M&C agrees to Beijing venture 04 May 2006 A subsidiary of the Millennium & Copthorne (M&C) group – M&C Hotels (Hong Kong) – has entered into a definitive framework agreement with Beijing Xiangjiang Xingli Real Estate Development to develop and operate a new five-star hotel in Beijing, China.
Celebrity relaunches Century liner 04 May 2006 Celebrity Cruises will launch its Century ship on 30 May following a US$55m (£30m, 44m euro), five week, dry-dock refurbishment.
US$220m Texan arts complex proposed 03 May 2006 Developers Billy Bob Barnett and Bill Beuck are in discussions with the City of Irving in Texas, US, over a proposed US$220m (£109m, 159m euro) Equestrian Arts and Entertainment Complex.
£36m Indiana waterpark planned 03 May 2006 US-based real estate developer Puller Group has partnered with businessman Bob Peterson to develop a £36m (US$65m, 52m euro) waterpark in Fishers,
Indiana, US.
Massive international expansion planned for easyHotel 02 May 2006 EasyGroup has announced that its hotel arm – easyHotel – signed a US$407m (£219m, 320m euro) master franchise agreement with Istithmar Hotels – a subsidiary of Dubai-based alternative investment house Istithmar PJSC – to open a chain of 38 budget hotels across the Middle East, North Africa, India and Pakistan within the next five years.
SHH to open £2m Nu Asia restaurant in Bahrain 28 Apr 2006 UK-based architects Spence Harris Hogan (SHH) has designed and branded a new £2m (US$3.6m, 2.9m euro) 300-seat restaurant called Nu Asia in Manama, Bahrain, for Al-Hilal Enterprises Group.
Emaar rolls out training courses 26 Apr 2006 Dubai-based Emaar Properties – one of the world’s largest leisure and real estate developer according to market capitalisation – is rolling out a scheme of training courses to develop the leadership and management skills of its staff.
Trump unveils his first Central American hotel 25 Apr 2006 Donald Trump yesterday announced plans to build a US$200m (£112m, 161m euro) luxury hotel development in Panama City, Panama.
Whitbread to expand Premier Travel Inn 25 Apr 2006 Hospitality giant Whitbread has announced today that it is to expand its budget hotel brand, Premier Travel Inn, into the Gulf region, following a joint venture agreement with Dubai-based Emirates Group.
Six Senses unveils Bodrum spa 24 Apr 2006 Thailand-based Six Senses Spas has opened a 5,500sq m (59,000sq ft) spa at Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay in Bodrum, Turkey.
Mandarin Oriental unveils spa expansion plans 24 Apr 2006 Following the opening of The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo in Japan, the hotel group has unveiled plans to open further spa facilities in Barcelona, Spain, Prague in the Czech Republic and Hong Kong.
Sydney Royal Easter Show draws in the crowds 21 Apr 2006 The organisers of the 2006 Sydney Royal Easter Show are confident that more than 900,000 people attended the event this year.
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.
