TM Find great staff 400,000+ READERS leisure opportunities 26 JAN - 8 FEB 2016 ISSUE 676 Daily news & jobs: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk Pure Gym pondering £500m+ IPO

Pure Gym is preparing for suggest that Pure Gym could a change of ownership, with receive a valuation in excess of a stock market float worth £500m if it were to follow suit. £500m or more the most It is understood that a likely outcome, Leisure change of ownership is likely Opportunities can confirm. to take place in the next six to Having taken control of 18 months – be that through Pure Gym three years ago, an IPO or a buyout by private US private equity firm CCMP investors – however current Capital Advisors has hired the stock market turbulence and investment bank Rothschild several other factors mean to review options for that a clear timeline for a cashing out on its investment. deal is yet to be established. With around 140 sites, Despite having experienced Pure Gym is the UK’s larg- mixed fortunes in its previous est gym chain and is currently brushes with the stock mar- in the process of converting ket, the health club sector has the majority of the 42 clubs Pure Gym CEO Humphrey Cobbold (right) and founder Peter Roberts been attracting close attention it bought from LA fitness last from investors in recent months. year for an estimated £70m. Pure Gym was to double the size of nearest budget rival The Following The Gym Group’s successful IPO, recently named the 9th fastest growing pri- Gym Group, which it nearly merged with 18 fitness industry analyst Gareth Jones suggested vate company in the UK, and is expected months ago. The Gym Group’s market value that the float may embolden other operators to open a further 35-40 sites (including the has increased to around £300m since its own – particularly those with private equity back- remaining LA fitness sites) during 2016. IPO in November, and the market appetite ing – to reevaluate the merits of going public. This rapid expansion has seen Pure Gym grow for a directly comparable business would Details: http://lei.sr?a=C8M4c_O

Cuts forcing regional Alton Towers to museums to downsize unveil VR coaster A new study by the Museums Association (MA) has revealed that Alton Towers has confirmed plans to launch one in five regional museums in the the UK’s first ever virtual reality roller- UK have been forced to downsize in coaster, rebranding its Air ride as Galactica the past year by closing a part of their for the all-new space-themed VR experience. museum to save on costs. Leisure Opportunities reported earlier this According to the MA’s annual month that the theme park operator was likely Cuts Survey, one in 10 museums are adding the VR Coaster technology to its Air also expecting to introduce entrance ride after it was revealed that Mack Rides and Space-themed Galactica will be a UK first charges to cover cuts in local authority VR Coaster were working on nine new virtual funding. The MA says a similar num- reality rollercoasters, with the new technology branded VR ride experiences this year, which ber (11 per cent) are considering selling due to be announced for a major attraction. will be revealed in the coming months. prized exhibits to raise much-needed Alton Towers is leading the way for devel- Alton Towers says that Galactica will be cash to sustain their institutions. opment of VR coasters worldwide in 2016, “the world’s first rollercoaster entirely cus- Continued on back cover with Mack also telling Leisure Opportunities tomised for the full virtual reality experience.” that it is working with several major IPs for Details: http://lei.sr?a=W3Y9j_O

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2 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2016 SPORT EU football giants worth £5bn+ EFDS consortium wins £4.5m Spirit of 2012 grant The top 20 richest clubs A consortium led by the English in Europe broke the £5bn Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) has mark for the first time for bagged a £4.5m grant to get people more their combined revenues, active across 18 locations in the UK. with English Premier The initiative, titled Get Out & Get League teams accounting Active, will benefit from the money for almost half the list, provided by the charity Spirit of 2012, and according to a new report. will focus on increasing participation in Real Madrid topped “fun and inclusive” physical activity. Deloitte’s Football Money Funding will go towards increasing League for the 11th con- demand for, and accessibility of, existing secutive year with revenues local authority schemes, sports clubs and of £439m in 2014-15, the voluntary sector. Barry Horne CEO of compared to the £459.5m EFDS said the programme can “change how it generated in 2013-14. people can be encouraged to become more La Liga rival Barcelona active”. Details: http://lei.sr?a=e9j7C_O was second in the table, Real Madrid was the richest club in Europe for the 11th season in a row leapfrogging Manchester United with 2014-15 revenues of £426.6m business model,” said Deloitte’s Tim Bridge. compared to the latter’s £395.2m – the first He added that with the club’s return to the time all top three clubs passed the £377m mark. Champions League this season “it would not However, United was the highest placed of the be surprising” to see Manchester United top nine Premier League clubs in the table. the league next year with “forecasting revenues “Despite the reduction in revenue year-on- of around £500m”. Manchester City was sixth year, the fact that Manchester United remains with a turnover of £352.6m, followed by Arsenal in the top three of the Money League dem- (£331.3m), Chelsea (£319.5m) and Liverpool onstrates the underlying strength of the club’s (£298.1m). Details: http://lei.sr?a=g6W7F_O

