Danubius Hotels, one of Europe's largest spa operators, is expanding its range of wellness activities to meet the needs of its older guests.

"Our traditional spa guests are mainly over 55," says Danubius Health Spa brand manager Mike Wallace. "While treatments are delivered in the morning, we're now developing our afternoon programmes for the 'silver generation'."

While the offering varies from location to location, the programmes include a choice of fitness and wellbeing classes in everything from relaxation methods such as autogenic training or the Jacobson technique to stretching, yoga for seniors and Nordic walking. Other activities might include 'Meet the Spa Doctor' sessions, lifestyle lectures and walking tours in the area.

Other plans for Danubius include the continued rollout of its Medical Wellness personal prevention programmes across its portfolio of hotels in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company is also investing in clinical trials into the effectiveness of thermal water and other natural resources used in its spas. Details: www.danubiushotels.com