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Sri Lanka Planetarium undergoes refurb
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2014
Colombo’s Sri Lanka Planetarium has reopened after more than a month of refurbishments, boasting a new 4D/Digital full dome projector to project the universe as a 3D space, as well as various tech upgrades to the 49-year-old facility.
GHM updates spa offerings across its international portfolio
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Jul 2014
The Chedi Club Tanah Gajah Ubud has launched three new pool spa villas on the Island of the Gods in Bali to meet demand for more intimate experiences, as part of a range of updates being rolled out across operator General Hotel Management's (GHM) portfolio.
Rome's €250m Cinecittà World theme park opens later this month
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2014
Rome’s long-awaited €250m, (US$340m, £198m) Cinecittà World theme park – designed by multiple-Oscar-winning production designer designer Dante Ferretti – will finally open its doors to the public on 24 July after a decade of delays.
Robert Brewster to chair IHRSA board of directors
BY Jak Phillips | 15 Jul 2014
The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has elected three new members to its board and appointed existing member Robert Brewster as chair, having been elected to the board in 2011.
US coaster derails injuring four
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2014
A ride was force to close at a US theme park when a roller coaster car derailed, leaving four injured.
Former Today Show health correspondent named co-president of National Wellness Institute
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Jul 2014
Former CNN and Today Show health correspondent Meg Jordan has become co-president of the National Wellness Institute (NWI) after operating as a board member for the past 13 years.
Texas State Aquarium to undergo US$50m expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Jul 2014
Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi, US, has announced plans for a US$50m (€36.7m, £29.2m) expansion to be known as the “Caribbean Journey”.
16,000lbs of Himalayan salt imported to West Virginia, US, to create the Salt Cave and Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Jul 2014
The Salt Cave and Spa in White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia, US, has opened its doors to its cave made from 16,000lbs (7,257kg) imported Himalayan salt.
Remote Maldives resort opens couples-focused Chavana Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
A new Chavana Spa has opened at the Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi resort in the Maldives, a surfing destination located within a 30-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.
A.W. Lake develops child-specific spa concept
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
Spa consultancy A.W. Lake has come up with a new child-specific spa concept which involves rain tunnels, a climbing wall and a “snow” shower dome.
Football 'mecca' offers second wave of world cup fever for Brazil
BY Katie Buckley | 14 Jul 2014
Despite Germany’s attempt at crushing Brazil’s spirits in the 2014 Fifa World Cup, the nation's love of football has not been completely kicked to the wayside as plans have been unveiled for the world’s first Football Entertainment Centre to be built in Rio De Janeiro, allowing Brazil’s football legacy and love affair with the beautiful game, to continue.
Teenager dies in Spain after falling from roller coaster at Terra Mitica
BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2014
A teenager has died after being thrown from a roller coaster at a theme park in Benidorm, Spain.
Rwanda plans cultural centre in bid to attract more tourists
BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2014
Plans are in the works to build a cultural tourism site in an attempt to attract more tourists to the African nation of Rwanda.
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum opens its 60-hectare waterfront resort
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has opened on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula, offering panoramic views over the Agean Sea, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine trees.
Pioneering 360 filming experience to debut in FIFA’s World Football Museum
BY Tom Anstey | 14 Jul 2014
The 2014 final of what has been touted by football fans and media alike as the greatest World Cup of all time, has been filmed using a pioneering 360° Ultra HD viewing experience to debut in FIFA’s recently approved World Football Museum, opening in 2016.
FRHI appoints Lindsay Madden-Nadeau as director of spa integration and operations
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has been appointed as director of spa integration and operations at FRHI. Working alongside Andrew Gibson, FRHI’s vice president of spa and wellness, Madden-Nadeau will act as a support for the company’s spas globally across the three brands of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel.
Cirque du Soleil and PortAventura foresee lasting relationship
BY Alice Davis | 14 Jul 2014
Internationally renowned performance troupe Cirque du Soleil premiered at PortAventura resort in Spain last week. The acclaimed show Kooza was staged in their famous big top tent, set up just beside the theme park, marking the first partnership between the Canadian company and a European theme park.
£135m British Museum Expansion completed after five years
BY Katie Buckley | 11 Jul 2014
Roger Stirk Harbour + Partners’ have completed their £135m (US$231m, €170m) extension to the British Museum, London.
New Zealand attraction first to gain qualification for agricultural skills
BY Tom Anstey | 11 Jul 2014
Te Puia – a visitor attraction which provides access to Rotorua’s famous geysers and geothermal valley – has become the first visitor attraction in New Zealand to have staff certified in rural skills, with its Environment Team members presented with the National Certificate in General Skills Agriculture Primary Sector.
Bespoke Cinema-Planetarium opens in the Netherlands ahead of Europe-wide expansion
BY Katie Buckley | 11 Jul 2014
Archiview, a Dutch architectural practice, has created a planetarium-come- cinema in Groningen, the Netherlands, with plans to open a further 20 across Europe in the near future.
     
 


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Bridgerton Season three – most Instagrammed locations
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David Beckham and F45 settle out of court – Beckham remains a shareholder
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10 Jun 2024
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David Lloyd ramps up openings in Spain
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Active Czech Foundation celebrates first successful conference
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Planet Fitness refinances and says it may buy back more shares
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Getty Museum refuses to surrender prized Greek bronze to Italy
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Evian Spa makes Middle Eastern debut, crowning top floor of luxury Bentley Tower
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