Foster joins design team for MGM Mirage CityCenter scheme 28 Sep 2005 US-based casino resort operator MGM Mirage has unveiled the design team which will create its planned US$5bn (£2.8bn, 4bn euro) Project CityCenter scheme for Las Vegas, and among the world-renowned architects is UK-based Sir Norman Foster.
Four Seasons unveils Hong Kong hotel 28 Sep 2005 Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has opened the second of three planned properties in China, situated in one of four towers within the International Financial Centre with views over Victoria Harbour, the city, Kowloon Peninsula and The Peak.
Shangri-La opens Tower 2 in Shanghai 27 Sep 2005 Luxury hotel group Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the US$138m (£78m, E114m) extension to its five-star Pudong Shangri-La in Shanghai, including its first CHI Spa in China.
Bally sells Crunch brand to Tasche for $45m 23 Sep 2005 Bally Total Fitness has entered into an agreement to sell its Crunch Fitness division for US$45m (£25m) in cash to industry veteran Marc Tasche in partnership with the private equity group of Angelo, Gordon & Co.
New theme park complex for Dubailand 15 Sep 2005 Plans for a new US$1.9bn (£1bn, 1.5bn euro) theme park resort based on a cruise ship has been unveiled in Dubai.
Six Flags offloads AstroWorld 15 Sep 2005 US-based theme park operator, Six Flags, has announced it is to sell its 109-acre AstroWorld in Houston, Texas, USA, but denied that the announcement was a sign for further offloads.
Disney plans second Hong Kong site 15 Sep 2005 Disney’s chair, George Mitchell, has said the company is planning to build another theme park adjacent to its newly-opened Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
Revamp for historic NY hotel 13 Sep 2005 Dubai Investment Group has completed the acquisition of the Essex House Hotel in New York and appointed Dubai-based luxury hospitality group Jumeirah to operate the property.
David Lloyd plans Russian lifestyle club 13 Sep 2005 Health club entrepreneur and former captain of the British Davis Cup Team, David Lloyd, is planning to open at least one ‘lifestyle’ tennis club in Russia as part of plans to create a string of sites in developing markets.
Injoy expands in Europe 13 Sep 2005 The Injoy International Sports & Wellnessclubs chain is heading for Italy, with two sites due to open next month.
Tourists choose London first 13 Sep 2005 London’s tourism industry has received a boost with news that the capital has been voted Britain’s top visitor destination in the Condé Nast Traveller 2005 awards.
Splashdown at Kalahari 13 Sep 2005 US waterpark Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells has opened a Splashdown Safari interactive feature within its outdoor Kalahari Zambezi park.
No more shark diving in SA? 13 Sep 2005 South African tour operators are being urged to end the popular tourist pursuit of cage diving to watch sharks, following a considerable increase in the number of shark attacks in the region.
Earth spa comes to Thailand 13 Sep 2005 Six Senses has opened the Earth Spa alongside the new Evason Hideaway at Hua Hin in Thailand.
Tschuggen to launch two new spas in Switzerland 12 Sep 2005 The Tschuggen Group – which operates four luxury hotels in Switzerland – has announced plans for two new spas, the first of which will be a £15m (US$27.6m, 22.2m euro) facility due to open in December 2006
Hong Kong Disney opens 12 Sep 2005 Hong Kong Disneyland opened to the public this morning, two weeks earlier than originally projected.
Six Senses opens Private Retreat 09 Sep 2005 Six Senses Resorts and Spas unveiled The Private Reserve at Soneva Gili in the Maldives on 1 September.
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.