This Girl Can inspires 2.8m women Sue Campbell will help to drive development

As Sport England’s This Girl Sue Campbell lands new Can campaign celebrates its women’s football FA role first birthday, the quango has released data revealing the initia- Baroness Sue Campbell, the former UK tive has contributed to increased Sport chair, has been appointed to oversee physical activity for 2.8m women. the development of women’s football The first televised advert was for the Football Association (FA). broadcast on 12 January 2015, Campbell will officially take the followed by an extensive billboard, title of head of women’s football in cinema and online presence. March and will be tasked with driving According to research compiled by increased participation in girls’ and analysts TNS BRMB, 1.6m women women’s grassroots football and fostering have started exercising as a result success at the elite levels of the game. of campaign recognition, with a Kelly Simmons, the FA director of par- further 1.2m boosting their activity. The campaign featured a number of eye-catching slogans ticipation and development, said the Commissioned by Sport England, appointment was a “massive statement the research quizzed a sample of 1,000 women behaviour,” added Price, noting more must still about the FA’s ambitions for the women’s aged 14-40 in November 2015 about the be done to close the participation gender gap. game and where the game is at”. She added: physical activity they do, their attitudes to The figures additionally revealed that This Girl “Sue is widely regarded as one of the most exercise and their awareness of the campaign. Can films have been viewed 37m times on the influential people in British sport.” Sport England chief executive Jennie Price campaign’s YouTube and Facebook channels, Spending a decade as chair of the elite said she was “encouraged” by the figures which while 540,000 women and girls have joined sport quango between 2003 and 2013, “back up the Active People results” published the This Girl Can social media community. Campbell oversaw a period of success last month. The 2015 Active People Survey More than 7,000 organisations have signed up for British athletics which culminated found that 148,700 more women were active to deliver activity sessions for women and girls as with the London 2012 Olympics. Prior to for at least 30 minutes once per week, every This Girl Can supporters, while retail giant Marks her stint at UK Sport, Campbell was an week in the 12 months up to September 2015. & Spencer launched two clothing ranges in June advisor to DCMS and was awarded a CBE “They [the figures] show This Girl Can is not and October 2015, with a third out this month. for her services to sport in 2003. just being talked about, but is also changing Details: http://lei.sr?a=D9j3f_O Details: http://lei.sr?a=X3n9z_O

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Nautilus snaps up supplier Octane Fitness for £78m Fitness First sells founding site Nautilus has acquired Octane Fitness Fitness First has sold its from private equity firm North Castle Queen’s Park health club in Partners in a deal worth £78m. Bournemouth – the site on Nautilus – which has a fitness brand which the chain’s 360-club portfolio comprising Nautilus, Bowflex, global empire was founded. TreadClimber, Schwinn, Schwinn Fitness The Queen’s Park Fitness and Universal – has been seeking a strate- First site – launched in 1993 gic acquisition for more than 18 months. by Mike Balfour – has been Nautilus believes the takeover of bought by leisure trust BH Octane – known for its Zero Runner and Live for an undisclosed XT-One cross trainer – will help it to amount. BH Live will now accelerate growth by being able to extend operate the centre indepen- into higher price point products, pen- dently under the new name etrate new channels of distribution and BH Live Active, Queen’s Park. BH Live will now operate the health club independently expand into new international markets. The disposal of the found- Details: http://lei.sr?a=5d9d4_O ing site is a significant landmark in the A statement said: “Our members have transformation of Fitness First, at a time when always been our priority and as such, the chain’s UK arm has been put up for sale we wanted to ensure that the new oper- by owner Oaktree Capital Management. The ators of this club would provide the development deals another blow to the legacy same high-level of service that people of the health club sector’s ailing mid-market, have come to expect from Fitness First. which last year saw former heavyweight LA “We spent a long time searching for the right fitness taken over by Pure Gym. company to take over this location and believe Fitness First declined to comment on the that as a leading, local gym operator, BH Live financial aspects of the Queen’s Park deal, but will continue to deliver the outstanding service confirmed the site was one of several regional to gym goers in the region. Dorset remains a clubs being offered to operators as part of key area for us and our Poole club will con- Fitness First’s strategic shift upmarket towards tinue to operate under the Fitness First brand.” premium clubs in metropolitan centres. Details: http://lei.sr?a=S9J2n_O

