Identity rebrand for Conrad BY Sarah Todd | 14 May 2007 The Conrad group of hotels is to change its corporate brand identity from Conrad Hotels to Conrad Hotels & Resorts.
Wellness in Motion teams up with Softbrands BY Sarah Todd | 14 May 2007 SoftBrands, the global supplier of enterprise application software for hospitality businesses, has teamed up with the Wellness in Motion spa and gym in Sandton, South Africa, to assist the spa’s growth and streamline operations.
New spa director at Radisson BY Sarah Todd | 14 May 2007 Lotfi Hamrouni has become the new spa and recreation director for the Diplomat Radisson SAS Hotel, Residence and Spa in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain.
Hyatt develops Russian hotel portfolio BY Helen Patenall | 11 May 2007 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open five new hotels in Russia and eastern Europe over the next three years.
Starbucks to recognise Ethiopian coffee brands BY Helen Patenall | 04 May 2007 Starbucks Coffee Company and the Government of Ethiopia have agreed to sign a licensing, distribution and marketing agreement recognising the country’s specialty coffee names.
Vatulele resort to gain Six Senses spa BY Sarah Todd | 03 May 2007 Six Senses Resorts and Spas has taken over the operation of Vatulele Island Resort, which is situated on the Fijian island of the same name.
Kempinski to open second phase of Dead Sea spa BY Sarah Todd | 03 May 2007 The second phase of the boutique spa at the Kempinski Hotel Ishtar Dead Sea, Jordan, is to open later this year.
Adrian Fisher to build maze in Czech Republic BY Tom Walker | 02 May 2007 Dorset-based maze designer Adrian Fisher is creating a giant new maze park in the grounds of the Loucen Castle in Labe, Czech Republic.
Universal City Dubailand launched BY Helen Patenall | 02 May 2007 Developer Tatweer – part of Dubai Holding – has unveiled its AED 8bn (£1bn, US$2.2bn, 1.6bn euro) Universal City Dubailand complex in Dubai, UAE.
Thailand to gain Doubletree spa resort BY Sarah Todd | 01 May 2007 A Doubletree by Hilton golf and spa resort is to be built in Thailand as a joint venture between Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC), IMG and Destination Properties.
Work to begin on Beachcomber spa hotel BY Sarah Todd | 30 Apr 2007 Beachcomber Hotels group has announced that construction work will begin on its second resort and spa in the Seychelles in July.
Alila names new team BY Sarah Todd | 30 Apr 2007 Alila Hotels and Resorts has expanded its team following launches of new properties in the Maldives and Thailand.
Medi Centre at Kempinski Sicily BY Sarah Todd | 30 Apr 2007 The Kempinski Hotel Giardino di Constanza, in Mazara del Vallo in Sicily, Italy, is to gain a new, standalone medical centre, intended to capitalise on the growing spa market of health tourism.
July debut for Bauer Palladio Venice spa BY Sarah Todd | 27 Apr 2007 A 2m euro (US$2.6m, £1.34m) spa will open at the Bauer Palladio Hotel in Venice, Italy, this July.
Babor spa at Noosa Springs opens BY Sarah Todd | 27 Apr 2007 The Spa at Noosa Springs Resort in Noosa Heads, QLD, Australia, has opened.
Millennium Doha opens BY Sarah Todd | 26 Apr 2007 The Millennium and Copthorne Hotels group has expanded its Middle Eastern portfolio with the formal opening of its first operated property in Qatar, the Millennium Hotel Doha.
Serenity spa to launch at Marriott Bay Point BY Sarah Todd | 26 Apr 2007 A US$3m (2.21m euro, £1.5m) Serenity spa is to launch next month at the Marriott Bay Point resort in Panama City Beach, Florida, US.
Male-orientated programme launch BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 US-based professional-grade male skincare products manufacturer About Face 4 Men Skin Fitness has joined with the Your Beauty Network group to offer educational support for spa and salon professionals.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives, with this percentage increasing year on year, according to a preview presentation of McKinsey and Company’s Future of Wellness 2026 research report.
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development of a luxury resort by Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-day destination.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of lean muscle mass in people who are taking weight-loss medications.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation experiences.
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept designed to bring this fast growing, but rather expensive, modality into the mainstream.
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and competitive sector, the importance of differentiation and the ongoing challenge of tackling inequalities.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-focused care at scale.
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights for four Orangetheory Fitness studios to Icon Palestre.
