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Qatar is planning to have the worldâs first centre for Traditional Arabic Islamic Medicine (TAIM), at the Zulal Wellness Resort, opening in 2022.
Qatar has transformed itself over the past two decades from a relatively unknown Gulf State to a prominent player on the world stage. Exploiting its significant oil and gas reserves, it has embarked on one of the largest and most ambitious infrastructure programmes in the world to deliver its 2030 Qatar National Vision.
Qatarâs aim, with the worldâs first centre for TAIM, is to make the Khasooma, a private coastal area north of the country, a haven of wellness enthusiasts. The Zulal Wellness Resort will be the countryâs largest spa and wellness centre, and the Middle Eastâs first wellness destination resort. The hope is that the new venture will attract international visitors seeking health and wellness experiences with a true taste of the region.  The family-wellness resort will have 120
, Updated 1 Mar 2021, 10:10 GMT
Stunning vista across Jatiluwih Rice Terrace, Bali.
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1. Unwind on a wellness tour in Bali
To combat the sense of confinement that months of lockdown have brought to many of us,
Health and Fitness Travel has released 2021-2022 dates for a wellness tour across Bali that aims to be a transformative trip centred around reconnection. There will be three stop-off accommodation points in Ubud, Pemuteran and Sanur, all locally owned with a swimming pool and spa available. The programme includes morning yoga classes, a waterfall hike, snorkelling, temple visits, an organic cooking class, healing ceremony, anti-gravity yoga and Balinese healing yoga class.
Qatar Announces Two New Hotel And Leisure Destinations
(credit: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas along with the Qatar National Tourism Council)
Since being chosen as the host country of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
TM on December 2, 2010, Qatar has undergone a massive capital and tourism development strategy to diversify its offerings to its citizens and the general public. Throughout the last ten years, the Qatar hotel sector has seen a massive influx of capital investment leading to the most recent announcement of two new hotel and leisure destinations, opening in late 2020 and early 2021. Each bringing a broad range of amenities and experiences, both the Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas and Zulal Wellness Resort respectively provide a level of luxury and wellness.
Hotel Focus: New hotels part six
Words by Toby Maxwell
Hotel Milano Scala, Milan
Hailed as the first emission-free hotel in Milan, the Hotel Milano Scala lies behind a historic facade in the centre of the city. Thermal insulation was integrated into the structure during renovations, and heating and air conditioning is provided by an environmentally friendly water-to-water heat pump.
An automated energy consumption control system checks the temperature in each room and is deactivated via a magnetic contact as soon as a window is opened. Filters on the water taps in the rooms reduce water consumption, and guests are encouraged to use public transport while out and about.