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Mandarin Oriental Bodrum opens its 60-hectare waterfront resort
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has opened on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula, offering panoramic views over the Agean Sea, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine trees.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow to receive £500,000 health club and spa upgrades
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow in London has begun a £500,000 refurbishment project including upgrades to its health & fitness club and spa facilities.
FRHI appoints Lindsay Madden-Nadeau as director of spa integration and operations
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has been appointed as director of spa integration and operations at FRHI. Working alongside Andrew Gibson, FRHI’s vice president of spa and wellness, Madden-Nadeau will act as a support for the company’s spas globally across the three brands of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel.
Scottish hotel to undergo £7m hotel and spa barn transformation
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Jul 2014
A family-run rural enterprise with interests in livestock, farming, forestry and field sports is transforming an existing hotel in Scotland into a luxury hotel and spa at a cost of £7m (US$12m, €9m).
Historic building in Durham, UK, to be transformed into luxury boutique spa hotel
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Jul 2014
The historic former headquarters of the University of Durham in the UK could be converted into a luxury spa hotel under multi-million pound plans recently revealed by businessman Shaun Crawley.
South Korea's US$275bn 'super city' to include theme parks, luxury hotels, a healing town and more
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2014
A planned super city in South Korea that will cost an estimated US$275bn (€202bn, £160bn) will include a host of leisure features including a theme park, casinos, luxury hotels, a 50,000 seat concert hall and a medical-themed ‘healing town’.
Barr + Wray acquires Dubai’s EDP International
BY Jason Holland | 08 Jul 2014
Barr + Wray has acquired Dubai-based spa interior design specialists EDP International.
Planet Beach names David Mesa president of franchise operations
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Automated spa business Planet Beach has announced the promotion of David Mesa to president of franchise operations.
Tai Chi-focused wellness resort set for coastal Hoi An, Vietnam
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
The picturesque Vietnamese town of Hoi An – a UNESCO World Heritage site – will play host to a new Tai Chi-themed wellness resort when the Alma Courtyard Hoi An debuts at the end of August.
Maiden voyage for the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, UK
BY Katie Buckley | 07 Jul 2014
The Titanic Hotel, in Liverpool, UK, opened to the public on 5 July, in a Grade II listed warehouse.
Six Senses to operate impending spa at Al Bustan Palace
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2014
Six Senses Spas has won the contract to manage the 32,000sq ft (3,000sq m) spa due to open in February 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton operated Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman.
The Asian-inspired Setai hotel on Miami Beach, US, to relaunch oriental spa
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jul 2014
A regenerated spa is about to premiere at The Setai hotel on Miami Beach in Florida, US, which opened in November last year after a multi-million dollar series of renovations.
Starwood enters Ajman, UAE, with Luxury Collection hotel and GOCO spa
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jul 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in the UAE with its first hotel in Ajman – the smallest emirate by area at only 259sq km (100sq m) – and the UAE’s first GOCO Spa.
Spa directors and managers invited to participate in global spa industry survey for WSWC
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
Stenden Rangsit University, Thailand, is conducting another annual study of the global spa industry for a report that will be released in conjunction with the 18-20 September World Spa & Wellbeing Convention 2014 (WSWC).
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
Viceroy Hotel Group to redevelop 17th Century convent at UNESCO World Heritage site
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Jul 2014
Viceroy Hotel Group and investment firm KIT Capital will redevelop the UNESCO World Heritage site of Obra Pía, a site which dates back to 1640 as the original capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World, Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. This site originally functioned as a Franciscan convent and was later home to a hospital, army barracks, orphanage and most recently – a school.
Sheraton resort opens on Fijian island after US$18.5m property renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa on Tokoriki Island, Fiji – having undergone a US$18.5m (€14m, £11m) renovation and conversion prior to raising the Sheraton flag.
Thai hotel operator BHMAsia rebrands for larger hotels and spas in China
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Thai hotel management company Boutique Hospitality Management Asia has changed its name to Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia still) to diversify away from the boutique sector and allow it to focus on larger developments.
Green Spa Network selects new executive director
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jun 2014
Sustainability-focused spa association The Green Spa Network (GSN) has appointed a new executive director, spa industry veteran Paul Schmidt, who will be responsible for programme development and administration.
Anantara Spa opens at the base of Buddhist mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
Minor Hotels Group’s Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa brand has opened its third resort in China at the base of Mount Emei – the highest of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of legendary sanctuaries, ancient trees, waterfalls, streams and hot springs.
     
