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A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining ... More

Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for €52m. The acquisition – predominantly featuring clubs located across northern ... More

Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event ... More

Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way of socialising to conventional hospitality models, combining movement, recovery, hospitality, ... More

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

Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company Lumati to provide short stackable longevity treatments. Part of Hyatt’s ... More

Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre designed by Studio Apostoli. The new facility marks the most ... More

Vigorous exercise is four times more effective than moderate exercise at protecting the heart, according to new research published in Nature Communications. The research Wearable ... More

Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following his death on 5 December. Gehry died aged 96 at ... More

JD Gyms celebrated a milestone this week by opening its 100th site. The Enfield club is also the company’s first organic gym within the M25. ... More

Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox – a company led by coaches trained in the Buchinger therapeutic ... More

A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte d’Azur, France. The signature Buchinger Wilhelmi approach to longevity via ... More

Spas participating in the Miami Spa Months campaign are securing new clients and increasing bookings, according to the programme’s organisers, The Greater Miami Convention and ... More

Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a Meghavi Spa Lounge at Mumbai International Airport today, as part ... More

Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course. Anada Spa and Wellness, a provider of sauna and thermal ... More

Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in the UK and Ireland, with awards presented on Monday night ... More

The Good Spa Guide has analysed feedback from 2,557 of its members on their enjoyment of spa experiences. The resulting Good Spa Guide State of ... More

Research from the University of Oxford has found that people using weight loss drugs return to their original weight less than a year after stopping ... More

Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and recovery-focused concept in Europe. Siro is a fully-integrated hospitality concept ... More

Emma Barry, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, is inviting fitness professionals to a free online summit with a line-up of 25 speakers. Starting ... More

Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the historic centre of the Belgian capital. Housed in a meticulously ... More

A weekly training session with whole body electronic muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can reduce cardiovascular disease risk in healthy adults. WB-EMS sends impulses to muscles via ... More

Spa industry figure Raffaella Dallarda has unveiled her latest 352-page book, E-SPAnsiva, showcasing 50 of Italy’s top spas while celebrating the nation’s rich wellness culture ... More

Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14 categories will be revealed at a ceremony at the International ... More