US$4bn deal for Starwood Hotels 15 Nov 2005 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is to sell 38 properties to real estate company Host Marriot in a deal worth US$4bn (3.4bn euro, £2.3bn).
TiLE appoints Gourevitch as conference chair 14 Nov 2005 Alexandre Gourevitch, former senior executive with attractions operator Grévin & Cie, has been appointed chair of the TiLE Conference Committtee.
Purple People Bridge Climb set to launch in Ohio 14 Nov 2005 Work is set to begin this winter on a new bridge climb attraction on the Purple People Bridge, which links Cincinnati, Ohio and Newport, Kentucky across the Ohio River in the United States.
Accor launches Etap concept in UK 10 Nov 2005 Hotel group Accor is to debut one of its European hotel concepts called Etap in the UK in Birmingham on 14 November.
Emirates Group to build AUS$50m conservation resort 10 Nov 2005 Dubai-based airline Emirates is to build a AUS$50m (£21.1m, US$36.9m, 31.3m euro) conservation-based, luxury hospitality development in New South Wales, Australia, an hour away from Sydney city centre.
Sleep conference unveils hotel design winners 10 Nov 2005 The results of the European Hotel Design Awards were announced at a gala dinner as part of the sleep.05 hotel design conference this week.
Appeal filed by ex-Wembley employees 08 Nov 2005 Two former executives of gaming and greyhound track operator Wembley have filed notices of appeal against their jail sentences following convictions for conspiring to bribe a US politician.
Spa opens at Plaza Athénée Bangkok 07 Nov 2005 The new Spa Athénée at Bangkok’s five-star Plaza Athénée hotel in Thailand opened on 4 November.
Benjamin Franklin’s house to reopen in 2006 04 Nov 2005 The London home of the 18th century US statesman Benjamin Franklin will open to the public following more than £2m of extensive restoration work on 17 January 2006.
Continuum agrees Rainbow deal for Chinese expansion 04 Nov 2005 Continuum Group, the York-based designer and operator of visitor attractions has reached an agreement with design company Beijing Rainbow Sky International Science & Technology to develop opportunities in China.
Le Méridien Cancun set to reopen 04 Nov 2005 Le Méridien's Cancun Resort & Spa is set to reopen later this month following its closure due to the effects of Hurricane Wilma.
Coffeeheaven raises cash for expansion 03 Nov 2005 Eastern European coffee bar chain Coffeeheaven International has secured equity funding of £5.2m (7.7m euro, US$9.2m) through a placing with institutional investors to finance its expansion into Central Europe.
Tourists warned of violence in Zanzibar 03 Nov 2005 Foreign tourists have been warned of the possibility of violence escalating in the Zanzibar archipelago in the wake of violent protests surrounding local presidential elections.
Palau de les Arts opens in Valencia 31 Oct 2005 The largest performing arts centre in Spain, the Palau de les Arts, has opened in the coastal city of Valencia.
Former chief executive of Wembley jailed 31 Oct 2005 Two former executives of gaming and greyhound track operator Wembley have been given jail sentences following convictions for conspiring to bribe an American politician.
Betcorp AIMs for fast-track listing 31 Oct 2005 Australian internet gaming operator, Betcorp, is to list in London under the fast-track procedures of the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) early next year.
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.
