Always at the cutting edge of wellness trends, Anna Bjurstam argues that social connection, spirituality and healing past trauma are hugely important and their potential impact has yet to be mined

In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful use of heat, designed to support the body’s natural physiological processes.

Developments in technology are helping to power immersive, multi-sensory experiences. We look at the benefits for both members and operators

Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels and residences with two new nature-centric wellness destinations in 2025.

Village Hotels has changed hands following a deal between the owner – an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners – and funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate in a deal thought to be in the region of £850 million (US$1.08 million).

"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.

Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision- makers across the health, fitness and wellness markets. The event – the HCM Summit – will be held at the QEII Conference Centre in Westminster, London on 24 October 2024, with pre-summit events the day before.

Spa industry veteran Zoe Wall has been promoted to vice president of Siro and wellness by resort developer and operator Kerzner International.

Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to become Aman’s first-ever global wellness ambassador.

QHotels chooses Xplor Gym’s management software to cut admin time and better serve its gym members

US-based health, fitness and racquets club Life Time has opened a combined residential and health club resort in Green Valley, Las Vegas.

Hyatt is piloting private gyms in five of its US hotels as part of its Stay Fit Private Fitness programme. The exercise spaces are located in converted guest rooms and offer a collection of cardio and strength-training equipment.

The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19

Therme Group’s CEO explains the rollout of the company’s 100,000sq m wellness resorts around the world

Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands of locations across the world – including hotel/spa chains, fitness centres, yoga studios, associations, foundations, hospitals, schools and senior living centres, along with governments, businesses and celebrities – will be celebrating GWD with free, non- commercial, health and wellness activities for the public.

As a new year approaches, CLAD brings you our list of some of the most anticipated leisure buildings expected in 2019, from museums and restaurants to spas, theatres, and resorts.

Leisure Media, publisher of business to business magazines for the global leisure industries, such as Spa Business, CLAD and Health Club Management, has branched out into the consumer publishing market with the launch of Well Home, a new global consumer magazine for the US$134bn home wellness market.*

Investment firm KKR has acquired California-based fitness chain The Bay Club for an undisclosed sum.

WTS International (WTS) has named Chris Griebe as the new corporate operations director in the company’s recreation and fitness division.

The grand slam champion is launching a fitness design business with Dan Meis

Tennis star Maria Sharapova has joined forces with US sports architect Dan Meis to start a new design venture creating “inspirational” health, fitness, sporting and wellness facilities for the hospitality sector.

Independent hotel group Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has revealed plans to spend £2.5m on upgrading the health and wellness clubs across its portfolio.

Luxury London spa ESPA Life at Corinthia recently launched a tech-centred hybrid fitness and wellness concept: BodySPace. We meet the duo behind it

Equinox’s head of spa services says wellness is a big focus for the fitness brand

After nearly eight years at Hilton, most recently as senior director of global wellness, Ryan Crabbe has left the company.

Spa industry veteran Amanda Al-Masri has been named vice president of spa services for Equinox, an operator of upscale health clubs with ambitious plans to enter the hotel space.

We look at the growth of hotels built around a wellness offering for guests

Students hoping to enroll for beauty therapy courses at Tring, England-based Champneys International College are now able to use an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for tuition.

Spafinder Wellness 365 has published its first Global Wellness Travel Guide, a directory of international wellness properties designed to help travel professionals meet the demand for healthier travel options.

Camilla Parke of The Futures Company outlines some of the trends that will influence the health and wellness sector this year