Portuguese fitness chain plans expansion 07 Sep 2004 One of Portugal’s leading health and fitness chains, Solinca, has announced plans to open three to six new clubs in Portugal and Spain over the next year.
Soneva Fushi reveals new retreat packages 02 Sep 2004 The Six Senses spa at the Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives is offering three, week-long retreat packages this autumn, all led by celebrity therapists.
Rimini Fitness Festival rolls out 24 Aug 2004 Rimini Fiera SpA, Progetti International and World Class have signed an agreement to export the Rimini-based Fitness Festival formula to Russia.
Indian Ayurvedic spa brand plans move into Europe 19 Aug 2004 Sansha Ayurveda, the Indian Ayurvedic health spa operator, is looking for partners to introduce the brand to existing spas and health facilities throughout Europe.
Holmes place embarks on central European expansion 17 Aug 2004 Holmes Place has unveiled plans to open clubs in key cities in the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland as part of a central European rollout plan.
Final salute for Hitler hostel 12 Aug 2004 The Viennese homeless hostel where Adolf Hilter lived as a struggling artist for two years has been sold in auction to a company called Toman for 2.8m euros.
Irish tourism grant to boost spa 10 Aug 2004 A privately-owned spa situated outside Moate in Ireland has been awarded over 700,000 euros in grant aid under Failte Ireland’s Tourism Product Development Scheme.
Saunders wheels round America to promote fitness 10 Aug 2004 Former Paralympic athlete Kevin Saunders is pushing his wheelchair across the US in a 2,000-mile health and fitness tour known as The Big Push.
Debt deadline extension for Euro Disney 03 Aug 2004 Euro Disney SCA, the operator of the Disneyland Paris theme park operator, announced yesterday that it has missed the deadline on its 2.4bn euro financial restructuring plan.
Hilton targets Barbie girls 2 Aug 2004 Hilton Buenos Aires has joined forces with toy manufacturer Mattel to create a Barbie room for children at the Argentinean hotel.
FTC delays MGM and Mandalay merger 29 Jul 2004 The $7.9bn (£4.4bn) merger of Mandalay Resort Group and MGM Mirage has been delayed after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested more information relating to the deal.
Coastal convent to become luxury resort spa 27 Jul 2004 UK-based architects, Reardon Smith, have secured all statutory approvals to turn a 15th century Italian convent into a luxury resort spa.
Venetian outing for The Phantom of the Opera 26 Jul 2004 UK theatre company, The Really Useful Group (RUG) and US-based live entertainment producer, Clear Channel Entertainment (CCE), have announced joint, £19m production plans to put Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera on show in Las Vegas.
Sale of Gold's Gym complete 22 Jul 2004 Florida-based private equity firm, Brockway Moran Partners, has announced the closing of the sale of Gold’s Gym International for $158 million to a group led by TRT Holdings.
Founder of Gold's Gym dies 14 Jul 2004 Joe Gold, founder of the first Gold’s Gym, has died at the age of 82.
Planet Fitness on target for 40 clubs 14 Jul 2004 South African health club chain Planet Fitness is continuing with its national rollout programme, announcing its 12th site.
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.
