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John Bevan appointed chief operating officer of Spafinder Wellness
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2015
Spa industry stalwart John Bevan has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) of Spafinder Wellness, after a successful two-year tenure as managing director and vice president of Spafinder Europe.
Exclusive: Blue Lagoon, Iceland, to undergo €40m expansion led by Basalt Architects
BY Katie Barnes | 06 May 2015
The world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal destination spa in Iceland has revealed to Spa Business that it’s investing €40m in an expansion and redesign project.
Tech executive Dave Goldberg’s death caused by ‘slipping on hotel treadmill’
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2015
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head trauma after slipping on a treadmill while on holiday, according to Mexican officials.
MyFitnessPal unveils its first paid-for wellness service
BY Jak Phillips | 05 May 2015
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.
International Quality of Life Conference kicks off in New York City
BY Jak Phillips | 05 May 2015
Business leaders from a wide range of sectors will gather in New York City today (5 May) for the start of the first international Quality of Life Conference.
Eating more fibre for two weeks reduces risk of colon cancer: study
BY Helen Andrews | 05 May 2015
A high fibre diet can substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer according to a study published in Nature Communications by Imperial College London and the University of Pittsburgh.
Intelligent Spas reveals spa industry data from four global regions
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
Independent spa industry research company Intelligent Spas has revealed a small selection of findings from 15 new market reports covering four regions.
Minor's Avani brand to enter Australian market as part of Perth City Link project
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The Avani brand by Minor Hotel Group (MHG) is set to enter the Australian market with an investment of more than AUD$110m (US$87m, €77m, £57m) with an Avani-branded hotel and residences in Perth, as part of the AUD$5bn (US$3.9bn, €3.5bn, £2.6bn) cultural Perth City Link project.
Jimmy Buffett-inspired beach resort to open in Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The US$175m (€157m, £114m) Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida – inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett – has confirmed it will open in Q3 of this year.
The World Happiness Report 2015 reveals happiest countries
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The 2015 edition of the World Happiness Report has been released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), revealing the changes in happiness levels in 158 countries. The report has been produced since 2012 to encourage world leaders to pursue a sustainable development agenda that includes wellbeing as an essential element.
US Supreme court rules fish spa pedicures unsafe
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The US Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a spa owner from Phoenix against the decision by Arizona’s Court of Appeals that said pedicures delivered by garra rufa fish – which nibble dead skin off clients’ feet – is an unsafe practice according to state regulations for consumer protection.
OMA wins Amsterdam hotel design contract
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The tender for the design of a hotel that will be linked to Amsterdam RAI exhibition and convention centre in the South Axis district of Amsterdam has been awarded to OMA – the architectural practice founded by Rem Koolhaas.
First new-build Sheraton in Dubai for more than 30 years launches
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The first new-build for Starwood’s Sheraton brand for more than 30 years has launched as part of a three-tower mixed-use complex – developed by Abdulsalam Al Rafi Group.
FRHI details numerous Egypt-based projects
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has signed agreements with developer Citystars Properties to brand and operate two new hotel projects in Egypt, in addition to the three hotels planned at the separate Sharm El Sheikh development.
Dusit to enter Shanghai near Shanghai Circus World
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the Chinese joint venture hotel management company of Thailand-based Dusit International, is set to operate a Dusit Thani hotel and serviced Dusit Princess residence in Shanghai.
Six Senses Douro Valley to open 15 July with wine-focused therapies
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is set to unveil its first resort in Europe on 15 July in ten hectares (22 acres) of the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley.
The Grand Mayan Puerto Penasco launches, bordered by the Sea of Cortez
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Developer and luxury resort owner Grupo Vidanta has launched a 60-suite property in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
Rosewood Pueblo, Mexico, to open in 2016 near world's largest pyramid
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is set to manage Rosewood Puebla in Mexico when it opens in 2016 near the city’s main square – the Zocalo – in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Volcanic hot spring spa hotel revamped by Saraiva+Associados and Nini Andrade Silva
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Architect Miguel Saraiva of Saraiva+Associados and interior designer Nini Andrade Silva have completed a renovation of The Furnas Boutique Hotel & Thermal Spa on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal.
Jamaican resort to be replaced by bigger Royalton Resorts-branded spa resort
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Operator Blue Diamond Resorts, a division of Canada-based Sunwing Travel Group, is to close the 210-key Grand Lido Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica, and will open a brand new 500 to 600-bedroom luxury resort and spa in its place.
     
