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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, ... More

Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published in a consumer-focused report by the ISPA Research Foundation. The ... More

Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request after two years at the helm of the company. He ... More

Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations at each property. The brand’s new joyful wellness philosophy is ... More

Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to build a Disney theme park and resort on Yas Island ... More

Xponential Fitness has appointed finance and private equity expert, Rachel Lee, to the board of directors, to guide “thoughtful growth.” Lee, who will also serve ... More

Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000, £810,000). The 130-year old business documented the ... More

US country club operator, Life Time, has launched its own AI coach, called L•AI•C. Available through its app, L•AI•C, pronounced "lay-see", delivers science-backed guidance for ... More

Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria New York, US, has reopened its doors after one of ... More

The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will reinforce outdated misconceptions about the sustainability of the fruit. Wimbledon ... More

Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne – with a Bamford Wellness Spa, created in partnership with organic ... More

The New York Attorney General has ordered Equinox Group to change its subscription practices, pay US$600k in penalties and offer refunds on its 'hard to ... More

The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott International banner. The medical wellness property, 90 minutes from Manila, ... More

Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before taking the event around the world. Scheduled to take place ... 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

Fitness entrepreneurs Jon Williams, CEO, and Tom Edwards, COO, have co-founded a new high-end club in central Watford, Forest House Health and Wellness, with a ... More

Universal Parks & Resorts has undergone a rebrand to "better reflect" the changing nature of its offerings. Comcast NBCUniversal's theme park arm will now operate ... More

Modern US wellness brand The Well has opened a wellness sanctuary at Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Los Cabos, Mexico. Named ... More

Luxury fitness chain Equinox has hit the headlines with a new year membership campaign that barred new members from joining on 1 January. “It’s not ... More

Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. He joins eight other winners ... More

Former CEO of Anytime Fitness Neil Randall has been appointed the new CEO of TrainMore and Clubsportive at Urban Gym Group (UGG). His role will ... More

Fitness equipment specialist Dyaco UK has appointed industry veteran Jon Johnston as managing director of its commercial operations. Johnston, a former MD of Matrix Fitness ... More

As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has sent a letter to the government warning of a “major ... More

Happy Health, a mental health-focused tech company, has announced a US$60m series-A round, led by ARCH Venture Partners, for its stress-detecting wearable Happy Ring. Described ... More

Global spa brand ESPA has produced exclusive wellness programming, named Meaningful Wellness Journeys, for select Ritz-Carlton hotel spas across the globe. ESPA has created 10 ... More