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.
Merlin opens fifth Sea Life Centre in Germany 08 Sep 2004 Dorset-based attraction operator Merlin Entertainments has opened its fifth Sea Life Centre in Germany, taking the total number of Sea Life attractions in Europe to 17.
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.
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.
