News: Wellness
New MediSpa wellness destination opens at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur
Sunway City Kuala Lumpur has moved to be recognised as Malaysia’s premier wellness destination with the launch of Sunway MediSpa, a new spa and medical centre that blends...
Feb 21, 2024
Tourism /
Hospitality /
Wellness
Cristian Ferrarese named Managing Director at Technogym Australia
Australasian Leisure Management can report that Cristian Ferrarese has commenced in the role of Managing Director at Technogym Australia, replacing Claudio Bertozzi who, after...
Feb 20, 2024
Events /
Design /
Wellness /
Fitness
2024 AUSactive Active Health Summit spotlighted as a Melbourne event not to be missed
For all those in the exercise and active health sector, the 2024 AUSactive Active Health Summit to be held on Saturday 13th April at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition...
Feb 20, 2024
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Fitness
Belgravia Leisure to launch new fitness and active recreation concept at East Fremantle Community Park
Belgravia Leisure to launch new B Active health club and active recreation concept at East Fremantle Community Park East Fremantle will be home to a brand-new, state-of-the-art...
Feb 20, 2024
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Wellness /
Fitness
ICC Sydney report spotlights six trends shaping the evolution of events
The ‘RESPECT: Shaping Events for Success’ report released today by McCrindle and ICC Sydney International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) spotlights six trends shaping the...
Feb 20, 2024
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Environment
FITPASS and Wexer partnership to reshape Indian fitness landscape and expand global influence
FITPASS, India’s leading fitness and wellness platform, has partnered with Wexer, the world's leading digital content provider with the strategic partnership marking Wexer's...
Feb 19, 2024
Wellness /
Technology /
Fitness
Alma Resort unveils series of Wellness Retreats in Vietnam
Located on Vietnam’s scenic Cam Ranh peninsula, Alma Resort has unveiled a series of wellness retreats with features including singing bowl meditation, hot stone therapy, yoga...
Feb 18, 2024
Tourism /
Wellness
Cunnamulla Hot Springs thermal baths attraction opened in Outback Queensland
The Peninsula Hot Springs Group has announced the opening of a new hot spring wellness destination overlooking the Warrego River at Cunnamulla in western Queensland. Part of a...
Feb 18, 2024
Tourism /
Wellness
Global Wellness Institute partners with Therme Group to showcase South Korea’s wellness offerings
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI), the leading nonprofit dedicated to research and education in the global wellness industry, has announced a partnership with the Therme Group...
Feb 17, 2024
Tourism /
Wellness
ATTA reveals key trends and issues shaping adventure tourism in 2024
Taking account of issues as diverse as sustainability, overtourism, climate change, artificial intelligence and regional conflict, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)...
Feb 15, 2024
Tourism /
Culture /
Wellness /
Environment
Madame Tussauds Sydney partners with Leukaemia Foundation for World’s Greatest Shave
Madame Tussauds Sydney is helping to raise vital funds for Australians living with blood cancer by having some of their popular celebrity wax figures - Jimmy Barnes, Dannii...
Feb 15, 2024
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Attractions
AUSactive submission for 2024/25 Federal budget calls for tax deductibility for gym memberships
Calling for Fringe Benefit Tax exemption for employer provided gym memberships, tax deductibility for gym memberships for all taxpayers and a national public health campaign...
Feb 13, 2024
Finance /
Wellness /
Government /
Fitness
NSW and Queensland health authorities warn swimmers of cryptosporidium parasite risks
Amid a surge in infections, health authorities in NSW and Queensland are urging people with diarrhoea to avoid swimming pools and open water and ocean beaches. With almost 500...
Feb 13, 2024
Safety /
Wellness /
Aquatics
One Playground's newest Reformer Pilates studio to open in Newtown
Fast growing boutique gym, One Playground, has announced their newest Reformer Pilates studio will be opening in the Sydney inner city suburb of Newtown in March 2024. The...
Feb 13, 2024
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Venues /
Fitness
LES MILLS DANCE Brisbane masterclass offers fitness industry a way to access latest cardio-based trend
An innovative workout program - LES MILLS DANCE™ - offers the fitness industry a way to tap into the latest dance trend spotlighted in the New York Times at the end of last...
Feb 12, 2024
Education /
Wellness /
Fitness
Research robot to help tackle urban heat effect across Canberra’s City Centre
A research robot is roaming Canberra’s streets to measure levels of urban outdoor heat in locations across the city centre as part of The City Renewal Authority’s thermal...
Feb 12, 2024
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Technology /
Environment
Exhibitions & Events Australia spotlight Brisbane’s MindBodySpirit Festival offerings
Exhibitions & Events Australia, the owner and operator of the MindBodySpirit Festivals has spotlighted the Brisbane event’s offerings from innovative wellness and fitness trends...
Feb 12, 2024
Events /
Wellness
Perth and Peel regions to receive funding for expansion of urban canopies
A Western Australian Government $3.75 million grant program is aimed at encouraging local governments throughout the Perth and Peel regions to increase their urban tree and...
Feb 11, 2024
Wellness /
Environment
Fitness Brand reveals surge in ice bath interest
Analysis of Google search data by health and wellness website Fitness Brand reveals that searches for ‘Ice bath’ have exploded by 536% in the past 20 years - the highest level...
Feb 11, 2024
Wellness /
Fitness
City Cave float therapy chain looks for USA franchise growth
Having opened its first location in the USA last year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Brisbane-founded City Cave Float & Wellness Centre is stepping up its expansion plans for the...
Feb 10, 2024
Finance /
Wellness /
Retail
Forest therapy walks among offerings during Wellington’s Parks Week
With Parks Week 2024 running from 2nd to 10th March, Wellington Shire Council has spotlighted some of the fun and free activities being offered to all ages and abilities...
Feb 8, 2024
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Play /
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Parks
World Gym to open first club in the Northern Territory
World Gym’s Australian franchise network is set to expand again with the opening of a new facility in Palmerston – its first in the Northern Territory. With its planning...
Feb 8, 2024
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Retail /
Fitness
Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre to mark $11.6 million renovation with major reopening event
An inflatable climbing wall and health club and swimming lesson specials are on offer at Bayswater Waves Aquatic Centre's public grand reopening day to unveil its multi-million...
Feb 8, 2024
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Wellness /
Aquatics /
Fitness
Australian health leaders call for health levy on sugary drinks
The Australian Medical Association is among leading Australian public health organisations calling for a 20% health levy on sugary drink manufacturers, with new research...
Feb 8, 2024
Wellness