Disruptive technology and changing business models will dominate the agenda at this year’s Global Wellness Summit.

Cloud-based spa software provider Book4Time has made it onto the Profit 500 list of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

Stylus’ Laura Swain explores the industry innovations that are making it easier than ever before to keep fit on-the-go

Local authority clubs are adding spa services

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

A boutique fitness studio is coming to Heathrow Airport. Its founder tells all

The founders of Boom Cycle share the realities of creating an indoor cycling chain

Hilton’s Senior Director for wellness speaks to Jane Kitchen about new in-room fitness concept

The new CEO of Evolution Wellness on creating a fitness giant in Asia

Huw Edwards looks at the opportunities for our sector as Brexit negotiations begin

DLL’s new Kensington Harbour Club

Lifestyle brand Bodyism is blurring the lines between fitness and spa in the ultra-luxury sector. Jane Kitchen talks to the company’s founder James Duigan about his loyal tribe of followers

The Asian spa and wellness sector faces four critical challenges, according to a new report.

The £1bn wellness network Could a network of community wellness hubs change the face of healthcare?

The public health specialist talks to Kate Cracknell about his plans to get GPs in the UK routinely prescribing exercise

TV’s Dr Chris Van Tulleken explains the need to make people realise that good health doesn’t come from pills

IHRSA’s vice president of health promotion and health policy provides an insight into this charitable venture

Tom Walker reports on a city in western Finland that’s developed a revolutionary approach to getting kids moving

McFIT’s management team talks about its new premium chain, a corporate fitness offering and a new virtual club model

US-based software specialist Zenrez has credited the increasing popularity of boutique fitness and yoga studios among the millennial generation for its rapid growth.

The latest report charting the wearables market has suggested that the sector is in “good health” – and that there are signs that the focus and demand of consumers is increasingly shifting towards wellness tech.

Italy-based equipment supplier Technogym has joined forces with computer giant IBM as part of plans to develop an artificial intelligence-driven, “cognitive coaching platform” for the health, fitness and wellness markets.

We look ahead to trade show FIBO and the European Health and Fitness Forum, which take place in Cologne in April

The chair of the Collective Wellness Group discusses his portfolio of franchise chains and plans for growth

ClubIntel’s Stephen Tharrett and Mark Williamson on the findings of the 2016 International Fitness Industry Trend Report

The Saudi population is very inactive – but the Arena Group has its sights set on changing that, reports Kate Cracknell

Empowering inactive populations to take control of their health through physical activity is one of the biggest challenges local authorities currently face. Step forward 1Life, which has pioneered a winning solution to transform lives across Milton Keynes’ deconditioned market

As the NHS opens its door to collaboration, the fitness sector must show how its services can deliver on the public health agenda, says Kate Cracknell

UK’s flagship carrier British Airways (BA) is developing an ingestible “wellness pill”, which would allow the airline to monitor passengers’ health information during flights.

Physical activity trackers are more likely to motivate people to get physically active if coupled with wellness coaching – according to a new study published in the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health and Fitness Journal.