Middle East and Africa primed for wellness tourism surge suggests GWTC study BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014 Although the smallest global wellness travel market, the Middle East/African
region will lead the industry charge as the largest driver of growth until 2017,
according to newly-released data from the Global Wellness Tourism Congress
(GWTC).
Palazzo Versace Dubai opening delayed by another 12 months BY Helen Andrews | 07 May 2014 The Dubai resort development, Palazzo Versace, has had its opening date
pushed back by another 12 months, having originally been expected to launch in
2010.
Raffles Hotel and W Hotel expected at US$1.3bn 'megasuperblock' in Jakarta BY Helen Andrews | 07 May 2014 A IDR15trn (US$1.3bn, €937m, £768m) project in the business district of
Jakarta, Indonesia, – described by developers as a "megasuperblock of
buildings" – is to feature a range of leisure and spa facilities.
Minor Hotel Group reveals first resort in Seychelles BY Helen Andrews | 06 May 2014 Minor Hotel Group has unveiled its first resort in the Seychelles after the
company took over management of the former Le Meridien Barbarons Beach
Hotel.
Jeremy McCarthy appointed Group Director of Spa for Mandarin Oriental BY Liz Terry | 03 May 2014 Jeremy McCarthy, formerly Director of Global Spa Development and Operations
at Starwood Hotels and Resorts has accepted a new position as Group Director
of
Spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He will be based in Hong Kong.
Spa treatments are the mainstream mother's preferred way to de-stress BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014 9 in 10 North American mothers reported they would rather receive an
“experience” than a gift this Mother’s Day, with a trip to a spa ranking number 1
on the list of desired experiences – according to a survey by Spafinder Wellness
365.
Four Seasons Disney to open in Q3 this year BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014 The lakeside Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World is set to open
for business in Q3 2014.
Qatar-owned luxury resort and spa to open in 2016 in Malaysia BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2014 The Qatar-owned Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has begun
construction of its luxury resort and spa in Malaysia, located in the beachfront
village of Chendering in the Sultanate of Terengganu.
US$37m refurbishment planned for Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2014 UK-based international construction services company, ISG, has secured a
US$37m (€25m, £21m) contract to refurbish all 393 rooms at Majid Al Futtaim
Properties’ Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai.
Middle East and Africa primed for wellness tourism surge suggests GWTC study BY Jak Phillips | 08 May 2014 Although the smallest global wellness travel market, the Middle East/African
region will lead the industry charge as the largest driver of growth until 2017,
according to newly-released data from the Global Wellness Tourism Congress
(GWTC).
Palazzo Versace Dubai opening delayed by another 12 months BY Helen Andrews | 07 May 2014 The Dubai resort development, Palazzo Versace, has had its opening date
pushed back by another 12 months, having originally been expected to launch in
2010.
Raffles Hotel and W Hotel expected at US$1.3bn 'megasuperblock' in Jakarta BY Helen Andrews | 07 May 2014 A IDR15trn (US$1.3bn, €937m, £768m) project in the business district of
Jakarta, Indonesia, – described by developers as a "megasuperblock of
buildings" – is to feature a range of leisure and spa facilities.
Minor Hotel Group reveals first resort in Seychelles BY Helen Andrews | 06 May 2014 Minor Hotel Group has unveiled its first resort in the Seychelles after the
company took over management of the former Le Meridien Barbarons Beach
Hotel.
Jeremy McCarthy appointed Group Director of Spa for Mandarin Oriental BY Liz Terry | 03 May 2014 Jeremy McCarthy, formerly Director of Global Spa Development and Operations
at Starwood Hotels and Resorts has accepted a new position as Group Director
of
Spa for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He will be based in Hong Kong.
Spa treatments are the mainstream mother's preferred way to de-stress BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014 9 in 10 North American mothers reported they would rather receive an
“experience” than a gift this Mother’s Day, with a trip to a spa ranking number 1
on the list of desired experiences – according to a survey by Spafinder Wellness
365.
Four Seasons Disney to open in Q3 this year BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014 The lakeside Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World is set to open
for business in Q3 2014.
Qatar-owned luxury resort and spa to open in 2016 in Malaysia BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2014 The Qatar-owned Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company has begun
construction of its luxury resort and spa in Malaysia, located in the beachfront
village of Chendering in the Sultanate of Terengganu.
US$37m refurbishment planned for Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2014 UK-based international construction services company, ISG, has secured a
US$37m (€25m, £21m) contract to refurbish all 393 rooms at Majid Al Futtaim
Properties’ Kempinski Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai.
