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6180 to 6199 of 9620 news stories
Female-only spa owner jailed for attempting to bribe inspector to overlook men's treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
A businesswoman has been jailed for six months for offering a bribe to an inspector because she didn’t want him to report she was still offering massages to men at her women-only spa in the Persian Gulf – despite having previously received a ban due to the practice.
Liz Terry: Franchises are reshaping the spa market
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
The increasing number of massage franchise businesses in the US are drawing new types of consumers to the spa industry and accelerating the sector’s growth, according to Spa Business editor Liz Terry.
Five to seven hotel plans revealed by Filinvest Development Corp for Philippines
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Filinvest Development Corp, (FDC) led by Chinese Filipino entrepreneur Andrew Gotianun, is increasing its investments in the hospitality sector with five to seven hotels in the pipeline.
Demolition of Foster + Partners’ unopened Las Vegas Harmon Hotel approved
BY Katie Buckley | 12 May 2014
Foster + Partners' unfinished Harmon Hotel on the Las Vegas strip in the US is set to be demolished without even opening its doors.
Entrepreneur Gerald Forsythe buys full ownership of Blue Harbor Resort & Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Chicago-based American entrepreneur Gerald Forsythe has acquired full ownership of the Blue Harbor Resort & Spa by Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Ritz-Carlton to operate hotel and apartments in Mumbai's Worli Development
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Mumbai-based company Oberoi Realty has announced The Ritz-Carlton Hotel company as its hospitality partner for the 2.1 millionsq ft (0.2 millionsq m) mixed-use Worli Development.
Crete's Six Senses Spa to offer medically-enhanced programmes
BY Helen Andrews | 09 May 2014
The Six Senses Spa in Elounda on the Greek island of Crete has partnered with a local medical therapy company called Eucrasia to provide customised wellness programmes for guests from the Elounda Mare Hotel, Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort and Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel.
Moevenpick Hotels seeks harmonising structure for expansion into Africa
BY Helen Andrews | 09 May 2014
Moevenpick Hotels plans to create a spa management structure for its North African and Tunisian forays, according to the Moevenpick Gammarth Tunis spa manager Jihen Derbel.
World's first wellness travel awards announced for 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 09 May 2014
Spafinder Wellness 365 has announced the first ever awards programme totally dedicated to spas, hotels, resorts and retreats offering wellness experiences.
Industry networking event SPATEC Europe 2014 kicks off
BY Helen Andrews | 08 May 2014
The three-day event SPATEC Europe 2014 has begun at the 401-bedroom Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Greece.
Seaton Leisure Complex gains approval after bat dispute
BY Tom Anstey | 08 May 2014
Plans for a £15m leisure complex in Seaton, Devon, are finally set to commence after being stalled by local bats.
Cherkley Court regains planning permission after Appeal Court overturns rejection
BY Tom Anstey | 08 May 2014
The much disputed former home of press baron Lord Beaverbook will now be turned into a hotel, spa and golf course following a ruling from the court of appeal.
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.
Kempinski The Spa branches out into Equatorial Guinean rainforest
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Kempinski The Spa will branch out into Central Africa with the launch of a new location at the Equatorial Guinea Conference and Golf Hotel.
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.
Going organic for seven days can reduce pesticide absorption by up to 90 per cent
BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014
Pesticide exposure in adults can be reduced by almost 90 per cent by eating a mainly organic diet for just seven days, according to a study from the Australian RMIT University’s School of Health Sciences.
Accor Hotel reveals plans for its eighth new-build in New Zealand, Novotel New Plymouth
BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014
Accor Hotels has announced a NZ$22m (US$18.9m, €13.7m, £11.2m) new-build Novotel hotel in New Plymouth which is set to open in 2015 – the eighth Novotel in New Zealand.
     
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6180 to 6199 of 9620 news stories
Female-only spa owner jailed for attempting to bribe inspector to overlook men's treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
A businesswoman has been jailed for six months for offering a bribe to an inspector because she didn’t want him to report she was still offering massages to men at her women-only spa in the Persian Gulf – despite having previously received a ban due to the practice.
Liz Terry: Franchises are reshaping the spa market
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
The increasing number of massage franchise businesses in the US are drawing new types of consumers to the spa industry and accelerating the sector’s growth, according to Spa Business editor Liz Terry.
Five to seven hotel plans revealed by Filinvest Development Corp for Philippines
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Filinvest Development Corp, (FDC) led by Chinese Filipino entrepreneur Andrew Gotianun, is increasing its investments in the hospitality sector with five to seven hotels in the pipeline.
Demolition of Foster + Partners’ unopened Las Vegas Harmon Hotel approved
BY Katie Buckley | 12 May 2014
Foster + Partners' unfinished Harmon Hotel on the Las Vegas strip in the US is set to be demolished without even opening its doors.
Entrepreneur Gerald Forsythe buys full ownership of Blue Harbor Resort & Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Chicago-based American entrepreneur Gerald Forsythe has acquired full ownership of the Blue Harbor Resort & Spa by Lake Michigan in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Ritz-Carlton to operate hotel and apartments in Mumbai's Worli Development
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
Mumbai-based company Oberoi Realty has announced The Ritz-Carlton Hotel company as its hospitality partner for the 2.1 millionsq ft (0.2 millionsq m) mixed-use Worli Development.
Crete's Six Senses Spa to offer medically-enhanced programmes
BY Helen Andrews | 09 May 2014
The Six Senses Spa in Elounda on the Greek island of Crete has partnered with a local medical therapy company called Eucrasia to provide customised wellness programmes for guests from the Elounda Mare Hotel, Porto Elounda De Luxe Resort and Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel.
Moevenpick Hotels seeks harmonising structure for expansion into Africa
BY Helen Andrews | 09 May 2014
Moevenpick Hotels plans to create a spa management structure for its North African and Tunisian forays, according to the Moevenpick Gammarth Tunis spa manager Jihen Derbel.
World's first wellness travel awards announced for 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 09 May 2014
Spafinder Wellness 365 has announced the first ever awards programme totally dedicated to spas, hotels, resorts and retreats offering wellness experiences.
Industry networking event SPATEC Europe 2014 kicks off
BY Helen Andrews | 08 May 2014
The three-day event SPATEC Europe 2014 has begun at the 401-bedroom Sheraton Rhodes Resort in Greece.
Seaton Leisure Complex gains approval after bat dispute
BY Tom Anstey | 08 May 2014
Plans for a £15m leisure complex in Seaton, Devon, are finally set to commence after being stalled by local bats.
Cherkley Court regains planning permission after Appeal Court overturns rejection
BY Tom Anstey | 08 May 2014
The much disputed former home of press baron Lord Beaverbook will now be turned into a hotel, spa and golf course following a ruling from the court of appeal.
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.
Kempinski The Spa branches out into Equatorial Guinean rainforest
BY Jak Phillips | 06 May 2014
Kempinski The Spa will branch out into Central Africa with the launch of a new location at the Equatorial Guinea Conference and Golf Hotel.
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.
Going organic for seven days can reduce pesticide absorption by up to 90 per cent
BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014
Pesticide exposure in adults can be reduced by almost 90 per cent by eating a mainly organic diet for just seven days, according to a study from the Australian RMIT University’s School of Health Sciences.
Accor Hotel reveals plans for its eighth new-build in New Zealand, Novotel New Plymouth
BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014
Accor Hotels has announced a NZ$22m (US$18.9m, €13.7m, £11.2m) new-build Novotel hotel in New Plymouth which is set to open in 2015 – the eighth Novotel in New Zealand.
     
 


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