Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The Sanctuary, with the design and concept inspired by the Native American people that populated Florida’s Southwest coast – the Calusa. The spa, which is set across three levels, was created by Champalimaud Design and uses a layered palette of natural materials, soft textures and luminous light to echo Naples’ shoreline. The reception features a hand-painted

Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US, called The Shenandoah Nature Resort, which is due to open in January 2028.  The US$200 million (€184 million, £156 million) property has been designed to reimagine the traditional spa experience by blending ancient and modern wisdom in what is described as a “spiritually expansive and scientifically grounded approach”.  The resort has been created to address

Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved in the development of 10-15 BodyHoliday properties around the world over the next 15 years, with its upcoming Portuguese resort as its proof-of-concept “showroom”. In the latest edition of Spa Busines s, Barnard says he has his eye on locations in Europe, the Middle East, Costa Rica and Belize for future BodyHoliday developments. He and

Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah Company to invest SAR 3.1 billion (US$827 million, €760 million, £652 million) in the creation of Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah. The property's footprint will measure 235,938sq m in the historic town of Diriyah on the northwestern outskirts of the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh.  Diriyah is becoming a heritage and tourism destination because

Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition to develop onsen ryokan globally in an exclusive interview with Spa Business. Read the full profile of Hoshino in the latest edition of the magazine here.   Hoshino Resorts now operates 70 properties across Japan, Bali, Taiwan, Guam and soon the US.  The company boasts ¥250,915 million (US$1.6 billion, €1.4 billion, £1.2 billion) in total

A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is being developed on the Dubrovnik Riviera with wellness and regenerative programming by Under a Tree Consulting. The property, which is scheduled to open in 2029, will have a 151-berth marina, two five-star hotels, luxury villas, branded apartments, a wellness retreat, a performance hub, yacht club and a retail/dining village called Lungomare. The location was chosen

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

Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the Therme Manchester project in the UK, which is slated to open at TraffordCity in late 2028. Therme Horizon, the holding company valued for Therme Group and its private equity partner CVC Capital, will fund the development. Therme Group updated the cost of the project in February of this year to £415 million (US$521 million, €500

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub, almost year after the property launched its redesigned Sacred River Spa at Sayan. The new 536sq m fitness centre is located high above the Ayung River, with panoramic views of the jungle. It has multiple training modalities and offers a range of recovery therapies. The facilities on offer include a gym, measuring 75sq m, with

Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch in 2026 with spa and wellness facilities on its fourth deck. The 95-key vessel will be jointly owned and operated by Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings. Four Seasons Yachts will lead the hospitality and service experience with a 1:1 guest-to-staff ratio. Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings will oversee the nautical operations. Design partners for the vessel

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills to open a new property called Bulgari Resort and Mansions Abu Dhabi, in 2030. The resort will be located on a private horseshoe-shaped island and will have a Bulgari Spa. Off the coast of the Abu Dhabi Corniche (an 8km waterfront promenade), Milanese design company ACPV Architects (Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel) will create the resort’s

A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa town of Kusatsu, Japan, in Q2 of 2026. The forest resort, owned and operated by Hoshino Resorts, will be connected to the town by a private tunnel, exclusively reserved for resort guests. The new, 94-key property will be managed under Hoshino Resorts' hot spring ryokan brand ‘Kai’ and will trade as Kai Kusatsu. Located on

Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration project, Sheerness Revival, funded by the UK government. Swale Borough Council has appointed Alliance Leisure to manage this flagship project that will breathe new life into the town. The Beachfields site, which is situated near the town centre, waterfront and train station will be reimagined as a hub for leisure, health and community engagement. Sheppey

The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth white paper exploring the principles, strategies and economic, physiological and environmental benefits of incorporating wellness into the built environment. Titled Pathways to Wellness Architecture and Design, the comprehensive 174-page publication aims to guide investors, developers, architects and stakeholders in adopting holistic, evidence-based design practices that positively impact individuals, communities and the planet. “Planning, designing and

A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part of Four Seasons' latest opening in Cabo’s Golden Corridor. Called Tierra Mar Spa, the ocean-side facility at Four Seasons Resort & Residences at Cabo San Lucas is designed to offer an indoor-outdoor wellness oasis set against the backdrop of Baja’s dry desert landscapes. Its design concept draws inspiration from the long Baja coastline while its

