Japan news
09 Jun 2026
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
08 Jun 2026
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
29 May 2026
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
27 May 2026
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
01 May 2026
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
13 Mar 2026
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
24 Feb 2026
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
03 Feb 2026
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
07 Oct 2025
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
02 Oct 2025
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
16 Sep 2025
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
08 Sep 2025
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
22 Aug 2025
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
20 Aug 2025
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
06 Aug 2025
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
09 Jul 2025
Three of Hoshino Resorts’ luxury properties in Japan are offering discounted packages to solo travellers
11 May 2025
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
17 Apr 2025
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
14 Mar 2025
The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US,
07 Mar 2025
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
30 Jan 2025
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a
20 Jan 2025
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
10 Dec 2024
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
23 Oct 2024
Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US
03 Oct 2024
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
17 Sep 2024
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
20 Aug 2024
The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka marks the luxury operator’s fourth property in Japan
31 Jul 2024
One of Japan’s oldest public bathhouses, Dōgo Onsen Honkan, has completed a comprehensive renovation project
24 Jul 2024
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and
18 Jul 2024
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
28 Jun 2024
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
24 May 2024
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
21 May 2024
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
14 May 2024
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
09 May 2024
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
04 May 2024
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
23 Apr 2024
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
09 Apr 2024
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
09 Apr 2024
John Kersh has announced he is leaving boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, after eight years with
27 Mar 2024
The Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) recently marked another year of industry achievement
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a
bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square,
London and revealed a range of new launches
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Raphael Cuomo explores the
powerful link between addiction,
health and behaviour change
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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Founder, SP&Co Group“Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again”
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As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
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If the health service is to
survive, we must recognise
that it is a disease service
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us, says the activity advocate
and healthy ageing champion.
He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Jamie Clements
The Breath Coach“I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid”
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Strength training is evolving,
driven by changing consumer
preferences. Julie Cramer talks
to innovators about how their
products are meeting this demand
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Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
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