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=206643 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206643One of China's most iconic hotels, the Peace Hotel on Shanghai's Bund, has reopened as the Fairmont Peace Hotel after a three-year redevelopment programme. 29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206573 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206573US-based franchise Anytime Fitness has announced a number of deals that will see the chain expand into Benelux and Japan, as well as into the UK and Ireland as previously reported in Leisure Opportunities.29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206563 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206563US-based franchise Anytime Fitness has announced a number of deals that will see the chain expand into Benelux and Japan, as well as into the UK and Ireland as previously reported in Leisure Opportunities.29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206523 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206523Will Deague, founder of the Australia-based Art Series Hotels, has revealed details of the group's expansion plans.29 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206333 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206333Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia, is building a home for its latest additions - three male gorillas, which are being moved from Melbourne Zoo as part of a breeding programme.28 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206153 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206153Australian fitness chain Genesis Health Clubs is to open three sites in Sydney.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206143 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=206143The Melbourne Aquarium in Australia has opened its new Shark Walker exhibition.27 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205653 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205653Obese adults prefer non-commercial, non-stigmatising interventions that are designed to improve lifestyles, rather than promote weight loss, according to a new study.26 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205083 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=205083The Asia Spa Institute will run its annual Spa Master Class Programme on 14-18 August in Hong Kong, China. 22 Jul 2010 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204953 http://www.leisureopportunities.co.uk/LOemail/wider_newsdetail.cfm?codeID=204953Following a successful eight month trial period of operation, Six Senses is to quadruple the size of its solar power system at its flagship Soneva Fushi resort in the Maldives. 21 Jul 2010