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NEWS

6044 to 6063 of 9614 news stories
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum opens its 60-hectare waterfront resort
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
The Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has opened on the northern side of the Turkish peninsula, offering panoramic views over the Agean Sea, surrounded by ancient olive groves and pine trees.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow to receive £500,000 health club and spa upgrades
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Marlow in London has begun a £500,000 refurbishment project including upgrades to its health & fitness club and spa facilities.
FRHI appoints Lindsay Madden-Nadeau as director of spa integration and operations
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jul 2014
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau has been appointed as director of spa integration and operations at FRHI. Working alongside Andrew Gibson, FRHI’s vice president of spa and wellness, Madden-Nadeau will act as a support for the company’s spas globally across the three brands of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel.
Scottish hotel to undergo £7m hotel and spa barn transformation
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Jul 2014
A family-run rural enterprise with interests in livestock, farming, forestry and field sports is transforming an existing hotel in Scotland into a luxury hotel and spa at a cost of £7m (US$12m, €9m).
Historic building in Durham, UK, to be transformed into luxury boutique spa hotel
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Jul 2014
The historic former headquarters of the University of Durham in the UK could be converted into a luxury spa hotel under multi-million pound plans recently revealed by businessman Shaun Crawley.
South Korea's US$275bn 'super city' to include theme parks, luxury hotels, a healing town and more
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Jul 2014
A planned super city in South Korea that will cost an estimated US$275bn (€202bn, £160bn) will include a host of leisure features including a theme park, casinos, luxury hotels, a 50,000 seat concert hall and a medical-themed ‘healing town’.
Barr + Wray acquires Dubai’s EDP International
BY Jason Holland | 08 Jul 2014
Barr + Wray has acquired Dubai-based spa interior design specialists EDP International.
Planet Beach names David Mesa president of franchise operations
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
Automated spa business Planet Beach has announced the promotion of David Mesa to president of franchise operations.
Tai Chi-focused wellness resort set for coastal Hoi An, Vietnam
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Jul 2014
The picturesque Vietnamese town of Hoi An – a UNESCO World Heritage site – will play host to a new Tai Chi-themed wellness resort when the Alma Courtyard Hoi An debuts at the end of August.
Maiden voyage for the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, UK
BY Katie Buckley | 07 Jul 2014
The Titanic Hotel, in Liverpool, UK, opened to the public on 5 July, in a Grade II listed warehouse.
Six Senses to operate impending spa at Al Bustan Palace
BY Jak Phillips | 07 Jul 2014
Six Senses Spas has won the contract to manage the 32,000sq ft (3,000sq m) spa due to open in February 2015 at the Ritz-Carlton operated Al Bustan Palace in Muscat, Oman.
The Asian-inspired Setai hotel on Miami Beach, US, to relaunch oriental spa
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jul 2014
A regenerated spa is about to premiere at The Setai hotel on Miami Beach in Florida, US, which opened in November last year after a multi-million dollar series of renovations.
Starwood enters Ajman, UAE, with Luxury Collection hotel and GOCO spa
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jul 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has expanded its footprint in the UAE with its first hotel in Ajman – the smallest emirate by area at only 259sq km (100sq m) – and the UAE’s first GOCO Spa.
Spa directors and managers invited to participate in global spa industry survey for WSWC
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
Stenden Rangsit University, Thailand, is conducting another annual study of the global spa industry for a report that will be released in conjunction with the 18-20 September World Spa & Wellbeing Convention 2014 (WSWC).
Limegrove Spa & Fitness to launch at 700-berth Limassol Marina, Cyprus
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jul 2014
The Limegrove Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina, Cyprus, is a three-storey stand-alone wellness centre project by Spa Creators that will officially launch on 13 July.
Viceroy Hotel Group to redevelop 17th Century convent at UNESCO World Heritage site
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Jul 2014
Viceroy Hotel Group and investment firm KIT Capital will redevelop the UNESCO World Heritage site of Obra Pía, a site which dates back to 1640 as the original capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World, Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. This site originally functioned as a Franciscan convent and was later home to a hospital, army barracks, orphanage and most recently – a school.
Sheraton resort opens on Fijian island after US$18.5m property renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide has announced the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa on Tokoriki Island, Fiji – having undergone a US$18.5m (€14m, £11m) renovation and conversion prior to raising the Sheraton flag.
Thai hotel operator BHMAsia rebrands for larger hotels and spas in China
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Thai hotel management company Boutique Hospitality Management Asia has changed its name to Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia still) to diversify away from the boutique sector and allow it to focus on larger developments.
Green Spa Network selects new executive director
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jun 2014
Sustainability-focused spa association The Green Spa Network (GSN) has appointed a new executive director, spa industry veteran Paul Schmidt, who will be responsible for programme development and administration.
Anantara Spa opens at the base of Buddhist mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
Minor Hotels Group’s Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa brand has opened its third resort in China at the base of Mount Emei – the highest of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of legendary sanctuaries, ancient trees, waterfalls, streams and hot springs.
     
 


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