Prem Group announces 350m euro expansion 19 Jan 2005 Hotel chain the Prem Group plans to open 18 new hotels in Ireland and 50 in the UK as part of a 350m euro investment programme which will take place over the next five years.
Workers bare all for railway charity 19 Jan 2005 Marston Hotels’ Crewe Hall property, in Cheshire, was the host venue for a nude calendar shoot featuring 21 female rail industry workers.
Jowell says Olympic bid needs sprint finish 18 Jan 2005 English culture secretary Tessa Jowell said yesterday that London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was good enough to win but that the contest will “go down to the wire”.
World’s largest indoor rainforest opens in Germany 10 Jan 2005 The world’s largest indoor rainforest, called Tropical Island, opened its doors inside a giant zeppelin hangar in Brandenburg, near the German capital Berlin, on 18 December.
PATA launches recovery fund for tourism employees 10 Jan 2005 The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has launched a Tsunami Recovery Fund which will be dedicated to a recovery programme for the benefit of tourism employees in Asia Pacific resort destinations affected by the disaster.
Scottish Executive plans visitor travel research 05 Jan 2005 The Scottish Executive has awarded a research contract to the University of Strathclyde to investigate the travel behaviour of visitors to Scotland.
Wren’s brand lands in Croatia 05 Jan 2005 GS Hotels & Resorts is to roll out its Wren’s health and spa brand in Croatia this year following its successful launch in the summer 2004.
World Class Clubs celebrates EFFIE award 05 Jan 2005 Russian health and fitness chain, World Class Clubs, has become one of the first health club companies in the world to receive the prestigious EFFIE award.
Health club hits the slopes at Austrian ski resort 05 Jan 2005 A 3.3m euro (£2.3m, $4.4m) health club and spa has opened at the five-star Alberg Hospiz at St Christoph – the renowned ski resort in Alberg, Austria’s premier skiing area bordering the Vorarlberg and Tyrol regions.
Tsunami ‘rolls over’ Maldives 05 Jan 2005 The Maldives escaped some of the destruction caused by the recent Indian Ocean tsunami thanks partly to its geography. Its low-lying profile ensured that the massive waves largely ‘rolled over’ the small islands – rather than hitting them with forces experienced in neighbouring Sri Lanka.
Thai resorts hit by tsunami 04 Jan 2005 Resorts and hotels in Thailand's Khao Lak, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket regions were among the worst hit by the Boxing Day tidal waves.
Reds Hall of Fame and Museum comes to Cincinnati 23 Dec 2004 The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum has opened just west of the Great American Ball Park, the home of the baseball team Cincinnati Reds, along Cincinnati’s riverfront.
New 200m euro Kinsale Harbour Resort to create up to 800 jobs 23 Dec 2004 XCES Projects, in partnership with Hyatt International and PGA Golf Management, has announced plans to develop a 200m euro (£140m, US$268m) resort near Kinsale, County Cork, which is expected to create up to 800 jobs.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-day destination.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked 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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