Winter news

As part of its drive to become carbon neutral by 2030 and carbon positive by 2032, Dutch theme park Efteling has announced plans to convert ... More

Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia in 2027 as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round ... More

Industry insiders have confirmed to HCM that parts of the US health and fitness sector saw a softening of demand in early 2024, but that ... More

Rural countryside retreat Dormy House in the Cotswolds, UK, has reopened its House Spa to guests following a month-long renovation project. A new contrast bathing ... More

The Little Nell, a five-star Relais & Chateaux hotel in Aspen, Colorado, has breathed new life into its spa, drawing inspiration from Aspen’s passion for ... More

Life Time is launching into the medical wellness market with a longevity and performance concept called Miora. A pilot is in soft launch at Life ... More

Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new Mind category, which comprises five different classes, has been specifically ... More

US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in Winter Park. The brand will open three additional private member ... More

The UK Government needs to adopt a national health strategy based on prevention, if it wants to successfully tackle a cardiovascular disease emergency that has ... More

Spas operated by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) will harness the healing power of music following the upcoming launch of a new Wellness Music Programme. ... More

A 'world-class' aquarium, offering visitors 'spectacular habitats' and unique, immersive exhibits will open in Canada in 2024. Called Aquarium de Montréal, the attraction is being ... More

A new nature-inspired spa called The Bothy by Wildsmith has opened its doors at English country hotel and retreat Heckfield Place in Hampshire, UK. The ... More

Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023). The park has introduced additional weekends to the calendar in ... More

The UK government has announced it will be scaling back financial support for businesses as part of the updated Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS). Treasury ... More

The Leighton House Museum in Holland Park, London, has opened to the public following a multi-year redevelopment. Owned and operated by the Royal Borough of ... More

The highly anticipated chimney lift experience at the Battersea Power Station has opened to the public. Called Lift 109, the glass elevator adds a unique ... More

Schweitzer, the largest ski resort in Washington and Idaho, is set to add wellness to the menu after announcing plans to open a brand-new spa. ... More

Babylonstoren, a historic converted Cape Dutch farm estate with a boutique hotel, spa and winery, has launched a brand new Hot Spa. Set at the ... More

VAC 2022 has announced the final line-up of 25 top attractions sector speakers set to appear at the conference on Thursday 13 October. Speakers at ... More

The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per cent for businesses, charities and public sector organisations for six ... More

The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for businesses – including spas, salons and gyms – as well ... More

Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating costs of its 25m swimming pool this summer. Leading a ... More

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has signed a long term management agreement with Attestor Limited to rebrand and manage Hotel Cristallo in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. ... More

Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada ​​has revealed an ambitious master plan, designed to transform the 287-acre attraction's visitor experience. The proposed plans include building a ... More

German theme park Europa-Park is helping those fleeing Ukraine by housing a group of refugees at the park. To help local relief agencies and to ... More