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AI firm Midjourney enters wellness with spa, fitness and body scanning concept
by Helen Andrews | 21 Jul 2026
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design for a wellness destination concept for AI company Midjourney, that blurs the boundaries between spa, fitness and preventative healthcare, with the goal of improving public health. TLee collaborated with Basalt, the company that created Iceland’s iconic Blue Lagoon, as well as San Francisco-based architects Rapt Studio to create a blended environment with organic forms and tech-driven experiences. Midjourney is a generative AI
Hot spring wellness community Ameyalli sells residences and breaks ground on resort and spa
by Helen Andrews | 21 Jul 2026
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken ground on phase two of the hot spring development – the Ameyalli Resort and Spa – which is due to open in 2028. We first wrote about the project in 2024, when wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra and the Chopra Foundation were co-developers. Chopra has since stepped away from the project, but he played a
David Rockwell creates immersive magic destination, The Hand and The Eye
by Liz Terry | 14 Jul 2026
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created a new destination that combines live magic, immersive theatre, dining and private membership under one roof. The Hand & The Eye occupies the 36,000sq ft (3,345sq m) landmark building at 100 East Ontario Street, where visitors move through a series of intimate performance spaces, lounges, bars and dining rooms as part of a curated three-hour
Disney confirms US$30 billion investment programme as it highlights its economic impact
by Liz Terry | 25 Jun 2026
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth. The company highlighted the investment programme as part of a wider campaign marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, while also drawing attention to the economic contribution of its domestic parks and experiences
Luxury resort coming to Hunter Valley will have longevity spa
by Helen Andrews | 29 Jun 2026
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new luxury resort and tourism destination called Laval Hunter Valley in the second half of 2027 in Pokolbin, Australia. The 65-key property will be built on the 165-acre winemaking Lindeman Estate in the Hunter Valley. The project has attracted AUS$130 million (US$85 million, €74 million, £64 million) in investment from various undisclosed partners, in addition to
New venue The Lands by Capella includes a longevity centre to complement sister hotel Capella Sydney
by Helen Andrews | 20 Apr 2026
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural and events destination, as part of a mixed-use redevelopment of two iconic buildings known collectively as the Sandstone Precinct. Singapore-based Pontiac Land Group owns the property, as well as the building next door that was the former Department of Education building. The two-phase restoration project has seen Pontiac turn the Department of Education building into
World of Frozen launches at Disneyland Paris
by Magali Robathan | 16 Apr 2026
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings across the entire park. The expansion almost doubles the size of Disneyland Paris, immersing guests in a life-size recreation of the Kingdom of Arendel. The World of Frozen features a Tangled -inspired attraction, 14 new dining locations and a large lake debuting a new night-time spectacular. It also features a daytime celebration, themed shopping, and
Mandarin Oriental creates end-to-end Egyptian journey with two new hotels and first-ever luxury river cruise
by Helen Andrews | 13 Apr 2026
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with the renovation and operation of two historic hotel properties and the brand’s first-ever luxury river cruise. In 2022, Mandarin Oriental announced it would open its first Egyptian property, Mandarin Oriental Shepheard in Cairo. The hotel is undergoing a comprehensive renovation and is due to open in 2027. Ownership and development The river cruise, Old Cataract
Designers Mendil + Meyer launch new division called Lām Concepts for strategic wellness projects
by Helen Andrews | 27 Mar 2026
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has introduced a new division called Lām Concepts to integrate and align wellness goals for projects before they reach the design stage. Ben Meyer, architect and co-founder of Mendil + Meyer, told Spa Business exclusively about the new division: “Lām comes from the word loam, meaning fertile ground – the place where conditions are right for
Gensler’s Ian Mulcahey shares details of Baghdad Sustainable Forest Masterplan
by Magali Robathan | 29 Jan 2026
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military camp near Baghdad could act as a model for the repair of cities globally. As part of the rehabilitation of the Iraqi capital, the heavily polluted site will be transformed into an ecological and urban district. Called Baghdad Sustainable Forests, it will feature an expansive network of forests, parks and green corridors. Early proposals outline
FaulknerBrowns Architects reveal £68.7m scheme for Kings Hall Hackney
by Kath Hudson | 29 Jan 2026
