Six Senses to conquer Great Wall of China? 19 Oct 2004 Spa and resort operator Six Senses is in negotiations to establish a luxury spa near the Great Wall of China in order to tap into the country's lucrative health tourism market.
Gold’s gym expands in British Colombia 15 Oct 2004 Up to 10 Gold’s Gyms are scheduled to open in British Colombia, Canada over the next 10 years as part of a new area development agreement.
Splashin’ Safari to double in size 11 Oct 2004 Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, US, is to double the size of its waterpark next year as part of a $6.3m (£3.5m) development.
Expansion for Ritz Carlton Bali 07 Oct 2004 The 77-hectare Ritz Carlton Bali Resort and Spa will unveil its latest villa expansion on 20 December.
Millbrook resort to reopen spa 30 Sep 2004 Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, New Zealand, will boast the largest spa facility in the country when it reopens the Spa at Millbrook next month (October).
Morphet buys luxury Barbados estate for $100m 22 Sep 2004 UK holiday park entrepreneur John Morphet has bought the exclusive Royal Westmoreland Resort in Barbados in a deal worth $100m (£55.6m).
Dreamworld visitors in the clutches of The Claw 17 Sep 2004 Australian theme park Dreamworld opens its latest white knuckle experience tomorrow (18 September), a pendulum ride called The Claw.
Black cabs head to US on tourist trail 17 Sep 2004 Visit London’s American tour is set to begin this weekend as the five specially-commissioned black cabs head off on a 3,800-mile tour to promote the city to tourists.
Japanese spas in hot water over tap claims 16 Sep 2004 The Japanese spa industry is recovering from revelations that the water at many of the country’s most celebrated onsen – or Japanese hot spas – is in fact nothing more than warmed up tap water.
Six Flags plans new water park for Illinois 16 Sep 2004 US-based theme park operator Six Flags has unveiled plans to build a new water park next to its Six Flags America theme park in Gurneee, Illinois.
Four Seasons launches Cairo spa 16 Sep 2004 Cairo’s largest spa, the Daniela Steiner Spa and Wellness Centre, opened at the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza hotel in Egypt last month.
Forte announces Munich hotel plans 14 Sep 2004 Sir Rocco Forte has announced his hotel group is to develop a new 71.5m euro (£49.5m) five-star hotel in the centre of Munich, Germany.
Fairmont to manage London's Savoy Hotel if sale to Saudi prince goes ahead 14 Sep 2004 Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has confirmed it is to manage The Savoy Hotel in London – subject to the property being sold to His Royal Highness Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz – and planned a multi-million dollar upgrade.
Amara enters resort sector 09 Sep 2004 Singapore-based hotel operator Amara has announced it will be entering the resort hotels sector with its first resort on Sentosa Island, Singapore.
Gold’s gym launches UK franchise 09 Sep 2004 Gold’s Gym, one of the world’s largest health club chains, is launching its franchise system in the UK.
Le Méridien moves into Cambodia 09 Sep 2004 Hotel and resort group Le Méridien is to open a new 5-star resort in Cambodia next week.
Fitness First goes Platinum 09 Sep 2004 Fitness First has opened its flagship health club, Fitness First Platinum, in Sydney, Australia.
Museum delegation hails China trip a success 08 Sep 2004 A recent visit to China by a delegation of museum experts, led by the British Council’s project manager for creative industries, Orlando Edwards, has been hailed a success.
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.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day (GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the company’s second Lithuanian site, following a hospital in Trakai, but the first to offer professional medical care in a spa resort environment.
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already extensive portfolio. The Zoo Fit rollout starts in July with two launches.
