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Announcement on gym and spa reopening dates expected at 5.00pm today
POSTED 09 Jul 2020 . BY Liz Terry
Oliver Dowden is expected to announce the reopening schedule for gyms and spas at 5.00pm today Credit: DMCS
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be made today at a one-off government press briefing by culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, at 5.00pm.

Watch the announcement live here:

***We'll keep you updated as the story breaks***
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  Gymbox says it's had threats of legal action over reopening plans, but no explanation as to why the government is keeping gyms closed


Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on 4 July, with CEO, Marc Diaper deciding not to proceed as a result.
  Breaking: gyms could reopen ‘in a couple of weeks’, says Boris Johnson


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a ‘couple of weeks’. Johnson made the comments during an interview with radio station LBC on 3 July. "We are going to reopen gyms as soon as we can do it in a COVID-19-secure way and I think that the date for reopening gyms at the moment, if we can do it, is in just a couple of weeks’ time," Johnson said.
  Industry fears local lockdowns could scupper reopening – could also recalibrate the value of gym businesses


A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in some areas of the UK before gyms reopen, further delaying the full restarting of the industry –  especially in major urban areas.
  Industry responds as UK parliament mocks wellness and beauty sector


The UK spa, beauty and wellness industry is in uproar following a recent Prime Minister’s Question time where the urgent matter of reopening the sector reduced MPs to laughter.
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NEWS
Announcement on gym and spa reopening dates expected at 5.00pm today
POSTED 09 Jul 2020 . BY Liz Terry
Oliver Dowden is expected to announce the reopening schedule for gyms and spas at 5.00pm today Credit: DMCS
HCM understands a decision on reopening dates for gyms and also for spas will be made today at a one-off government press briefing by culture secretary, Oliver Dowden, at 5.00pm.

Watch the announcement live here:

***We'll keep you updated as the story breaks***
RELATED STORIES
Gymbox says it's had threats of legal action over reopening plans, but no explanation as to why the government is keeping gyms closed


Boutique gym operator, Gymbox, faced threats of legal action over its bid to reopen on 4 July, with CEO, Marc Diaper deciding not to proceed as a result.
Breaking: gyms could reopen ‘in a couple of weeks’, says Boris Johnson


Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that gyms may be able to reopen in a ‘couple of weeks’. Johnson made the comments during an interview with radio station LBC on 3 July. "We are going to reopen gyms as soon as we can do it in a COVID-19-secure way and I think that the date for reopening gyms at the moment, if we can do it, is in just a couple of weeks’ time," Johnson said.
Industry fears local lockdowns could scupper reopening – could also recalibrate the value of gym businesses


A number of gym operators are concerned that local lockdowns could come into effect in some areas of the UK before gyms reopen, further delaying the full restarting of the industry –  especially in major urban areas.
Industry responds as UK parliament mocks wellness and beauty sector


The UK spa, beauty and wellness industry is in uproar following a recent Prime Minister’s Question time where the urgent matter of reopening the sector reduced MPs to laughter.
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Marriott to realise Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Trojena, the Mountains of Neom
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round mountain adventure destination in Saudi Arabia.
Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report.
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh
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How technology can help drive growth for your spa business
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and beauty industries are no exception. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
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Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone’s comprehensive face and body range allows clients to experience memorable facials and [more...]
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08-08 May 2024

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Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

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