Regatta spa hotel for Jakarta development 14 Dec 2006 Final plans for a mixed-use development called the Regatta scheme on the Pantai Mutiara Canal Estate in Jakarta, Indonesia, have been revealed.
ESPA debuts at Castello del Nero 14 Dec 2006 Luxury boutique hotel Castello del Nero in Tuscany, Italy, has launched an exclusive, 10,000sq ft (930sq m) ESPA spa.
EcoTulum Resorts launches spa lodge BY Helen Patenall | 14 Dec 2006 EcoTulum Resorts has announced amendments to its existing plans for a new spa lodge in Patagonia, Chile.
Genting – Star Cruises consortium wins Sentosa bid BY Helen Patenall | 13 Dec 2006 The Singapore Government has selected the Genting International – Star Cruises consortium to develop the Sentosa integrated resort scheme – dubbed Resorts World at Sentosa – in Singapore by 2010.
Beer spa opens in Czech Republic 13 Dec 2006 A beer health spa has opened in the converted cellar of the Chodova family brewery, situated in Chodova Plana in the Tachov region of the Czech Republic.
Taj spa resort for Qatar 13 Dec 2006 The Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces group has agreed to a strategic partnership with Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) to own and operate the Taj Exotica Golf Resort and Spa in Doha, Qatar.
Landmark Hotel Shenzhen revamped 13 Dec 2006 The Landmark Hotel in Shenzhen, China, has now completed its RMB100m (£6.7m, 9.8m euro, US$12.6m) five-year renovation programme.
Omaka Aviation Centre opens in New Zealand BY Helen Patenall | 11 Dec 2006 The first phase of the new Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in Marlborough, New Zealand, has opened.
Peninsula Hotel to open in Tokyo BY Helen Patenall | 11 Dec 2006 Peninsula Hotels is set to open a new property in Tokyo, Japan, in September 2007.
Service Station male spa and barbershop to roll out 11 Dec 2006 The Service Station, a Los Angeles–based male spa and barbershop, is to be rolled out to 10 new sites in southern California, US, within the next five years.
Work on schedule at Rocco Forte’s Sicilian resort 11 Dec 2006 Construction work at the 124m euro (US$150m, £82m) Rocco Forte Verdura Golf and Spa Resort on the southern coast of Sicily is on schedule for the resort to open in March 2008.
£31m grant for Rocco Forte’s Sicilian resort 11 Dec 2006 Work at the 124m euro (US$150m, £82m) Rocco Forte Verdura Golf and Spa Resort on the southern coast of Sicily is on schedule for the resort to open in March 2008.
Shokk kids’ gym opens at Dewsbury Sports Centre 10 Dec 2006 On 1 December a new kids’ gym was unveiled at Dewsbury Sports Centre. The £1.1m Shokk facility includes equipment specially designed for 8- to 16-year-olds.
2007 debut for Jamaica's Goldeneye spa complex 08 Dec 2006 The Island Outpost Group is to open a luxury spa at Ian Fleming former residence Goldeneye in the village of Oracabessa in Jamaica.
Luxury spa for Kerala 08 Dec 2006 India-based Saj Group, which specialises in building eco-friendly resorts, is to open the ayurveda-based Saj Earth Resort at Nedumbassery, Kerala, in 2007.
Rocco Forte opens German hotel spa 08 Dec 2006 The Rocco Forte group has unveiled its latest property, the Hotel de Rome, in Berlin, Germany.
Waldorf-Astoria plans spa redevelopment 07 Dec 2006 The Waldorf-Astoria in New York, US, has almost completed the extensive renovation and expansion of its spa as part of a series of infrastructure improvements.
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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