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5348 to 5367 of 9613 news stories
John Bevan appointed chief operating officer of Spafinder Wellness
BY Jak Phillips | 07 May 2015
Spa industry stalwart John Bevan has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) of Spafinder Wellness, after a successful two-year tenure as managing director and vice president of Spafinder Europe.
Exclusive: Blue Lagoon, Iceland, to undergo €40m expansion led by Basalt Architects
BY Katie Barnes | 06 May 2015
The world-famous Blue Lagoon geothermal destination spa in Iceland has revealed to Spa Business that it’s investing €40m in an expansion and redesign project.
Tech executive Dave Goldberg’s death caused by ‘slipping on hotel treadmill’
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2015
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head trauma after slipping on a treadmill while on holiday, according to Mexican officials.
MyFitnessPal unveils its first paid-for wellness service
BY Jak Phillips | 05 May 2015
MyFitnessPal, the health and fitness tracking app which boasts 85 million users, has today (5 May) launched a new upgrade aimed at helping fitness enthusiasts move beyond step- counting and take their wellness regimes to the next level.
International Quality of Life Conference kicks off in New York City
BY Jak Phillips | 05 May 2015
Business leaders from a wide range of sectors will gather in New York City today (5 May) for the start of the first international Quality of Life Conference.
Eating more fibre for two weeks reduces risk of colon cancer: study
BY Helen Andrews | 05 May 2015
A high fibre diet can substantially reduce the risk of colon cancer according to a study published in Nature Communications by Imperial College London and the University of Pittsburgh.
Intelligent Spas reveals spa industry data from four global regions
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
Independent spa industry research company Intelligent Spas has revealed a small selection of findings from 15 new market reports covering four regions.
Minor's Avani brand to enter Australian market as part of Perth City Link project
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The Avani brand by Minor Hotel Group (MHG) is set to enter the Australian market with an investment of more than AUD$110m (US$87m, €77m, £57m) with an Avani-branded hotel and residences in Perth, as part of the AUD$5bn (US$3.9bn, €3.5bn, £2.6bn) cultural Perth City Link project.
Jimmy Buffett-inspired beach resort to open in Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The US$175m (€157m, £114m) Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida – inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett – has confirmed it will open in Q3 of this year.
The World Happiness Report 2015 reveals happiest countries
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2015
The 2015 edition of the World Happiness Report has been released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), revealing the changes in happiness levels in 158 countries. The report has been produced since 2012 to encourage world leaders to pursue a sustainable development agenda that includes wellbeing as an essential element.
US Supreme court rules fish spa pedicures unsafe
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The US Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a spa owner from Phoenix against the decision by Arizona’s Court of Appeals that said pedicures delivered by garra rufa fish – which nibble dead skin off clients’ feet – is an unsafe practice according to state regulations for consumer protection.
OMA wins Amsterdam hotel design contract
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The tender for the design of a hotel that will be linked to Amsterdam RAI exhibition and convention centre in the South Axis district of Amsterdam has been awarded to OMA – the architectural practice founded by Rem Koolhaas.
First new-build Sheraton in Dubai for more than 30 years launches
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
The first new-build for Starwood’s Sheraton brand for more than 30 years has launched as part of a three-tower mixed-use complex – developed by Abdulsalam Al Rafi Group.
FRHI details numerous Egypt-based projects
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has signed agreements with developer Citystars Properties to brand and operate two new hotel projects in Egypt, in addition to the three hotels planned at the separate Sharm El Sheikh development.
Dusit to enter Shanghai near Shanghai Circus World
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the Chinese joint venture hotel management company of Thailand-based Dusit International, is set to operate a Dusit Thani hotel and serviced Dusit Princess residence in Shanghai.
Six Senses Douro Valley to open 15 July with wine-focused therapies
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2015
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is set to unveil its first resort in Europe on 15 July in ten hectares (22 acres) of the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley.
The Grand Mayan Puerto Penasco launches, bordered by the Sea of Cortez
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Developer and luxury resort owner Grupo Vidanta has launched a 60-suite property in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
Rosewood Pueblo, Mexico, to open in 2016 near world's largest pyramid
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is set to manage Rosewood Puebla in Mexico when it opens in 2016 near the city’s main square – the Zocalo – in a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Volcanic hot spring spa hotel revamped by Saraiva+Associados and Nini Andrade Silva
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Architect Miguel Saraiva of Saraiva+Associados and interior designer Nini Andrade Silva have completed a renovation of The Furnas Boutique Hotel & Thermal Spa on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores archipelago off the coast of Portugal.
Jamaican resort to be replaced by bigger Royalton Resorts-branded spa resort
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Apr 2015
Operator Blue Diamond Resorts, a division of Canada-based Sunwing Travel Group, is to close the 210-key Grand Lido Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica, and will open a brand new 500 to 600-bedroom luxury resort and spa in its place.
     
 


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