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Eden project uses drones to spell out climate change warning

Eden project uses drones to spell out climate change warning

Almost 300 drones were used to signal an environmental message above the Eden Project’s biomes, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).



Councils target leisure centre investment to drive decarbonisation

Councils target leisure centre investment to drive decarbonisation

As global leaders meet for the COP26 climate summit, local authorities across England are partnering with leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, to slash leisure portfolio carbon emissions to achieve local and national net zero targets.



Espa makes pledge to work in harmony with nature

Espa makes pledge to work in harmony with nature

Espa has announced three new changes to enhance its commitment to being a natural and environmentally-friendly skincare brand.




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Location: Harrow, London, United Kingdom
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Swim Teacher
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Food and Beverage Manager
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Clip & Climb Instructor
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in this issue

• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources


Property & tenders
Tender: Open Day at Hall Place, Bexley to discuss commercial opportunities
Location: Hall Place House, Bexley, DA5 1PQ Company: London Borough of Bexley
Tender: Forestry Commission - Forest Nets Concession Opportunity
Location: 15 Concessions across the nation's forests Company: Forestry England
Tender: Copper Box Arena
Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Company: London Legacy Development Corporation
Tender: London Aquatics Centre
Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Company: London Legacy Development Corporation
Countryside Health Retreat business and premises for sale
Location: Malvern, Herefordshire Company: The Clover Mill
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News headlines
Seneca Polytechnic's new health and sports hub looks to 'redefine' how wellbeing facilities are designed  
Seneca Polytechnic's new health and sports hub looks to 'redefine' how wellbeing facilities are designed

By Tom Walker

Seneca Polytechnic in Toronto, Canada, has revealed plans for a multi-million-dollar health and wellness complex based on indigenous design, sustainability and inclusion. Described as a "transformative destination", the hub will offer health and wellbeing services, teaching and learning, sports and fitness .... more>>
Michael Bruggeman among GSN Planet’s new board members and officers  
Michael Bruggeman among GSN Planet’s new board members and officers

By Megan Whitby

Nonprofit trade association GSN Planet has appointed Michael Bruggeman, CEO and chief formulation officer for OM4 Organic Male + haia, and Helen Brown, principal of The H. Brown Group, to its board of directors. The sustainability-centric organisation has also announced the promotion of Dara Mayhew to .... more>>

Håkon Lund embraces solar at Kongeparken and calls for governments globally to support attractions and tourism to go sustainable  
By Tom Walker

Norway's largest theme park, Kongeparken, is investing heavily in solar energy, as it looks to power the park's operations using more sustainable resources. According to CEO, Håkon Lund, .... more>>
Watch Active-net's debate on the energy crisis and Net Zero – streaming live (and free) on HCMmag.com  
By Tim Nash

Fitness industry leaders, including UK Active CEO Huw Edwards, will take to the stage at Active-net this week to discuss sustainability and decarbonisation in the physical activity sector. For the first time, key debates .... more>>
Sustainable Spa Association rebrands and announces partnership with sustainability benchmarking platform FuturePlus  
By Megan Whitby

Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the name Sustainable Wellness. The non-profit membership-based trade body was formed in 2020 .... more>>
Lucy Frazer named UK culture secretary as DCMS gets new, more sports-focused remit  
By Frances Marcellin

Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for Culture, Media and Sport. She becomes the eleventh culture secretary in eleven years. .... more>>
Go Fit to open new wellness hub in Tenerife in 2024  
By Frances Marcellin

Go Fit has started work on a new wellness hub in Tenerife. It will open in Q4 of 2024 and be fully operational by the start of 2025. The company is investing €20m (£17m) into the project, .... more>>
London's Natural History Museum works with Thoughtworks and Amazon Web Services on Urban Nature project  
By Tom Walker

Natural History Museum has embarked on a project which will turn the iconic museum's London location into a biologically diverse green space. The Museum's five-acre site in South Kensington .... more>>
London to get its own  
By Tom Walker

Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of disused railway into a new elevated urban park for London. Similar to the High Line in New .... more>>
Esbjerg’s landmark maritime center, designed by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, opens to the public  
By Tom Walker

A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by WERK Arkitekter and Snøhetta, the centre has been designed as a shared space for watersport clubs .... more>>
This new wearable is powered by motion and bodyheat  
By Frances Marcellin

BHeart – a health-tracking wrist wearable with an “endless” battery – was unveiled by Baracoda at CMS 2023. The screenless watch band has been designed to integrate with an existing .... more>>
SeaWorld's Arctic Coaster to raise awareness of devastation of climate change  
By Tom Walker