Rocky has been a fitness inspiration to millions énergie partners Rocky David Lloyd in £350m property sale to fight new year flab David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) The énergie Group has announced a tie-up has agreed a £350m deal with Warner Bros for the latest instalment with M&G Investments in the Rocky film franchise: Creed, which for the sale and leaseback launched in the UK on 15 January. of 44 UK health clubs. Having previously partnered Hollywood Described by an M&G blockbusters starring fitness heroes spokesperson as a “routine Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Rock, property transaction” for the gym chain is working with the lat- the firm, the sites acquired est outing for Sylvester Stallone’s iconic will be leased to DLL for character on several activities. énergie’s 125 years on a full repairing 90-plus UK clubs are running a number and insuring basis with con- of promotions in conjunction with the film tracted annual reviews linked during the busy new year period, includ- to inflation. The portfolio ing member incentives to win a range of comprises 25 freehold and 19 The deal accounts for 44 of DLL’s 80+ UK portfolio film-related goodies and merchandise. long leasehold properties. Creed is the newest addition to the Rocky According to Kris McPhail, investment inflation protected and contracted over the series, starring Stallone and Michael B. director of M&G Real Estate (which sourced long term,” added Ben Jones, manager of the Jordan as the son of Rocky’s rival-turned- the deal), sale and leaseback transactions in M&G Secured Property Income Fund. friend Apollo Creed. The film sees the alternative property sectors such as leisure The deal gives DLL – which was acquired younger Creed travel to Philadelphia have been popular in recent years. He said the by private equity firm TDR Capital in to be trained by Rocky Balboa ahead of opportunity to unlock value from real estate 2013 for an estimated £750m – a signif- a world title bout. It has so far proved assets is proving appealing to businesses, while icant amount of capital which could be a box office and critical success, with investors are enticed by the preferential returns used to boost the business. It is, however, Stallone’s performance landing the veteran compared to traditional real estate sectors. unclear how the funds will be used, as DLL actor his first ever Golden Globe award. “Long lease property investments such has declined to comment on the deal. Details: http://lei.sr?a=W4c4M_O as this provide attractive cash flows that are Details: http://lei.sr?a=q2t6G_O

4 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2016 HEALTH & FITNESS Fitbit facing lawsuit over accuracy Life Fitness owner buys rival Cybex for £138m Fitbit, the world’s biggest seller Brunswick Corporation announced last of wearable technology, is being week (20 January) that it has acquired sued in the US over claims that its fitness supplier Cybex International heart rate monitors are inaccurate for £138m, with Cybex to join its Life and place exercisers at risk. Fitness Division portfolio of brands. The proposed nationwide class The deal, which is subject to a work- action lawsuit was filed this month ing capital adjustment, sees the full line of by three plaintiffs who say their Fitbit Cybex cardiovascular and strength prod- wrist-worn devices – the ‘Surge’ and ucts join the Life Fitness stable. Brunswick ‘Charge HR’ – do not accurately president and COO Mark Schwabero said measure heart rate as advertised. The the acquisition would strengthen its sta- lawsuit claims the devices – which ble of brands serving the commercial use Fitbit’s ‘PurePulse Tracker’ tech- fitness market, enabling economies of nology whereby LED lights reflect The Fitbit Charge HR is one of the devices mentioned in the suit scale, stronger presence in fast-growing on the skin to detect changes in segments and a wider international reach. capillary blood volume – dangerously under- “vigorously defend the lawsuit” and said Details: http://lei.sr?a=T3f7y_O estimate heart rates during workouts and place that its devices are intended to provide data users at risk of overexerting themselves. to help users reach their fitness goals, rather One of the plaintiffs inthe lawsuit, Teresa than serve as scientific or medical devices. Black, claims that in one instance, her per- The accuracy of fitness trackers is a con- sonal trainer recorded her heart rate at 160 tentious issue and there have been numerous bpm, while her Fitbit read 82 bpm. pieces of research into trackers since the The lawsuit states: “Plaintiff Black was technology first came to prominence. One approaching the maximum recommended recent study by researchers at the University heart rate for her age, and if she had con- of Iowa looked at devices from eight lead- tinued to rely on her inaccurate PurePulse ing fitness tracker brands and found Tracker, she may well have exceeded it, Fitbit to be among the most accurate, sec- thereby jeopardizing her health and ond only to the BodyMedia FIT device. safety.” Fitbit has indicated that it will Details: http://lei.sr?a=6X6b5_O

