McKnight resigns from Brevard Zoo 28 Apr 2004 Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida, has announced the resignation of its executive director, Margo McKnight.
REPS meets international counterparts 27 Apr 2004 The 23rd IHRSA (International Health Racquets and Sportsclub Association) convention held in Las Vegas recently proved an opportunity for an international meeting of exercise registrars and representatives concerned with setting standards of qualifications for the fitness industry.
InterContinental launches lifestyle brand 22 Apr 2004 One year after breaking away from Six Continents, InterContinental Hotels Group has announced the launch of its seventh brand.
Bellagio brings Monet’s water lilies to life 22 Apr 2004 The Bellagio Conservatory, part of the famous Las Vegas Strip Bellagio hotel and casino, has brought Monet’s painting, Water Lily Pond, to life in its springtime display.
Fitness guru finds route to deconditioned masses 21 Apr 2004 Fitness industry veteran, Ray Wilson, has revealed plans to break into the mass deconditioned market with his Healthy Exercise clubs.
Six Flags names European buyer 15 Apr 2004 One of the world’s largest leisure park operators, Six Flags, has revealed the identity of the buyer of its European theme parks.
Malmaison expands into Belfast 15 Apr 2004 Boutique hotel chain, Malmaison, has acquired its first property in Ireland – the McCausland Hotel in Belfast.
New generation Center Parcs planned for France 15 Apr 2004 Pierre & Vacances (P&V), the holiday resort operator, is to develop a new Center Parcs village north east of Paris, following its acquisition of MidOcean’s stake in Center Parcs Continental Europe, making P&V the sole owner.
Sydney’s Luna Park reopens 08 Apr 2004 Sydney’s Luna Park amusement park reopened on 4 April, following an AUS$100m revamp.
Evian spa opens in Shanghai 30 Mar 2004 The first Evian branded spa outside France has opened its doors to the public, in the Chinese city of Shanghai.
Fitness First opens club number seven in Bangkok 25 Mar 2004 In line with its plans to develop a further eight health clubs in Asia this year, Fitness First will open a new club in Bangkok on 2 May – bringing the number of clubs it operates in the Thai capital, to seven.
P&O to open new Australian outback resort 08 Mar 2004 P&O Australian Resorts and the Authentic Outback Experience are to jointly open a £1.7m (A$4.1m) premium outback station in Australia’s Queensland, 186 miles west of Cairns.
Nautilus academy opens in India 20 Feb 2004 The first Nautilus Academy has opened in India, after receiving more than 2,700 enquiries.
Salam Park opens in Riyadh 18 Feb 2004 Salam Park, a $16m scheme in the centre of Saudi Arabia capital, Riyadh, has been officially opened by Prince Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud.
240m euro new attractions for Disneyland Paris 13 Jan 2004 Euro Disney SCA, operator of Disneyland Resort Paris, is planning to invest 240m euros (£168m, US$315m) in new attractions over the next three years, subject to its upcoming 250m euros (£175m, US$328m) rights issue.
Cirulli scoops business award 05 Jan 2004 Joe Cirulli’s Gainesville Health and Fitness Centers in Florida, USA, have been awarded the Business of the Year Award 2004 by the Gainesville Chamber of Commerce.
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.
