Walt Disney World escapes Hurricane Wilma 25 Oct 2005 Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has said it did not suffer any major damage from Hurricane Wilma when it struck on 24 October.
200m euro Monte-Carlo resort opens 25 Oct 2005 The £136m (US$240m, 200m euro) Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel and Resort opened in Monaco on 7 October.
Banyan Tree announces new luxury retreat in China 25 Oct 2005 Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts has announced plans for a new luxury retreat – Banyan Tree Lijiang – to open in southern China in April 2006.
Mayor appointed for Melbourne Commonwealth Games Village 24 Oct 2005 Former Commonwealth Games medallist Steve Moneghetti has been appointed Mayor of the Commonwealth Games Village for the 2006 Games in Melbourne, Australia.
Sundara to create lifestyle spa community in Wisconsin, US 20 Oct 2005 Sundara Inn & Spa in Wisconsin, US, is set to launch a residential spa community, with the first eight Lifestyle Villas scheduled to be available in mid-December.
Sky’s the limit for new Sydney attraction 20 Oct 2005 The Centrepoint Tower in Sydney, Australia, opened its latest attraction this week, the AUS$6m (£2.6m, US$4.6m, 3.8m euro) Skywalk, which offers visitors a 360-degree view of the city from 268m (880ft) up.
Leading Hotels unveils list of Leading Spas 20 Oct 2005 Luxury hospitality organisation The Leading Hotels of the World has unveiled the list of hotels which it has given Leading Spa accreditation to for 2006.
Formula One World for Dubai 19 Oct 2005 Middle Eastern development company Union Properties has signed an agreement with the Formula One Administration (FOA) team to build a US$360m (£206m, 301m euros) Formula One World theme park within the MotorCity area of Dubailand.
More Space for Fitness First 14 Oct 2005 Health club operator Fitness First has announced the acquisition of the Australia-based Space Health Clubs group.
Starwood to open new hotels in Spain 14 Oct 2005 Starwood Hotels and Resorts is set to open two properties in a newly-created resort on the Costa Blanca in Spain.
Misra to take over from Tegelaars as Cannons chief 13 Oct 2005 Health and fitness chain Cannons has announced that its chief executive, Harm Tegelaars, is to become non-executive deputy chair of the group, 25 years after he founded the company.
US$3.8bn project for Dubailand 13 Oct 2005 Ground has been broken on the site of the US$3.8bn (£2.16bn, 3.15bn euro) mixed-use Legends in Dubailand scheme.
Sale of Melbourne's Luna Park complete 13 Oct 2005 Luna Park Melbourne Pty, a company jointly owned and managed by Lindsay Fox and family, David Goldberger and David Wieland, and Virtual Communities has officially taken ownership of Melbourne’s Luna Park in Australia.
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.
