http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/Leisure Opportunities: News and Jobs for the leisure industryen-us© Copyright 2005, The Leisure Media Co Ltd. All Rights Reserved.Sunday 01 August 2010Sunday 01 August 2010Leisure Opportunities: World News60 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/images/rssheader.gif http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/ http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206393 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206393A 10,764sq ft (1,000sq m) spa designed by the Milan-based interior architect Piero Lissoni is to open at the end of August 2010 at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel.28 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205973 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205973The Israel Museum in Jerusalem has reopened following a 3-year, US$100m (£64.5m, €77m) redevelopment programme involving new galleries, orientation facilities and public spaces.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204923 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204923The Oman Ministry of Tourism is reportedly planning to turn Suhur Cave in Muscat into a major tourist attraction.21 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=202853 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=202853The Taba Heights resort in the Red Sea has unveiled what is reported to be Egypt's first ever salt cave. 12 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=201683 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=201683The Hershey Company has opened its first Middle East Hershey's Chocolate World Store in Dubai, UAE.06 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=201143 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=201143Youth activity provider SHOKK has launched its first site in Qatar.02 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=200923 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=200923easyHotel Dubai, Jebel Ali, the budget hotel chain's first venture outside Europe, is to open on 1 August.01 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=199903 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=199903The next facility to open under the Spa Cenvaree brand will launch at the Centara Grand Beach Resort and Spa Sokhna, marking the group's entry into Egypt. Opening in October 2010, the spa will feature 11 multi-function therapy rooms with separate male/female areas.25 Jun 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=198733 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=198733Suzanne Mubarak, wife of the president of Egypt, has inaugurated the first two phases of the new US$550m (£372m, €444m) Grand Museum of Egypt. 17 Jun 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=198403 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=198403The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) is running a special summer promotion that offers guests who stay two nights or more hotel 'credits' that will be redeemable against spa treatments and dining.17 Jun 2010