Himalayan ski resort on hold 23 Feb 2006 Plans to develop a reportedly US$325m (£186m, 273m euro) ski resort in India’s Kullu Valley have encountered strong opposition from local interest groups.
Topple Tower for Marineland 17 Feb 2006 Marineland in Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada, will be adding a Topple Tower to its collection of rides during 2006.
Maldive Rania experience 17 Feb 2006 The recently opened Rania & Water Garden Island Spa combines a private yacht charter with exclusive use of Faafu Atoll in the Maldives.
Grand Pacific Drive to open in NSW 16 Feb 2006 New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is to get a new coastal tourism driving route, stretching from Sydney to the South Coast, now that the AUS$49m (US$36m, 30m euros, £21m) Sea Cliff Bridge has opened north of Wollongong.
MFS Living and Leisure plans AUS$150m takeover of Oceanis group 14 Feb 2006 Australia-based MFS Living and Leisure Group has announced it has entered an agreement worth in excess of AUS$150m (£63.5m, US$110.6m, 93m euro) to acquire Melbourne-based Oceanis Group, one of the world’s largest aquarium owners and operators.
Luxury tented spa opens in Thai Golden Triangle 12 Feb 2006 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its third property in Thailand this month, a tented camp located in the heart of the jungle and accessible only by Long Tail boat down the Ruak River.
Sydney Opera House funding crisis 10 Feb 2006 The forthcoming interior refurbishment of Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, who designed the exterior 40 years ago, is in crisis.
Konz returns to lead Sport & Health 09 Feb 2006 US capital Washington’s largest health and fitness chain, the Sport & Health company, has been acquired by a group of local investors led by the chain’s former CEO for US$75m (£42m, 62.6m euro).
Wow! expands in Japan and China 09 Feb 2006 The family-owned fitness chain, WOW! Work Out World, is continuing its international expansion with two new sites in Japan and a further three planned to open later this year.
Fitness fx plans to take on Europe 09 Feb 2006 Fitness fx is taking its brand of exercise classes to Europe this year, starting with a national rollout in France.
DiR launches £3m club 09 Feb 2006 Spanish health and fitness chain DiR continues its expansion with the opening of a new club near Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Cost savings help disadvantaged kids 09 Feb 2006 An Australian youth group will be updating its sports and recreation clubs this year to stop more children becoming offenders or victims of crime.
Fitness First enters Aussie capital 09 Feb 2006 Fitness First Australia has entered the country’s capital, Canberra, for the first time, following the acquisition of Deakin Health Spa.
IHRSA predicts boost in health club members 09 Feb 2006 The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) estimates that 10 million Americans will join a health club this year.
SeaWorld founder George Millay dies 07 Feb 2006 George Millay, the US theme park entrepreneur who has been credited with creating two major genres of theme parks, has died at the age of 76.
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.
