s fifth European location and includes a ... More

Following the release of season three Of Bridgerton, a study reveals its ten most Instagrammable filming locations. The study, conducted by QR code Generator, analysed ... More

Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on wellbeing and longevity in Utah’s Heber Valley, centred around natural ... More

David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it acquired in September 2022. A spacious health and fitness club, ... More

Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the board, as the company aims for £150 million turnover next ... More

According to new research from Ernst & Young, the gap between female and male engagement in sport and physical activity is narrowing, with Gen Z ... More

North Wales’ four-star The Quay Hotel & Spa in the Deganwy Marina in Conwy has invested £1 million (€1.2 million, US$1.3 million) refreshing its 580sq ... More

High-end country club operator, Life Time Group Holdings, has closed a US$40 million sale and leaseback transaction. The company, which has a portfolio of more ... More

Marriott is set to bolster its exclusive Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio with a brand new property in South America in Costa do Sol, Rio de Janeiro. ... More

In the latest edition of HCM magazine, Mark Tweedie talks about his hopes for the health and fitness and physical activity sector, which he believes ... More

Planet Fitness is refinancing and taking on securitised debt under its existing securitised financing facility. At the end of March, the company had around US$2 ... More