Carlson Hotels expands global portfolio BY Helen Patenall | 11 Sep 2006 Carlson Hotels Worldwide has added 15 new locations to its global portfolio of brands.
350m euro development of Dublin’s Boland Mills 07 Sep 2006 A planning application for a 350m euro (£238m) redevelopment of Boland Mills in the Dockland area of Dublin has been submitted by Benton Property Holding.
Beachcomber opens spa within ancient Banyan tree 07 Sep 2006 Beachcomber Hotels has opened five spa treatment rooms at its Le Canonnier hotel in Mauritius, built within and around an ancient Banyan tree.
Dresden’s Green Vault to re-open to the public BY Helen Patenall | 06 Sep 2006 The historic Green Vault at the Royal Palace in Dresden, Germany, will re-open to the general public on 15 September, following extensive restoration works costing 45m euro (£30.4m, US$57.7m).
Wynn to open US$1bn Macau hotel-casino this week BY Sarah Todd | 06 Sep 2006 Billionaire Stephen Wynn opened a US$1bn (£0.52bn, 0.78bn euro) hotel-casino yesterday in the Chinese territory of Macau.
Swissôtel agrees deal to manage Foshan hotel 06 Sep 2006 Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is set to open a new deluxe hotel in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China by the middle of 2008.
Starbucks to expand in Germany 05 Sep 2006 Starbucks is looking to expand in Germany from 67 outlets to 100 by the end of next year, according to the Financial Times Deutschland.
Malaysian gaming group bids for Stanley 05 Sep 2006 Malaysian entertainment group Genting has reportedly made an approach to acquire Stanley Leisure, the UK gaming company.
The Savoy to undergo £100m refurbishment 04 Sep 2006 The Savoy hotel in London is to undergo a refurbishment, reportedly worth up to £100m, in a move that may see the historic building close its doors for the first time in 117 years.
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam opens BY Helen Patenall | 04 Sep 2006 Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts (MH&R) has opened a four-star establishment called the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre in the Netherlands.
Crocodile hunter killed while filming 04 Sep 2006 TV’s Crocodile Hunter and owner of Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast, Steve Irwin, was killed today (4 September) while filming for his daughter’s new series off the Great Barrier Reef.
The Scream recovered by Norwegian police BY Helen Patenall | 01 Sep 2006 The Norwegian police force has reportedly recovered artist Edvard Munch’s masterpieces The Scream and Madonna.
Harrah’s £279m offer for LCI BY Helen Patenall | 31 Aug 2006 A subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment has announced the terms of a cash offer to acquire all the outstanding ordinary shares of UK casino operator London Clubs International (LCI) for around £279m (US$530m, 413 euro).
Wembley pulls out of supercasino race 25 Aug 2006 Brent Council has pulled the plug on Wembley’s bid to host the UK’s first supercasino due to fears of an increase in problem gamblers, crime and traffic congestion.
Ladbrokes to move into Italy 25 Aug 2006 Ladbrokes, the UK gaming company, has announced that it will be moving into the Italian market by entering into a joint venture partnership with Italian betting firm Pianeta Scommesse.
Las Vegas Sands to start work on Marina Bay resort in Singapore 25 Aug 2006 Work is set to begin on The Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore after the signing of a development agreement between Las Vegas Sands and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) this week.
World faces obesity crisis 24 Aug 2006 The number of overweight people in the world has overtaken the number of malnourished for the first time, with a billion people now considered heavier than advised – almost one in six of the world’s population.
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.
