Kamalaya spa opens on Koh Samui 06 Dec 2005 The Kamalaya wellness sanctuary and holistic spa has opened on the island of Koh Samui in Thailand.
Takaro introduces ten hands massage 06 Dec 2005 The Energy Clinic spa at the Takaro Peace Resort in Te Anau, New Zealand has introduced a Ten Hand massage to its range of treatments. Performed by five therapists, the treatment is designed to relieve stress.
Harrah’s plans casino resort for Slovenia 02 Dec 2005 Las Vegas-based casino group Harrah’s Entertainment has agreed a deal with Slovenian casino operator Hit Group to develop a large-scale gaming resort in Nova Gorica, a city on the border between Slovenia and Italy.
Second merger for Danish club chain 02 Dec 2005 Just six months after its merger with Fin Form to create Denmark’s largest health and fitness chain, Fitness dk has joined forces with family-owned chain, Hard Work.
Tessa Jowell clamps down on aquatic centre overspending 02 Dec 2005 UK Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell has cracked down hard on the design team of the aquatic centre for the London 2012 Olympics, overruling plans which could have seen the project cost double.
Macquarie plans $56m waterpark for Australia’s Gold Coast 30 Nov 2005 Macquarie Leisure Trust Group (MLT), owner and operator of the Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, has unveiled plans to develop a AUS$56m (£24m, 35m euro, US$41m) waterpark.
Aussie World set to unveil Funny Bone Flicks 29 Nov 2005 Aussie World, a theme park on Australia’s Gold Coast, is set to open Funny Bone Flicks next month – a cinema showing a 25-minute screening of old television commercials and Australian newsreel footage.
SupperClub heads for London 29 Nov 2005 The SupperClub brand, launched in 1993 in Amsterdam, is currently seeking investors to open a site in London.
December opening for Como Shambhala 22 Nov 2005 Holistic health company COMO Shambhala will open its latest spa in Begawan Giri, Bali, in December.
Bondi Beach explored in Sydney Museum 22 Nov 2005 A new exhibition opens next month at the Museum of Sydney in Australia, looking at the history of the city’s famous Bondi Beach.
Q1 Spa to launch on Gold Coast 22 Nov 2005 The spa at the Q1 Tower on Australia’s Gold Coast is due to launch this month ahead of the property fully opening in December.
Rezidor and Missoni plan lifestyle hotel concept 21 Nov 2005 Brussels-based hospitality management company Rezidor SAS has revealed it has reached a worldwide licence agreement with Italian fashion house Missoni to develop and operate a lifestyle hotel brand.
Ocean Park launches wedding packages 21 Nov 2005 Hong Kong’s Ocean Park has unveiled a package of eight themed wedding programmes for couples wanting to get married at the theme park.
Aura wins European quality award 21 Nov 2005 Dublin-based Aura Sports and Leisure Management has received an EIQA-EFQM (European Quality Foundation Management) award in recognition of its commitment to continuous improvement and quality.
Forensic crime photography exhibition opens in Sydney 18 Nov 2005 A new exhibition is set to open at the Justice & Police Museum in Sydney, Australia, this weekend, showing a collection of forensic crime photography from the early 20th century.
Gracey joins Dreamworld 16 Nov 2005 Stephen Gregg, CEO of Dreamworld theme park on Australia's Gold Coast has announced the appointment of a new general manager of sales and marketing.
Jumeirah hotel for Beetham tower? 15 Nov 2005 The Beetham Organisation’s proposed £500m, 68-storey tower at London’s Blackfriars will feature a luxury hotel to be operated by Jumeirah International, according to Estates Gazette.
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.
