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GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment Partners – part of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. ... More

Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is expected to save the high-value, low-cost operator at least €10 ... More

Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore, Capella Hotel Group has two luxury brands: Capella Hotels and ... More

RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap into new markets internationally. Formed in 1997, the 230 McFit ... More

AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady. Logan Paul Retired professional wrestler and content creator Logan Paul ... More

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the spa and wellness industry according to each of its initiatives. ... More

The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott International banner. The medical wellness property, 90 minutes from Manila, ... More

Remedy Place has opened its biggest-ever social wellness club in Boston’s Seaport District, bringing its signature blend of self-care and social connection to a new ... More

Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer Mark Fisher as non-executive director, with a view to supporting ... More

New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape has announced it has raised US$83 million (€76.5 million, £64.3 million) in a strategic round led by Valor Equity ... More

Miami-based reformer franchise, Jetset Pilates, has announced a strategic investment from Purchase Capital LLC to support its long-term scalability. Founded in 2010, and franchising since ... More

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following the departure of key personnel last year. Eric Simon has ... More

One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing a master franchise agreement for its low cost Plus Fitness ... More

The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility which has been optimally designed to allow athletes to train ... More

Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its first venture into Africa. Thanda Group, renowned for its high-end, ... More

Software outfit, BRP Systems – which took on a new majority investor in the form of Nordic Capital in May – has revealed a refreshed ... More

Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from VMG Partners, Peterson Partners and Kohlberg and Company, valuing the ... More

Planet Fitness has exceeded expectations with its Q2 results, causing share prices to jump by more than 11 per cent. Revenue rose by 5.1 per ... More

US health and fitness giant, Planet Fitness, which flagged plans to launch in Spain back in February, has today (22 July) officially announced the opening ... More

Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to be the largest boxing provider in the Middle East by ... More

Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships ... More

Equinox has raised US$1.8 billion in cash to refinance US$1.5 billion of maturing loans. The deal will also boost cashflow and give it a chunk ... More

With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in rural locations, this market will be the next frontier for ... 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

US massage franchise Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is set to convert 23 Massage Green franchise locations across the US to its brand. ... More