Maisha Spa for Uganda BY Sarah Todd | 09 Jan 2007 The Nile Hotel in Uganda, east Africa, has relaunched as the Kampala Serena Hotel and Maisha spa following an extensive redevelopment.
Unique Collection to manage Kamalaya BY Sarah Todd | 08 Jan 2007 The Unique Collection of Hotels & Resorts is to take over the management of the Kamalaya wellness sanctuary and holistic spa on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand.
Northern Territory retreat joins Peppers BY Sarah Todd | 08 Jan 2007 The Australia-based Peppers Retreats, Resorts and Hotels group has announced that the Seven Spirit Bay Wilderness Lodge has joined its collection of luxury retreats.
Day spa expansion continues in Budapest BY Sarah Todd | 08 Jan 2007 A new 380,000 euro (US$480,000, £260,000) Levendula day spa has opened in Budapest, Hungary.
Tanjong Jara reopens BY Sarah Todd | 08 Jan 2007 The remodelled and extended Spa Village Tanjong Jara has reopened.
Cookery classes for Rancho La Puerta BY Sarah Todd | 05 Jan 2007 Central American destination spa Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico, is to launch a spa cooking school this year called Cocina Que Canta.
US$300m Azulera resort for Costa Rica BY Sarah Todd | 05 Jan 2007 US-based developer Global Financial Group has announced plans for a US$300m (240m euro, £160m) resort in Costa Rica called the Azulera Resort Village.
Chiang Mai spa opens BY Sarah Todd | 05 Jan 2007 Thai spa operator Blooming Spa – manager of the Let's Relax day spa chain – is set to open a new Bt100m (£1.4m, US$2.6m, 2m euro) spa in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.
Wembley woes deepen for Multiplex 21 Dec 2006 The beleaguered Australian construction firm Multiplex has suffered another setback as part of the fallout from the troubled Wembley stadium project.
Énergie ladies-only franchise launched in Ireland BY Helen Patenall | 21 Dec 2006 Énergie Fitness Clubs has expanded its ladies-only brand to the Republic of Ireland, marking its first overseas master franchise agreement.
Harrah’s acquired for US$17bn BY Helen Patenall | 20 Dec 2006 Harrah’s Entertainment has been acquired by Texas Pacific Group (TPG) and Apollo Management for US$17.1bn (£8.7bn, 13bn euro).
Warner Bros. Movie World to unveil Batwing Spaceshot 19 Dec 2006 The Warner Bros. Movie World theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast is to unveil its new Batwing Spaceshot thrill ride to the media tomorrow (20 December).
Work begins on HK$5.5bn Ocean Park revamp 19 Dec 2006 Ocean Park, the Hong Kong-based theme park, has broken ground on the first phase of its HK$5.5bn (£363.6m, US$707.5m, 541.1m euro) redevelopment project.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider Live! Launched in Perth BY Helen Patenall | 19 Dec 2006 Adventure World in Perth, Australia, is set to open a new attraction called Lara Croft Tomb Raider Live! running from 26 December to 26 January 2007.
WhiteWater World unveiled on Gold Coast BY Helen Patenall | 19 Dec 2006 WhiteWater World – the new water park adjacent to Dreamworld theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast – has opened.
Haunted House to open in Surfers Paradise 19 Dec 2006 A AUS$6m (£2.4m, US$4.7m, 3.6m euro), five-storey walk-through haunted house attraction is scheduled to open late next year in Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
Maya Ubud Bali adds spa pavilions BY Sarah Todd | 18 Dec 2006 The Spa at Maya, part of the Maya Ubud Resort and Spa in Bali, Indonesia, has added three double treatment spa pavilions to its riverside spa property.
Spa Degree Pathway launched BY Sarah Todd | 18 Dec 2006 The Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT) has teamed up with the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), to offer Australia’s first ‘degree pathway’ for spa therapy students.
Spa Operating Procedure evaluation published BY Sarah Todd | 18 Dec 2006 A new evaluation published by Singapore-based spa research group Intelligent Spas has found that seven of the top eight disappointments for spa visitors were directly related to poor spa operating procedures (SOP).
April launch for Half Moon spa 14 Dec 2006 The Half Moon resort near Montego Bay in Jamaica will open its new US$4m (3.1m euro, £2.2m) Fern Tree Spa in April 2007.
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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