Wednesday 10 March 2010 Spa Business: Uniting the world of spas
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Hepburn Springs, a historic, mineral bathhouse in Australia, has been transformed into a world-class spa facility. Jennifer Todd pays a visit View >>
 
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10   Spa Vision: Ritz-Carlton’s first eco-friendly property
The Ritz-Carlton has taken its first step into eco-conscious design and operations with its latest hotel opening in Charlotte, North Carolina in the US. More>>
 
14   Letters: Write to reply
Industry research is scrutinised More>>
 
16   News: News update
Paua becomes South China Cosmetics, a mega-development for Egypt and an illuminating launch for Yas Hotel, UAE More>>
 
22   Everyone's talking about: Advance payments
Is prepayment the best way to deal with no shows, or does an up-front deposit deter customers? Katie Barnes reports More>>
 
26   Interview: Laurence Boulet
The spa development director for Accor tells Katie Barnes about the new So tel and Pullman spa concepts and how she is refining the group’s thalassotherapy arm More>>
 
32   News report: Greece lightning
Magali Robathan reveals more about Greece’s €1bn Costa Navarino project More>>
 
38   Eco spa: Taking your time
Four-hour ayurvedic journeys are the mainstay at this new eco-spa in the UK. Kath Hudson pays a visit More>>
 
42   The way I see it: Adam Horler
An ex L’Oréal and Molton Brown employee reveals why he’s thrown off the shackles of corporate life More>>
 
44   Real estate: Aiming high
Neena Dhillon looks at the real estate success of the Elysian Chicago More>>
 
48   Resort ideas: Floating ideas
The owner of a Venetian hotel chain shares her spa vision with Andrea Jezovit More>>
 
52   Training: Cornell University
Caroline Wilkinson discovers why the spa degree modules at Cornell are some of the most respected in the industry More>>
 
54   Ask an expert: Alternative water supplies
Having your own water borehole can cut down bills, but what does the installation process involve and what are the overall pros and cons? Emilie Filou finds out More>>
 
34   Spa tourism: Hot spot
Uruguay’s thermal spring region is a popular and a ordable destination, but it could benefit by attracting a more upscale audience. Leonor Stanton investigates More>>
 
58   Trends: Fishy business
Rhianon Howells takes a closer look at where fish spa therapy originatedand how the trend is spreading globally More>>
 
62   Cave spa: Puglian paradise
Charlotte Senior goes underground to visit Aveda’s eco-inspired cave spa in Puglia, south Italy More>>
 
66   Fitness: Striking a balance
Kathy Carter reports on the benefits of balance training and how it can be incorporated into fitness programmes More>>
 
70   Spa products: Products
Product and equipment launches More>>
 
74   Finishing touch: Stroke of genius
Research shows that swimming can help you live longer than walking or jogging More>>
Spa jobs
Spa Director
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Location: Cairo, Egypt
Company: Fairmont - Cairo

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Group Leisure & Spa Manager
Salary: Attractive salary & benefits
Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom
Company: Shire Hotels

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Spa Therapists
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Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Company: Details on application

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Spa Manager
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Location: Cambridge / Bristol, United Kingdom
Company: Sanctuary Spa Group Ltd

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Spa Manager
Salary: Full Package
Location: Sharm El Sheik, Egypt
Company: Bioline Egypt

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Spa news
09 Mar 2010


Extension for Spa by von Essen


Hospitality group von Essen is to extend its spa offering with a further seven spas added to their portfolio of UK properties throughout 2010.

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09 Mar 2010


New Aromatherapy Associates investors


Two new financial investors have been announced for Aromatherapy Associates. Ian Richardson and Dr Magdy Ishak will be driving new areas of growth and expansion for the brand.

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Spa diary
10-13 Mar 2010

IHRSA 2010 - 29th Annual International Convention & Trade Show

IHRSA, San Diego, United States

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10-13 Mar 2010

26th International Seating Symposium

Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, Canada

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12 Mar 2010

Keiser M5 Roadshow

David Lloyd, Birmingham, Birmingham,

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Property & tenders
Elysium Health and Fitness Club

Location: Albrighton, Wolverhampton
Company: Christie and Co

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The Atrium, Camberley

Location: Camberley
Company: Colliers CRE

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Development Partner Opportunities

Location: Edmonton / Broxbourne
Company: Drivers Jonas

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