February launch for Whistler Hilton spa 03 Jan 2006 Hilton Hotels Corporation is to open a new spa at its Whistler resort in British Columbia, Canada, which opened last month.
The luxury spa, Artesia, will be completed by February 2006 and join existing facilities such as a year-round, outdoor, heated pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs and a fully equipped health club.
Bruce Lee statue unveiled in Hong Kong 21 Dec 2005 Hong Kong has unveiled the city’s first permanent memorial to martial arts expert and actor Bruce Lee.
Versailles unveils restored Hall of Mirrors 21 Dec 2005 After 18 months of restoration work, the Château de Versailles near Paris, France, has unveiled the restored north half of the Hall of Mirrors to the public.
Deepak Chopra to open Colorado spa 20 Dec 2005 The Westin Hotel in Colorado, US, is to open 60 luxury residencies and a new Chopra Spa in 2007 as part of a US$40m (£22.6m, 33.3m euro) redevelopment called Ananda.
Cypriot spa hotel finds Raison D’Etre 20 Dec 2005 Cypriot spa hotel Anassa has joined forces with consultants Raison d’Etre to introduce a new line of organic products and treatments to its luxury spa.
Missed opportunities for luxury US spas 20 Dec 2005 Many luxury spas are failing to make the most of revenue opportunities available during the first stage of client contact, according to research by US-based brand quality assessor Coyle Hospitality Group (CHG).
Coe unveils Goldman Sachs man as new chief executive of LOCOG 19 Dec 2005 Paul Deighton, chief operating officer of Goldman Sach’s European businesses, has been named as the chief executive of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG).
Awards for Taronga and Western Plains Zoos 19 Dec 2005 Two Australian zoos run by the Zoological Parks Board of New South Wales (ZPB) have recently won accolades in the 2005 NSW Tourism Awards.
Warner Village marketing team takes tourism award 13 Dec 2005 The marketing team at Warner Village Theme Parks’ (WVTP) has won the Tourism Product Marketing award at the Queensland Tourism Awards for its Chinese consumer campaign.
MLT opens Sydney AMF bowling centre 13 Dec 2005 Australia-based Macquarie Leisure Trust (MLT) has opened its first new AMF Bowling Centre in Blacktown, Sydney.
$20m amusement park plans for Tbilisi 12 Dec 2005 UK-based leisure and tourism developer Deighton International is to create a US$20m (£11.4m, 17m euro) amusement park in Georgia.
Waterpark to open by Niagara Falls 08 Dec 2005 The Sheraton on the Falls hotel at Niagara Falls in Ontario, Canada is to open one of North America’s largest – at 500,000sq ft (46,500sq m) – family attractions, including a 90,000sq ft (8,400sq m) indoor waterpark.
Millennium Hilton Bangkok to open in February 08 Dec 2005 The 543-room, 32-storey Millennium Hilton Bangkok is set to open in the Thai capital on 1 February. The property boasts a 12-storey honeycomb atrium lobby and a two-storey, 10-treatment room spa, built to resemble a Thai Sala and centred around a centuries-old Banyan tree.
Mandarin Oriental opens its first Japanese property 08 Dec 2005 Mandarin Oriental opened its first hotel in Japan on 2 December, the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, located on the top nine floors of the new Cesar Pelli-designed Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower in the city’s financial district.
Michelangelo Towers opens suite extension 08 Dec 2005 The five-star Michelangelo Towers hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, has relaunched following a R750m (£67m, US$126m, 96m euro) extension.
Aesop’s Village opens at Everland 08 Dec 2005 South Korean theme park Samsung Everland has opened a new zone called Aesop’s Village.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-day destination.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked 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.
