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

New research shows how wellness holidays can positively impact travellers’ health

A report by ukactive highlights the growth and exciting prospects for the fitness sector

The CEO of the ICAA discusses the business case for creating fully inclusive health clubs, and why many operators are still failing to welcome older adults

ukactive is launching a new project to stimulate the digital development of fitness. Executive director Steven Ward explains

Office workers can boost their health by taking part in just one walking-based meeting per week, US researchers say

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs. One of the project’s clinical champions explains how it will work, and why it’s so important

Operators will increasingly turn to technology rather than bricks and mortar to deliver individually curated fitness experiences, says Kate Cracknell

The Well Living Lab – the first human-centred research centre investigating the links between health and well-being and indoor environments – has announced its founding “alliance members”.

The Australian entrepreneur on his latest endeavours, including boutique villages, meditation pods and virtual-only clubs

Education and knowledge sharing is the name of the game at this year’s event

After a trial at its Las Vegas property last month, luxury hotel brand Mandarin Oriental is launching a worldwide Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas, beginning 5 September.

The co-founder of Sweatcoin wants to turn movement into money

A club-within-a-club is an exciting new trend offering opportunities for all parties

Physical activity has been made a clinical priority for GPs, but if fitness – as a subset of activity – wants to benefit, it will need to up its game, says Kate Cracknell

The MD of Green Gym on his organisation’s belief in physical activity for a purpose

Could your employees’ wellbeing contribute to the health of your business?

A new study is mapping how fat distribution in the body is linked to risk of a range of diseases. What better way to motivate people to make lifestyle changes, asks Kate Cracknell

Gymtopia’s Ray Algar reports on a health club that now offers a world-class facility for people with spinal cord injuries

Physician, author and wellness expert Deepak Chopra has launched a new wellbeing platform, Jiyo, which aims to “be a personal companion to enable personal transformation.”

Could you lead the commoditisation of the spa industry in the UK? Massage Heights is looking for international expansion partners.

Sentinel Leisure Trust’s innovative model sees its commercial arm driving revenue to keep its leisure offering affordable

Technogym has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in Exerp – a global digital specialist in fitness club member engagement software, based in Denmark.

The outgoing IHRSA chair reflects on the learnings from her 12-month tenure, and challenges the fitness sector to think bigger and think differently

From spring 2017, the UK’s pound coin changes to a new 12-sided coin. Is your business ready?

It’s vital that we engage the public in preventative healthcare, and PHE’s new One You campaign gives us a chance to do just that, says Kate Cracknell

Spafinder Wellness has launched a new mobile platform, The Wellness App, which gives users the ability to find, book and pay for wellness services from their mobile phones.

Professor Steve Haake, of Sheffield Hallam University, works with UK Sport to help Team GB win more medals. Hear more at Elevate 2016

We look ahead to FIBO and the EHFF (European Health and Fitness Forum), which take place in Cologne, Germany, next month. Is your ticket booked?

Italian wellness giant Technogym is pushing forward with plans for a partial IPO in Italy, having filed preliminary papers with the country’s stock market regulators.