The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan has embarked on a new chapter after receiving a major renovation and expansion project. The riverside retreat in Ubud, Indonesia, has been relaunched with enhanced facilities, brand-new amenities and an elevated treatment offering. Honouring traditions Nestled amid rich tropical jungle foliage, the 4,970sq m facility has been refreshed with a concept inspired by the ancient Balinese philosophy of Niskala,

Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US wellness market with a new hot springs development in New York state's historic spa village of Sharon Springs. Scheduled to open in 2028, the 40-key property will blend the tradition of Japanese ryokan inn-style accommodations with onsen bathing facilities powered by Sharon Springs' mineral-rich hot springs. It will be located approximately a 3.5-hour drive from

Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels and residences with two new fitness-centric wellness destinations in 2025. The first, SIRO Boka Place, will be operated under the group’s fitness-focused hospitality lifestyle brand SIRO which invites guests to live at their fullest potential through a specialised blend of hospitality, fitness and wellness. With a flagship property in Dubai, the brand's philosophy has

Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to gain deeper insights into how people sleep when staying away from home. Sleep, a crucial pillar of health and wellbeing, has become a top priority for wellness-focused consumers, with the Global Wellness Institute reporting that the sleep market contributes US$77.3 billion to the US$5.6 trillion global wellness economy. Compared to previous years, consumers now have access to

Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa, wellness and hospitality guest journeys with advanced immersive visual environments. After collaborating with a team skilled in creating VR settings for film and TV, Paris is using AI and high-resolution LED panels to bring healing spaces to life with naturescapes, light, scent and soundscapes – some of which are composed by wellness music provider Myndstream.

The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka marks the luxury operator’s fourth property in Japan and is home to an elevated urban spa retreat inspired by traditional Japanese wellness rituals and the restorative power of water. Housed within the new One Dojima multi-use building designed by architects Nikken Sekkei, the 175-key hotel's interiors have been overseen by a trio of Japanese design studios; Curiosity, Simplicity and Design Studio Spin. Encompassing

Luxury hotel and spa operator Anantara Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement to manage a new-build resort, spa and branded residences on the black volcanic shores of Bali’s Seseh Beach. Opening in 2027, Anantara Dragon Seseh Bali Resort will have a striking design created by British architect John Dawes and inspired by the Barong of Bali – a dragon-like guardian from Balinese mythology. The 216-key oceanfront destination is being

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the latest brand to join the collection of luxury hospitality partners at Saudi Arabia's upcoming regenerative tourism destination Amaala. Positioned as the premier global integrated family wellness destination, Amaala is taking shape along Saudi Arabia’s north-western coastline, promising transformative experiences inspired by art, wellness and the allure of the Red Sea. Four Seasons, in collaboration with Amaala’s developer Red Sea Global (RSG), is set

Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept throughout North America, according to CEO and co-founder Robbie Bent. The company’s city destinations combine contrast bathing, breathwork and guided emotional regulation to create a space for people to connect with themselves and their community. Offering 28 different classes, Othership hosts large-scale sauna and ice-bath classes that blend elements of Aufguss sauna with group therapy modalities including visualisation,

With between 18 and 30 per cent of the populations of developed countries living in rural locations, this market will be the next frontier for expansion in the fitness industry, according to insight published in HCM magazine. The challenge is creating the right business model. Fit+ is a staffless and digitalised concept which founder Torsten Boorberg believes can work anywhere. A 390sq ft (36sq m) club in Bad Doberan, Germany,

The first ever Siro hotel, marketed as the "ultimate fitness and recovery hotel", is now accepting reservations. Set to open its doors in February 2024 at the One Za'abeel development in Dubai, the property marks the debut for Siro – a new, fitness and recovery brand developed by Kerzner International. Siro One Za'abeel will offer guests experiences built around the brand's five specific "biohacking pillars" – fitness, nutrition, sleep, recovery

A new urban wellness retreat is set to launch in Knightsbridge, London, backed by a trio of professionals from the beauty and medical fields, including ex-Aromatherapy Associates interim CEO Muriel Zingraff. Designed for conscious wellbeing, The Hvn will launch on 17 October. The two-level facility will operate with a 360˚ integrated approach using heritage therapies – including traditional Indian, Japanese and Chinese medicines – functional medicine and medical aesthetics, acupuncture,