SPARK news

Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added an experiential zone called the Wellness Oasis to highlight the ... More

Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened its brand new Jungle Kids Spa and Salon for children ... More

Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created a series of wellness rituals for guests that embrace local ... More

Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of ... More

ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to outline eight emotional drivers that represent changes to experiential and ... More

David Lloyd Clubs is launching a range of new classes where the emphasis is on fun and play, to help people to build the fitness ... More

ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with suggestions about what this means for exercise professionals.  Predictions are ... More

New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with purpose and mindful luxury. It will operate a collection of ... More

Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of northeastern Switzerland. The 30-key hotel is the flagship of Appenzeller ... More

Myzone launches a new category today, called Motivation Technology (Mo-Tech), that transforms the science of motivation into action and is designed to help with member ... More

Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in ... More

"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she addressed delegates at the HCM Summit 2025 in London this ... More

Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit in London this morning with an inspiring talk about consumer ... More

It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón Hotel, from 14 to 17 October. Bringing together some of ... More

Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture with the New Zealand company, O-Studio. Jetts has created a ... More

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub, almost year after the property launched its redesigned Sacred River ... More

Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has added the Lisa Henry Jacobs Award to its collection of sustainability accolades. Jacobs died last year ... More

The final phase of Solaire Resort North, a five-star integrated resort in Quezon City, Philippines, is now complete. This is the second Solaire-branded property in ... More

Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called Hagastrand in Q4 this year, located next to the Brunnesviken ... More

Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000, £810,000) investment, which it documented in partnership with popular renovation ... More

Jumeirah invited guests at its 15 destinations around the world to take part in immersive wellness experiences for Global Wellness Day on 14 June. The ... More

W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the spa and wellness industry between 3-6 June at the Hilton ... More

Energy costs have pushed Active Nation into liquidation, despite the charity reporting the strongest trading period in years. Annette Reeve of Beesley Corporate Recovery was ... More

Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London to deliver an enhanced guest wellness experience. The collaboration will ... More