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28 May 2026
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world ... More
27 May 2026
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day House of Healing retreats at its three hotels in Hong ... More
27 May 2026
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’ planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a ... More
21 May 2026
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring international expansion, with Europe representing a priority region under consideration. ... More
Gymnation ramps up expansion and heads to Asia, after securing US$100 million from BlackRock vehicle
19 May 2026
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment Partners – part of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. ... More
19 May 2026
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open in Solihull, UK, this September. The conversion of a 12,000-square-foot ... More
15 May 2026
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment complex in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with officials ... More
12 May 2026
The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues drop.
CEO Mike Nuzzo says continuing advances have ... More
12 May 2026
Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness have fallen sharply because investors are concerned that the company’s ... More
06 May 2026
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is acquiring Synergym International, another Spanish based HVLP gym operator to ... More
05 May 2026
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of the Netherlands’ most dynamic urban markets. Vondelgym Rotterdam has built ... More
01 May 2026
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and Residences, in 2030. The development of this property marks a ... More
30 Apr 2026
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to roll out across four luxury properties in Australia this year. ... More
22 Apr 2026
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2 billion, £1 billion), multi-phase A’ila Resorts development. A’ila Resorts is ... More
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new experiences under the Lost City theme, bringing the total number ... More
16 Apr 2026
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings across the entire park. The expansion almost doubles the size ... More
10 Apr 2026
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value, which include a sale, merger, or another strategic or financial ... More
01 Apr 2026
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into a joint venture to bring the luxury wellness hospitality brand ... More
31 Mar 2026
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6 billion, £18.3 billion) in 2025, a 4.2 per cent increase ... More
27 Mar 2026
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has introduced a new division called Lām Concepts to integrate and ... More
26 Mar 2026
LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the Health & Fitness Association. This award recognises his significant ... More
26 Mar 2026
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under its Everwild brand and is increasing its investment in the ... More
26 Mar 2026
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to its signature Connections programme that was originally launched last year ... More
17 Mar 2026
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New York in 2027, with a wellbeing centre. The brand is ... More
16 Mar 2026
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New Delhi, with six more clubs in the pipeline. Jetts Fitness ... More
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