All-inclusive Sol Meliá resort opens in Caribbean 20 Apr 2006 Sol Meliá has officially opened the US$120m (£67m, 97m euro) Paradisus Palma Real resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, following a successful soft opening in December 2005.
Emaar plans a Tunisian marina resort 20 Apr 2006 Dubai-based real estate company Emaar Properties has announced plans to develop an AED6.7bn (£1bn, US$1.88bn, 1.44bn euro) marina project in Sousse, Tunisia.
Sheraton Bahrain set for major revamp 20 Apr 2006 The Sheraton Bahrain Hotel & Towers is currently undergoing a major refurbishment and developing a direct link via the adjacent shopping mall to the twin towers of the Bahrain World Trade Centre Complex.
Marbella Club acquires Schlössle Hotel group 20 Apr 2006 The Marbella Club Hotel SA has acquired the luxury boutique Schlössle Hotel group from two Norwegian private funds for an undisclosed sum.
IHG opens resort hotel in Egypt 19 Apr 2006 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a 503-bed hotel – InterContinental Resort Taba Heights – at the 4.2million sq m (45million sq ft) Taba Heights resort on Sinia’s Red Sea coast in Egypt.
Woman dies after Disney ride 19 Apr 2006 A 49-year-old German woman who fell ill after riding the Mission: Space attraction at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, US, has died in hospital.
Ocean Park opens new marine exhibition 19 Apr 2006 Ocean Park theme park in Hong Kong has opened its newest attraction, the Sea Jelly Spectacular, to the public.
Expanding REPs’ boundaries 18 Apr 2006 Delegates from around the world met at the recent IHRSA Convention, held in Las Vegas in the US, to discuss issues of closer international cooperation in recognising certification and registration for exercise professionals.
Sharia-compliant hotel brand launched 13 Apr 2006 Dubai-based KM Properties – the property arm of the UAE-based Al Rostamani Enterprise – has announced the creation of a US$2.3bn (£1.3bn, 1.9bn euro) Sharia-compliant, real estate development fund.
Hilton signs deal for Conrad Shanghai 13 Apr 2006 Hilton Hotels Corporation has signed an agreement with Shanghai Li Xing Hotel Company which will see Hilton manage the group’s newest hotel under its Conrad brand.
Macaroni Grills to open in the Middle East 12 Apr 2006 Dallas, US-based restaurant operator Brinker International has announced plans to open 14 Romano’s Macaroni Grill outlets in Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE and Egypt.
US$300m resort at Lake Tahoe 11 Apr 2006 The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is set to develop a 173-bedroom resort on Northstar Mountain in Lake Tahoe, California, US.
VisitBritain to attract corporate visitors at IMEX 10 Apr 2006 VisitBritain plans to increase the £3.7bn spent annually in the UK by international business visitors by marketing Britain as an unrivalled social and sporting destination at this year’s IMEX – an incentive event for meetings and business travel – in Frankfurt, Germany.
150m euro upgrades for Steigenberger 07 Apr 2006 The Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotel Group is expanding with the launch of six new hotels over the next two years.
Emirates airline enters hospitality market 06 Apr 2006 Dubai-based international airline Emirates has launched the Emirates Hotels & Resorts brand as part of its Destination and Leisure Management Division.
Bliss rolls out spa concept in LA 05 Apr 2006 Bliss has opened its first spa facility in Los Angeles at the W hotel Westwood and announced plans to continue its expansion across the US.
KHI acquires Mövenpick Mauritius 05 Apr 2006 Mövenpick Resort & Spa Mauritius has been acquired by Dubai-based development group Kingdom Hotel Investments (KHI) for US$50m (41.3m euro, £28.9m).
Nakheel Hotels to expand into Africa 5 Apr 2006 UAE-based property developer Nakheel Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to open a hotel in Djibouti City, Djibouti, east Africa.
Buzz enters Disneyland Paris 05 Apr 2006 Disneyland Paris in France will launch its newest attraction, Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast, this weekend (8 April).
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.
