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Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its much-talked-about sister brand Janu in Tokyo – complete with a ... More

Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17 per cent according to new research from the University of ... More

Following three disrupted lockdown years, the European fitness market bounced back in 2023, according to Deloitte and EuropeActive’s hot off the press European Health & ... More

The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany, distributing a special FIBO edition of HCM in support of ... More

Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built ... More

Egym, which raised €207 million last year in new investment, continues to build its top team with the appointment of former Technogym MD, Steve Barton, ... More

The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum in London on 18 March 2024. Founded by Karen ... More

EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the trade association sector and a strong interest in sport and ... More

Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more visits, showing the policy of cost discipline and focusing on ... More

Believing your training programme has been personally optimised just for you creates a placebo effect that leads to better results. In a Norwegian pilot study, ... More

Iberian operator, Go fit, has confirmed its plans to move into the Italian market next year, following the release of strong year-end results for 2023. ... More

Mike Farrar, chair of UK Active, has called on the UK government to deploy the physical activity sector to support the NHS and tackle the ... More

Sportswear giant, Adidas, and social network app, Bumble for Friends, have collaborated to help people find gym buddies. The partnership has been formed in response ... More

HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the NHS with stroke rehabilitation to avoid millions being left with ... More

Mexican beachfront resort Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection, has unveiled its revamped award-winning spa, complete with new treatments and refreshed facilities. “We’re thrilled to re-introduce the ... More

Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health and Performance, a Canadian leader in corporate wellness services. Personal ... More

Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor Hotels – international hotel owner, operator and investor. A seasoned ... More

JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club operator, GymNation, to a management buy-out team backed by investors ... More

Clive Ormerod will stand down from his role as Group CEO of Les Mills at the end of 2023. Ormerod joined the global fitness company ... More

Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new Mind category, which comprises five different classes, has been specifically ... More

Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’ secluded Haa Dhaalu atoll on 10 January 2024. The intimate ... More

The board of Planet Fitness has ousted Chris Rondeau from his role as CEO, effective immediately, replacing him with Craig Benson, a member of the ... More

The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event dedicated exclusively to the surf park industry. Taking place at ... More

Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between UAE-based real estate developer Nakheel and Excelsior Real Estate. Set ... More

Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new hotel spa in the Brazilian city of São Paulo. Originally ... More