News: Wellness
ATEC acts on wellness tourism
Peak inbound-tourism body the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) has formed an industry panel to develop the health and wellness travel sector in Australia and tap into...
Sep 16, 2008
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Ticketing
Bike Hire Tender at Sydney Olympic Park
The Sydney Olympic Park Authority is seeking tenders from suitably experienced organisations to manage and operate a bike hire business within Sydney Olympic Park. 'Bike Hire at...
Sep 12, 2008
Tourism /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Parks
Springs Retreat Spa wins at Australasian Awards
Victorian operators netted a total of five awards at the recent Australasian Spa Association (ASpa) Spas of Excellence awards which recognise excellence in service delivery in...
Sep 12, 2008
Hospitality /
Wellness /
Attractions
Environments to Support Healthy Lifestyles and Activity
The Cancer Society of New Zealand, with support from SPARC and the New Zealand Ministry of Health, is hosting a one day 'Physical Impact Symposium' on Wednesday 5th November. To...
Sep 8, 2008
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Virgin announces club openings
The Virgin Group has announced that Virgin Active health clubs will be opening its first Australian club in the Sydney suburb of Frenchs Forest in December this year. Already a...
Sep 2, 2008
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Attractions /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Auckland Tenders management of recreation and aquatic facilities
Auckland City Council has advertised a tender for the operational management services for six of its recreation and aquatic facilities. Currently outsourced, the Council is...
Aug 26, 2008
Recreation /
Wellness /
Aquatics /
Tenders
Belgravia enters Spa and Tourism Market
Belgravia Leisure has been appointed manager of the Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa at Hepburn Springs, Victoria. Announcing the management contract for the redeveloped attraction,...
Aug 21, 2008
Wellness /
Attractions
Tony de Leede Steps aside at Fitness First
Tony de Leede, the founder of Fitness First Australia, is stepping aside from his Chief Executive's role. After eight years of leading Fitness First's growth to 83 clubs...
Jul 30, 2008
Wellness /
Fitness
Medical Recognition for Fit Vibe
Exercise Australia, suppliers of the Fitvibe Whole Body Vibration platform, have reported that the FitVibe platform has been recognised as a medical device by the Australian...
Jul 23, 2008
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
Not trendy, just friendly
UK franchise Feelgood Fitness has opened its first Australian facility in the Melbourne suburb of Pakenham. The Feelgood Fitness and ladies only suite is a 700 metre2 facility...
Jul 21, 2008
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Fitness
Parks Forum highlights value of parks
The Australian and New Zealand Parks Forum has released a new publication, The Value of Parks that aims to provide the parks industry with collateral to assist in promotion of...
Jun 27, 2008
Recreation /
Wellness /
Environment /
Parks
Yoga Mats and Ecology
EMP Industrial Australasia have launched a new range of ecologically friendly yoga mats. The JadeYoga mat is made from natural rubber from the Havea Brasiliensis tree (on a 100%...
Jun 20, 2008
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
REPs Record Numbers
The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has reported record registration numbers with over 1,700 individuals registering with REPs since October 2007,...
Jun 20, 2008
Education /
Wellness /
Fitness
Mixed Growth in NZ Spas
Spa industry revenue in New Zealand has grown 72% over the last five years according to a report by Intelligent Spas. According to Intelligent Spas Managing Director Julie...
Jun 11, 2008
Culture /
Wellness /
Fitness
CAS masters Good Health
The Confederation of Australian Sport (CAS) and the Federal Department of Health and Ageing have launched a new health and fitness program called 'Good Health. Master it!' on...
May 21, 2008
Sport /
Marketing /
Wellness /
Fitness
Joint Venture for Nationwide Wellness Centres
Perth-based wellness and health care company ATOS Wellness Limited has formed a joint venture with SOL Wellness Pty Ltd to establish up to 12 new Wellness Centres throughout...
May 9, 2008
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
1-2-3 Strive Australasia introduces interactive fitness
1-2-3 Strive Australasia has announced a range of new products that complement their adult and children's strength equipment with Smart Strength Technology. The exciting and...
May 6, 2008
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Venues /
Fitness
New High Performance Unit from Power Plate
Power Plate International, the industry leader in Acceleration Training fitness equipment, showcased the latest addition to its impressive product line up at this year's IHRSA...
Apr 30, 2008
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Technology /
Fitness
Survey Shows Small Fitness Clubs on the Rise
The result of the 2008 Australian Fitness Industry Survey (AFIS) have been published. Developed, conducted and published by Ezypay, Australia and New Zealandâs leading direct...
Apr 28, 2008
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Fitness
Star Trac enhances the Workout Experience with Nike + iPod
Star Trac, the fastest-growing, privately-owned commercial fitness company, has announced plans to deliver the Nike + iPod experience on its entire E Series product line of...
Apr 21, 2008
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Technology /
Fitness
Goodlife Expands with Zest Health Clubs acquisition
The Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (MLE) is to acquire a portfolio of 10 health clubs and one development site from Zest Health Clubs. The $7.4 million acquisition for MLE's...
Apr 14, 2008
Finance /
Wellness /
Fitness
Calgym Selling Factory Direct
Calgym Physical Conditioning Systems has been producing state of the art strength and conditioning equipment for the Australian market since 1976. As Chief Executive Leo Young...
Apr 11, 2008
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
IHRSA, Fitness First back Music Licensing Battle
Fitness Australia's ongoing campaign to prevent major increase in licence fees for playing music in group exercise classes has received the backing of the International Health,...
Apr 7, 2008
Legal /
Recreation /
Wellness /
Fitness
Key Personnel Join Calgym
Leading fitness equipment provider Calgym has made two key appointments, with Brendan Davis and Andrew Pettet joining their team. Brendan Davis has commenced as National...
Mar 24, 2008
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Technology /
Fitness