Tim Nash

International spa and beauty service classifications receive update @britishbeautycl: Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change the way it classifies and tracks economic… t.lei.sr/TRkW3g

Intelligent Spas publishes industry #workplacewellness manual and #employeehandbook #spa: Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to produce a manual for implementing workplace wellness… t.lei.sr/TRkMS4

Myzone launches three new features at HFA Show: Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding Motivation Technology (MoTech) ecosystem.  t.lei.sr/TRkLZJ

Designers Mendil + Meyer launch new division called #LāmConcepts for strategic #wellness projects: Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has introduced a new division called Lām Concepts to integrate and… t.lei.sr/TRkKF4

F45 Training becomes official gym partner of Hyrox: F45 Training, from FIT House of Brands has become the official global gym partner of fitness racing company, Hyrox. t.lei.sr/TRk3ND

Les Mills and Life Fitness/Hammer Strength join forces: Les Mills and Life Fitness / Hammer Strength have announced a new strategic partnership which will enable operators to deliver more connected, motivating, high-quality fitness experiences at scale. t.lei.sr/TRk2lL

Martin Seibold is honoured by the Health & Fitness Association: LifeFit Group CEO, Martin Seibold, has been presented with the Global Leader Award by the Health & Fitness Association. t.lei.sr/TRk1p3

Basecamp Resorts increases investment to CA$50 million for expansion of #Everwild wellness concept #spa: Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under its Everwild brand and is increasing… t.lei.sr/TRjVxC

Banyan Tree expands global #wellbeing programming with the addition of #ConnectionsRetreats @Banyan_Tree #spa: Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to its signature Connections programme that was… t.lei.sr/TRjP2P

UK Active announces Cameron Saunders will be the new CEO: The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron Saunders will take over from Huw Edwards as CEO in April. t.lei.sr/TRhDYr

Collagen has anti-ageing properties, but delivers minimal impact when it comes to performance: A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and significant relief from osteoarthritis symptoms, but… t.lei.sr/TRgky0

.@armathwaitehall combines @ArmathwaiteSpa offering with #animalwellnesstherapy for #HerdyHalfSpaDay: Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa package that allows guests to make the most of the wildlife… t.lei.sr/TRfHF6

Vivamayr launches modular health programming to provide tailored services #Vivamayr #Mayrcure #spa #guthealth #VivamayrPure: Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package and experience modern Mayr medicine,… t.lei.sr/TRcnqV

The Philippines and Thailand have rapidly expanding wellness economies, says @Global_GWI #wellnesseconomy #spa: The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according to the latest data published by the… t.lei.sr/TRc5Yr

Places Leisure appoints COPA as its preferred apprenticeship delivery partner: Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery partner for its leisure centres, following a six-month pilot. t.lei.sr/TRbsgN

Research shows wearable trackers are not suitable for everyone: While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can positively impact healthy behaviours, new research shows devices can cause internal conflict for… t.lei.sr/TRbrWf

Continuum Company to develop giant #waterfrontwellness mixed-use project in Miami’s #BiscayneBay #ContinuumCompany: New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new mixed-use development in Miami, US, with a… t.lei.sr/TRbpsl

The @FrancisHotel debuts #spa with private #thermalsuite for rituals in #Bath, UK #GaiaSkincare #QMSMedicosmetics: The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million) renovation of the entire property, which is… t.lei.sr/TRbgVY

Virgin Limited Edition plans boutique wellness sanctuary with #hammam outside #Marrakech @virginhotels: Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a new hotel just outside Marrakech with extensive wellness… t.lei.sr/TRb9y4

KA Leisure embarks on a refurbishment programme: KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across the gyms at four of its leisure centres.  t.lei.sr/TRZm8k