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Environment, exercise and diet top New Zealanders’ New Year resolutions
Regular exercise, a balanced diet and greater care for the environment are among the top New Year’s resolutions for New Zealanders this coming year according to a new global...
Jan 2, 2020
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Anytime Fitness looks to drive future growth outside of clubs’ ‘four walls’
US-based gym franchise Anytime Fitness is looking at further growth and innovation in the Australian market in partnership with its local master franchisee the Collective...
Dec 29, 2019
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‘Airbnb of swimming pools’ launches in Australia
A new app that allows users to hire domestic pools for an hourly rate has been launched in Australia. Launched in the USA earlier this year, Swimply, described as the ‘Airbnb of...
Dec 29, 2019
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Formal opening for new integrated resort on China’s Hengqin Island
Hong Kong’s Lai Sun Group has announced the official opening of Novotown, an integrated resort and entertainment hub on Hengqin Island in Chinese province of Zhuhai. With its...
Dec 23, 2019
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Construction starts on eighth themed land at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that construction has started on Shanghai Disneyland’s eighth themed land, Zootopia, with site preparation work now completed. The latest...
Dec 15, 2019
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Virgin Active Health Clubs open latest location at Sydney's Bondi Junction
Virgin Active Health Clubs has opened its latest club with a new eight-level facility at Bondi Junction in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. With a smaller footprint compared to when...
Dec 11, 2019
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MCG looks to boost sustainability with ban on plastic plates and cutlery
The Melbourne Cricket Club has banned plastic straws, cutlery and plates from the MCG and is investigating phasing-out single-use plastics from its restaurants and bars. A...
Dec 9, 2019
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Tokyo Disneyland reveals details of its largest expansion
Tokyo Disneyland owner the Oriental Land Co has announced new details on the expansion of its attractions that are set to open as of next year, including the Beauty and the...
Dec 8, 2019
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2020 to see launch of LiveFit Health and Fitness Festival in Auckland
A new event celebrating activity, exercise and wellness is to be staged in Auckland next year, blending the best elements of an expo and a festival and presenting some of the...
Dec 5, 2019
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Fitness facilities have the potential to ‘be the leading providers of weight loss solutions’
With a belief that fitness clubs, gyms and aquatic and recreation centres can be leaders in the battle against obesity, fitness industry veteran Jamie Hayes is offering his...
Dec 5, 2019
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Independent Liquor Group partners with MPower MSL to deliver Point of Sale technology choices
MPower MSL has announced a partnership with the Independent Liquor Group (ILG), Australia's largest liquor co-op, to offer bundled Point of Sale (POS) solutions for their...
Dec 3, 2019
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Infinite Cycle studio franchise opportunities looks to transform indoor cycling
BRAND POST: Innovative new indoor cycling fitness franchise Infinite Cycle, is offering investors a solution in meeting consumer demand for a time-effective, fun and...
Dec 2, 2019
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Coffs Harbour City Council introduces sunscreen vending machine
With its residents having a rate of melanoma higher than the national average, Coffs Harbour City Council has commenced a 12-month trail of vending machines that dispenses...
Dec 1, 2019
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Asian attractions recognised at IAAPA's annual Brass Ring Awards
Leading Asian attractions have been recognised at the global amusement and theme park industry's 2019 Brass Ring Awards, with particular success in the Live Entertainment...
Nov 20, 2019
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Barossa Valley retains status as South Australia's top wine tourism destination
The Barossa Valley is still South Australia’s most popular wine destination, but McLaren Vale is fast catching up with visitor numbers growing almost twice as fast. Newly...
Nov 7, 2019
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Planet Fitness confirms arrival in Australia
US-based Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of gyms in North America, has today confirmed its arrival in the Australian...
Nov 7, 2019
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Google acquires Fitbit in US$2.1 billion deal
Global technology giant Google has announced that it is to acquire wearable company Fitbit in a US$2.1 billion deal. In a blog announcing the news, Google Senior Vice President...
Nov 2, 2019
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Lift Brands introduces mentoring program to help investors achieve Snap Fitness and 9Round franchise ownership dreams
A new Mentoring Program from Lift Brands Australia & New Zealand has been created to help people with the right skills and experience to own a fitness franchise by steering them...
Oct 23, 2019
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Crunch Fitness Liverpool set to add wellness offerings with Hoxton Park move
Western Sydney gym Crunch Fitness Liverpool is set to relocate to the nearby suburb of Hoxton Park, with its reopening scheduled for mid-December 2019. The brand new $2.2...
Oct 22, 2019
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Snap Fitness launches five new clubs in five weeks
Leading fitness franchise Snap Fitness has completed the opening of its fifth new club in just five weeks across four states as it moves towards 300 clubs across Australia and...
Oct 21, 2019
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Merimbula Magic Mountain prepares for peak season
Opened after its winter closure on 21st September, the Magic Mountain amusement park in the NSW community of Merimbula is gearing up to seven-day operations during the peak...
Oct 17, 2019
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Plus Fitness opens their first gym in Singapore
Australian 24/7 gym group, Plus Fitness, has announced the opening of their first club in Singapore - making it the fourth country for the gym chain to become established in....
Oct 15, 2019
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International physical activity market to be worth more than US$1.1 trillion by 2023
The global physical activity market, identified by the Global Wellness Institute as consisting of six-sectors - fitness, sport and active recreation, mindful movement,...
Oct 14, 2019
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FIBO to introduce new South East Asia event in Singapore
Global events organiser Reed Exhibitions has announced that its FIBO fitness convention brand will expand to Singapore next year, staging the first FIBO South East Asia (FIBO...
Sep 28, 2019
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