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Pure Gym victorious in race to acquire LA Fitness

Pure Gym has emerged as the Pure Gym sites – despite the dis- winner of the long-running parity in proposition – wouldn’t race to acquire LA fitness. be an insurmountable challenge. The gym chain helmed by He pointed to the former LA fit- Humphrey Cobbold had been in ness sites in Cambridge and Poole contention to buy the business, which have been converted into alongside Fitness First, Sports Direct Pure Gym sites as evidence of this. Fitness and Terra Firma Capital. “We’ve done conversions like Pure Gym confirmed on 29 May that before where we’ve repurposed that it had completed the acqui- clubs, knocked down walls and con- sition of LA Fitness and its 43 verted fitness spaces as is necessary, fitness clubs, for a sum thought so I don’t think it will be a problem,” to be in the region of £60-80m. he said. “Membership fees will be in The acquisition was backed by line with Pure Gym value – which Pure Gym owner CCMP Capital we would class as outstanding – Partners and a number of banks. but our price structure is localised Having been foiled by the across the business (ranging from Competition and Markets Authority Humphrey Cobbold (right) recently succeeded Peter Roberts as Pure Gym CEO £12 up to £26.99), so clearly the eco- (CMA) during last year’s failed nomics in London are different to merger with The Gym Group, Pure Gym ‘premiumised’ LAX clubs, so the acquisition is those in other areas of the country.” stressed that the businesses will be operated a natural step for Pure Gym, which has long Cobbold praised the efforts of LA fitness CEO independently until the CMA gives Pure Gym had desires of a stronger presence in the capital. Martin Long and his team. He said they would permission to proceed with the takeover. Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold told support the transition, with a view to then step- LA fitness boasts an enviable property foot- Leisure Opportunities that the company’s plans ping out of the business, but added discussions print in London with 22 sites, including two to convert most of the LA fitness portfolio into are still to be had. Details: http://lei.sr?a=d3T5A

Center Parcs acquired Alton Towers shuts by Canada’s Brookfield after coaster crash UK leisure resort chain Center Parcs has been bought by Merlin Entertainments’ chief executive, Nick Canadian property giant Brookfield Varney, has said Alton Towers will remain for an undisclosed figure. closed until the cause of the Smiler accident Center Parcs – which was owned that left 16 people injured has been determined. by US-based private equity group Following the incident on 2 June, in which a Blackstone – has been the subject of carriage of the park’s £18m Smiler rollercoaster intense speculation over the past year. crashed into an empty carriage on the track, Blackstone reportedly hired several seriously injuring four people, Varney said the investment banks to lay the founda- park would only reopen once a thorough inves- Injured riders were left dangling at a 45 degree angle tions for a £2.5bn London listing and is tigation into the incident had been concluded. also understood to have rejected a joint “At this point I don’t know if it was a techno- The riders were left trapped 25ft (7.6m) in the £2bn bid from BC Partners and Canada logical or a human error,” Varney wrote in The air for up to four-and-a-half hours, while res- Pension Plan (CPP) for Center Parcs. Sun, after the tragedy made front page news. cue crews built a platform to reach them. Alton Continued on page 8 “We want to know if this issue is isolated to The Towers remained closed as Leisure Opportunities Smiler. We can’t open again until we’re sure.” went to press. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E3C9E

