$125m masterplan announced for Cincinnati Art Museum 05 Apr 2006 A comprehensive masterplan designed to rejuvenate and expand the Cincinnati Art Museum in Ohio, US, has been approved by the museum’s board of trustees.
Quinlan sells Milan Four Seasons for 200m euro 04 Apr 2006 Quinlan Private, owner of the Maybourne Hotel Group – formerly the Savoy Group – has sold the Four Seasons hotel in Milan to Italian real estate company Statuto Group for more than 200m euro (£140m, US$245m).
£277m Galway leisure plans 30 Mar 2006 Galway-based OKM Architects and property consultants DTZ have submitted a planning application to Galway City Council to develop a £277m leisure, commercial and residential project in Galway City, Ireland.
BALPPA calls for backing of double summertime bill 28 Mar 2006 The British Association of Leisure Parks Piers and Attractions (BALPPA) are campaigning to get support of their bid to introduce ‘double summertime’ in the UK.
Spa opens in Hämeenlinna 28 Mar 2006 A new resort spa has opened in the town of Hämeenlinna in Finland.
Waring and Oakes promoted at Six Senses Spas 28 Mar 2006 Six Senses Resorts and Spas has appointed Jamie Waring as group managing director and Christopher Oakes as director of development.
Northolme Resort & Spa launches 26 Mar 2006 Hilton International and the Crowne Company have agreed to manage the Hilton Seychelles under a new name – the Northolme Resort & Spa.
Private consortium to buy out Kerzner 24 Mar 2006 Kerzner International, casino resorts and luxury hotels operator, is set to be bought out for £1.7bn (US$3bn, 2.5bn euro) by its chair and CEO – father and son team Sol and Butch Kerzner – in partnership with a consortium of international investment companies.
Indoor entertainment complex for Espoo 24 Mar 2006 A new indoor entertainment leisure complex is to be built in the Perkkaa district in the Finnish city of Espoo.
Currier to close for expansion work 23 Mar 2006 The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester, New Hampshire, US, has announced it will be closing for 18 months while it undergoes an US$20m (16.5m euro, £11.4m) expansion programme.
Liberty revamp plans revealed 22 Mar 2006 Plans for the redevelopment of the Liberty Science Center (LSC) in New Jersey, US have been revealed.
Heureka prepares for expansion work 22 mar 2006 Ambitious plans by Finnish architects JKMM will see an entirely new ‘quarter of culture’ being built adjacent to the Heureka science centre in Vantaa, Finland.
PromPeru campaign 22 Mar 2006 PromPeru – the Commission for the Promotion of Peru – has unveiled the country’s 2006 tourism campaign.
New attractions at PortAventura park 22 Mar 2006 PortAventura theme park near Barcelona in the Spanish region of Catalonia has launched new attractions for the summer season.
Rise in UK visitors to Argentina 21 Mar 2006 UK arrivals to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, have increased by more than 17.3 per cent in 2005 – around 7,000 more travellers than in 2004.
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.
