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Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the company’s second Lithuanian site, following a hospital in Trakai, but ... More

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

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards on Julie Garrow and Lulu Widjaja during its latest annual ... More

Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US, called The Shenandoah Nature Resort, which is due to open ... More

EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have presented this year’s EuropeActive Awards at EHFF in Koln. For ... More

After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a “prolonged period of financial difficulty.” The trust said it had ... More

Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy, advisory and non-executive director roles. Patrickson said about her decision: ... More

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, where it will continue until Thursday 2 ... More

LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the Health & Fitness Association.   This award recognises his significant ... More

Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project, Wavelengths Studio, in March. Pendle has been awarded £25 million ... More

After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has become chief medical officer at US longevity clinic company, Fountain ... More

A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on Estonia’s Hiiumaa Island, which is home to a UNESCO-protected biosphere ... More

Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3 December, 2025. The event welcomed 550 delegates, representing 180 business ... More

Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with a new identify – Biome by Corinthia London. The new ... More

Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations and now its reimagined Vault Spa and Suites have launched ... More

Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an independent operator. The new sites in Cobham (Surrey) and Wandsworth ... More

The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild youth services, train youth workers and other professionals to support ... More

A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is being developed on the Dubrovnik Riviera with wellness and regenerative ... More

The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive staff training environment. This achievement reflects the ongoing commitment from ... More

Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman in Wellness Award in Dubai, UAE. Tabacchi is a spa ... More

Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as a brand ambassador to champion a new era of healthy ... More

Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions to the spa industry. Mearns will be given the award ... More

Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at the UK Active Awards 2025 on 31 October. The Swimming ... More

Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and Six Senses, are launching a new luxury hotel brand called ... More