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre in Hackney, with a planned reopening in early 2029. FaulknerBrowns Architects have drawn up the designs, which will preserve the features of the Grade II listed building, retaining important parts of the building’s heritage. New structures will be matched with the existing brickwork. The swimming pool will be refurbished and a new large pool and
“We were just two people when we entered this competition” – the architect behind the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum shares the journey
by Magali Robathan | 04 Nov 2025
The much delayed, billion dollar Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt, celebrates its full public opening today (4 November), following a lavish opening gala on 1 November. Designed by Heneghan Peng Architects, the museum is set across a 500,000sq m site, and houses more than 100,000 pharaonic antiquities – many of which have never been displayed in public before. It covers 5,000 years of Egyptian history, from pre-dynastic times to
Third Space gears up for launch at iconic location, The Whiteley, London, with three more locations in the pipeline
by Kath Hudson | 09 Oct 2025
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near Hyde Park in London on 12 December. The new club will be located in the three-storey, Grade II-listed, former department store and have design sympathetic to the architecture, including floor to ceiling windows, terrazzo floors and walnut flooring in the members’ lounge. There will also be a bespoke glazed wrapped staircase. Facilities in the club
World of Frozen to open spring 2026 at Disneyland Paris
by Magali Robathan | 26 Sep 2025
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along with more details about the Frozen-themed land. The new land will be part of Disneyland Paris’ Walt Disney Studios Park, which is undergoing a major redevelopment to become Disney Adventure World. It is set to open in spring 2026, and will feature the Frozen Ever After boat ride, Immersive dining and shopping experiences, and views of Arendelle
Urban Gym Group opens doors to flagship Gymbox with design by Patrick McKinney
by Kath Hudson | 23 Jun 2025
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000 site in London’s Finsbury Park will become the blueprint for future clubs. This is the 10th Gymbox in London. This hotly contested site was acquired by Gymbox in 2019, now part of Netherlands-based Urban Gym Group. The company has invested more than £250k in creating a health club with a nightclub feel. Architect and founder
Clinique La Prairie to launch first US location at new One and Only Hudson Valley
by Helen Andrews | 10 May 2025
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity hub in New York’s Hudson Valley in 2028. Gibertoni expects this Clinique La Prairie location to become the benchmark for longevity centres in the US. The hub will be located within the new One and Only Hudson Valley following the agreement of a partnership with Kerzner International. Kerzner recently announced the 21-acre property, which will
Disney will build its seventh theme park in Abu Dhabi
by Liz Terry | 07 May 2025
Disney has announced it will build its first theme park in the Middle East, with Abu Dhabi's Yas Island the location. It will be the seventh Disney development globally. The development will see the theme park giant partnering with entertainment company Miral, the organisation behind the development of Yas Island as a tourist destination. Miral currently operates Warner Bros park, where it's adding a Harry Potter attraction and also SeaWorld
Corinthia Brussels to launch luxury Sisley spa in restored Belle Époque landmark
by Megan Whitby | 10 Dec 2024
Corinthia Hotels has announced the opening of its newest urban property, Corinthia Brussels, in the historic centre of the Belgian capital. Housed in a meticulously restored 100-year-old Belle Époque landmark, the hotel is now preparing to unveil its 1,200sq m subterranean spa on 16 December. The Sisley-branded urban wellness facility will be home to seven private treatment rooms and be defined by elegant yet understated marble interiors complemented with gold
Guerlain to debut exclusive tropical island spa at Cheval Blanc Seychelles this December
by Megan Whitby | 31 Oct 2024
Luxury fragrance, beauty and spa brand Guerlain is gearing up to open its first spa in the Seychelles at Cheval Blanc’s new 52-key beachfront retreat, launching 1 December. This will mark Guerlain’s 29th spa worldwide and continue its partnership with Cheval Blanc, luxury goods conglomerate LVMH’s ultra-premium hotel brand managed by LVMH Hotel Management. Guerlain already powers wellness offerings in Cheval Blanc’s locations in Saint Tropez, St. Barts, the Maldives
New York's Surrey hotel to reopen as Corinthia's first US venture, featuring Sisley spa and wellness retreat
by Megan Whitby | 28 Aug 2024
New York’s iconic Surrey Hotel is set to begin a new chapter as it reopens next week under the name The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel, marking the first venture of the Malta-based Corinthia Hotels into the US market. Originally built in 1926 as a residential hotel, the Surrey has long been a prestigious Upper East Side landmark, having hosted an array of celebrities, creatives and world leaders over the decades.