Wharton Park is the firm’s latest acquisition Star Wars fever sparks lightsaber workout Club Company planning a fitness facelift for new club With Star Wars smashing box office records by the minute, it was Country club and golf operator The perhaps inevitable that the force Club Company has snapped up would make its way from cinema Wharton Park Golf and Country Club screens to gym studios. JJ Abrams’ in Worcestershire, with plans to add reboot of the franchise has boosted a sizeable health and fitness facility as one of the more unlikely 2016 part of the undisclosed investment. trends: lightsaber fitness classes. Having been named Health Club The workouts, where fans prac- Operator of the Year at the 2015 Flame tice their Jedi sparring skills, are Awards, Club Company told Leisure popping up across the US and Opportunities it’s planning to replicate also in the UK, with participation the winning formula at Wharton Park, rates soaring since the release of with further details of the proposition the film. The sessions combine LudoSport has several academies across England to be released “in due course.” cardio and bodyweight condi- Situated on the edge of the historic, riv- tioning, using a variety of replica lightsabers powers. It’s a great form of exercise and a erside town of Bewdley, surrounded by the to add an extra element of fun to fitness. good competitive sport,” LudoSport Bristol Wyre Forest and Worcestershire country- In Europe, Italian firm LudoSport has been class leader Jordan Court told the Bristol side, Wharton Park features an 18-hole producing ‘sporting lightsabers’ and instruc- Evening Post last year. “You don’t have to championship golf course considered tor classes since 2006 and has plans to open be into the films to enjoy the class. In fact to be one of the finest in the county. many more academies across the continent. I’ve had a few people come who’ve never Commenting on the deal, CEO of The There are currently four LudoSport acade- seen Star Wars and they say afterwards Club Company Thierry Delsol said: “In mies in the UK – Bristol, London, Cheltenham ‘we should probably watch the films now’.” time and with additional investment, and Cardiff – which teach the seven styles of With Disney set to release a new Star Wars Wharton Park will fit the Club Company the sport from the Star Wars world using film every year between now and 2020, it model, offering golf and extensive health flexible blades mounted on weighted hilts. seems Star Wars workouts are likely to become and fitness facilities to suit all the family.” “We’re not here pretending we’ve got special more popular. Details: http://lei.sr?a=J6u8V_O Details: http://lei.sr?a=h3P6U_O

© CYBERTREK 2016 Twitter: @leisureopps Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital 5 SPA & WELLNESS L’Oreal debuts stretchy, Voya pop-up for Mandarin Oriental wearable UV monitor At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Skincare brand Voya is set Vegas this month, skincare brand L’Oreal to host a pop-up spa at the debuted its My UV Patch, a stretchable Mandarin Oriental, London, skin sensor designed to monitor UV from 1–12 February. exposure and help consumers educate Guests will have a person- themselves about sun protection. alised consultation from a The patch will be introduced by L’Oreal’s Voya therapist, and then will dermatological skincare brand, La Roche- be able to sample Voya prod- Posay, and is a transparent adhesive that ucts through two treatments: stretches and sticks directly to any area of a 45-minute Peppermint and skin. Measuring one square inch in area Seaweed Sugar Glow body and 50 micrometers thick – half the thick- scrub and a 30-minute Ocean ness of an average strand of hair – the Fresh Facial, each priced £45. patch contains photosensitive dyes that In addition, guests who change colours when exposed to UV rays. purchase two Voya prod- Details: http://lei.sr?a=k5U8M_O ucts at retail will recoup The first Voya pop-up spa will be at the Mandarin Oriental London the cost of the treatment. “We are thrilled to be welcoming Voya re-evaluate after the Mandarin pop-up. for their first pop-up,” said Helena Field, “We’re delighted to have partnered with director of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental one of the most esteemed hotel groups London. “With a fantastic line of organic within the spa industry,” said Kira Walton, seaweed-based cosmetic products, Voya co-founder of Voya. “At the heart of Voya, stands out as one of the best brands in the we believe in high-quality and result-driven world and it is an honour to be hosting organic beauty, paired with a first-class spa the brand at our award-winning spa.” service. Not only does this exceed client This is Voya’s first pop-up spa, inspired by expectations, but it also ensures customer loy- consumer demand for more spa treatments alty, perfectly complementing the philosophy and retail outlets in London. There aren’t cur- of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental London.” rently plans for more pop-ups, but Voya will Details: http://lei.sr?a=w8c8z_O

