Boston jail revamped into hotel BY Helen Patenall | 03 Nov 2006 The historic Charles Street Jail in Boston, Massachusetts, US, is being renovated and turned into a four-star hotel.
2008 opening for Centre Pompidou-Metz BY Helen Patenall | 02 Nov 2006 Metz Metropole has announced that work has now started on the new 39m euro (£26m, US$50m) Centre Pompidou-Metz in the amphitheatre district of Metz, France.
Six Senses to manage spa onboard luxury yacht BY Sarah Todd | 02 Nov 2006 Spa management and development company Six Senses and hotel group Jumeirah have agreed to pursue individual initiatives within the spa industry following two years of collaboration.
Spa Django debuts at Hyatt Texas BY Sarah Todd | 02 Nov 2006 A US$4.5m (£2.4m, 3.5m euro) new spa has opened at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines destination resort in Texas, US.
‘Father of MTV’ to bid for Hard Rock 01 Nov 2006 Robert Pittman, the US investor, is reportedly placing a bid for the Hard Rock Café restaurant chain, which is owned by the UK-based Rank Group.
Kurland launches December training packages BY Sarah Todd | 31 Oct 2006 The Kurland group has released details of their latest Pantai Luar therapist training session which will take place at their spa and wellness centre in Salzburg, Austria.
Nahkeel reveals plans for South African Riviera BY Sarah Todd | 30 Oct 2006 The owner of the V&A Waterfront development in South Africa – the L&R Consortium – has announced plans to invest more than R7.5bn (£0.53bn, 0.78bn euro, US$1bn) in the property over the next four years.
Denver Art Museum’s Libeskind building opens BY Sarah Todd | 25 Oct 2006 The expanded campus of the Denver Art Museum has opened to the public, complete with the US$75m (£40m, 59.7m euro) Daniel Libeskind-designed Frederic C. Hamilton Building.
Whitbread reports 20 per cent profit hike 24 Oct 2006 UK leisure giant Whitbread has reported a 20.8 per cent increase in pre-tax profit from £91m to £109.8m for the first half of the year.
Coe commits to grant funding for 2012 athletes 24 Oct 2006 Sebastian Coe, the chair of the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG), has announced that promises for grant funds for athletes during the 2012 Olympics will be honoured.
Griffith Observatory in LA set to reopen BY Helen Patenall | 23 Oct 2006 The Griffith Observatory on Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, USA, will reopen on 3 November following a US$93m (£49.4m, 73.7m euro) renovation and expansion project.
Kerzner bid supplemented by aquarium BY Helen Patenall | 18 Oct 2006 Bahamas-based casino operator Kerzner International has revealed that it plans to build an aquarium as part of its S$5.28bn (£1.8bn, US$3.3bn, 2.6m euro) bid for Singapore’s second casino resort.
Aztar shareholders agree US$2.8bn bid 18 Oct 2006 Shareholders at US-based gaming company Aztar, which owns the Tropicana Casino Resort brand, have approved a US$2.8bn (£1.5bn, 2.2bn euro) offer from Columbia Entertainment, the gaming arm of Columbia Sussex.
Millenium Hall development for Poland BY Helen Patenall | 18 Oct 2006 A 400m zl (£69.5m, US$129m, 103m euro) mixed-use centre is set to be developed in Rzeszow, Poland.
Rides.nl Award winners announced 16 Oct 2006 Rides.nl, the Netherlands-based theme park-dedicated website, has announced the winners of its second annual awards.
Butch Kerzner killed in helicopter accident 12 Oct 2006 Howard “Butch” Kerzner, chief executive officer of Kerzner International, died yesterday (11 October) in a helicopter accident in the Dominican Republic.
Australian spa numbers grow by 129 per cent BY Sarah Todd | 11 Oct 2006 The Singapore-based spa research group Intelligent Spas has released a report showing that the number of spas has increased by 129 per cent since 2002.
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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Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los Cabos.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.