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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.

Bangkok Mandarin Oriental launches beauty initiative for new in-house boutique

BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014

Bangkok's Mandarin Oriental has launched a results-orientated beauty treatment programme called “Beauty by Mandarin Oriental” to take place in its new THB6m (US$0.2m, €0.1m, £0.1m) boutique spa facility.

Seawater pool installed for US$5m revamp of Gurney's Resort & Spa in the Hamptons

BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014

Gurney’s Resort & Spa in New York, US has received its first set of upgrades for US$5m (€3.6m £3m) as part of a multi-phase redevelopment of the property by real estate moguls George Filopoulos and Lloyd Goldman.

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6182 to 6201 of 9620 news stories

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

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

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

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

Going organic for seven days can reduce pesticide absorption by up to 90 per cent

BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014

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.

Bangkok Mandarin Oriental launches beauty initiative for new in-house boutique

BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2014

Seawater pool installed for US$5m revamp of Gurney's Resort & Spa in the Hamptons

BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2014

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