Cineplex expands in Canada 16 Jun 2005 Global media company Viacom has announced the C$500m (US$400m, £220m, 220m euros) sale of Canadian-based theatre chain Famous Players to Cineplex Galaxy.
Blackstone to buy Wyndham in $3.2bn deal 15 Jun 2005 Private equity firm The Blackstone Group has agreed to buy hotelier Wyndham International for US$3.2bn (£1.8bn, 2.7bn euros) in a deal announced on 14 June.
MA report calls for cultural change 14 Jun 2005 A report released today by the Museums Association (MA) in the UK has said that too many museum collections are underused, meaning the full potential of the nation’s cultural resources is not being realised.
Museum industry recognises excellence at awards ceremony 14 Jun 2005 Museums Australia (Victoria) has recognised the outstanding achievements of its museums and their employees at the 2005 Museum Industry Recognition Awards in Melbourne.
Indian entry for EDG’s Barcode concept 08 Jun 2005 Melbourne-based Entertainment Development Group (EDG) has teamed up with Indian Modi Group of Industries (MGI) to build and operate a Barcode entertainment venue in New Delhi.
Six new sites for Lollipop’s Playlands 8 Jun 2005 Lollipop’s Playlands, the Australian operator of children’s indoor entertainment centres, has confirmed it is to develop six new locations in Australia.
New Zealand hotel has just 10 rooms 07 Jun 2005 A new 10-bedroom boutique hotel – in which each room cost around NZ$70,000 (£27,000, US$49,000, 40,000 euros) – has opened in the alpine resort of Queenstown, New Zealand.
Ritz Carlton set to come to Russia 07 Jun 2005 Ritz-Carlton – which operates 59 hotels worldwide – will open a 332-room hotel in Moscow in mid-2006 – its first in Russia.
McConnell officially opens RGU: SPORT 07 Jun 2005 Scotland’s First Minister, Jack McConnell, officially opened The Robert Gordon University’s new £11m sports centre on its Garthdee campus in Aberdeen yesterday.
Aspara to expand to Japan with 60 new sites 07 Jun 2005 Singapore-based SpaCare International has teamed up with SpaCare Japan – a consortium led by the Nissen Group – to bring its premium spa brand, The Aspara, into the Japanese spa market.
On the Rocks at Bali 07 Jun 2005 The Ritz-Carton Bali Resort & Spa in Indonesia has added a new luxury extension to its existing thalasso spa.
Peppers adds Springs to its step 07 Jun 2005 Peppers Resorts & Retreats has acquired the Springs Retreat in Daylesford, Australia.
New exhibit for Queensland wildlife sanctuary 6 Jun 2005 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, which is owned by the National Trust of Queensland, Australia, has opened a world-class precinct, housing saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.
Jamberoo to build new attraction for summer 05 season 6 Jun 2005 New South Wales’ largest theme park, Jamberoo Recreation Park, is building a 75 metre long wave pool, which will open in time for the Australian summer season in December 2005.
First Armani hotel in Dubai 02 Jun 2005 Fashion designer Giorgio Armani and Dubai-based EMAAR Hotels and Resorts have announced the first of their joint venture Armani Hotels will open in 2008 at the Burj Dubai tower – claimed to be the world’s tallest residential and commercial building.
At-Bristol appoints French scientist as new chief executive 01 Jun 2005 South west England science centre, At-Bristol, has announced that French scientist and executive director of the Exploratorium in San Francisco, US, Dr Goéry Delacôte, has been appointed as its new chief executive.
Armstrong rides into Madame Tussauds NY 01 Jun 2005 Madame Tussauds New York has launched a new figure of US cycling champion Lance Armstrong, alongside a new Time Trial Experience which gives visitors the chance to ride a virtual Tour de France circuit.
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.
