WORLD LEISURE


Western sanctions against Russia hampering the attractions sector


Industry insiders have said that the sanc- tions set on Russia in relation to its conflict with Ukraine are having a knock-on effect for the attractions sector, hampering deals due to ‘military’ implications. The trade restrictions are the toughest imposed on Russia since the cold war and mean more paperwork is included for sim- ple imports to the country, while objects like communication devices are regularly flagged as having “military implications.” The European Union (EU) and the US


have imposed co-ordinated sanctions against Russia, targeting certain sectors of the Russian economy, namely its access to EU capital markets, the trade of items for military use and an arms embargo on the trade of all goods and technology itemised on the EU Common Military List.


The sanctions are designed to force Russia to withdraw support for eastern Ukraine rebels The main issue facing the attractions


industry, which uses a lot of cutting-edge technology to create top quality visitor experiences, is the ruling that no EU or US national or company may sell, supply,


transfer, or export any dual-use goods and technology (i.e., goods that have both a civilian or military application) to any individual or entity in Russia. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=p9r5q_A


YeloSpa’s Ronco outlines ambitious expansion plans


Nicolas Ronco, the French entrepreneur behind spa and nap concept YeloSpa, is aiming to expand the US-based business into Europe, as part of large-scale plans that will also see the company franchise up to 150 US locations and launch a sleep and wellbeing product range. “We’re working on licensing for a


YeloSpa London. It’s not signed yet, but it could be exciting,” he said. “We’re also opening another YeloSpa in Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris in 2016.” Read more: http://lei.sr?a=M7K7H_S


The Rock is himself a fitness fanatic


Wrestling star The Rock to spearhead fitness initiative


Ronco launched the first YeloSpa in 2007 Rotterdam canal being converted into artificial river


Plans are afoot to convert a section of canal in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, into a wave simulator to be home to surfing, kayaking, scuba diving and a host of other aquatic sports and activities. The artificial river RiF010 – being


The attraction will also purify the canal water ISSUE 4 2014 © cybertrek 2014


built by Waveloch at a cost of €3.3m (US$4.4m, £2.6m) will be able to gen- erate a 1.5m (4.9ft) wave while creating naturally-purified water inside the canal. Also included will be a beach house, designed by Den Haag-based Morfis. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=f6D7V_A


Health club franchise the éner- gie Group has teamed up with Hollywood blockbuster Hercules to launch a campaign encouraging members to ‘train like a gladiator’. The film – starring wrestling leg- end and actor Dwayne Johnson, known as The Rock – is being billed as one of the year’s biggest action movies and will feature extensively in énergie’s UK marketing materials. The competition’s prize – for the most impressive challenge achieved – is an all-expenses paid trip to Rome, where the winner will take part in gladiator school and bid to emulate the moves of The Rock. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=7q5Q7


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