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Council sells land to facilitate £20m intu expansion in Stoke
by Tom Anstey | 16 Apr 2014
Council bosses have agreed to sell land to a shopping centre in Stoke to facilitate a £20m expansion leisure project. Despite blocking a similar deal 18 months ago, Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans to sell off 537sq m (5,780sq ft) of land at Quadrant Road to intu Potteries for a fee of £180,000. The 60,000sq ft expansion – called The Hive – will feature five restaurants and a Cineworld multiplex, but
ACDL's Southern Vietnam resort complex open for business
by Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2014
The Grand Ho Tram Strip Hotel in southern Vietnam is up and running after the first phase of the resort development – including a 1,650sq m (17,760sq ft) spa – was completed at the end of last year. Asian Coast Development (Canada) (ACDL) is the international development company behind this 400-acre integrated resort destination – expected to become the largest tourism complex in Vietnam. ACDL’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Ho Tram Project
Aberdeen city centre to undergo £107m redevelopment
by Tom Anstey | 04 Apr 2014
New look plans have been revealed for Aberdeen’s city centre on the site of the former City Council headquarters Muse Developments has been selected as Aberdeen City Council’s development partner for the £107m joint project, which will see the former St Nicholas House site and Broad Street in Aberdeen transformed to include 175,000 sq ft (16,258sq m) of sustainable offices, and mixed-use leisure facilities. Valued at £5.6m, the leisure amenities
Castleford Tigers reveals new stadium plans
by Tom Walker | 31 Mar 2014
Super League rugby club Castleford Tigers has revealed detailed plans for a new 10,000-capacity community stadium in the town. To be located close to the Junction 32 of the M62 motorway, the stadium will form part of a £135m mixed development project proposed by London-based developers Lateral Property Group (LPG). The stadium would also be funded in its entirety by the retail development. Designed to meet Super League requirements, the
Citi Field, New York could become home to green-space development
by Chris Dodd | 25 Mar 2014
New York City is looking to continue its commitment to becoming an environmentally-friendly city, through plans announced by former Mayor Bloomberg to turn an area near Citi Field in Queens into a green space-inspired neighbourhood. The Willets Point area, situated between Flushing and Corona, is home to a number of industries, with the area suffering from soil contamination caused by the region's extensive automotive industry. However, this could be about
Mandarin Oriental Group set to unveil The Spa in Taipei
by Helen Andrews | 25 Mar 2014
The Mandarin Oriental Group will soon raise the curtain on The Spa at Mandarin Oriental in Taipei, China – the upcoming 303-bedroom hotel owned by Kai Tai Fung International Company Limited. The Spa interior is courtesy of international design firm Yabu Pushelberg, which specialises in hospitality and retail industry projects. Spread over two floors, the development is more than 3,500sq m (37,673sq ft) in size and consists of two separate
US$750m all-year destination resort coming to New York, US
by Tom Anstey | 18 Mar 2014
A new US$750m (£451m, €539.5m) 1,100-bedroom destination resort with spa facilities in Sullivan County, New York, US, has been revealed by developer EPR Properties. Located 90 miles from New York City, the four-season Adelaar resort will sit on 1,700 acres (2.6sq m, 6.8sq km) of land at the site of the former Concord Resort and golf course, which closed in 2009. Master planned by architectural firm Hart Howerton, the resort
£500m Oxford shopping centre plans gain approval from council
by Tom Anstey | 12 Mar 2014
Plans to redevelop Oxford’s West End into a £500m shopping centre have been approved by planners, with leisure facilities included. Various proposals for the Westgate Shopping Centre have been afoot since 1988, but certain factors delayed any potential plans. The proposals include 26,000sq m (279,000sq ft) of cafes and restaurants; more than 5,000sq m (54,000sq ft) of leisure use, including a cinema; between 27 and 122 homes; and two new
Two Bunch Palms development plans to enter second phase in US
by Tom Anstey | 10 Mar 2014
Plans to redevelop Two Bunch Palms in California, US, are soon to enter a second development phase following an investment plan designed to raise up to US$11m (£6.5m, €7.9m) as part of a US$24m (£14.3m, €17.4m) project. 22 investors are being sought to invest US$500,000 (£300,000, €363,000) into the redevelopment which will transform the property into a world-class wellness hotel, spa and tourist destination. The resort currently consists of 52
Gibraltar planning new stadium to match FIFA requirements
by Tom Anstey | 04 Mar 2014
Gibraltar has unveiled plans for a new national football stadium, aiming to officially open the venue in 2016. The British territory's football team currently uses the Victoria Stadium - which does not meet FIFA’s regulations to host international football matches, although some friendlies will be played there. Gibraltar, which is also aiming for FIFA membership in time to play in the qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup, is looking to
Jamaica's long-awaited Harmony Cove project to start soon
by Tom Anstey | 17 Feb 2014
Chinese firm Sinohydro is to conclude negotiations for the financing and equity investment of the US$2.5bn (£1.5bn, €1.8bn) Harmony Cove Development project in Telawny, Jamaica later this month. The 2,300-acre (9.3sq km, 3.6sq m) property on Jamaica’s north coast, is to be developed into a resort to include three PGA golf courses, a luxury health spa, marina facilities, commercial developments, luxury hotels, private residences, a hotel, casino, convention and entertainment