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2 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2015 SPORT Blatter exit ‘brilliant for football’ £17.5m investment for Northern Irish facilities FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s Sport Northern Ireland will invest £17.5m decision to resign, amid the of National Lottery funding into sports crisis surrounding alleged facility projects over the next five years. corruption at football’s Money will be dispensed through the organising body, has been new Facility Fund, a scheme based on welcomed by football leaders. three strands – single, multi and perfor- In announcing his exit, mance facilities. Funding will be given the 79-year-old Swiss called to single-sport facilities which seek to for an extraordinary FIFA increase participation within club struc- congress “as soon as possible” tures, multi-sport facilities seeking to to elect a new president. increase participation across local com- Despite having won re- munities and performance facilities election for a fifth term on which meet the needs of community par- 30 May, Blatter said: “My ticipants and high performance athletes mandate does not appear to within the same multi-sport environment. be supported by everybody.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=U8R4h The extraordinary congress Sepp Blatter will step down as FIFA president after 17 years at the helm is expected to take place between December 2015 and March 2016. and international confederations, along with The Football Association chair, Greg Dyke, players and fans have all called for Sepp Blatter described the development as “brilliant for to resign in recent days,” said Whittingdale. world football” and president of Uefa Michel “We welcome his belated announcement, but Platini, said it was “the right decision”. this is only the beginning of the process of Meanwhile, John Whittingdale, secretary change we need to see. I hope this is the first of state for culture, media and sport, said this step to a new FIFA that can command the was the beginning of a reform process for confidence and respect of the football world FIFA. “Governments, national associations once again.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=C3m5d

Sport England targets tackling inactivity upmysport CEO and co-founder Nicola Broom

Schemes centred on upmysport platform raises overcoming physical inactiv- £1m through seed funding ity across the country are to benefit from a £5.4m tranche upmysport – the platform for booking of National Lottery funding recommended local sport and fitness from Sport England. instructors – has announced a successful Sixteen projects nation- seed round of fundraising totalling £1m as wide have been awarded it aims to boost online and mobile offerings. between £91,500 and £500,000 The round was led by private investors, to help transform lives working in partnership with government- through the power of exercise. backed initiative, the Angel CoFund. Among those to receive Having launched in 2013, upmysport has funding are the University of amassed a network of 700 activity profes- Hertfordshire’s Inactive Adults sionals for its digitally-based service, which programme, the Tottenham helps clients to arrange sessions with Hotspur Foundation’s Weight reliable instructors in a chosen activity. Management service and The service allows clients to browse Community Sports Trust Sports minister Tracey Crouch on a visit to the Active Norfolk project through and book into private sessions or CIC’s scheme for inactive courses, updating their phone diary and older adults with type 2 diabetes. heart disease, cancer and dementia. To coincide taking payment in just one click. Users As a result of the funding, tens of thousands with the funding announcement, recently- can also create a shortlist of their favou- of people – including over-65s, those with type appointed sports minister Tracey Crouch rite instructors for easy future booking. For 2 diabetes and people with drug and alcohol visited the Active Norfolk county sports part- instructors, the app serves as a full rela- problems – will get help to be more active. nership in Norwich to see how its new project, tionship management and marketing tool. Inactivity costs the economy £7.4bn a year, Mobile Me, will benefit from the investment. The Tech City-based company will use according to Public Health England figures, “What’s great about these projects is the fact the latest funding to further develop upmys- while evidence shows that if adults are physi- that they are giving people opportunities to get port’s online and mobile services, and cally active, it helps to prevent or manage more moving in ways that suit them,” said Crouch. seek strategic partnership opportunities. than 20 chronic health conditions, including Details: http://lei.sr?a=w6E2C Details: http://lei.sr?a=C4y4h