SeaWorld will open a new Arctic Rescue coaster at its San Diego theme park in early 2023. Set to become the longest and fastest straddle coaster on the US West Coast, the ride has been .... more>>
Europa Park secures direct rail links to Paris and Bordeaux  
By Tom Walker

German theme park, Europa Park, is looking to increase the number of French visitors to the resort, after negotiating a cross-border fast train connection between Paris and a train station .... more>>
Floating Salmon Eye visitor attraction by Kvorning Design highlights sustainable aquaculture  
By Tom Walker

A new floating visitor center and art installation is showcasing aquaculture, informing the world on how to better feed the planet with sustainable seafood. Called Salmon Eye, the .... more>>
Wooden skyscraper hotel in Swedish Lapland has rooftop Vana spa  
By Liz Terry

One of the world’s tallest hotels made almost exclusively from wood, has officially opened at the birthplace of cross-country skiing, Skellefteå in Swedish Lapland, with the property's .... more>>

Features
Joanna Frank

Active environments:
Joanna Frank


The head of the Center for Active Design, Joanna Frank, explains how operating healthy buildings is a ‘non-negotiable’ in the age of COVID-19
Down to earth

Waterparks:
Down to earth


The world’s first ‘living waterslides’, a hydroponic farm, rooftop beehives and more than 1,500 trees – all part of the Therme Manchester next generation waterpark’s aims to be as green as possible
Chris Mather

Interview:
Chris Mather


As the Gretna Green Experience opens in Scotland, Mather & Co’s CEO shares the highs and lows of almost three decades in exhibition design
Off-grid

Project preview:
Off-grid


Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel
A sustainable future

Research:
A sustainable future


Research shows that consumers want attractions to get greener, faster, and they’re actively pushing for change. BVA BDRC’s Jon Young talks us through the numbers
One size doesn't fit all

Industry insights:
One size doesn't fit all


In order to create an inclusive environment, it is important for owners and operators to first identify and address their own weight biases
Energy

Everyone's talking about:
Energy


As we face a global energy crisis, experts give their views on the drive towards decarbonisation, and how businesses can tackle steeply rising costs
Letters to the editor

Write to reply:
Letters to the editor


Ray Algar has researched the impact of exercise on longevity and explains how the findings can help the industry, while GLL is heading for net zero carbon
Green tech

Ask the experts:
Green tech


Saving money and the planet are huge incentives to decarbonise. Kath Hudson asks the experts about the practicalities
Product news
Dutch furniture design company secures Dragon's Den funding

Dutch furniture design company secures Dragon's Den funding

FROM GREEN-KIT.NET

Sustainable furniture design company Van De Sant has secured a £70,000 (€80,000, US$91,000) investment package from serial entrepreneur and TV personality Deborah Meaden.
 
How energy efficiency can boost your bottom line

How energy efficiency can boost your bottom line

FROM GREEN-KIT.NET

Today’s energy landscape is changing fast bringing new challenges for businesses.
 
SportsArt creates line of sustainable fitness equipment

SportsArt creates line of sustainable fitness equipment

FROM GREEN-KIT.NET

SportsArt has developed a new line of environmentally-friendly fitness equipment that could dramatically reduce a facility's carbon footprint, as well as lower operational costs.
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FIBO Global Fitness

FIBO Global Fitness is the leading international trade show for fitness, wellness & health.

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FIT Summit announces 2023 Awards of Excellence Finalists and two award winners

Industry event FIT Summit’s Awards of Excellence recognises leading companies and executives from across health, fitness, wellness and hospitality in the Asia Pacific Region.
  FIT Summit announces 2023 Awards of Excellence Finalists and two award winners
myBlend: a synergistic beauty ecosystem

Pioneering skincare and wellbeing brand myBlend was relaunched in 2022 under the direction of Dr Olivier Courtin – son of Clarins founder Jacques Courtin.
  myBlend: a synergistic beauty ecosystem

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11-14 Jun 2023

W3Spa EMEA

Le Meridien Lav, Split, Croatia



12-15 Jun 2023

World Fitness & Wellness Summit

Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore



14-15 Jun 2023

Elevate

London ExCel, London , United Kingdom



02-04 Jul 2023

Spa Life International (UK)

Cotswolds Water Park Hotel , South Cerney, United Kingdom



11-12 Sep 2023

2023 Salt Therapy Association Conference

The Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, IN. , Lake Buena Vista, United States



01-02 Oct 2023

Olympia Beauty

Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom



24-26 Oct 2023

ASEAN Pool & Spa Expo

IMPACT Exhibition Centre, Thailand



24-27 Oct 2023

Synergy - The Retreat Show

Palmaïa, The House of Aia, Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico



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