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Industry research organisation, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), has announced the release of a new report called Wellness Policy Toolkit: Wellness in Tourism. It’s the ... More

Two new research reports have highlighted the impact of the UK's cost of living crisis on people's physical activity levels and there have been calls ... More

Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK is the latest country to be highlighted on its new ... More

4 Global – a partner in the Moving Communities initiative – has completed an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market, ... More

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has launched a new season of its podcast. Each of the six episodes takes a deep dive into a hot ... More

There is "incredible resilience" in the sports and physical activity sector – but the industry requires further support to bounce back from the devastating effects ... 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 global fitness industry has been shocked and saddened by the death of Steve Tharrett, co-founder of industry insight firm, ClubIntel, on 22 December. Tharrett ... More

“It’s tempting to think that 2020 changed everything in the spa and wellness industry,” said Lynne McNees, president of the International Spa Association (ISPA), “but ... More

As COVID-19 cases increase across much of the UK, the fitness industry is standing fast, with the latest data from ukactive showing that the prevalence ... More

Every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity in England generates £3.91 in return for the economy and society. A wide-ranging study by the ... More

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced a new initiative to explore opportunities wellness is creating in retail. Members of the newly formed Initiative will ... More

Every £1 invested in sport in Wales creates a return of £2.88, according to a report by the Sport Industry Research Centre (SIRC) at Sheffield ... More

NHS Wales benefitted from an estimated cost saving of £295.17m during 2016-17, thanks to physical activity and sport lowering the need for people seeking medical ... More

Life satisfaction and happiness are higher for people who are physically active, while levels of anxiety are lower, a survey has shown. Analysis by the ... More

The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its 'Get Your Dream Job' campaign, designed to “elevate and celebrate careers in the spa industry”. The campaign ... More

Ayurvedic specialist Dr. Kannan Nettath will be among the speakers at this year’s Cidesco World Congress and Exhibition, which will be held in Mumbai, India ... More

Memberships in Germany's fitness market broke the 10 million mark for the first time in 2016, according to an industry research report by the physical ... More

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has attracted sponsorship support from thirty-six companies and organisations for the 10th annual Summit, taking place in Kitzbühel, Tyrol, Austria ... More

Local authority leisure centres, particularly those which are trust operated, are seeing remarkable improvements in financial efficiency, according to an annual report from Sport England’s ... More

IAAPA has created a new position within the attractions body, appointing research expert Melissa Teates to initiate, conduct, and manage worldwide market research and data ... More

Independent spa industry research company Intelligent Spas has revealed a small selection of findings from 15 new market reports covering four regions. Managing director Julie ... More

Popstar Beyoncé has teamed up with fashion magnate Sir Philip Green to form the latest venture seeking to cash in on the convergence between the ... More

Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS), unveiled the branding structure of new industry body the Global Wellness Institute ... More

A new report shows that international matches held at the historic Lord’s cricket ground in north London, UK generate more than £20m for the local ... More