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.
Hilton sells Guam Resort and Spa for US$30m 22 Dec 2004 Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels has announced the sale of the 687-room Hilton Resort and Spa, located on the Island of Guam, Micronesia, for approximately US$30m (£15.6m, 22.4m euros) to a Japan-based consortium.
Professional golfers’ spa opens in Florida 22 Dec 2004 PGA TOUR Spa Laterra, a destination spa based on therapies used in the training of professional golfers, opens to the public this week in north east Florida.
Sentosa proclaims 2005 as Visit Fort Siloso Year 21 Dec 2004 To mark 60 years since the end of World War II, Sentosa, Singapore’s island resort, has proclaimed 2005 to be Visit Fort Siloso Year and introduced a new S$5m (£1.57m, US$3.05m, 2.28m euros) tour of the attraction.
Euro Disney wins 1bn euro lifeline 21 Dec 2004 Euro Disney SAS has been given a 1bn euro (£516m, $1bn) lifeline by the Walt Disney Company as part of an ongoing financial restructuring of the Disneyland Resort Paris operator.
Hong Kong Disneyland to open ahead of schedule 21 Dec 2004 Disney and Hong Kong’s SAR government has announced that Hong Kong Disneyland will be open for guests from 25 September 2005, earlier than originally projected.
Shangri-La launches training academy 16 Dec 2004 China-based luxury hotel group Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has opened a US$1.2m (£615,000, 895,000 euros) staff training facility near Beijing.
Aussie rollercoaster hits the high seas 15 Dec 2004 A Vekoma Boomerang rollercoaster originally built for the Brisbane World Expo in 1988 has set sail for a new home.
Le Mirage launches in the desert 15 Dec 2004 Leading Lodges has opened its newest resort spa in Sossusvlei, Namibia, close to the Namib Naukluft Park.
Silverstone confirms British Grand Prix 10 Dec 2004 The owners of Silverstone have finally agreed a deal with Formula 1 which will see the track host the British Grand Prix for the next five years.
200m euro investment for Irish racecourses 09 Dec 2004 The Irish minister for arts, sport and tourism, John O’Donoghue, has announced a new Racecourse Capital Development Fund which will see Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) match funds raised by Irish racecourses in order to upgrade their facilities and services over the next five years.
Jackie Skelly continues Irish expansion 09 Dec 2004 Irish health and fitness club chain Jackie Skelly Fitness is to invest 3m euros (£2m) in a new 30,000sq ft (2,800sq m) centre in Navan, Co Meath.
Sally Marvels at cartoon deal 08 Dec 2004 US-based ride designer Sally Corporation has signed a deal which will allow Sally to use the entire line of Marvel comic book characters in amusement park rides and interactive exhibits.
10m euro revamp for exclusive Eden Rock resort 08 Dec 2004 Eden Rock, the Relais & Chateaux Resort on the island of St Barthélemy in the French West Indies, is to open a new 1,500sq ft suite on 15 December, the final stage of a nine-month refurbishment project.
Taj Hotels enters Mauritius 08 Dec 2004 India-based Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces has opened its first property on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius.
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.