© CYBERTREK 2015 Twitter: @leisureopps Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 3 HEALTH & FITNESS Brits ‘twice as likely’ to FF unveils ‘invitation-only’ concept workout than go to pub The country may be facing a physi- Fitness First Group has cal inactivity crisis, but there is at least revealed details for its new some cause for cheer(s) for the health health club concept, Gravity. and fitness sector: Brits are almost twice With a joining fee in the as likely to exercise than go the pub. region of £1,500 and member- A newly-published Breast Cancer Care ship costing £300 per month, survey of 2,005 UK adults showed that two- the invitation-only propo- thirds (65 per cent) are now exercising on sition is targeted squarely a weekly basis, compared to just a third at high-powered business (34 per cent) who head to the pub. executives. Its inception was According to the study, fast walk- influenced by Fitness First ing was the most popular form of research which found 94 exercise – being enjoyed by 38 per cent per cent of C-Suite execu- of respondents, followed in second and tives would prefer a private, third place by swimming and cycling. premium and personalised Details: http://lei.sr?a=N3k9w environment to help them achieve wellness goals. The Singapore site has a rooftop pool and a deck for al fresco workouts The development marks the latest chapter in Fitness First Group CEO Central Business District, offering “spectacu- Andrew Cosslett’s quest to move the brand up- lar” views of Marina Bay. The gym will have a market and diversify from mainstream gyms strong focus on personal training, with mem- into new concepts that can be scaled up glpo- bership packages offering numerous 1:1 sessions bally. The luxury sector is familiar territory and physiological analysis. In addition to top- for Cosslett, who was previously CEO of IHG. of-the-range kit, there will be an outdoor deck The first Gravity health club will launch in for a variety of al fresco workouts. Also on Singapore in July, with ambitions of bring- site is an outdoor pool, a spa offering a wide ing a marquee site to London at a later date. range of treatments and a 6,500sq ft (604sq The £4.7m gym will be located at the top of m) restaurant scheduled to open in October. the new CapitaGreen Tower in the Singapore Details: http://lei.sr?a=p9G8R

Earlam has an impressive leisure CV Attractions heavyweight Boutiques to shake-up sluggish gym sector Glenn Earlam joins DLL Boutique fitness studios pose a significant David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced threat to traditional gyms, which have taken that Glenn Earlam is joining the company their eye off the needs of consumers, warns as chief executive officer on 30 June. fitness industry analyst Ray Algar. Previously managing director of Established brands such as Fitness First, Midway Attractions, the largest operating Sports Direct Fitness and Virgin Active should business of Merlin Entertainments, Earlam be taking note, says Algar in the 2015 UK has extensive operating experience. boutique fitness studio report, of their highly- His appointment will allow Scott Lloyd compelling rivals. The report observes that to take up the position of non-execu- boutique studios are becoming the drivers of tive deputy chair, where he will play an overall market growth as they can command active role in defining the corporate and hourly fees of up to £30, build loyal commu- strategic development of the group. nities, are attractive to investors and cannot “We believe that Glenn will be able to simply be replicated or priced out by big brands. take us to the next level and ensure that Algar says the mushrooming of boutique we continue to attract new customers and studios in the UK can somewhat be attrib- reward the loyalty of our longstanding uted to their triumphs in the US, where initial Ray Algar has examined the boutique fitness market members,” said Scott Lloyd in a statement. successes have been converted into thriving Earlam says he’s delighted to join one of businesses on the back of a solid business starting to pay dividends. “The rise of the the UK’s most recognised leisure brands: model. The report features an in-depth case boutique fitness studio is set to transform an “Scott and his team have built a great plat- of US boutique SoulCycle, which has grown to otherwise mature and sluggish industry that form with TDR supporting significant 40 studios boasting roughly 50,000 users per is inward-looking, over-absorbed with merg- investment across the estate. I look forward week, with plans to open in London next year. ers, acquisitions and defensive strategies and to continuing the development and future Algar, who previously spoke at IHRSA not paying enough attention to what today’s expansion, delivering world class facilities Europe 2014 on how the march of boutique customers, especially those with slightly and outstanding experiences for members.” studios spells big trouble for traditional oper- deeper wallets, are willing to pay for,” he said. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E5E7K ators, said their fresh approach to fitness is Details: http://lei.sr?a=e8v8m

