Ontario Science Centre to open Family Innovation Centre BY Helen Patenall | 08 Jun 2006 The Ontario Science Centre in Canada is set to open a CAN$47m (£22.7m, US$39.7m, 30.8m euro) family innovation centre on 27 July this year.
STA to provide training in Middle East BY Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2006 The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has teamed up with Dubai-based training company First Security Group (FSG) to deliver a range of life-saving, swimming teaching and First Aid programmes to more than 25 countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
G-14 proposes biennial football World Cups BY Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2006 The G-14 European Football Club Grouping – a European Economic Interest group (EEIG) registered in Brussels – has reportedly proposed to double the frequency of the football World Cups, which are currently held every four years.
Television Museum opens in Berlin BY Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2006 A museum dedicated to television and film opened in Berlin, Germany, on 31 May.
Australian ski resort to open day spa BY Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2006 Fund manager MFS and developer Ray Group have teamed up to launch a AUS$6m (£2.4m, US$4.6m, 3.5m euro) day spa at the recently opened Dinner Plain Village ski resort in the Australian Alps near Hotham, Australia.
£159m Himalayan ski resort approved BY Helen Patenall | 05 Jun 2006 Developer Alfred Ford of ABF International has received approval from the Himachal Pradesh state government in India for a proposed US$300m (£159m, 232m euro) ski resort in the Indian Himalayas.
US$29bn Bawadi project for Dubailand site 31 May 2006 Developer Tatweer – part of Dubai Holding – has unveiled plans for an AED106bn (£15.4bn, 22.5bn euro, US$28.8bn) mixed-use project called Bawadi in the mixed-use Dubailand complex in Dubai, UAE.
IHRSA reveals 2006 European market report 31 May 2006 The international sports association IHRSA, in cooperation with Deloitte and sponsored by Technogym, has published its second, annual study of the European fitness market.
Spa Industry Seminar 2006 to be held in Cebu BY Helen Patenall | 31 May 2006 The Spa Industry Seminar 2006 will be held at Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort & Spa in Cebu, The Philippines, on 15–17 September.
Bobbejaanland launches Desperado City 31 May 2006 The Bobbejaanland theme park in Lichtaart, Belgium, has launched Desperado City, a Wild West-themed interactive virtual reality game.
NMAH to close for two-year restoration BY Helen Patenall | 31 May 2006 The Smithsonian National Museum of American History (NMAH) in Washington DC, US, will close for two years to carry out an extensive US$85m (£45m, 66m euro) refurbishment.
Science Discovery Center to open in Manila BY Helen Patenall | 31 May 2006 Leisure Entertainment Consultancy (LEC) in Long Beach, California, US, has teamed up with local mall operator SM Prime Holdings to develop a US$7m (£3.7m, 5.5m euro) SM Science Discovery Center in the Mall of Asia in Manila, the Philippines.
Santé Winelands to launch day spa 30 May 2006 Santé Winelands Wellness Centre and Hotel in South Africa is to open Villa Caprice, a day spa situated adjacent to its existing wellness centre, in June and has revealed further details about its new restaurant that has just opened, Cadeaux.
VRL acquires WB Australian interests 30 May 2006 Village Roadshow Limited (VRL) is to acquire all of Warner Bros’ interests in their jointly owned Australian Theme Parks group for AUS$254m (£103m, 151m euro, US$192m).
Steiner to manage cruise liner spa BY Helen Patenall | 30 May 2006 US-based spa operator Steiner Leisure will manage the spa and fitness centre on the recently launched Freedom of the Seas cruise ship.
Ocean Park surpasses 2005 attendance record BY Helen Patenall | 30 May 2006 Ocean Park Corporation has announced that Ocean Park theme park in Hong Kong has already surpassed last year’s annual attendance record of 4,030,000 visitors.
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.
