Disney forced to shut out visitors 07 Feb 2006 Hong Kong Disneyland was forced to turn away hundreds of visitors who had paid for their tickets after larger than expected crowds gathered at the park to celebrate the Chinese new year.
MBI International plans new luxury hotel chain 06 Feb 2006 A new standalone luxury hotel group is set to be launched in Europe following the acquisition of The Scotsman Hotel Group by MBI International for £63m.
UK Bingo Association is founder member of EUBingo 06 Feb 2006 A new European bingo association has been launched in the European Parliament to represent the interests of bingo operators at EU level.
French budget hotel chain sold 06 Feb 2006 One of the largest privately-owned hotel chains in France, Marmotte, has been sold to Didier Ferre, who owns numerous hotels franchised under both the Accor and Louvre Hotel brands.
Work begins on £400m Chinese tower 02 Feb 2006 Construction work has begun on a 6bn yuan (£400m, US$710m, 560m euro) mixed-used tower in the city of Guangzhou in China.
ODA unveils layout changes for Olympic Park 30 Jan 2006 David Higgins, the chief executive designate of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), has announced that plans for the Olympic Park in east London have been updated to improve layout, legacy benefits and security for the London 2012 Games.
New Four Seasons Damascus to open spa facility in April 30 Jan 2006 The 18-storey, 297-bedroom Four Seasons Hotel Damascus opened in Syria earlier this month and is set to unveil the city’s first full-service spa later this year.
Sales up at Europe’s largest hotelier 26 Jan 2006 Europe’s largest hotel group, Accor, has posted a 7.9 per cent rise in sales, boosted by growth in its budget hotels and services business.
Eastern Europe and London earmarked for hotel boom 24 Jan 2006 The eastern European hotel market is set to claim more ground from its western European rivals in the competition for guests and market activity this year, while London can expect a boom in new hotels ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games.
Australian Outback Spectacular to open on Gold Coast 18 Jan 2006 Warner Village Theme Parks (WVTP) is set to unveil its AUS$23m (£10m, US$17m, 14m euro) evening dinner show, the Australian Outback Spectacular, in April.
Wet’n’Wild ready to launch Extreme H20 Zone 18 Jan 2006 Wet’n’Wild Water World on Australia’s Gold Coast in Queensland is to open phase one of its new high-speed water slide area, Extreme H2O Zone, this weekend (21 January).
Peninsula teams up with ESPA to expand spa portfolio 17 Jan 2006 Peninsula Hotels has embarked on a spa development programme which will see the Hong Kong-based company add two new spas to its existing hotels in 2006.
California Academy of Science set to open in 2008 17 Jan 2006 Work is well underway on the construction of the new California Academy of Sciences – the oldest scientific institution in the United States – in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco.
New Woollongong bridge is boost to tourism 16 Jan 2006 Tourism officials in Wollongong, New South Wales (NSW), Australia have welcomed the opening of the new AUS$49m (US$37m, £21m, 30.5m euro) Sea Cliff Bridge, claiming it will ‘breathe fresh life’ into a coastal strip that has huge potential as a tourism and lifestyle centre.
FIFA cancels World Cup opening ceremony 16 Jan 2006 The gala opening ceremony for the World Cup in Berlin has been cancelled just five months ahead of the tournament in the latest of a run of bad publicity for FIFA and the event organisers.
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.