Champneys Mottram Hall partners with The Padel Group on new development, The Hook Club
by Kath Hudson | 13 Aug 2024
The padel craze continues with the launch of a new club at Champneys Mottram Hall in Cheshire and a pop-up at London’s Marble Arch. Developed by The Padel Group, The Hook Club at Champneys Mottram Hall, is a £400,000, three-court padel venue with installation by Padelgest, supported by a clubhouse for pre- and post-match socialising and a heated patio area in the landscaped grounds. The venue is open to anyone
Deepak Chopra-backed wellness resort Ameyalli to open among historic Utah hot springs
by Megan Whitby | 07 Jun 2024
Wellness industry figure Deepak Chopra is co-developing a new wellness community and resort focused on wellbeing and longevity in Utah’s Heber Valley, centred around natural geothermal springs. Named Ameyalli – an Aztec term meaning "a place where the healing water flows" – the project is a collaboration between Chopra, the Chopra Foundation and developer and managing partner Charles Heath. Heath, who acquired the thermal springs site, has set out to
Universal Studios eyes the UK for first European resort
by Kath Hudson | 29 Dec 2023
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK, following the purchase of a former brickworks in Bedfordshire. The theme park operator has confirmed it’s in the “very early stages of exploring the possibility of a potential park and resort experience in Bedford.” Parent company, Comcast Corporation has purchased the 480-acre site, which previously had planning permission for 1,000 homes. Universal Destinations and Experiences
Art Processors win Fast Co Design Award for Sydney Opera House 50th anniversary synchronised show
by Tom Walker | 25 Aug 2023
An AV experience project, which turned the Sydney Opera House's famous 'sails' into huge video screens, has won the Experience Design category in Fast Company's 2023 Innovation by Design Awards. Created by Australia-based Art Processors, the From the Sails: Light Years project included an original film artwork projected onto the Sydney Opera House's western sails to mark the iconic landmark's 50th-year celebrations. The 17-minute film charts the building's history and
Third Space joins Six Senses at luxury development The Whiteley
by Tom Walker | 09 Aug 2023
Third Space has signed a deal to open a club at The Whiteley, the iconic West London landmark which is undergoing a £1bn transformation into a mixed-use development. The luxury fitness operator will take 34,000sq ft of space across three floors within The Whiteley, directly accessed via Porchester Gardens in Bayswater. Third Space currently operates 10 clubs across London and is rolling out its high-end brand following investment from KSL
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios' Eden Project Dundee will celebrate myth-makers and alchemists
by Tom Walker | 19 Jul 2023
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s East Docks, with architecture by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The images show plans for an attraction which has been inspired by the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee – a group formed in the 16th century to bring professions from bakers to tailors into a single organisation with more bargaining power. Eden Project Dundee will be themed
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios' Eden Project Dundee will celebrate myth-makers and alchemists
by Tom Walker | 19 Jul 2023
The Eden Project has revealed new visuals for its planned Dundee project in the city’s East Docks, with architecture by Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios. The images show plans for an attraction which has been inspired by the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee – a group formed in the 16th century to bring professions from bakers to tailors into a single organisation with more bargaining power. Eden Project Dundee will be themed
FaulknerBrowns delivers new Lee Valley Ice Centre with two Olympic rinks
by Liz Terry | 06 Jun 2023
London has a new double Olympic skating centre following a £30m investment by the Lee Valley Regional Park Authority. The aim is to encourage physical activity and community within the local population. In addition to the rinks, it has a large gym and a dance studio, as well as community spaces and a café. Designed by architects FaulkerBrowns, The Lee Valley Ice Centre will open on Saturday 17 June, with
Floating Salmon Eye visitor attraction by Kvorning Design highlights sustainable aquaculture
by Tom Walker | 08 Dec 2022
A new floating visitor center and art installation is showcasing aquaculture, informing the world on how to better feed the planet with sustainable seafood. Called Salmon Eye, the aquaculture centre is located in Norway’s Hardangerfjord, just outside the town of Rosendal. Created by Kvorning Design, the project was conceived and financed by Sondre Eide, the CEO of third-generation salmon farming business Eide Fjordbruk. A world-class visitor and learning center, Salmon
Bob Iger's return to Disney sparks major restructuring focused on creativity and storytelling
by Tom Walker | 25 Nov 2022
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob Iger. Iger, who steered Disney as CEO from 2005 until 2020 – when his contract expired – returned to the entertainment giant recently. His return follows the exit of Bob Chapek, who took over as Disney CEO from Iger in February 2020 – just as the COVID-19 pandemic began hitting the entertainment and visitor attraction industry
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Designed to restore neglected land and renew the identity of Iraq’s capital city, Baghdad Sustainable Forests promises a new way of living surrounded by nature. Gensler’s Ian Mulcahay tells us why he thinks the project could become a model for the repair and enhancement of urban centres
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