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General Manager, The Needles
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Location: Isle of Wight
Company: Heritage Great Britain


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Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Location: Brentwood
Company: Brentwood School Sports Centre


Self Employed Personal Trainer
Salary: Competitive
Location: Middlesbrough
Company: Everyone Active
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Corinthia appoints Peter Roth as president of hotel operations  
Corinthia appoints Peter Roth as president of hotel operations

By Helen Andrews

Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations.

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Steve Nelson promoted to MD of Serco Leisure  
Steve Nelson promoted to MD of Serco Leisure

By Kath Hudson

Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July 2026), following 18 years with the company where he has progressed through many roles, most recently director of leisure.

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Qiddiya and Populous share details of Saudi Arabia’s National Tennis Centre  
By Magali Robathan

Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia — a 30-court complex that will become the future home of international tennis in Saudi .... more>>

Hoshino Resorts opens Kai Kusatsu as it expands the Kai onsen ryokan brand  
By Helen Andrews

Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination, Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.

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Basic-Fit expands German footprint with €52m Wellyou acquisition  
By Kath Hudson

Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for €52m.

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Myzone report shows importance of longevity and social connection  
By Kath Hudson

Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according to a report by Myzone.

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Until combines multiple disciplines at new Canary Wharf club  
By Kath Hudson

Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.

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Luxury resort coming to Hunter Valley will have longevity spa  
By Helen Andrews

Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new luxury resort and tourism destination called Laval Hunter Valley in the second half of 2027 in .... more>>

Rocco Forte’s Verdura Resort to host wellness festival Alma near emerging Blue Zone in Sicily  
By Helen Andrews

The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will be hosted by Rocco Forte hotel, Verdura Resort in Sicily, .... more>>

Feisal Jaffer becomes chief development officer for Capella Hotel Group  
By Helen Andrews

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps up its global expansion of both its Capella and Patina brands.

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Ben Allen appointed managing director at Common Bond  
By Kath Hudson

Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up for growth, Robert Rowland now steps into an advisory role.

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Industry mourns the loss of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness  
By Kath Hudson

Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91.

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HCM News: Taking GLP-1s is linked to a decline in physical activity  
By Liz Terry

People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be losing weight, but they’re also becoming less physically active, according to new .... more>>

Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances  
By Liz Terry

Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the .... more>>

PureGym pilots touchless Recovery Zones in London and Manchester
 
By Kath Hudson

Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising what was previously a premium experience.

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Features
Brand illusions

Research:
Brand illusions


WELLSurvey 2.0 revealed that despite high consumer engagement with wellness, clear market leaders have yet to emerge.
Diane Davody

Interview:
Diane Davody


With 36 spas in landmark hotels, could Guerlain be the sector’s quiet powerhouse? Katie Barnes speaks to its international spa business director
Dr Frederic Bertley

AM People:
Dr Frederic Bertley


As the president of one of America’s top science centres wins a Thea Catalyst Award, he tells us why his mission is more urgent than ever
Betting on bathing

Thermal spa:
Betting on bathing


With hot springs bathing booming in Australia, Alba Thermal Springs and Spa enters a crowded market. Cassandra Cavanah explores the AU$160m investment
Muir Gray

Interview:
Muir Gray


The healthy ageing advocate argues that doctors should be prescribing exercise along with – or instead of – medication
Decoding wellbeing

Research:
Decoding wellbeing


Distrust, limited brand differentiation and a market worth US$606bn are key findings from WELLSurvey 2.0. Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich report
Jamie Clements

HCM People:
Jamie Clements


The Breath Coach talks about how breathwork is being recognised for its mental and physical benefits and gaining a foothold on mainstream fitness timetables
SB Forum

Letters:
SB Forum


Marc Cohen shares his profound views on the geopolitics of human flourishing and Trybe's Steve Porter on how AI will soon be running spas
Everyone's talking about ... war

Opinion:
Everyone's talking about ... war


What the conflict in the Middle East means for the global spa industry
Emlyn Brown

Interview:
Emlyn Brown


The group director of wellbeing for Mandarin Oriental talks about spa evolution and how its partnership with Simone Biles demonstrates its strength of intention
WELLZoomers – set to rock the wellness world

Research:
WELLZoomers – set to rock the wellness world


A new market segment has been identified by WELLSurvey 2.0. Report authors Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich delve deeper into the cohort in this second article in a three-part series
Product news
Tanita Europe launches its next-generation body composition analyser for clubs

Tanita Europe launches its next-generation body composition analyser for clubs

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance usage in premium wellness settings – helping clubs focus on measurement accuracy, workflow integration and member-facing clarity.
 
Wattbike launches latest edition of its AtomX smart bike

Wattbike launches latest edition of its AtomX smart bike

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart bike, which has been designed to better meet the expectations of increasingly data- driven users.
 
Morozko bath offers mineral and Hydrogen recovery experience

Morozko bath offers mineral and Hydrogen recovery experience

FROM LEISURE-KIT.NET

The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel tub with an exterior comprising cedar staves, secured with stainless steel hoops.
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We are sport, leisure and culture’s leading charitable social enterprise and worker-owned co-op founded on our purpose and values to provide a different, fairer and better way of doing business.

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LATEST JOBS...
top job
General Manager, The Needles
Heritage Great Britain
Salary: c£70,000pa + benefits + relocation support
Job location: Isle of Wight , United Kingdom
star job
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises
Brentwood School Sports Centre
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Job location: Brentwood
Sports Coach
Everyone Active
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Job location: Hemel Hempstead
Sports Coach
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Team Leader
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Job location: Swanley
Sales Manager
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