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  Interview: Mia Kyricos and Jeremy McCarthy
Starwood's global spa brand director and head of development oversee 300 spas and have 150 more on the way. They talk to Katie Barnes about creating in-house concepts and their strategy for the worldwide roll outs More>>
 
  Simulation: Class act
We explore some of the simulation projects aimed at educating children with a hands-on approach. More>>
 
  Project profiles: Supplier showcase
Trixter's Xdream bikes are installed at the new Third Space, Technogym fits out Simply Gym in Swansea, and Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre teams up with Life Fitness More>>
 
  Peace & Sport: Playing for Amnesty
An apolitical international initiative called Peace and Sport is striving to unite communities living in crisis around the world by promoting local sports projects More>>
 
  Investigation: Coming soon
What state is future spa development in following the economic downturn? What regions of the world will see the most investment and where is it slow? Katie Barnes collates and analyses details of new opening from top hotel spa chains to fnd out More>>
 
  Analysis and trends: Saddiyat Island
An impressive cultural development is taking shape. Helen Patenall reports. More>>
 
  Development pipeline: New openings
A round-up of key projects in the development pipeline across the public, trust, private and franchise sectors. More>>
 
  Who's who: Spa Management & Consultants
New to 2012, this section lists companies that specialise in spa contract management, consulting and research More>>
 
  Architect's Focus : Moshe Safdie
The architect responsible for the $5bn Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore talks us through the project More>>
 
  Briefing: Sodexo launches worldwide sustainability strategy
Hospitality businesses of all shapes and sizes have a role to play in helping the industry and clients to embrace more sustainable development. Despite the industry's incredible variety, a simple but well structured approach goes a long way More>>
 
  Project profile: Bright Spark
Innovation and expression are key to the exhibits at Telus Spark, Canada's first purpose-built science centre for decades More>>
 
  Interview: Gary Henkin
The president and founder of WTS International - the US-based spa management and consultancy firm - talks to Rhianon Howells about expanding globally More>>
 
  Attractions: London's Jewish Museum opens
A London museum dedicated to Jewish culture, heritage and identity in the UK reopened to the public on 17 March, following the completion of a comprehensive £10m redevelopment. More>>
 
  Synthetic surfaces: Technical guidance for synthetic turf
SAPCA's Dr Colin Young outlines the latest developments in synthetic turf and introduces the new document by Sport England, the Football Foundation and four leading NGBs to aid in the selection of appropriate sports surface More>>
 
  Interview: Paul Allin
As the ONS and government attempt to measure national wellbeing, project director Paul Allin tells us about the aims and challenges of the scheme More>>
 
  Consultancy: Good advice
Leisure industry consultancies speak about recent projects they’ve led More>>
 
  Cricket: Indoor cricket
The ECB's dedicated indoor cricket arm is supporting and co-ordinating the game's development. Tom Walker explains how More>>
 
  Arts: Opera for all
Tom Walker finds out how opera companies are working hard to encourage new audiences to enjoy opera, with a range of innovative projects More>>
 
  New opening: Hip to be square
Birmingham's stylish new multi-use development, The Cube, features a top-end health club and spa. Kirstyn MacRandal takes a look inside More>>
 
  Project profiles: Project showcase
Cybex equips the new fitness facilities at the University of Bristol, and STOTT PILATES launches new specialist training courses More>>
 
  Architect's focus: Stephen Holl Associates
As the new Cité de l'Océan et du Surf opens in Biarritz, Kath Hudson talks to lead project architect Rodolfo Dias More>>
 
  New openings: Development pipeline
A breakdown of planned attractions developments by market sector. analysis and trends More>>
 
  Non-traditional structures: Olympic overlay
Kath Hudson speaks to key project managers about London 2012's temporary approach to sports venue provision More>>
 
  The way i see it: Janice Gronvold
The US-based business consultant and educator on demographic trends and surviving the economic downturn More>>
 
  Big ambitions: Scaling new heights
A sleepy little ski resort situated in the Swiss Alps is earmarked for a grand scale redevelopment into an all-yearround tourist destination, featuring high environmental credentials. Kath Hudson reports More>>
 
  Project review: French revolution
BRC's Bart Dohmen takes delight in the spectacular shows performed at theme park Puy du Fou, which will receive the Thea Classic Award in March More>>
 
  3D/4D: Projecting growth
We look at how to make a 3D/4D attraction profitable and successful, and give details on the latest projects More>>
 
  Health club spa: Amazing space
Huntingdon Leisure Centre recently underwent a major refurb, including the creation of a spa and kids’ play area, to expand its user base. We take a look at the development More>>
 
  Interview: Christopher Norton
Four Seasons will open more than 50 hotels in the next five years. The chair of its global spa task force tells Andrea Jezovit about how the group will guide its spa development More>>
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  Product specifier
Anolis lights the Droplet
Anolis ArcPad 48 LED fixtures are internally lighting artist Stuart Green's gleaming 'Droplet' sculpture, a 6m tall, 3m wide stainless steel work in Canberra, Australia.
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Collinson to build Dr. Who's new Cardiff home
Lancashire-based Collinson has been selected to construct the new home for the Doctor Who Experience when it moves from its present London site to Cardiff.
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SageGlass protecting US art collection
Vermont's St. Johnsbury Athenaeum is using 21st-century technology in its historic 19th-century art gallery to protect its prized collections and furnishings, while improving the building's energy efficiency.
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  Leisure Consultancy news
Ecocert launches first international standard specifically designed for organic and natural spas   14 May 2013

Ecocert launches first international standard specifically designed for organic and natural spas

Certification body for sustainable development Ecocert has created the "Being" standard – the first Ecocert standard to be entirely dedicated to spas.

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Cosmetic practitioner Michael Prager announces first partnership outside Europe   14 May 2013

Cosmetic practitioner Michael Prager announces first partnership outside Europe

Practitioner of cosmetic medicine Dr Michael Prager has partnered with The BodyHoliday St. Lucia, West Indies - his first collaboration outside of Europe.

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Fitness

Pilates pure vs applied

Pilates pure vs applied

Pure vs applied - should pilates only ever involve the exercises designed by Joseph Pilates, or can his philosophy be applied while keeping the product moving with the times?
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Supplier showcase

Supplier showcase

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