Key muscle groups are targeted in the session London spa offering male Elemis opens Birmingham training centre yoga workshops Skincare brand Elemis has Ushvani day spa in London is offer- opened the Birmingham ing male yoga workshops to accompany Academy of Excellence a range of new treatments and in the Midlands city. products designed specifically for men. The training centre teaches Tailored specifically for the male phy- technology, hands-on treat- sique, the workshops will differ from ments, understanding the typical yoga with dynamic flows tai- strengths of great actives lored to address fitness requirements and formulation, knowl- and male-oriented tension, targeting edge of consultation, client the core and larger muscle groups. retention and closing of a Areas focused on will include ham- sale – all tools necessary to strings, calves, hip flexors, quadriceps, run a profitable business. shoulders and pectorals. The workshop “We are delighted to open will also include Ushvani’s digestive tea the doors to your network of upon arrival, as well as a 15-minute break therapists to train them to with Imbibery juices and dried fruit. the highest standard,” said Participants are also invited to Noella Gabriel, who is the The training centre teaches a broad curriculum of topics extend their stay after the class with a managing director of Elemis. Men’s Signature Facial or a Total Body “The heartbeat of Elemis has always been brand pillars and The House of Elemis, the Experience. Held in Ushvani’s Sentosa education. After 25 years, it’s incredibly Elemis Academy of Excellence immerses Studio and led by an expert yoga instruc- important our delegates are brought into an trainees in the Elemis DNA and ensures tor, Joanne Gledhill, the workshops see environment that represents the journey of attendees leave the training fully embrac- dynamic flows tailored to address fitness the Elemis brand to its fullest. To be immersed ing their role as an Elemis ambassador, requirements and male-orientated tension, in that environment is key to enabling advocate and brand custodian with full targeting the core and larger muscle groups. delegates to fall in love with the brand.” accreditation, according to the company. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E9V7a_O Taking cues from the Elemis journey, Details: http://lei.sr?a=H6q8q_O

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Geraldine Howard, Geraldine Howard co-founder of Aromatherapy Associates, died last week. Liz Terry pays tribute to an a personal note extraordinary woman

By Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media

eraldine Howard was the best of us, she was a light spirit and a joyful soul who worked tirelessly to make the world a better place through Gher endeavours, gift s and energies. She was hugely creative and compassionate and her fi rst instinct was always for others. Th ese gift s directed her life’s work, meaning she led her team at Aromatherapy Associates in build- ing a business with great integrity which creates meaningful products people need and value. She’s left a great legacy: a company which She turned every situation to leads the fi eld in innovation, standards and a positive. Even her cancer consistency; a list of loyal clients who view their relationship with Aromatherapy Associates as treatment inspired the launch of far more than just business; and a lifetime spent a new oil, called Inner Strength, training others and passing on her knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for aromatherapy. which she used as a fund-raiser Geraldine was a businesswoman and under- stood that in order to spread the word about for a new cancer protocol aromatherapy and make it a force for good, she she had benefitted from had to build a successful company. However, her business-focus was driven by her ideology

8 Read Leisure Opportunities online: www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/digital Twitter: @leisureopps © CYBERTREK 2016 (Top) Geraldine Howard built Aromatherapy Associates from scratch to be a signifi cant global brand, training generations of therapists in aromatherapy. (Left ) delegates at the Global Wellness Summit enjoyed her specially formulated oil

She had a genius for aromatherapy which – when combined with her highly empathetic nature – enabled her to intuit the healing needs of others

