MGM to build park in South Korea 17 Mar 2006 Entertainment company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) is to build a Hollywood-style theme park in the South Korean city of Busan.
Blackhole unveiled at Wet’n’Wild Water World 16 Mar 2006 Blackhole, featuring two completely enclosed slides, has now opened within the Extreme H20 Zone at Wet’n’Wild Water World on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Adelaide Zoo welcomes visiting gorillas 14 Mar 2006 Two Western Lowland Gorillas have moved into Adelaide Zoo in South Australia as part of the international zoo-based management for the endangered species.
Crocodile Hunter honoured for contribution to tourism 14 Mar 2006 The annual Australian Tourism Awards were held on Queensland’s Gold Coast at the end of February and saw Aussie icon Steve Irwin recognised for his contribution to the Australian tourism industry.
US fitness and rehab partnership 14 Mar 2006 A partnership between developers and a medical centre in New York, US, has resulted in a new fitness model.
IHRSA recruits ambassadors 14 Mar 2006 The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is recruiting a global network of volunteers to aid its international expansion.
Brazilian rollout for GO! franchise 14 Mar 2006 The express fitness concept, GO! 30 Minute Workout, has sold its first two franchises in Curitiba, Brazil, as part of ambitious plans to open 25 sites in the country this year.
Curves reveals German expansion plans 14 Mar 2006 Curves International, the express workout chain for women founded by Gary Heavin in 1995, has revealed expansion plans for the German market following the successful launch of its first club in the country in September 2005.
South Korean health clubs to tackle obesity 14 Mar 2006 Health and fitness companies in South Korea are expanding their efforts in an attempt to reduce the country’s increasing obesity rates.
World Class expands in Poland 14 Mar 2006 World Class Fitness Polska’s latest club is halfway to achieving its target membership of 1,000, following its launch at the end of last year.
Gold’s heading for 1,000 clubs 14 Mar 2006 Gold’s Gym is on target to open 1,000 franchised clubs by the end of 2010, thanks to investment in new technology and the appointment of industry experts.
Spot checks for fitness centres 14 Mar 2006 The New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) is to conduct random checks on registered fitness facilities and individuals.
Fitness is star of SGMA review 14 Mar 2006 Fitness was one of the bright spots in the American sports equipment market according to the review by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA).
'Bloody’ banned from Australian TV ad in UK 13 Mar 2006 The UK’s Broadcast Advertising Clearance Centre’s (BACC) preliminary decision to ban the term ‘bloody’ in Tourism Australia’s (TA) new advertising campaign on UK television – to be launched this month – has delivered a massive PR boost to Australia, according to TA’s managing director Scott Morrison.
Dubai penthouse for hire 13 Mar 2006 Grosvenor House in Dubai, UAE, has released its penthouse suite to the market for a short-term lease.
Accor signs MoU with Foncière 10 Mar 2006 French hotel chain Accor has signed a £400m (580m euro, US$695m) memorandum of understanding to sell 59 hotels and five Thalassotherapy institutes in France as well as 12 hotels in Belgium to Foncière des Murs –
a total sale of 8,000 rooms.
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.
