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Daily news, Jobs, Training & TenDers www.spaopportunities.com Amble acquires island resort site PETE HaYMan


Amble Resorts has announced its plans to create an ecolog- ically-responsible resort in Belize after acquiring an 80-acre (32.4-hectare) site on the island of Long Caye. Te operator said the loca-


tion’s proximity to some of the world’s best diving sites – such as Te Great Blue Hole, made famous by Jacques Cousteau – made it ideal for a resort scheme. In addition to offer- ing opportunities for divers, the island also boasts a nature reserve and bird sanctuary. Plans for the new resort include 30 hotel rooms, 100 holiday homes and a spa. A restaurant and other services are


Te 80-acre development site is located on Belize’s Long Caye island Blake Ross, director of the site’s former


earmarked as part of the proposals for Long Caye, which is the second acquisition by Amble following its purchase of Isla Palenque, Panama, in 2008.


owner, Long Caye Belize, said: “We are excited about our partnership with Amble Resorts – sustainability is at the heart of our shared mission. We know Amble will continue to do the same, while welcoming visitors who come to experience the paradise that is the Lighthouse Reef.”


Radisson Blu to launch Ukraine ski resort PETE HaYMan


Te Rezidor Hotel Group has confirmed that it will launch a new Radisson Blu resort at the Bukovel ski resort in Ukraine. Located in the Carpathian Mountains, the new Radisson Blu Resort, Bukovel is set to


feature more than 250 rooms and a 2,000sq m (21,528sq ſt) spa. Facilities at the spa and wellness complex


will incorporate a large indoor swimming pool; saunas; fitness and treatment rooms; and steamrooms.


DLL unveils plans for £12m Farnham club PETE HaYMan


UK-based health club David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has announced plans for a new 6,000sq m (64,583sq ſt) fitness facility in Farnham, Surrey, which feature the group’s largest Amida Spa. Te £12m development will


be located next to Farnham Rugby Club and include a 1,013sq m (10,904sq ſt) spa area with six treatment rooms offer- ing therapies and massages. Other Amida Spa facilities


will include four sauna rooms; a relaxation area; a nail studio; a spray tanning salon; and experience rooms, as well as outdoor sauna cabins and a spa pool. Elsewhere, the club will comprise eight out- door tennis courts and an on-site physiotherapy


Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital Te health and fitness centre will include DLL’s largest Amida Spa


and osteopathy clinic, as well as a multi-pur- pose sports hall. A 25m swimming pool and separate children’s pool; a 470sq m (5,059sq ſt) are also planned.


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