Pan-Asian restaurant for Covent Garden BY Sarah Todd | 01 Aug 2006 A new restaurant called Tamarai is to be opened by the Old World Hospitality group at the end of September in London’s Covent Garden area.
More finger pointing over Wembley delays 01 Aug 2006 The contractor building Wembley Stadium, Multiplex, has issued a statement which says the beleagured national stadium may not be ready to host a major event until June 2007.
Mixed-use development planned for Dublin’s Docklands 28 Jul 2006 The Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) is planning to build an 11,500sq m (123,785sq ft) mixed-use property adjacent to the proposed 100m-tall U2 Tower, near Dublin’s financial district.
Quay Hotel and Spa set to open in north Wales 28 Jul 2006 A new five-star hotel and spa is set to open early next month in the Deganwy Quay development overlooking the bay of Conwy in north Wales.
HLF turns down bid for Mary Rose museum 28 Jul 2006 A bid for lottery money to help fund the £23m new museum planned to showcase the Mary Rose in Portsmouth, UK, has been turned down by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Half Moon launches Fern Tree Spa BY Helen Patenall | 26 Jul 2006 Half Moon resort near Montego Bay in Jamaica is set to launch its new US$4m (£2.2m, 3.1m euro) Fern Tree Spa early next year.
Second Mallorca spa for Ecologic BY Sarah Todd | 26 Jul 2006 The Ecologic Spa Developers company is to open a second spa in Mallorca at Nixe Palace in August.
Public smoking ban for Germany? BY Sarah Todd | 26 Jul 2006 German consumer affairs minister Horst Seehofer has reportedly announced that draft legislation is being prepared to partially ban smoking in public places across the country from as early as 2007.
LSV doubles investment in China casinos BY Sarah Todd | 26 Jul 2006 US-based gaming group Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is reportedly set to double its investment in its casino and leisure facilities in Macao, China, and on a neighbouring Chinese island, to S$12.7bn (£4.3bn, US$8bn, 6.3bn euro).
IHG set to move in to Libya 26 Jul 2006 InterContinental Hotels group is set to open its first property in Libya in 2009.
NSW government approves $41m plans for Australian Museum 26 Jul 2006 The New South Wales government has given the go-ahead to a planning application for the AUS$41m (US$30.8m, £16.7m, 24.5m euro) expansion of the Australian Museum in Sydney.
Aveda spa opens on Lake Garda BY Sarah Todd | 21 Jul 2006 A 2.5m euro (£1.7m, US$3.2m) Aveda destination spa has opened at the luxury Grand Hotel Fasano on Lake Garda, Italy.
Marriott to go ‘smoke-free’ from September BY Helen Patenall | 20 Jul 2006 Marriott International has announced that all its hotel brands in the US and Canada will become 100 per cent smoke-free from September.
Believe It or Not! to open in China BY Helen Patenall | 20 Jul 2006 Ripley Entertainment has announced plans to open a Believe It or Not! museum in China in mid 2007.
Carnegie Museum revamps dinosaur exhibition BY Helen Patenall | 17 Jul 2006 Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennslyvania, US, will reopen its Dinosaur Hall as Dinosaurs in their World in late 2007.
Blackstone acquires Center Parcs Europe 14 Jul 2006 The Blackstone Group, the New York-based private equity firm, has acquired seven Center Parcs holiday villages from Center Parcs Europe – a subsidiary of Paris-based Pierre & Vacances Group – for an undisclosed sum.
Ocean Park implements smoking ban 14 Jul 2006 Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced that the site’s grounds will be smoke free from tomorrow (15 July).
Danish theme parks open new film theatres BY Helen Patenall | 13 Jul 2006 New theatres showing 4D and 5D films have opened in two Danish theme parks – Bakken and Fårup Sommerland – to provide film attractions for visitors of all ages.
Golden Gaming to operate Las Vegas Hard Rock’s gaming facilities 13 Jul 2006 Morgans Hotel Group (MHG) has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with casino operator Golden Gaming regarding the management contract of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark 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.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world championship for running on connected treadmills over five kilometres.
