HOUSTON, April 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon
(NYSE:SPG), a leading global retail real estate company, announced
that Life Time®, a privately held, comprehensive healthy
living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment lifestyle company,
is now open at The Galleria in the former Galleria Tennis &
Athletic Club space (GTAC). The largest operator of indoor tennis
courts in the country, Life Time operates a portfolio of
resort-like health and fitness destinations, including seven other
locations in the Houston market
and 123 nationwide, with multiple additional locations currently
under development.
"With our 15-year history of operating tennis facilities and
programming, we are pleased to add GTAC to our existing portfolio
of Life Time destinations," said Jeff
Zwiefel, Chief Operating Officer, Life Time. "We recognize
the rich history of GTAC and are excited to continue serving the
tennis community here and at our other healthy lifestyle resorts in
Houston, as well as across the
nation."
With an improved member experience in mind, Life Time will be
investing in the club to ensure a world-class tennis facility,
complete with tennis leagues, instruction, and junior programs,
along with an 8,000-square-foot fitness center with best-in-class
equipment and signature programs, and a restaurant.
"We welcome the addition of the prestigious Life Time brand at
The Galleria," said Chris Lane,
Director of Marketing and Business Development. "Both of our
organizations are committed to delivering premier experiences for
our guests, complemented by Life Time's focus on delivering
unparalleled health, wellness and lifestyle programs and
services."
About The Galleria
More than 30 million visitors each
year seek the dynamic, comprehensive, fine shopping environment
uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas' largest shopping center and one of the
nation's top ten largest shopping domains. Spanning 2.4 million
square feet of space, housing 400 fine stores and restaurants, two
high-rise hotels, and three office towers, The Galleria is
Houston's most popular retail and
tourist destination, meeting every budget, style and taste.
About Simon
Simon is a global leader in retail real
estate ownership, management and development and an S&P100
company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our
industry-leading retail properties and investments across
North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions
of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail
sales. For more information, visit simon.com.
About Life Time Fitness, Inc.
Life Time is a
privately held, comprehensive health and lifestyle company that
offers a personalized and scientific approach to long-term health
and wellness. Through its portfolio of distinctive resort-like
destinations, athletic events and corporate health services, the
Healthy Way of Life Company helps members achieve their goals
everyday with the support of a team of dedicated professionals and
an array of proprietary health assessments. As of April 13, 2016, the company operates 123 centers
in 26 states and 35 major markets under the LIFE TIME
FITNESS® and LIFE TIME ATHLETIC® brands in
the United States and Canada. Additional information is available at
www.lifetimefitness.com.
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