Tuesday 09 February 2010 Spa Business: Uniting the world of spas
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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>>
 
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>>
 
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>>
 
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
Beauty Therapist
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Location: Aviemore, United Kingdom
Company: Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort
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Leisure Team Member
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Location: Aviemore, United Kingdom
Company: Macdonald Aviemore Highland Resort
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Aqua Springs Beauty Therapy Supervisor
Salary: range rising to £18,329 (OTE £21,329)
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Company: Colchester Borough Council
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Club General Manager
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Location: Amman, Jordan
Company: Fitness First Middle East
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Spa General Manager
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Location: St Petersburg, Russia
Company: Bliss Russia
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Spa news
03 Feb 2010


Global rollout for Molton Brown


Following an intensive two-year repositioning period, Molton Brown has revealed its plans to extend its new spa concept to flagship branded and independent hotels around the world.

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29 Jan 2010


Bannatyne upgrades Carlisle spa


Bannatyne Health Club in Carlisle has announced a programme of investment in excess of £75,000, including a major redevelopment of its Sensory Spa.

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Spa diary
03-25 Feb 2010

Fitness Instructor and Biomechanics Coach Course

 FIT, Wimbledon Village, United Kingdom

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08-13 Feb 2010

World Conference on Club Management and Golf Industry Show

 San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, San Diego, United States

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09 Feb 2010

LPF Seminar - Leisure Review of 2009

 at the offices of Jones Lang LaSalle, London, United Kingdom

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Property & tenders
Urban Spa for Sale

Location: Henley-on-Thames, UK
Company: Kubu

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An Exceptional Development Opportunity

Location: Derwent Forest
Company: DTZ

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Ingol Golf Course

Location: Lancashire
Company: Humberts Leisure

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