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.
Next Generation heads for Dubai Sport City 19 Apr 2005 Next Generation Clubs has revealed plans to build a health and fitness club in Dubai in 2006, with the opening planned for 2007.
LA Fitness in MidOcean talks 15 Apr 2005 LA Fitness has confirmed it is in advanced talks with private equity group MidOcean Partners regarding the sale of the company, which could value the chain at £100m.
Venture Link secures Curves deal 15 Apr 2005 Up to 2,000 women-only fitness and weight-loss centres are expected to open in Japan over the next five years.
Ridi Christie Stakis plans chain of boutique hotels 14 Apr 2005 Ridi Christie Stakis, daughter of the late hotel magnate Sir Reo Stakis, has opened the first of what she claims will be a series of boutique hotels in her first solo hotel venture.
Nakheel seeks investors for Dubai Waterfront scheme 14 Apr 2005 Dubai-based developer Nakheel – the company behind both the The World and the three Palm developments in the emirate – is seeking investors for its latest masterplan, Dubai Waterfront.
Open-air galleries for Millennium Park 13 Apr 2005 Chicago’s Millennium Park project will benefit from a US$5m (£2.6m, 3.9m euros) grant from US-based aerospace company Boeing, as the park has announced plans to use the funds to open two new outdoor exhibition spaces.
Government gamble on diluted Bill pays off 08 Apr 2005 The Gambling Bill was passed as the Gambling Act and received Royal Assent a matter of days before Parliament dissolved for the general election.
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.
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern Croatia, as construction progresses towards completion ahead of the opening, which is scheduled for March 2027.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while remaining actively involved with the company.