4 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2015 HEALTH & FITNESS Hunt’s obesity pledge draws fire Nuffield Health creates Microsoft Band workouts Health secretary Jeremy Hunt’s pledge to make Nuffield Health has secured an exclusive addressing the “great scandal” of childhood tie-up with the recently-released Microsoft obesity a top priority of this Parliament has Band to produce a series of workouts been dismissed as ineffective by the boss of for wearable tech users on the move. one of Britain’s top fitness companies. As the UK fitness and wellbeing In a speech to health leaders in central partner for the Microsoft Band, Nuffield London last month, the health secretary said Health fitness experts have created guided tackling childhood obesity would be one of his workouts designed to help people of all main aims, with a national strategy to be put in fitness levels get the most out of their place as part of the Conservatives’ pledge for workouts. Each of the nine training an extra £8bn a year in NHS funding by 2020. sessions available can be downloaded However, the plans were criticised from the Microsoft Health app straight by Les Mills UK chief executive Martin onto the Microsoft Band being worn on Franklin, who told Leisure Opportunities the user’s wrist, enabling them to exercise that investing in the treatment and cure of wherever and whenever they want to. obesity “completely misses the mark” and Jeremy Hunt outlined plans for a national strategy Once downloaded to the Microsoft believes it will not make any positive impact. Band, small vibrations and on-screen Citing a recent editorial calling for an end to centres – places where children can learn a instructions guide users through each over-zealous clinical interventions by doctors, life-long love of movement and be inspired to stage of the workout. At the same time, Franklin said efforts should instead focus on move more,” said Franklin. “Physical literacy Microsoft Band measures heart rate prevention by instilling physical activity as a should be deemed just as important as class- and calories burned to provide key stats key aspect of children’s lives. “Funding needs room based achievements and research shows from a workout to help people monitor to be invested at grassroots level within schools the positive impact activity has on academic their progress and make improvements. and communities – i.e. leisure and sports results. Details: http://lei.sr?a=s5w8S Details: http://lei.sr?a=d5D2E

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© CYBERTREK 2015 Twitter: @leisureopps Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 5 MATRIX FITNESS PROMOTION COME ON STRONG

www.matrixfitness.co.uk COME ON STRONG OPTIONS After posting global sales growth figures of 19% for 2014, the pressure is on ™ MED BALL TARGET for the Matrix Fitness brand to surpass what has gone before, and, in their Divided into three training zones (low, mid, own words, ‘Challenge the expected, deliver the unexpected’. and high), the optional med ball target can Understandably, the brand’s relentless drive to innovate plays a key role in be used with slam balls and a wide variety of its success, and the latest product to enter the market looks set to continue med balls to enhance power training programs this trend. Following a global launch at IHRSA, the Matrix Connexus Group and offer program variety. Functional Training System was unveiled to the European market at FIBO 2015, to great acclaim. šMAGNETIC CHALKBOARD The optional magnetic chalkboard features GET MORE FROM FUNCTIONAL TRAINING a storage slot for chalk, a smart phone, or WITH CONNEXUS tablet, and allows trainers to post workout Space is inevitably at a premium for most fitness facilities, and yet typical information in a highly visible area. design and placement of traditional functional rigs encourages perimeter- based activities, with minimal use of internal space. The highly-versatile ›LANDMINE ATTACHMENT Connexus functional training system has been designed to give club owners For additional flexibility, the optional landmine and trainers maximum flexibility, repeatability, and expandability in their attachment allows trainers to incorporate workout environment… without impinging on other gym-based activities more explosive power training into their or equipment. programming.

Regardless of whether you choose a wall-mounted or freestanding unit, each point of the rig can be utilised, with a variety of attachment points available to accommodate a wide range of accessories and training modalities; ultimately eliminating waste, and offering a much more space- efficient functional solution.

As Global Product Manager – Personal and Group Training – Becky Jalbert explains, the premise is simple:

Every club is different, so we developed a functional training station that can easily be adapted and expanded based on the individual needs of owners, trainers, and end users. Connexus is a powerful training system that will help attract members, bolster revenue, and maximise space.