and not by personal greed, so her many suc- important we remember that this powerful gift it – along with a taper for every delegate – to cesses were all the more authentic as a result. was the bedrock of her life’s work. enable everyone present to take a break and She got great satisfaction from seeing the On a personal level, for the many who inhale the scent. She planned this with huge enthusiasm for her products among her loyal counted Geraldine as a friend or mentor we’ve attention to detail and it was such a generous customers, who use them as part of their per- been very blessed to have her in our lives. She and thoughtful thing to do. sonal wellbeing regime and from the fact that created positivity in so many ways and lit up The purpose being to raise awareness of their lives are changed for the better by using the room with her smile. the need for hospitals to use essential oils in the products she created. She led by example and her grace under patient treatment regimes. It was also important to her that others pressure in the face of the illness which took In an accompanying video, she explained were also able to lead happy, fulfi lling lives her from us far too soon, is a true inspiration to delegates how she had found great comfort with good employment prospects – be it in how to take what life dishes out and make through the use of oils while in hospital and within her own business or those of her cli- the very best of it right to the end. wanted to pass this idea on to the wider world. ents – as a direct result of her work. She turned every situation to a positive and Later, delegates applauded when she was hon- Th ere’s a group of people in the spa industry, even her cancer treatment inspired the launch oured via Skype with the Leading Woman in who can proudly say ‘I was trained in aroma- of a new oil – called Inner Strength – which Wellness Award in the Global Wellness Awards. therapy by Geraldine Howard’ and to feel it as she created and used as a fund-raiser for a new Geraldine’s legacy and gift to us is a set of a badge of excellence – they will carry on her cancer protocol she had benefi tted from. powerful lessons: to make the most of every work and are one of her greatest achievements. And even after drastic chemotherapy in second of precious life, to put our heart and She had a genius for aromatherapy and an 2015, she still found the strength to devise a soul into our work and fi nd joy in it, to give incredible ‘nose’ which – when combined with treat for friends, colleagues and delegates at selfl essly of ourselves, to keep fi ghting right to her highly empathetic nature – enabled her the Global Wellness Summit in Mexico City. the end and never give up, to set the highest to intuit the healing needs of others and for- Unable to attend due to her failing health, standards in everything we do and most impor- mulate products which met those needs. It’s she mixed a special aromatherapy oil and sent tantly, to never lose our sense of humour. O

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The Hilton Bournemouth appear muddled has opened, featuring interiors by Ted Baker fashion brand founder Ray Kelvin and one of the UK’s first eforea spas. Classic design and quirky PETER DUCKER innovation are central to the hotel’s is chief executive aesthetic, with bespoke interiors of the Institute and furnishings designed exclu- of Hospitality sively for Hilton Bournemouth by Kelvin throughout. The hotel was oca Cola and McDonalds are developed by privately-owned again among the major sponsors property company THAT Group – of the Olympic Games this year. whose chair is also Kelvin – and which Classic design and innovation are central to the aesthetic C Their marketing presence at such owns the hotel and neighbouring events has become the norm. Whether it Hampton by Hilton Bournemouth. Our collaboration with THAT Group and is appropriate that purveyors of products Housed in a soaring glass structure, the the opportunity to incorporate Ray Kelvin’s high in sugar and salt are associated with 172-room property offers panoramic views to design expertise has created a posh getaway for the world’s biggest sporting event is a the coast and across the popular seaside town. travellers to create memorable experiences.” question largely answered by economics. “With miles of beaches and buzzing night- Local craftsmanship and design influences In a free market, they have the same rights life, Bournemouth was a natural fit for Hilton are visible around the hotel, including spe- (and huge budgets) to promote themselves Hotels & Resorts to bring its brand of hospi- cially curated items celebrating the best of as Visa, Panasonic and Samsung. tality and continue its expansion in the UK,” British design. Artworks include a collection We are also free to buy their said Rob Palleschi, global head of full service of local Poole Pottery – one of the largest on products or ignore them and choose an brands, Hilton Worldwide. “This property public display – and Colin Moore’s mural of alternative. Problems only occur when incorporates cutting-edge design with all Poole Harbour, which hangs in reception. there isn’t an alternative. When the choice the Hilton touches our guests identify with. Details: http://lei.sr?a=H6T3N_O from the vending machine is just Coke or other sugary fizzy drinks, or the ready-to- eat food in the local high street is solely fast food, then it becomes harder to view Mangas named CEO of Starwood obesity as a solely self-inflicted condition. Most believe the public sector has a Starwood Hotels & Resorts responsibility to set an example. This month, has named Thomas B. Mangas Simon Stevens, the head of NHS England, chief executive officer, effec- pledged to introduce a sugar tax across tive 31 December, following hospitals. The expected proceeds of £20m- the resignation of Adam £40m a year would be used “to improve the Aron, who is leaving the health of the NHS’s own 1.3m workers.” company to become CEO This proposal seems to pull in opposite and president of AMC directions by seeking to reduce sugar con- Entertainment Holdings. sumption (as part of the fight against Mangas was previously obesity) but also raise revenue. If the goal executive vice president and is to discourage the public from consum- chief financial officer – a post ing sugary drinks and snacks, why not ban he held since September 2014 them completely from hospitals, as they are – and was responsible for outlawed from state schools? Alternatively, the global accounting, tax, Thomas B. Mangas was previously executive VP and CFO why impose a tax just in hospital retail treasury, strategic planning, outlets and not across the entire country? corporate development, risk management, International to close by mid-year 2016. The proposal also ignores the fact many investor relations and supply chain func- “On behalf of Starwood’s board of direc- hospital caterers make extra income from tions. Prior to joining Starwood, he served tors, I would like to thank Adam for stepping vending sales which subsidise the patient as executive vice president and chief executive in to lead our company during a pivotal time meal service. Hospital caterers are already officer of Armstrong Floor Products. in Starwood’s history,” said Bruce W. Duncan, under great financial pressures and the last Alan M. Schnaid, currently Starwood’s chair of the board. “He accomplished much thing they need is to lose further income. senior vice president, corporate control- during his tenure as CEO, and contributed Combating obesity is a complex issue, ler and principal accounting officer, will be in countless ways as a member of our board but offering tasty and nutritious meals and appointed chief financial officer. Robyn Arnell, for nearly a decade. He leaves this company snacks for NHS staff, visitors and patients currently VP, finance and accounting services, in excellent hands with Tom, a valued should be central to the cause. The best will assume the role of corporate controller. leader on our team who was instrumental way to achieve this is for each hospital to Starwood said it continues to expect its pre- in our review of our strategic initiatives. have a well-funded and professionally-run viously announced acquisition by Marriott Details: http://lei.sr?a=S3y6t_O catering operation that serves everybody.

