Tourists get Trigger happy in San Francisco 13 Jul 2004 A bright yellow, three-wheeled car developed by Dutch company, Trigger Technics, has become the latest tourist attraction in San Francisco.
Sothys Institute launches dedicated male facility 13 Jul 2004 Sothys' flagship beauty salon in Paris, the Sothys Institute, has expanded its facilities and services to open a dedicated area for its male clientele.
IAAPA opens Asian Expo in Singapore 13 Jul 2004 The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) opens its Asian Expo 2004 in Singapore today.
First theme park for Pakistan 09 Jul 2004 UK-based company, Deighton International has been awarded the contract to develop and operate Pakistan’s first theme park.
Como opens Uma resort 07 Jul 2004 Como Hotels and Resorts has opened its Uma Ubud hotel in Bali.
SpaCare International opens flagship spa 06 Jul 2004 Singapore-based SpaCare International has relocated one of its spas – the Aspara Goodwood Park Hotel – and reopened it as its flagship site.
Science Fiction museum opens 29 Jun 2004 Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (SFM), the world’s first science fiction museum, opened to the public on June 18 in Seattle.
Denver Zoo goes out of Africa 22 Jun 2004 Denver Zoo’s newest exhibit, the Predator Ridge, has opened and will be bringing a part of Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve to the heart of Colorado via the latest interactive technology.
Spanish health club awarded for attitude 21 Jun 2004 Spanish health club chain, DiR Fitness, has been awarded for its continued efforts to provide a female-friendly fitness experience.
‘Wild Wild Wet’ Waterpark opens in Singapore 16 Jun 2004 Local residents and visitors to Singapore will have somewhere else to go to escape the country’s tropical temperatures from now on, with the opening of Wild Wild Wet – Singapore’s newest theme park attraction.
Gold’s Gym sold for $160m 15 Jun 2004 Fitness club operator and franchisor, Gold’s Gym International, is to be acquired by TRT Holdings for an undisclosed sum, thought to be in the region of $160m (£88m).
Shangri-La moves into Canada 15 Jun 2004 Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has agreed a management contract for a new hotel in Vancouver, Canada, as part of its strategy to expand out of Asia Pacific and into gateway cities around the world.
MGM secures deal for Mandalay Group 14 Jun 2004 Las Vegas casino operator, MGM Mirage, has agreed terms for a $7.9bn (£4.3bn) takeover of rival operator, Mandalay Resort Group.
The X-Box opens in Taiwan 10 Jun 2004 Health and fitness club owner, David Liu, has opened his second site, in Taichung, Taiwan.
Euro Disney agrees debt deal 10 Jun 2004 Debt-ridden theme park operator, Euro Disney SCA, has agreed a draft deal with its principal creditors to restructure its finances.
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.