WHAT MAKES CONNEXUS DIFFERENT? While many functional systems restrict training potential due to static Connexus is ideal for small-group training and connection points, or they lack the ability to repeat multiple exercises, functional-training classes, where repeatability Connexus triumphs on both points, in addition to its more efficient is important because it allows multiple users to use of space. perform the same exercise in unison. In addition, an expansion kit makes it easy and affordable to / SPACE-SAVING – each aspect of the rig can be used to avoid wasted add capacity, or create multiple circuit-training space on the gym floor. stations in a single space. / ADJUSTABILITY – vertical and horizontal handles allow for quick class The system’s versatility also makes it ideal for setup and fast transitions between exercises for efficient training. bodyweight, resistance, and flexibility training for a wide range of individuals and ability levels, and / REPEATABILITY – the option to repeat exercises or stations enables the it is supported by free, turnkey programming, and trainer to more effectively manage their classes and provide a greater a vast exercise library for trainers to use too. variety of speciality classes.

Although the pull up and horizontal bars are standard along with the vertical and horizontal adjustments, customers have the option to order additional WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE features, and the freedom to customise their unit, or make each station UK – AUTUMN 2015. exactly the same. HOTELS

Much ado Golf resort Formby Hall goes on the market Formby Hall Golf Resort about zero & Spa, a luxury resort on England’s ‘Golf Coast’, has been put on the market, PETER DUCKER with offers being sought is chief executive in excess of £20m. of the Institute The resort – situated of Hospitality between Southport and Liverpool – is ensconced within 183 acres of parkland. It comprises lthough media coverage of zero a 62-bedroom boutique hours contracts has been largely hotel, a four-star spa negative, they do offer flexibility and extensive conferenc- A that suits certain people. ing facilities. In addition, Two thirds of those on zero hours con- there are several restau- tracts do not want to work more hours, rants, the 19th Hole bar, The golf operation includes an 18-holeparkland championship par course according to the Office for National a Java Lounge recep- Statistics, suggesting the majority tion and the Spa Bistro. The golf operation development opportunities are exploited,” said are satisfied with the arrangement. includes an 18-hole parkland championship CBRE Hotels executive director Paul Collins. Zero hours contracts are not new. par course, 9-hole par-3 course, driving range “The resort is being sold unencumbered McDonald’s has been using them and a highly-acclaimed PGA Academy. and offers a purchaser the potential to since it first opened in the UK in 1974. The sale of the privately-owned estate is either partner with an international brand/ On 26 May, the Small Business, Enterprise being marketed by real estate specialists CBRE. operator, or continue trading success- and Employment Act 2015 outlawed the use “Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa an excep- fully as an independent resort. This is an of exclusivity clauses in zero hours con- tionally highly regarded resort with strong incredibly unique opportunity and we tracts, which prevent people from working commercial appeal and the potential for are anticipating high levels of interest.” for another employer. The principle of considerable growth, particularly if the Details: http://lei.sr?a=h7u8N banning exclusivity clauses is correct; if your contract gives you no guaranteed work, you should be free to seek it elsewhere. In theory, it makes the employer- Center Parcs acquired by Brookfield employee relationship more equitable. For employers, the main benefit Continued from cover remains; you only pay when work needs Blackstone chair Gerry doing. However, there are some draw- Murphy said of the sale to backs to using zero hours contracts, which Brookfield: “Having bought may make alternatives more suitable. Center Parcs in 2006 and Firstly, a zero hours contract is simply invested in its growth, it has a contract of employment where there are been an excellent investment no guaranteed minimum hours and the for us. We are sure that it will employee is only required to work when go on to even greater success called upon. Other terms of the contract under new ownership.” have to be the same (pro rata) as for full- Center Parcs runs five time employees. How do you decide what holiday villages in the sick pay and holidays this person is due for UK and reported pre-tax them to be equivalent to the full time staff? earnings of £147m last year. The latest Center Parcs resort – Woburn Forest – launched in June 2014 This can be an administrative headache. This was bolstered by a 99 Secondly, a zero hours contract does per cent occupancy rate for the first three “To date, Brookfield Property Group’s invest- not remove employment rights such as months of business at its new Woburn ment activity in the UK has focused primarily claiming unfair dismissal, redundancy, Forest resort, which launched in June 2014. on the office and logistics market; however, discrimination or even a TUPE transfer. The £250m complex features 625 lodges, our global portfolio has always encompassed Thirdly, there’s the cost of staff turnover. a 75-bedroom hotel, Center Parcs’ largest a broader mix of asset types including property An employee requiring a regular income Subtropical Swimming Paradise and an Aqua deriving its returns from leisure activities,” said is always going to look for a job with the Sana spa. Center Parcs is also understood Brookfield Property Group CEO Ric Clark. security of guaranteed hours and will move to be developing a new resort near Dublin, “Center Parcs’ villages are high-quality, popular on as soon as possible. This might be diffi- with an anticipated opening date of 2019. short break destinations. Although these cult in some roles but, as always, the best Brookfield, which specialises in property, resorts are already producing steady streams staff will move first. Suitable alternatives renewable power and private equity, is of cash flow supported by nearly full occupancy include annual hours contracts, part-time amassing an enviable portfolio in the UK, year-round, we see compelling opportunities work, casual agreements or mutually agreed having recently teamed with Qatar Investment to grow the business and enhance our invest- flexibility in a standard contract. Authority to buy London’s Canary Wharf. ment returns. Details: http://lei.sr?a=G8X5p

