Sunset Jamaica Grande to host tourism event BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 The Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, is to host the 17th annual Jamaica Product exchange (JAPEX) from 29 April-1 May.
Amangiri to open next year in Utah BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 Singapore-based Amanresorts is to open a luxury resort and spa in Utah, US.
Radisson to open two new spas BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 Radisson SAS, part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, is to open two new spas in Bahrain and France.
Miami property for Clinique La Prairie BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 Swiss health and medical spa operator Clinique La Prairie is to open a residential lifestyle development in the US in December this year.
Skaná launches at Turning Point BY Sarah Todd | 25 Apr 2007 A 33,000sq ft (3,065sq m) spa, salon and fitness facility called Skaná has opened at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in the Mohawk Valley Region of New York State, US.
£8m revamp for Le Mauricia hotel 24 Apr 2007 Beachcomber Hotels, the Mauritian hotel group, has announced that its Le Mauricia property in Grand Baie is to undergo an £8m revamp.
First US Wagamama opens in Boston BY Tom Walker | 23 Apr 2007 Japanese noodle restaurant chain Wagamama has opened the first of its two US sites in Boston, Massachusetts.
Miraval launches ‘Inspired Living’ BY Sarah Todd | 19 Apr 2007 Arizona-based health resort Miraval has teamed up with two US-based property groups to launch Miraval Living, a health-oriented residential development in New York City, US.
Lighthouse buys Extended Stay BY Helen Patenall | 18 Apr 2007 The Blackstone Group is selling Extended Stay Hotels to the Lightstone Group for US$8bn (£4bn, 5.9bn euro).
Work underway on £110m eco-resort BY Tom Walker | 17 Apr 2007 Work has begun on the £110m Bluestone eco-resort project in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Launch of International Register Confederation 16 Apr 2007 Representatives from exercise registers from four different countries agreed the formation of the International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals at the IHRSA Convention in March.
Palmeraie Marrakech resort relaunches BY Sarah Todd | 16 Apr 2007 The Palmeraie Golf Palace Resort in Marrakech, Morocco, has relaunched following an extensive renovation.
Phantasialand to launch Talocan top spin ride 15 Apr 2007 Phantasialand in Brühl, Germany, is to unveil a new Suspended Top Spin ride, supplied by HUSS Park Attractions, for the 2007 season.
Sumatran tiger cubs born at Dreamworld 15 Apr 2007 Dreamworld theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast has seen the birth of a litter of Sumatran tiger cubs, born at 7.45am on 31 March, as part of an international breeding programme.
September launch for ESPA Peninsula Tokyo BY Sarah Todd | 13 Apr 2007 ESPA is to open another fully branded and managed spa in Asia as part of its continuing partnership with the Peninsula Hotels group.
IFA to enter Namibia BY Sarah Todd | 13 Apr 2007 Developer IFA Hotels and Resorts is to enter the Namibian hospitality and spa market by acquiring four properties in the southern African country through a joint venture agreement with the Ohlthaver and List group.
Thalassa Villas to open this month BY Sarah Todd | 12 Apr 2007 The Thalassa Villas near Agios Nicolaos in Crete – which includes a Poseidon Spa by Elemis – will open later this month following a soft launch last year.
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.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and 2029.
