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Fitness Trainers
Company: Lavanya Spa
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Beauty Therapist
Company: Lavanya Spa
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Sales Consultant
Company: Premier Software Solutions
Location: Scotland, United Kingdom
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SPA OPERATIONS MANAGER
Company: Spa Botanica
Location: Singapore
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Assistant Spa Manager
Company: Willow Stream Spa
Location: Montreux, Switzerland
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Part - Time Exercise Therapist
Company: South West London & St George's
Location: South London, United Kingdom
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Spa Director
Company: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Location: Cayman Islands
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Head Office Opportunities
Company: Decléor UK Ltd
Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom
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Retail Counter Managers
Company: Decléor UK Ltd
Location: Nationwide, United Kingdom
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ISPA Knowledge Network & Marketplaces - Marketing
08 - 09 Sep 2008
Coconut Grove, Florida, USA

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Spa & Resort Expo & Conference / Medical Aesthetics Conference & Expo
20 - 22 Sep 2008
New York, USA

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LIW 2008 - Leisure Industry Week
23-25 Sep 2008
NEC

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SPATEC NORTH AMERICA FALL
25 - 28 Sep 2008
Braselton, Georgia, USA

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EUROPEAN SPA SUMMIT
4 - 5 Oct 2008
Paris, France

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Issue 2005 Q2



8 letters
The international spa industry must stop turning its back on the affordable sector, argues Mel Loverh

10 news
Aspara to enter Japanese market with 60 sites and Li’Tya opens its first concept spa in Australia

18 interview: neil jacobs
The vice president of operations for Four Seasons in the Asia-Pacific tells Wendy Golledge about the group’s spa strategy and rollout plans

24 pastoral chic
Wendy Golledge takes a look around the spa at the newly opened Four Seasons Hampshire in the UK

28 research: destination health
Cornell University recently conducted the first ever quantitative study into the benefits of destination spas. Leonor Stanton reviews its findings

34 bodywork guru: leon chaitow
The world-renowned osteopath, naturopath, teacher and author tells Kath Hudson how spa operators would benefit from offering serious bodywork services

40 opinion: bruising in massage
Following the sacking of a male therapist in London for allegedly leaving marks on clients, Nick Ryan asks the experts if bruising in massage is ever acceptable

44 peak condition
Zoe Smith visits El Santuario Resort & Spa in Valle De Bravo, Mexico

50 training: elmcrest college
Elmcrest College in Ontario, Canada, launched its spa management diploma two years ago. Karen Maxwell reports

52 sonic waves
A multi-media concept combining music and water is going down a storm in Germany, says Vicky Kiernander

58 movers & shakers: steven ferry
Butler-turned-consultant Steven Ferry explains how introducing the butler model of service could benefit your spa

62 now and zen
A conference centre in Sweden has turned its fortunes around by transforming itself into a Japanese-style resort and spa. Catherine Larner visits Yasuragi at Hasseludden

68 interview: horst rechelbacher
The founder of Aveda tells Chris McBeath about his new, food-focused venture, Intelligent Nutrients, and how the spa industry can change the world

 



74 special focus: on top of the world
As property development and tourism in Dubai continue to boom, we investigate the region’s burgeoning spa industry and ask the key players about their plans

88 Ask an expert: young things
Jennifer Harbottle asks how spa operators can improve their marketing to attract more younger consumers

92 tree of life
As Banyan Tree prepares to go public, Jennifer Harbottle visits one of its first resorts on Bintan Island, Indonesia

98 spa tourism: a new direction
Terry Stevens explores the potential
for spa tourism in Slovakia

104 mystery shopper: casanova spa, venice
Our mystery shopper Liz Terry is distinctly under-whelmed by the spa at the legendary Hotel Cipriani in Venice

108 design profile: sylvia sepielli
The international spa consultant talks
to Peter Sargent about her inspiration

112 a spiritual journey
Mii amo in Arizona is billed as a destination spa and a resort spa at the same time. Peter Sargent pays a visit

118 fitness: forever young
Anti-ageing skincare products are all the rage, but what about anti-ageing exercise? Wendy Golledge asks how spas can help clients fight ageing through fitness

124 spa products
We take a look at some of the newest products to hit the market


Previous Issues:

2005: Q1 2004: Q4 / Q3 / Q2 / Q1 2003: Q4

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26 Aug 2008
Powerscourt Springs health farm to close
Powerscourt Springs health farm and hotel in Co Wicklow, Ireland, is to close with the loss of a reported 67 jobs. more


26 Aug 2008
Wellness centre launches at Le Mauricia
A new wellness centre has opened within Beachcomber Hotels’ Le Mauricia property in Mauritius, completing the final phase of the hotel’s extensive refurbishment programme. more


26 Aug 2008
Espace Henri Chenot reopens
The Espace Henri Chenot at the Palace Merano in northern Italy has reopened following a multi-million dollar investment in the entire property. more


26 Aug 2008
Nikki Beach Panama to open next March
Further details have been revealed about the next Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts-branded property to open in central America, in Panama. more


 
26 Aug 2008
Delta Grand Okanagan resort to open in October
Delta Hotels group is to open its latest resort and spa in Kelowna within the Canadian province of British Columbia later this year. more


26 Aug 2008
Spa Junkie website launches
A new website has launched, aimed at sharing knowledge about spas in cities throughout the US. more


22 Aug 2008
Acqua Hotel spa to roll out in Peru
Seven new spas are to open in Peru over the next five years within Acqua Hotel properties. more


22 Aug 2008
Verbena Spa ready to launch in North Yorkshire
The Feversham Arms hotel in Helmsley, UK, is to gain a £1.2m (1.5m euro, US$2.2m) spa called Verbena, which will launch in October. more


 


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