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Workers at London’s National Gallery have car- ried out a 10-day strike to protest the alleged sacking of union repre- sentative Candy Udwin and plans for privatisation. Allowing our clients With privatisation aff ect- to be the best ing around 400 of the gallery’s 600 staff , members at what they do of the Public Commercial Services (PCS) union Understanding customer underwent a 10-day strike, preferences and how to service which ran until 4 June. A these creatively with minimal rally at Trafalgar Square operational overheads is at the also took place on 30 May. Candy Udwin (front centre) was dismissed aft er her suspension in February core of what ESP enables for its The PCS says Udwin was clients. dismissed following her suspension on the eve people, including Russell Brand, MP John of Gallery workers’ initial strike in February. McDonnell and fi lm director Ken Loach. “Th e case against her was that she shared In a statement, the National Gallery said information about the use of a private secu- it hoped to keep most of the gallery open for rity firm with her full-time union official business during the strike, but added that more and asked him to take up the matter with than 5,000 school children have had trips to the the gallery,” said the PCS in a statement. “We gallery cancelled because of the strike action. believe this is a clear case of victimisation “The PCS opposes the introduction of a and a direct attempt to undermine our union new roster for some visitor-facing and security and we will fi ght it every step of the way.” staff , which would enable us to operate more A petition calling for the reinstatement of fl exibly,” said a spokesperson for the gallery. Udwin has been signed by more than 21,000 Details: http://lei.sr?a=A7A8f ‡ CRM ‡ Bookings Science and industry score HLF cash ‡ Online & Mobile Th e Heritage Lottery Fund ‡ Access Control (HLF) has awarded a share of £98m to nine heritage ‡ Point of Sale sites across the UK in the ‡ Business latest round of donations Intelligence from the charity. Preservation of ‡ Kiosks scientifi c and technolog- ical history is a running ‡ Courses & theme in this latest fund- Achievements ing round, with one of the largest individual funds – worth £12.1m – going to Jodrell Bank in The preferred Cheshire, the home of IT partner driving the Lovell Telescope and Th e funding at Jodrell Bank will help create a Lovell Telescope pavilion success, participation the only site in the world and the highest which showcases the story of the develop- which are due to be completed in 2019. Th e ment of radio astronomy. The funding at new galleries – designed by Wilkinson Eyre standards in leisure Jodrell Bank will go towards creating an exhi- – will take up the entire fi rst fl oor of the the bition pavilion to tell the story of the site’s museum, covering 3,000sq m (32,292sq ft ) of role in international scientifi c development, space, and will house objects that explore the www.e-s-p.com as well as new volunteer, skills and schools last 400 years of medical science. programmes for the visitor attraction. Following the industrial theme, the HLF [email protected] London’s Science Museum, which is part- has also granted £9.4m to the Derby Silk Mill, +44 (0)20 8251 510 0 way through a £60m expansion will receive the world’s fi rst fully-mechanised factory. £8m towards its £24m medicine galleries, Details: http://lei.sr?a=x6T4w

