veteran news

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

David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and wellness group, Aspria. With both companies being premium and aimed ... More

The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive chair.  Mastrov has partnered with private equity firm, LongRange Capital, ... More

As men’s mental health increasingly comes under the spotlight, industry veteran, Rasmus Ingerslev, has launched Manhug Coaching, a 100-day self-mastery programme targeted at men. Ingerslev ... More

After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have just opened the HCM Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II ... More

European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order to accelerate its pipeline and enter new territories. “The interest ... More

The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Sharilyn Abbajay, honoured industry veteran and consultant who died recently. With more than 45 years' ... More

Emlyn Brown has joined Mandarin Oriental as group director of spa, leisure and wellness. Earlier this month, Brown left Accor, where he was VP of ... More

Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has added the Lisa Henry Jacobs Award to its collection of sustainability accolades. Jacobs died last year ... More

Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy, design and development over the last seven years. Brown is ... More

A new recovery brand – Re:set by Pure – will open its first studio in Hong Kong on 1 July. The ‘smart wellness studio’ concept ... More

A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam before being rolled out to key cities. 432 – a ... More

Montcalm Mayfair, an Autograph Collection hotel, has opened its doors in London after a two-year renovation of the Grade II-listed Georgian building, offering guests a ... More

Justin Musgrove, CEO of Fitness First UK, has announced he is moving on from the company to pursue non-executive and consultancy work, after less than ... More

Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep habits. Founded by fitness industry veteran, Shaun Traynor, in response ... More

Research by the UK’s University of Cambridge has concluded that obesity is a result of our genes and individuals have less power over their weight ... More

English spa and wellbeing brand Wildsmith Skin has appointed seasoned industry veteran Jamie Pagan to its senior leadership team. Pagan brings more than three decades ... More

Robert Jeffers has assumed the role of wellness director at Atlantis The Palm, the iconic luxury beachfront resort in Dubai, UAE. In this position, Jeffers ... More

Seasoned spa veteran Kenneth Ryan has announced he is leaving his role as Marriott International’s VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail. “After ... More

The spa and wellness industry is mourning the loss of Lisa Henry Jacobs, a beloved industry veteran and international consultant, who died in November following ... More

Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the longevity sector for delegates of the 2024 Global Wellness Summit ... More

Arch Amenities Group, global provider of amenity management, hospitality consulting and recruiting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, spas, private clubs and pools, has ... More

ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is the name of a brand new health and longevity retreat coming to Alicante, Spain, on 7 January 2025. The concept ... More

Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling therapists in retail to help boost spas' sales performance. Called ... More

Wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT) has strengthened its team with the addition of spa and wellness industry veteran Verena Lasvigne as its European ... More