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The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East. Bathed in natural ... More

Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built ... More

A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia – at Marriott's new hotel, Paragraph Freedom Square, A Luxury ... More

GOCO Hospitality is collaborating with Fullerton Fund Management (Fullerton) to invest in wellness-centric properties in the Asia-Pacific region, via the Fullerton Thai Private Equity fund. ... More

A brand new spa is due to open at the Grand Velas Boutique in Los Cabos, Mexico, inspired by the ocean and traditions of the ... More

A £186m cultural centre, set to transform the arts and music scene globally, will open its doors in June this year. Factory International, based in ... More

Marriott International has announced the signing of three all-inclusive luxury resorts in Mexico with developer AB Living Group (AB Living). AB Living is a newly-launched ... More

An immersive audiovisual experience that "observes everything as it is" was a among the highlights of this year's Noor Riyadh festival in Saudi Arabia. Created ... More

Cruise ship and resort operator One Spa World (OSW) has entered into a new agreement with US-based global cruise line Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH). ... More

Arch Amenities Group* (AAG) has expanded its executive team and appointed Susan Grey and Todd Ertel to join its ranks. Grey has been appointed as ... More

Upmarket London hotel Claridge’s has opened the doors to a brand new subterranean spa retreat as part of a seven-year property-wide overhaul. Found three floors ... More

The newly opened boutique hotel Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain in Paris is home to a new underground urban wellness escape, named Spa des Prés. Located in ... More

Four Seasons has opened the doors to a brand new luxury hotel spa in downtown New Orleans, within its Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. According ... More

Luxury hotel group Aman has announced its long-awaited urban property in New York City will welcome guests as of 2 August 2022. Aman New York ... 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 architect Ole Scheeren has won a design competition for his vision for a tropical resort complex in the beachfront city of Sanya, on the ... More

The Over-Water Spa at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has a new look following a multi-million dollar refurbishment project by architects Yuji Yamazaki and WATG. Relaunched ... More

Montage Hotels and Resorts has unveiled a luxury all-season alpine resort in Southwest Montana, complete with a signature Spa Montage. Developed in partnership with Lone ... More

Total Fitness plans to launch a new-style health club model, with plans already in the development stages, according to Total Fitness CEO, Sophie Lawler. Speaking ... More

We Work Well has announced the launch of two new hosted buyer events, targeting the fitness and hospitality markets in the EMEA regions. Building on ... More

Fitness apps that emphasise death-related messaging are more effective in getting people physically active. The finding comes from a study that looked at five types ... More

The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park in Orlando, Florida will offer their insights into the ... More

Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed general manager of wellness destination Miraval Austin in Texas, US. In this new role, Morgan Musk brings more than ... More

After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built spa property for millennials in Lithuania, owned by Rūta and ... More

In the Global Wellness Institute ’s (GWI) latest Q&A, spa and wellness icon Sue Harmsworth spoke to VP of research and forecasting Beth McGroarty about ... More