© CYBERTREK 2015 Twitter: @leisureopps Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 11 SPA Over-60s shun anti-ageing Mayfair House of Elemis unveiled skincare products: study Contrary to popular belief, a higher British skincare brand proportion of over-60-year-old consumers Elemis has transformed use facial and body moisturisers without its central London day explicit anti-ageing claims than those who spa into The House of use products with rejuvenating properties, Elemis – a new flagship according to Euromonitor International’s beauty house combining latest study: Challenges and Opportunities wellness with retail. in Targeting the Senior Consumer. Launched on 28 May The global survey’s data, collected in the opulent Mayfair 2014, maps out beauty regimes, product townhouse was con- usage frequency and path-to-purchase ceptualised by Elemis factors by age group. 35 per cent of co-founder Oriele the respondents aged over-60 stated Frank in partner- that they used anti-ageing products in ship with designers the three months prior to the survey. Virgile and Partners. Details: http://lei.sr?a=R2Z7q The design brief for The House of Elemis was to reflect the brand The House of Elemis includes an area dedicated to Biotec facials pillars – ‘the very best that science and nature can offer’ – leading to treatment suites in the city. Treatment beds natural materials being blended with textural for the spa were supplied by Gharieni. lighting, artisanal glass, ceramic work and Elemis co-founder and creator of innovative design. With a view to increas- Elemis therapies Noella Gabriel has per- ing business three-fold, The House of Elemis sonally crafted every new spa treatment incorporates a ground floor retail/sensory on the emporium’s menu. “The menu experience, plus a healthy food and juice has been designed to make sure every offering; a Speed Spa section for men and treatment is action-packed in the most women; an area dedicated to Biotec facials; relaxing way. It’s all about flow,” said Gabriel. and one of the most luxurious penthouse Details: http://lei.sr?a=R6k9Z

Prevention is key in guarding against skin cancer Quarter of skin cells may Get set for third Global Wellness Day be on course for cancer Three years ago, Belgin More than a quarter of middle-aged peo- Aksoy, creative director of ple’s skin cells may have already mutated hotel management company into cancerous tissue, according to a new Richmond International in study published in the journal Science. Turkey, came up with an idea Researchers from the Sanger Institute to combat depression and near Cambridge, analysed samples from a unhappiness by promoting group of 55 to 73-year olds and found more the importance of living well than 100 DNA mutations linked to cancer through a special initiative - in every 1sq cm (0.16sq in) of skin. Samples Global Wellness Day. were taken from excess skin removed from “According to many studies, patients’ eyelids. They then drilled down depression is the most com- into the skin’s DNA. mon health problem around “The most surprising thing is just the the world,” she said in the lat- scale,” Dr Peter Campbell, head of cancer est edition of Spa Business – Q2 genetics at Sanger, told the BBC. “That a 2015. “It often manifests itself quarter to a third of cells had these can- in sleep deprivation, stress, Belgin Aksoy is the founder of Global Wellness Day cerous mutations is way higher than we’d poor nutrition, inactivity, expect, but these cells are functioning obesity, heart disease and more. To overcome Global Wellness Day (GWD) is based on a sim- normally.” It would take multiple muta- this problem and lead a healthy, happier life ple premise – to increase our consciousness of tions, however, to culminate in a tumour we need an inspiring beginning. The name of living a better life, even if it’s just for one day, to and no one is sure exactly how many. that beginning is Global Wellness Day.” draw our attention to healthier lifestyles. “It drives home the message that these Aksoy reasons: “We’ve honoured almost Aksoy hopes that the global initiative mutations accumulate throughout life and everything which is valuable to us with a spe- will help serve to motivate people to keep the best prevention is a lifetime of atten- cial day, so why not have one dedicated to the up the good habits to “impact their well- tion to damage from sun exposure,” added universally accepted importance of wellness?” being on the other 364 days of the year.” Campbell. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F8Y2m Held on the second Saturday of June each year, Details: http://lei.sr?a=U5q9U

