April debut for new Willow Stream spa BY Sarah Todd | 15 Feb 2007 The Fairmont hotel group is to extend its Willow Stream spa brand with the launch of its latest site at its Newport Beach property in California, US, in April.
$3bn Serrenia development underway in Egypt BY Helen Patenall | 14 Feb 2007 Vantage Real Estate has started work on site at the Serrenia mixed-use development on the Red Sea coast in Sahl Hasheesh, Egypt.
Facelogic franchises set to double in the US BY Sarah Todd | 13 Feb 2007 US-based Facelogic International – a spa franchise company – has revealed plans to open up to 30 day spa properties in the US by July.
Europa-Park adds new attractions BY Helen Patenall | 12 Feb 2007 Germany’s largest theme park, Europa-Park, is launching new rides and attractions for the start of the spring season on 31 March.
British Museum hosts Terracotta Army BY Helen Patenall | 09 Feb 2007 The British Museum in London will host a loan exhibition from the Museum of the Terracotta Army and the Shaanxi Cultural Relics Bureau in Xi’an, China, in September.
Further Mosaic rollout plans revealed BY Sarah Todd | 09 Feb 2007 French skincare brands Decléor and Carita are to open their latest Spa Mosaic in St Petersburg in Russia next month.
Spa for Bond film hotel BY Sarah Todd | 09 Feb 2007 Hotel Splendid in Becici, Montenegro – which provided the backdrop to Daniel Craig’s poker game in Casino Royale – is to open an Elemis day spa later this year.
CHI spa concept debuts at Rasa Sayang BY Sarah Todd | 09 Feb 2007 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, the Asia-based luxury hotel group, has opened its first spa in Malaysia under its signature CHI brand at the Rasa Sayan Resort.
Spa while you shop BY Sarah Todd | 09 Feb 2007 US organic supermarket chain Whole Foods Market has launched Refresh, an ‘everyday spa’ at its property in Dallas, Texas.
Holmes place to open in warsaw BY Tom Walker | 08 Feb 2007 Holmes Place is set to open its first health and fitness club in Poland in April. The facility will be linked to the new Hilton International Hotel and Conference Centre in Warsaw.
Full of charisma at German club BY Tom Walker | 08 Feb 2007 The Charisma Fitness Club in Bremervoerde, situated between Hamburg and Bremen in Germany, has recently undergone a complete refurbishment to offer its 1,300 members a new state of the art fitness facility.
ESPA launches at Acqualina Resort BY Sarah Todd | 08 Feb 2007 An ESPA spa has opened as part of the Acqualina Resort in Miami, Florida, US.
Leading Spas Directory published BY Sarah Todd | 08 Feb 2007 The Leading Hotels of the World group has published its 2007 Leading Spas Directory.
Second Bulgari resort spa opens BY Sarah Todd | 08 Feb 2007 Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has launched its second Bulgari-branded resort and spa in Bali, on the Jimbaran Peninsula.
Croke Park gears up for 'foreign' sport 08 Feb 2007 History will be made this Sunday when the Irish and French rugby union sides will meet in the Six Nations at Croke Park – marking the end of the Gaelic Athletic Association's (GAA) famous Rule 42, which has prevented the playing of 'foreign' sport on GAA pitches for more than a century.
Excavation discovery adds to Edinburgh Castle’s story 07 Feb 2007 Archaeologists working deep beneath the entrance to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland have found part of a frontal artillery defence which was probably built around 350 years ago.
Dusit launches in Manila BY Sarah Todd | 06 Feb 2007 Luxury hotel and resort company Dusit Group is to extend its Devarana brand with the March opening of a spa at the Dusit Hotel Nikko in Manila, The Philippines.
Hyatt expands portfolio BY Sarah Todd | 06 Feb 2007 Hyatt Hotels & Resorts plans to open up to 16 new spas within new developments in the Asia Pacific region over the next three years.
CuisinArt expands spa BY Sarah Todd | 02 Feb 2007 CuisinArt Resort in Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla, is to expand its existing spa offering with a US$7m (5.4m euro, £3.6m) addition to its Venus Spa facility, which first opened in 1999.
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.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given equal access to treatments to prevent discrimination
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