News: Finance

Clip ‘n Climb spotlights new openings and developments

Although having experienced economic challenges during COVID, international recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb is still thriving - having added to its product range and…

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Jan 26, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Thailand introduces new international tourist arrival tax

The Government of Thailand is introducing a new tourist tax of 300 THB (US$10) for all overseas visitors starting in April. The tax was announced last week and will take effect after being…

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Jan 25, 2022 ByJoe Cusmano Finance / Government / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Turnstile appointed to provide sponsorship valuation services for the British and Irish Lions

Ahead of their tour to Australia in 2025, rugby heavyweights - The British & Irish Lions – have appointed Turnstile to provide sponsorship valuation services. The British…

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Jan 12, 2022 Entertainment / Events / Finance / Sport /

 
 

Fitness technology company Myzone reaches US$102 million valuation after new investment

Myzone, the global manufacturer of wearable fitness tracking technology, has today announced that it has secured a US$17.2 million  investment from BGF, the UK’s most active…

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Jan 10, 2022 Finance / Fitness / Technology / Wellness /

 
 

Boutique Fitness Studios appoints Jacinta McDonell to Board of Directors

Boutique Fitness Studios has appointed Jacinta McDonell of Anytime Fitness, as Director, Board Member and investor.  As co-founder of Anytime Fitness Australia, Fitness Industry Roll…

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Jan 6, 2022 Finance / Fitness / Marketing / Wellness /

 
 

Looking at the potential of sports NFTs

With the evolution of the digital world, ways of investment and asset ownership are also transforming. The change is occurring across industries with more people participating in the…

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Jan 2, 2022 ByKunal Sawhney Finance / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Brisbane-based 12RND announces partnership to expand UBX Training brand in UK and Ireland

Boxing-based fitness franchise 12RND has agreed a partnership with UK-based Empowered Brands to expand UBX Training (12RND’s international brand) to 250 clubs in the British Isles.…

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Dec 29, 2021 Finance / Fitness / Retail /

 
 

Global wellness economy set to be worth US$7 trillion by 2025

A newly released report from the Global Wellness Institute says that the global wellness economy will grow by 9.9% annually and reach US$7 trillion by 2025. Presented at the recent Global…

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Dec 23, 2021 Finance / Fitness / Hospitality / Tourism / Wellness /

 
 

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