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government Britain’s tourism deficit con- tinues to widen, with the country currently losing around £1.1bn per month as UK residents spend more on overseas trips, while inbound visitors spend less. Despite a rise in the number of inbound visits to ith the election gone, it’s the UK for a fourth straight now time to refocus on year in 2014, Britain’s balance ensuring the new govern- of tourism payments deficit is W ment implements policies increasing, according to the and initiatives that support the tourism latest figures from the Office industry. We are extremely fortunate that of National Statistics. Increased spending by Britons abroad has contributed to the deficit John Whittingdale has been appointed The first three months secretary of state for culture, media and of 2015 saw UK residents spend £6.8bn in the same period, UK residents have spent £594 sport and Tracey Crouch has been made overseas countries, while people visiting per overseas trip, but have made 129m of them. minister for sport and tourism. Both were the UK spent £3.5bn. As such, the tourism Although inbound visitor numbers contin- members of the culture, media and sport deficit currently equates to £3.3bn per ued to grow in the first quarter of 2015, the select committee which recently reviewed quarter – or £1.1bn a month – a marked overall amount they spent fell by 10 per cent. the government’s performance on tourism increase on the £2.4bn gap from the same Tourism bosses have long been campaigning (John was the committee’s chair) so they period for 2013. The figures also showed for a reduction in VAT on accommodation and have a strong knowledge of the sector. that visitors to the UK are spending slightly attractions, to place the UK in line with the rest The problem, however, is that they have less per trip than they have in the past. of Europe and encourage additional spending. little direct control over most of the issues Overall, visitors to the UK typically spend The Nevin report, commissioned by the Cut that impact on tourism businesses – visas more per trip than Brits travelling abroad, but Tourism VAT Campaign, found a VAT reduc- is a Home Office issue, VAT is a Treasury there are far fewer of them. Around 73.9m tion from 20 per cent to five per cent for tourism issue and deregulation is mostly a BIS issue. overseas residents have visited the UK since businesses would provide a £4bn boost to the As such, the Tourism Alliance has devel- the start of 2013, spending an average of £631. In UK economy. Details: http://lei.sr?a=S2d4H oped three priorities for DCMS to focus on: 1. The Comprehensive Spending Review DCMS’s funding for VisitEngland and VisitBritain has been reduced by 47 per Campbeltown confident over spaceport cent since 2009/10 (more than any other DCMS-sponsored body) and now repre- Scottish community-owned sent just 2 per cent of DCMS’s funding. airbase, Machrihanish Considering the benefits that tourism Airbase in Campbeltown, is provides for the UK in terms of growth confident it is going to beat and employment, we strongly believe GIA the other four shortlisted can- funding for these organisations needs to didates to become the UK’s retained in the current CSR rather than first spaceport in 2018. being cut further. The site, which has a 2. Agreeing Tourism Priorities history with space flight, is The previous government’s Tourism the only bidder to exceed the Strategy has now lapsed, meaning a new UK government’s minimum set of priorities are required. The Tourism runway length of 3,000m, as Alliance believes the recommendations of well as being more than 1,000 the Select Committee Inquiry should guide acres in size and removed the government’s approach to tourism and from densely populated areas. that DCMS needs to work with the industry Machrihanish was previ- Artist’s impression of how a Machrihanish Airbase spaceport might look on agreeing priorities and actions required. ously an emergency landing 3. Tourism Industry Council site for the shuttle in Europe and it is rumoured would revitalise local businesses,” says Millar. Retain the Tourism Industry Council, the site had been used in the past for testing “It would also help drive tourism from all over which was established last year. But the top secret aircraft. 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