Ramsay to open restaurant in Ireland BY Helen Patenall | 17 Jan 2007 Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to open a signature restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt hotel in County Wicklow, which is due to open this autumn.
Ohio set to host Creation Museum BY Helen Patenall | 16 Jan 2007 A US$27m (£13.8m, 20.9m euro) Creation Museum is set to open near Cincinnati in Ohio, US.
InterContinental expands spa offering BY Sarah Todd | 16 Jan 2007 InterContinental Hotels and Resorts group is continuing its expansion into the African day spa market with the addition of a new 32,300sq ft (3,000sq m) wellness facility called Lifestyles Health Club & Spa at its Citystars Cairo hotel.
ISPA Foundation creates scholarship BY Sarah Todd | 16 Jan 2007 The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has created a scholarship in honour of industry leader and Cornell University Associate Professor Mary Tabacchi.
Kocho launches BY Sarah Todd | 16 Jan 2007 Australian beauty training company Headmasters has opened its AUS$0.6m (US$0.47m, 0.36m euro, £0.24m) Kocho day spa in Melbourne’s Central Business District.
Fitness First gears up for expansion BY Tom Walker | 16 Jan 2007 UK-based health club operator Fitness First plans to open sites in India and Russia as part of an ambitious expansion programme.
Six Flags offloads seven parks for US$312m BY Helen Patenall | 15 Jan 2007 Theme park operator Six Flags has agreed to sell three of its water parks and four of its theme parks to US-based PARC 7F-Operations (PARC) for US$312m (£161m, 241m euro).
Plans for US$600m attraction in Missouri BY Tom Walker | 15 Jan 2007 A new 308-acre development, including themed attractions, an indoor waterpark and an aquarium, is set to open in Branson, Missouri, US, during 2008.
Accor acquires 52 German hotels BY Tom Walker | 15 Jan 2007 French hotel giant Accor has acquired 52 upscale and midmarket hotels from German-based Dorint.
Training scheme a success at Maia BY Sarah Todd | 15 Jan 2007 The Southern Sun Hotels group plans to continue an innovative recruitment and training programme following a successful launch at its Maia Resort and Spa in the Seychelles.
April launch for Mozambique spa BY Sarah Todd | 15 Jan 2007 An April launch date has been confirmed for a new destination spa at Indigo Bay Island Resort on Bazaruto Island in Mozambique.
South African Western Cape spa reopens BY Sarah Todd | 12 Jan 2007 The Arabella South Africa Western Cape Hotel and Spa has completed a R7.5m (£5.8m, 8.6m euro, US$11.07m) refurbishment of its spa and facilities.
Florida to gain Sandpearl spa resort BY Sarah Todd | 11 Jan 2007 A multi-million dollar resort and spa called Sandpearl will open early this year in Florida, US.
Jumeirah to redevelop its Beach Club Resort BY Sarah Todd | 11 Jan 2007 Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeirah plans to close the Jumeirah Beach Club Resort & Spa on 11 January 2007 for complete redevelopment.
Qua Spa launches BY Sarah Todd | 10 Jan 2007 The 50,000sq ft (4,645sq m) Qua Baths & Spa has opened at Caesars Palace resort-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
November debut for Gwinganna spa BY Sarah Todd | 09 Jan 2007 A new Spa Sanctuary is due to open in November 2007 within the Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia.
Spa at the Del opens at historic US hotel BY Sarah Todd | 09 Jan 2007 The Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California, US, has launched its new spa.
The Spa at The Del has 21 treatment rooms and therapies have been inspired by the Pacific ocean, which
surrounds the property.
Ladbrokes to enter Spanish market 09 Jan 2007 Ladbrokes, the UK bookmaker, has entered into a joint venture with slot machine firm Cirsa Slot to develop a sports betting business in Spain.
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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