Will Blackstone merge Merlin and Legoland? 29 Apr 2005 American investment firm Blackstone Group is reportedly considering buying UK-based attractions operator Merlin Entertainments in a deal worth £100m (US$190.6m).
Obesity among children increases 29 Apr 2005 Official figures from the Department of Health show that an increasing number of boys and girls under the age of 11 are now obese.
Raffles set to manage Dubai pyramid hotel 28 Apr 2005 Raffles International is to open its first luxury hotel in the Middle East following the signing of a management contract with Dubai-based Wafi Group.
Harrah's and Caesars sell casinos prior to merger 28 Apr 2005 Las Vegas-based casino operators Harrah’s Entertainment and Caesars Entertainment have sold four properties to Colony Capital for a total of US$1.24bn (£650m, 955m euros).
Redgrave launches kids sports pilot 26 Apr 2005 Sir Steve Redgrave is spearheading a government-backed project to increase children’s participation in sport and exercise in the UK.
Kerzner unveils Reethi Rah resort 26 Apr 2005 Hotel and resort developer Sol Kerzner is preparing to open the One&Only Reethi Rah six-star resort in the Maldives this month.
ISPA heads for Singapore 26 Apr 2005 ISPA 2005, Singapore, is set to take place on 5-7 May at the SUNTEC Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal sells stake in Geneva hotel 25 Apr 2005 One of Malaysia’s richest men, Ananda Krishnan, has acquired a 50 per cent stake in Geneva’s Hotel des Bergues for an undisclosed sum from Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.
£5m venue for London’s Piccadilly Circus 25 Apr 2005 Event company Number One Venues (NOV) – led by Phil Pike, formerly of the Tussauds Group – has secured planning approval from Westminster City Council to turn a central London site a £5m corporate and indoor sporting events venue.
BHA launches hospitality craft skills academy 25 Apr 2005 Seven professional craft associations working in the UK hospitality industry have joined together to create a new training alliance.
National war museum to open in Ottawa 22 Apr 2005 The new national Canadian War Museum (CWM) is set to open in Ottawa on 8 May – the 60th anniversary of VE Day.
PATA forecasts continuing tourism growth 22 Apr 2005 Asian destinations are set to see a boom in tourism over the next two years, according to the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
As Greek As It Gets opens 22 Apr 2005 Dimitri Karonis, franchisee of the Yo! Sushi brand in Greece, has opened the first in a planned chain of Greek souvlaki restaurants in London.
Underwater restaurant for Hilton 21 Apr 2005 The world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant has opened at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa on the Island of Rangali.
Hilton wins Mount Wolseley contract 21 Apr 2005 Hilton International is to take over the management of the five-star Mount Wolseley Country Estate in Ireland from 1 June.
Smith leaves DLL to become Fitness First director 20 Apr 2005 Nick Smith has resigned as group health and fitness manager of David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) to become a director at rival operator Fitness First.
Wiggly attraction for Dreamworld 20 Apr 2005 Dreamworld theme park on Australia's Gold Coast has entered into a licensing agreement with Wiggles, the children's entertainment brand, to make Dreamworld the official Australian home of The Wiggles theme park attraction.
London pledges £20m for 2012 Olympics 19 Apr 2005 The London 2012 bid team has revealed three Olympic charters detailing £20m worth of commitments to athletes, sports federations and National Olympic Committees.
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.