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Oculus Rift commercial release date announced Museum of London seeks designer Oculus Rift developer, Oculus VR, has The Museum of London made the consumer version of the virtual has officially started its reality technology available to pre-order search for an architect for a commercial release in March. to design its proposed The device went on general sale for pre- new home inside a order from 6 January at 4PM GMT. The vacant Victorian market. company also says it is giving away a free Design competi- finished version of the technology to any- tion organiser Malcolm one who pledged enough for a developer Reading Consultants has kit on the initial Kickstarter campaign. been appointed to lead VR is about to take a big step into the the search. A two-stage mainstream, with not only the Rift, but contest will begin in also the newly-announced HTC Vive, February 2016. A panel Playstation VR and Microsoft Hololens will be selected to cre- all preparing for commercial launches. ate a shortlist and the Details: http://lei.sr?a=U4N7W_O winning architect will be The Museum of London is expected to relocate by 2021 announced in Q2 2016. The museum and the City of London competition organiser Malcolm Reading. Corporation – which has bought the lease- “The museum’s ambition to create a hold for the new site in central London’s West dynamic cultural destination here is Smithfield locality – are aiming to receive inspirational. This is a project which will planning permission, raise the necessary capi- intrigue the global design community.” tal funds and deliver the new museum by 2021. Sharon Ament, director of the Museum The new facility will be located within a of London, pledged to identify “a world- 25,000sq m (269,000sq ft) market complex class, outstanding and inspiring architect comprising several 19th Century buildings, who will deliver a design which combines including a general market and a fish market. stunning modern vision for a new museum “It’s a challenging site with a strong with West Smithfield’s sensitive heritage.” identity and a robust setting,” said Details: http://lei.sr?a=c3H3a_O

Rides for the public will begin in February Flying Scotsman to ride U-turn sees charity take over zoo again after £4.2m refurb A zoo in Cumbria that looked The Flying Scotsman – one of the set to close this month after world’s most famous locomotives – is a dispute with the local getting ready to return to the rails after council has now revealed more than a decade of inactivity. alternative plans to hand the The engine, which retired from full- attraction’s assets over to a time service in 1963, has undergone a charitable organisation. restoration for the National Railway Barrow Borough Council Museum in York, UK, at a cost of £4.2m. raised several concerns about Following low-speed tests to be run South Lakes Safari Zoo in along the East Lancashire Railway, the Dalton last month, issuing Scotsman rode the rails of the heritage an order on 17 December line on the weekends of 9-10 January to prove within 28 days that and 16-17 January in a dedicated steam walkways were safe. The zoo preview event. On 23 January the train responded in a statement, The zoo was initially set to close permanently on 11 January was due to conduct a mainline test, with management saying travelling from Manchester to Carlisle. they felt “harassed” to the point that they were that are the focus of the zoo’s very existence. The Scotsman gained worldwide fame unable to continue under such conditions. “It is hoped that the zoo can open after its debut at the 1924 British Empire The zoo was set to close down permanently on all its new facilities that will be under Exhibition in London. In 1928, the train 11 January but the Safari Zoo Nature Foundation construction in the coming months for Easter.” carried out an unheard of engineering – a charity run by the zoo – will be given the The statement also said that even though feat by hauling a non-stop service from animal park, according to park management. zoo boss David Gill has retired from London to Edinburgh. Most famously, “In a move planned over two years ago, the the zoo, he will be the project leader of the train earned its place in the record Safari Zoo Nature Foundation will operate the the overseas programmes for the char- books when it became the first steam loco- zoo in 2016 and onwards,” said a statement. ity. The zoo closed for a short time on 11 motive to travel at 100mph (160kmph). “We hope that 2016 will bring increased January, with plans to reopen around Easter. Details: http://lei.sr?a=s6Q9Q_O funds and awareness to all our overseas projects Details: http://lei.sr?a=G3U5W_O

