Genting gains control of Stanley Leisure 11 Oct 2006 Genting International, the Malaysian entertainment group, has confirmed that its £639m takeover bid for Stanley Leisure has received 17.95 million acceptances from the UK casino operator’s shareholders.
Parques Reunidos considers sale BY Sarah Todd | 11 Oct 2006 One of the largest theme park operators in Europe, Parques Reunidos, could reportedly be about to change hands.
O’Neal adds personal touch to 24 Hour Fitness club 11 Oct 2006 Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal has teamed up with 24 Hour Fitness CEO Mark Mastrov to open the second 24 Hour Fitness Shaq Sport club.
Konami opens concept club in Japan 11 Oct 2006 Konami Sports & Life has opened a new concept health club in Sapporo, Japan, which purports to be the country’s first ‘self-serve’ health club.
Trade body established for Danish fitness clubs 11 Oct 2006 The Danish fitness industry has recently welcomed the establishment of the first trade body for the sector – the Danish Fitness & Health Organisation (DFHO).
Scandinavian SATS up for sale? 11 Oct 2006 The largest operator of health clubs across Scandinavia, SATS, is believed to be up for sale for around £150m.
Colac children fight obesity 11 Oct 2006 A four-year drive to reduce obesity in the town of Colac in Victoria, Australia, has resulted in 1,800 children weighing less, watching less television, eating more healthily and engaging in more sport.
US$82m entertainment project for Iowa BY Helen Patenall | 10 Oct 2006 A US$82m (£43.9m, 65m euro) development called America’s River Project is set to transform the Port of Dubuque in Iowa, US.
Southern Star to open in Melbourne 09 Oct 2006 A 120m high observation wheel is set to open in Melbourne, Australia, in 2008 as part of the AUS$1.3bn (£516m, US$966m, 767m euro) Waterfront City project.
New US law hits internet gambling companies BY Sarah Todd | 04 Oct 2006 Repercussions from a new law banning online gaming in the US are continuing as PartyGaming has cancelled its dividend and AIM-listed World Gaming has reportedly announced it is in discussion with its banks.
Bigelow Aerospace reveals space hotel plans BY Sarah Todd | 04 Oct 2006 Billionaire Robert Bigelow has signed an agreement with aerospace company Lockheed Martin with the intention of launching a public-private sector space station into orbit between 2009 and 2012.
Work to begin on Great Dubai Wheel BY Sarah Todd | 03 Oct 2006 Construction work is set to begin shortly on the Great Dubai Wheel project in Dubai following Dubai Municipality approval of the attraction’s masterplan.
Plans for 100m euro Paris art gallery 03 Oct 2006 American-Canadian architect Frank Gehry, famed for designing the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, has unveiled his plans for a 100m euro (£68m, US$127m) art gallery in Paris, France.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong reopens BY Helen Patenall | 03 Oct 2006 The Mandarin Oriental hotel in Hong Kong has reopened following a HKD$1.09bn (£74.6m, US$140m, 110m euro) revamp.
GuestInvest to expand overseas following BOS joint venture 02 Oct 2006 GuestInvest, the concept which gives investors the opportunity to buy their own room in a luxury hotel, is set to expand both in the UK and to at least 10 cities around the world following the signing of a £140m joint venture deal with Bank of Scotland Corporate (BOS).
Saudi nominates heritage sites to UNESCO BY Helen Patenall | 02 Oct 2006 The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia is set to nominate its first three World Heritage sites in the Kingdom to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).
Heritage Park looks to raise $50m for development scheme 01 Oct 2006 Heritage Park in Calgary, Canada, launched a CAN$50m (£24m, US$45m, 35m euro) fundraising campaign called It’s About Time in September to finance the expansion of the historical park’s heritage collection and allow it to open all year round.
Hersheypark to launch new water ride BY Helen Patenall | 22 Sep 2006 Hersheypark theme park in Pennsylvania, US, is to open a new ride attraction on its 100th anniversary in May 2007, called East Coast Waterworks.
V and A Waterfront in Cape acquired for £507m BY Helen Patenall | 21 Sep 2006 V&A Waterfront Holdings – owner of the mixed-use V&A Waterfront development in Cape Town, South Africa –- has been acquired by L&R Consortium for R7.04bn (£507m, 752m euro, US$955m).
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.
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and is committed to meeting all legal obligations after news of a tribunal has made national headlines.