Boston chair hopes to submit stadium plans next month
by Tom Anstey | 14 Feb 2014
Boston United chair David Newton says he is looking to fund the club's new stadium project by securing loans from local and central government and hopes to submit a planning application in March. The non-league football side will gain a new 4,000-seat community stadium as part of a £100m mixed-use project which will also feature an all-weather 3G pitch for community use, plus educational facilities, conference and banqueting facilities. There
Willow Stream Spa launches at Fairmont Kea Lani
by Tom Anstey | 13 Feb 2014
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in Hawaii has officially opened its new 13-treatment room Willow Stream Spa, following an US$8m (£4.8m, €5.9m) redevelopment. In addition to the existing three outdoor spa cabanas already at the resort, the renovation has more than doubled the spa in size from around 4,000sq ft (371sq m) to 9,000sq ft (836sq m) of retail space, manicure and pedicure stations, treatment rooms and facilities. The Nalu
Liz Terry calls for UK innovation to pioneer ‘wellness cities’
by Jak Phillips | 03 Feb 2014
Leisure Management magazine editor Liz Terry has described government proposals for building two garden cities in the south of England as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for the leisure and wellness industries. Her editorial in the magazine’s Q1 edition, called for a move away from traditional garden city models - used for Letchworth and Welwyn - towards a wellness city concept, built on the latest sustainable design principles, with
Fairmont seals deal for Kuala Lumpur high-rise hotel
by Jak Phillips | 23 Jan 2014
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to continue its push into the Southeast Asia market by opening a 62-storey luxury hotel and spa in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development in 2017. Fairmont’s parent company, FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), has signed a deal with CITITOWER SDN BHD (a joint venture between Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company and KLCC Holdings Sdn Bhd) to launch its first property
Velaa Private Island opens in Maldives
by Tom Anstey | 06 Jan 2014
Velaa Private Island has opened in the Maldives, with a Spa My Blend By Clarins. Located north from Malé, in the Noonu Atoll, the island is the vision of owner Jiri Smejc. The Czech billionaire wanted a Maldivian resort that met his standards for what a luxurious private resort should be and intends to “bring new meaning to private moments” in the Maldives. The resort, designed by architect Petr Kolar,
Canary Wharf Group plans progressive Wood Wharf development
by Chris Dodd | 17 Dec 2013
The Canary Wharf Group has put forward plans to develop the area’s nearby Wood Wharf site into a business and residential development in time for the introduction of the Crossrail network. The group has submitted plans to Tower Hamlets Council in a bid to create a district housing 3,100 residential units, 240,000sq m of office space and 100 shops, restaurants and cafes. It is thought that the group also wants
Capco unveils plans for Earls Court
by Kath Hudson | 02 Dec 2013
Developer, Capital & Counties Properties (Capco), has received outline planning consent for its far reaching, and controversial, plans for a £8bn regeneration of Earls Court. Plans, which have met with local protest, involve demolishing the famous art deco exhibition centre and two council estates. Land is being acquired under the Conditional Land Sale Agreement, although the company is having to negotiate with Transport for London about an important piece of
Opening date announced for US$220m Grand Texas Theme Park
by Tom Anstey | 20 Nov 2013
Plans to bring a massive entertainment complex and theme park in Houston, Texas, US have taken a step forward after an opening date of Q1 2015 was set. The new complex will consist of Grand Texas Theme Park, Big Rivers Waterpark, Downtown Texas, Wakeboard Lake, Baseball Stadium, hotels and a concert and event center. The US$118m (£76m, €88.8m) Grand Texas Theme Park will include not only a theme park, but
Preston city centre regeneration plans revealed
by Tom Anstey | 06 Nov 2013
Plans to regenerate Preston city centre have been unveiled, with the aim of breathing new life into the faltering city centre. Preston council’s major plans include creating an office quarter, building a new cinema, increasing the number of homes in the city centre and revitalising the city’s leisure and culture offering. Plans are already afoot to make major improvements to the city’s transport system as part of the City Deal,
Redevelopment works completed at Pittsburgh's Andy Warhol Museum
by Chris Dodd | 01 Nov 2013
Pittsburgh’s iconic Andy Warhol Museum has a new progressive lounge area, innovative multimedia experiences and more retail space at the Andy Warhol Store following a first floor renovation and redesign. Designed by Desmone & Associates Architects and built by F.J Busse Company, the renovations were funded by the Eden Hall Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, Anonymous and the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. The work sees the installation of leading audio visual
US$104m theme park coming to Oman in 2016
by Tom Anstey | 18 Oct 2013
Sayyid Fatik bin Fahr al Said companies (FBF) and the Arab Malaysia Development Company (AMDC) have signed an agreement to develop Oman’s largest ever indoor theme park at a cost of OMR40m (£64.2m, US$104m, €76m). The 25,000sq ft (2,322sq m) Majarat Oman is expected to be completed by Q1 of 2016 and will feature, a waterpark, entertainment facilities, retail facilities, restaurants, a cinema, conference facilities and a selection of rides.