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Firstly, all the indications from VisitEngland and VisitBritain, government were that there were going to be choosing instead to bring them closer together of the £40m ‘Discover England Fund.’ The significant cuts to the tourism budget in the under the responsibility of the BTA. The BTA said the fund is specifically for England order of 30 per cent, and that VisitEngland’s move has been widely criticised by tourism tourism product development to ensure that bid for a challenge fund for domestic tourism industry bosses, with the Tourism Alliance ‘bookable’ regional product is being sold in development was going to be unsuccessful. telling Leisure Opportunities (see left) that it international markets. Despite industry So there was surprise to hear the budgets risks harming domestic tourism in England. concerns that the BTA is turning away from for both VisitBritain and VisitEngland were BTA chief executive Sally Balcombe con- the promotion of tourism domestically, the to be retained at the current level, and that firmed that the organisation’s priorities, as organisation says domestic tourism will £40m of new funding was to be made directed by government, are to market the also benefit from the new international available for a Discover England Fund. nations and regions of Britain overseas to drive focus, as money will be spent on “devel- However, what was more surprising was international leisure and business tourism. oping a product that will be attractive to the announcement that VisitEngland was In his role as director, England, Stokes domestic as well as international markets.” to be merged into VisitBritain, and that the will lead on the development and delivery Details: http://lei.sr?a=7w6U6_O Discover England Fund, rather than sup- porting domestic tourism, was to be used to develop product to attract overseas visitors away from London and into the regions. The problem with merging VisitEngland Star Wars boost for Irish tourism into VisitBritain is that it’s been tried before and simply doesn’t work. There Ireland’s tourism body is hoping are two main reasons: first, it’s not in the for a boost off the back of the phe- best interests of tourism in England to nomenal success of Star Wars: The be run by an organisation that doesn’t Force Awakens, as fans of the fran- have it as its core responsibility. Second, chise begin to flock to the island of to be effective, VisitBritain needs to be Skellig Michael, which played a key seen as an honest broker between the role in the blockbuster film. home nations in promoting Britain Skellig Michael – which appeared oversees – difficult to do when you’re in a key scene at the end of the first responsible for tourism in England. instalment of the new trilogy and will But even more problematic than the be featured in the second release – restructuring is the reallocation of the has been receiving more attention Discover England Fund from supporting in recent weeks following the film’s domestic tourism to supporting inbound release. Tourism officials for Ireland Skellig Michael is at the heart of Ireland’s tourism push tourism. If this fund was allocated to are hoping to capitalise on the boom growing domestic tourism, then all regions in popularity, turning the UNESCO World The decision to allow filming to take place would have a relatively equal chance of being Heritage Site into a Star Wars hotspot. on Skellig Michael generated some controversy successful with bids. However, with it being Tourism Ireland has teamed up with in 2014, with concerns raised over potential allocated to inbound tourism, it is the cities Lucasfilm, releasing a promo video with damage. However, a report found that filming that are much more likely to be successful the crew and director JJ Abrams, discuss- on the island had “no adverse impact on with bids because they have the infrastruc- ing why the location was selected. The video seabirds, their habitats or other biodiversity.” ture (airports, hotels, attractions) needed has so far attracted more than 800,000 hits. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been for inbound tourism development. In addition to the video, Tourism Ireland has breaking records around the world, bringing the The end result will be that rural and created a dedicated website for Star Wars fans, as magnificent scenery of Skellig Michael and the seaside destinations – arguably the areas Northern Ireland did for Game of Thrones with Wild Atlantic Way to the attention of millions,” most in need of government support – will great success, pin-pointing where filming loca- said Niall Gibbons, CEO of Tourism Ireland. struggle to successfully bid for the fund. tions were and how to reach them with ease. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q4s2J_O

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