Issue 2006 Q3


08 LETTERS
Andrew Sceats defends ear candling and Trent Munday on maximising yield

12 NEWS
Hyatt expands its residential spa concept and the Asia Spa Institute enters an exclusive partnership with Cornell

20 NEWS REPORT: BATH SPA OPENS
The long-awaited Thermae Bath Spa finally opens in the UK, more than three years late and three times over budget

22 INTERVIEW: STEVEN CONQUY
The chief operating officer of Asian operator MSpa International talks to Rhianon Howells about the company’s ambitious plans for global expansion and brand diversification

30 OPINION: ANTI-AGEING MEDICINE
A growing number of spas are incorporating anti-ageing medicine – including hormone replacement therapy – into their core offer. Is this a positive development for the industry?

36 LITTLE INDIA
Parkschlösschen Bad Wildstein, Germany, is Europe’s leading ayurvedic health resort. Magali Robathan pays a visit

40 AS NATURE INTENDED
Janice Gronvold explains why going green is good for your business

42 RESEARCH: TRAVELLERS’ TALES
ISPA has partnered with the Canadian Tourism Commission to give a unique
insight into the needs of spa travellers

48REAL ESTATE: TALL STORY
The tallest residential building in the world has just opened on Australia’s Gold Coast. Jennifer Todd visits the spa

54 SENSORY ZONE: MULTI STORY
Katie Barnes investigates how and why spa designers should be striving to create a multi-sensory experience for guests

58 FIRST PERSON: DWELLING PLACE
Ian Cooper checks out the Fuchun Resort & Spa in China’s Hangzhou province

62 CITY BOUND
The owners of Serenity Spa at Seaham Hall in the UK are rolling out the concept to the nation’s cities. Neena Dhillon finds out more

66 PROFILE: RAISON D’ETRE
Partners Anna Bjurstam and Rosamond Freeman-Attwood on the company behind Aman Spas

74 S FOR SUCCESS?
Jennifer Todd visits Thailand’s largest medical spa in Bangkok

78 ESCAPE FROM THE CITY
Rhianon Howells stays at Bangkok’s Baan Thai Wellness Retreat