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The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the public. Called Lift 109, the glass elevator adds a unique ... More

A number of big-name suitors are believed to be looking at making a bid for at-home fitness giant Peloton. According to the Wall Street Journal, ... More

According to CEO of Aromatherapy Associates (AA), Anna Teal, online retail has been crucial for business following enforced closure of spas. Speaking exclusively to Spa ... More

A growing number of operators are joining forces with medical bodies to develop enhanced cleanliness standards following COVID-19. As spas look to develop themselves as ... More

Globally, spas have only got one opportunity to get reopening right, says Frank Pitsikalis, chair of the ISPA Foundation board of directors. Speaking on a ... More

Spa and wellness icon, Sue Harmsworth has given a masterclass as part of the GWS webinar series. Speaking to 630 people from 99 countries via ... More

Spa and wellness businesses offering CBD services may be affected by proposed legislation from the Food Standards Agency (FSA), with other food agencies worldwide thought ... More

Fyra have designed a new concept self-service store in Helsinki, Finland, where online shopping customers can have items delivered, collect them, try clothes items on ... More

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the addition of the ISPA Talent Symposium and ISPA Resource Partner Summit, taking place 14-15 April 2020 at ... More

A new SeaQuest-branded aquarium is to open at the Rosedale Centre shopping mall in Roseville, Minneapolis, US. Expected to employ 50 people when it opens ... More

Richard Scudamore will step down as English Premier League executive chair by the end of this year, after 20 years in the post. The 58-year-old ... More

Ecsite – the European Network of Science Centers and Museums – has looked at how shopping centres and retail areas can be used to drive ... More

Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness Summit. From the impact of AI, to virtual reality, Bitcoin, ... More

Online health and beauty retailer The Hut Group is acquiring spa and skincare brand ESPA from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners in a reported £100m ... More

Pure Gym will plough some of the money it raises from selling its shares into further developing its tech as part of a strategy to ... More

The Global Wellness Summit, set to take place 13-15 November at The St. Regis Mexico City, has announced key elements of its 9th annual conference ... More

The digital revolution has democratised the way consumers shop for travel, transforming it from a seller’s to a buyer’s market, with 42 per cent of ... More

Amazon is turning one of its distribution centres in the UK into a tourist attraction by giving visitors behind-the-scenes of its giant facility in the ... More

Online retail giant, Amazon is setting its sights on the hospitality industry with the launch of a hotel booking service in January. According to Skift, ... More

Health Club Management recently revealed how online gym pass provider PayasUgym will soon begin testing Bitcoin, potentially paving the way for the cryptocurrency to become ... More

Online retailer Amazon appears poised for a further push into the wearable technology sector, with the company poised to increase investment and staff at its ... More

Spa operator Champneys closed its day spa in Bath, UK, on 31 March after six years of trading. Its day spa in Brighton will also ... More

The man behind Spa Alila, Steve Jeisman, believes Alila Hotels & Resorts’ total ownership of its spa brand means the company is well-placed to become ... More

People who make healthy lifestyle choices should be priortised for non-emergency hospital appointments as a reward, a report by think tank Demos recommends. Released today ... More