DLL opens flagship Belgium site 07 Dec 2004 David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has opened its first health and fitness club in Belgium, in one of the most prestigious suburbs of Brussels.
US Surgeon General urges activity 07 Dec 2004 The US Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, has warned that half of all Americans over the age of 50 will be at risk of fractures from osteoporosis and low bone mass by 2020 unless immediate action is taken.
New Huss ride for Cedar Point 07 Dec 2004 Site clearing and construction for maXair, US theme park Cedar Point’s new ride for 2005, is currently under way.
Strata continues with expansion 07 Dec 2004 Russian fitness chain Strata Partners has opened another of its CityFitness clubs, which launched earlier this year.
Jumeirah opens desert resort and spa 24 Nov 2004 Dubai-based luxury hospitality group, Jumeirah International, has opened a five-star desert resort and spa close to its existing properties Burj Al Arab, The Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Madinat Jumeirah.
Aussies boosted by British and Irish visitor boom 23 Nov 2004 Visitor arrival figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that the UK is Australia’s second biggest source of international tourism.
Marrakech hotel reopens with new rooms and spa 15 Nov 2004 The Dar Les Cigognes hotel in Marrakech, Morrocco has reopened following an extension which has more than doubled its capacity.
Tahiti Tourisme launches training programme 12 Nov 2004 Tourism officials in Tahiti have unveiled a new online training initiative for travel agents, designed to teach them about French Polynesia as a destination.
Namibia backs tourism football scheme 12 Nov 2004 The Namibian Tourist Board is backing a new initiative to encourage holidaymakers to interact with African communities through football in the lead up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
PPH&R to open second Whistler hotel 12 Nov 2004 Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts (PPH&R) group is to open a £21.5m ($23m, €30m) boutique-style property in Whistler British Columbia next March.
Go Australia Card launched for UK travellers 12 Nov 2004 A new travel product designed to capitalise on increasing visitor numbers from the UK to Australia has been launched this week.
UK health club operator signs MENA franchise 12 Nov 2004 UK-based health club chain, Fitness First – which operates around 400 clubs throughout Europe, Australia and the Far East – has signed a franchise deal to move into the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Rezidor continues expansion of Regent brand 11 Nov 2004 Rezidor SAS Hospitality is set to open a further nine Regent hotel properties by 2007, more than doubling the size of the brand’s estate.
Euro Disney posts €145m losses 10 Nov 2004 Annual losses at French theme park Disneyland Resort Paris have vastly increased due its financial restructuring and inability to attract higher visitor numbers.
Coconut Bay to open in February 10 Nov 2004 The Coconut Bay Resort & Spa on the island of St Lucia in the West Indies is preparing a soft opening in January 2005.
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.
