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Health club operator Bannatyne is repositioning itself as a wellness provider, as it looks to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic lockdowns. Speaking ... More

In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his role as CEO to become chair of the business, with ... More

Smartech, the destination for innovation in exclusive partnership with the best department stores around the globe, has chosen Power Plate to boost its range of ... More

Rowbots, the boutique fitness brand co-founded by star footballer Gareth Bale, has revealed plans to open its second London studio. Set to open on 17 ... More

United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore, the barre studio operator. Barrecore will become the third brand ... More

A study by virologists at Imperial College London, which is awaiting peer-review, suggests the risk of COVID-19 transmission in swimming pool water is "incredibly low". ... More

Globally-recognised German aesthetics doctor Dr Barbara Sturm has expanded the global footprint of her Boutique & Spa concept with a new destination in London’s upmarket ... More

Katie Towersey has been appointed as the new spa director for Rockliffe Hall, the five-star luxury golf and spa resort in Northern England’s County Durham ... More

Health clubs, leisure centres and studios in England have opened today (12 April) for the first time during 2021. Some opened their doors to exercisers ... More

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in visits to the world's top 100 museums and galleries falling by three quarters. According to an annual survey, conducted ... More

Empowered Brands, the franchise investment business that acquired énergie Fitness out of a CVA in June 2020, has announced plans to accelerate the roll-out of ... More

Les Mills has come up with an ingenious solution to get around the pandemic travel bans, which threatened a long tradition of its video Masterclasses ... More

Global entertainments and events firm IMG has signed a contract to operate the Chimney Lift Experience at the Battersea Power Station. The attraction will see ... More

PGA Catalunya will unveil its brand new Wellness Centre in Girona, Spain, on 16 April, following a €5m (£4.3m, US$5.9m) investment. Set in 540 hectares ... More

The Product House (TPH) and Gharieni Group have partnered to develop a series of exclusive spa and wellness treatments, combining Gharieni concept beds with therapeutic ... More

In August 2020, Warner Bros announced plans to open a Harry Potter Studio Tour in Japan – the second such attraction following the hugely popular ... More

Luxury ethnobotanical skincare and spa brand Seed to Skin has unveiled a new face mask containing more than 55 per cent manuka honey – an ... More

A new "supergroup" of boutique fitness brands will look to help pool resources and use their collective strength to grow their individual businesses. The founders ... More

Merlin Entertainments has revealed images of the new Gangsta Granny: The Ride at its Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire, UK. Due to open on ... More

Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas is refreshing a selection of its idyllic Maldives resorts with the introduction of nutritional therapy, wellness cuisine workshops and health ... More

Nuffield Health has acquired the lease for the historic Barbican health club site in London, which is currently operated by Virgin Active. Located on Aldersgate ... More

The UK's travel, tourism and visitor attractions markets have been "decimated" by COVID-19 – and remain under immense pressure. Analysis published by the Office for ... More

Organisers of the Elevate have confirmed that the event will be held at London’s ExCeL on 28 and 29 September 2021. Now in its fifth ... More

A proposed Major League Baseball (MLB) stadium in Oakland, US – designed by Danish architects Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) – is a step closer to ... More

The restoration of the Grade II*-listed Power Station in London is nearing completion, with the mixed-use development preparing to open its next phase over the ... More