Spa Mont Blanc brand debuts at Four Seasons Bergues
by Tom Anstey | 15 Oct 2013
Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva in Switzerland has launched the inaugural Spa Mont Blanc, which opened today (15 Oct) following a three-year renovation. The 1,200sq m (12,916sq ft) spa, designed by Turkey-based architectural firm Metex Design Group, features seven treatment rooms, including a double suite with private hammam. Also included is a fitness centre, rooftop terrace, Japanese-fusion restaurant, infinity pool, male and female-only hammams, a hairdresser, silent vitality pool
SATE Conference kicks off in Savannah
by Tom Anstey | 02 Oct 2013
The Storytelling Architecture Technology Experience (SATE) Conference 2013 kicks off today (3 October) at the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) with Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Centre (ETC) founder, Don Marinelli making the keynote speech, entitled SATE: the reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic of the 21st Century. Organised by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), the conference is an annual, international gathering of themed entertainment and experience design creators, producers, owners
Plymouth AFC to shed Cinderella status as stadium plans approved
by Tom Walker | 10 Sep 2013
Plymouth Argyle Football Club's (PAFC) chair James Brent has said the club will finally be able to shed its 'Cinderella status', following the approval of plans for a £50m regeneration of its Higher Home Park stadium. Plymouth City Council's planning committee gave its consent to the plans, which will see the aged venue turned into a regional hub for sport and leisure in South West of England. Brent hopes the
Surf centre confirmed for Snowdon
by Tom Anstey | 16 Aug 2013
Plans have been approved to build a huge indoor surf centre in Snowdon, north Wales. Surf Snowdonia will be built on the site of a former aluminium factory and will feature a 30,000sq m (322,000sq ft) Wavegarden lake, 14,000sq m (150,000sq ft) wakeboarding lake, waterslide, restaurant, retail and indoor play facilities. The attraction will also include accommodation, with low impact, sleeping ‘pods’ to be located along the lake’s waterfront. Larger
Velaa Private Island luxury resort with 6-suite spa to open in the Maldives with Clarins spa
by Chris Dodd | 09 Aug 2013
Velaa Private Island, a new luxury resort in the Maldives, will open in Q4 of 2013, with a Spa My Blend by Clarins. Privately owned and managed by Czech entrepreneurs Radka and Jiri Smejc, the Petr Kolar-designed resort is made up of 43 private villas and five four-bedroom residences, which focus on local materials and contemporary flourishes. Each private retreat offers a generous outdoor space and private pool. The spa
US$3.75bn Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort would have stadium, aquarium, hotels and casino
by Chris Dodd | 07 Aug 2013
Chinese billionaire Tony Fung’s A$4.2bn (US$3.75bn, £2.4bn) mega leisure development in Cairns, Australia has moved to the next stage, having been declared a ‘co-ordinated project’ – the first step in the Australian government’s planning approval process. The Aquis Resort at the Great Barrier Reef project would include nine luxury hotels, a 25,000-seater sports stadium, a casino and high-end retail space. The resort would offer 3,750 hotel rooms, 1,180 apartments and
US$32.9bn Hudson Yards Project will transform the west side of Manhattan
by Tom Anstey | 07 Aug 2013
Parts of the New York City skyline will be transformed over the next 30 years by the Hudson Yards development, a 26-acre, US$32.9bn (£21.5bn, €24.8bn) scheme, which has been in the planning stages since 2001. The overall development is being driven by the Hudson Yards Development Corporation, with New York City-based property firm Related Companies selected to work on the redevelopment. The centrepiece for the project is a mixed-use real
New £45m Bournemouth Nautilus complex will be "the best on the south coast"
by Tom Anstey | 30 Jul 2013
A new £45m leisure complex, to be built in Bournemouth, has been earmarked as better than "any other on the south coast", according to the developer. Work on the mixed-use development, which is being developed and managed by the Osborne Group, will start in February next year. The complex, which will create around 300 jobs, will include a nine-screen, 2,000-seat cinema, a linear rooftop garden with terrace, 14 restaurants, a
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