Hersheypark plans new freefall rollercoaster 19 Oct 2004 Hersheypark themepark in Pennsylvania, US is to open a new ride attraction for 2005 – a combination of a rollercoaster and a freefall ride.
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.
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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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.
