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5 Editor's letter

Competition is everywhere

New spa rivals include pop-up operations without capital costs

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24 Project update

Floating point

Michel Kreuger, the man behind Amsterdam’s €9m Floating Gardens spa, tells Magali Robathan how the innovative project is shaping up

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26 Everyone's talking about...

Online reviews

Economists have revealed that just half a star difference in online consumer reviews can make or break a business. But are spa operators doing enough to boost their online reputation?

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30 Marketing

Award winning advice

Spa judge Samantha Foster shares her top tips on how to write an award application entry with a winning edge

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32 Interview

Deborah Szekely

The extraordinary Deborah Szekely has spent 73 years in the industry, creating Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door. Her 90th birthday marked the dawn of a new era, with the launch of lobbying organisation Wellness Warrior. She talks to Liz Terry

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40 Research

Recovery begins

Hotel spas in the US are starting to bounce back from the economic downturn. Andrea Foster from PKF Consulting analyses its 2012 Trends® in the Hotel Spa Industry report

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46 Trends

Watch this space

The Brazilian middle class, millennials and gamification will have a significant impact on the spa industry moving forwards. Health and wellness experts at global foresights firm The Futures Company tell us why and suggest other trends to keep an eye out for

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52 Promotion: company profile

Thalgo

Spa Business talks to Bernard Sirop, managing director of Thalgo, about the evolution of the company and where it is set to go in the future

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54 Spa science

Entering the telo-age

Jay Williams explains the science behind telomere health – DNA structures linked to cellular ageing – and how it can be used in spas

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60 Top team

Botanique Hotel & Spa

The hottest new spa in Brazil is backed by leading entrepreneurs including The Body Shop’s Gordon Roddick and AOL co-founder David Cole. We find out more

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68 Spa tourism

Lithuanian largesse

Anni Hood takes a tour around a range of spas in Lithuania

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74 Investigation

Standard issues

Should the industry set global standards for spa management education? Rhianon Howells reports

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80 Mystery shopper

Club Med Cherating Beach

Jennifer Harbottle goes undercover at Club Med Spa Village in Malaysia

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84 Technology

Spa software CEO briefings

Insights on where spa technology is headed from the CEOs of leading spa software companies

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88 Promotional feature

Concept development

Special experiences are created when spa concepts are expressed through great design. Kate Corney talks to WTS president Gary Henkin and business partner Doug Chambers, principal of Blu Spas, about concept and branding

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90 Product focus

Amenities - part two

Amenities, which are often overlooked by spa suppliers, can bring in 20 per cent of revenue for a product house. Spa Business get the low-down

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94 Product news

Product news

Product and equipment launches

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98 Research

Fighting fat

A new type of ‘beige fat’ cell has been found to burn energy rather than store excess calories. Scientists say it could be key to tackling obesity

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Uniting the world of spa & wellness
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SB 2013 issue 1
Download PDF
Subscribe
Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

Competition is everywhere

New spa rivals include pop-up operations without capital costs

Download PDF magazine

24 Project update

Floating point

Michel Kreuger, the man behind Amsterdam’s €9m Floating Gardens spa, tells Magali Robathan how the innovative project is shaping up

Download PDF magazine
View online
26 Everyone's talking about...

Online reviews

Economists have revealed that just half a star difference in online consumer reviews can make or break a business. But are spa operators doing enough to boost their online reputation?

Download PDF magazine
View online
30 Marketing

Award winning advice

Spa judge Samantha Foster shares her top tips on how to write an award application entry with a winning edge

Download PDF magazine
View online
32 Interview

Deborah Szekely

The extraordinary Deborah Szekely has spent 73 years in the industry, creating Rancho La Puerta and the Golden Door. Her 90th birthday marked the dawn of a new era, with the launch of lobbying organisation Wellness Warrior. She talks to Liz Terry

Download PDF magazine
View online
40 Research

Recovery begins

Hotel spas in the US are starting to bounce back from the economic downturn. Andrea Foster from PKF Consulting analyses its 2012 Trends® in the Hotel Spa Industry report

Download PDF magazine
View online
46 Trends

Watch this space

The Brazilian middle class, millennials and gamification will have a significant impact on the spa industry moving forwards. Health and wellness experts at global foresights firm The Futures Company tell us why and suggest other trends to keep an eye out for

Download PDF magazine
View online
52 Promotion: company profile

Thalgo

Spa Business talks to Bernard Sirop, managing director of Thalgo, about the evolution of the company and where it is set to go in the future

Download PDF magazine
View online
54 Spa science

Entering the telo-age

Jay Williams explains the science behind telomere health – DNA structures linked to cellular ageing – and how it can be used in spas

Download PDF magazine
View online
60 Top team

Botanique Hotel & Spa

The hottest new spa in Brazil is backed by leading entrepreneurs including The Body Shop’s Gordon Roddick and AOL co-founder David Cole. We find out more

Download PDF magazine
View online
68 Spa tourism

Lithuanian largesse

Anni Hood takes a tour around a range of spas in Lithuania

Download PDF magazine
View online
74 Investigation

Standard issues

Should the industry set global standards for spa management education? Rhianon Howells reports

Download PDF magazine
View online
80 Mystery shopper

Club Med Cherating Beach

Jennifer Harbottle goes undercover at Club Med Spa Village in Malaysia

Download PDF magazine
View online
84 Technology

Spa software CEO briefings

Insights on where spa technology is headed from the CEOs of leading spa software companies

Download PDF magazine
View online
88 Promotional feature

Concept development

Special experiences are created when spa concepts are expressed through great design. Kate Corney talks to WTS president Gary Henkin and business partner Doug Chambers, principal of Blu Spas, about concept and branding

Download PDF magazine
View online
90 Product focus

Amenities - part two

Amenities, which are often overlooked by spa suppliers, can bring in 20 per cent of revenue for a product house. Spa Business get the low-down

Download PDF magazine
View online
94 Product news

Product news

Product and equipment launches

Download PDF magazine

98 Research

Fighting fat

A new type of ‘beige fat’ cell has been found to burn energy rather than store excess calories. Scientists say it could be key to tackling obesity

Download PDF magazine
View online
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The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report.
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro property in Dubai this February.
Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous high of US$20.1 billion in 2022.
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research
Short-term incentives for exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to sustained increases in activity according to new research.
Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa destination Mohonk Mountain House.
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry into Japan and a new addition to its urban collection.
UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East.
Four Seasons’ Sacred River Spa in Bali relaunching in Q3 following extensive renovation
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan will reopen later this year with an all-new design plus enhanced treatments and experiences inspired by its river valley home.
Circadian Trust invests in wellness to support its NHS partnerships
Operator Circadian Trust has launched a five-year growth drive designed to support health and wellbeing across South Gloucestershire, UK. The initiative will see a £2.4m investment in its five Active Lifestyle Centres.
US named world’s largest wellness economy, reaching US$1.8 trillion valuation
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing it at US$1.8 trillion.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

How technology can help drive growth for your spa business
It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and beauty industries are no exception. [more...]

Crafting luxury: Beltrami Linen's bespoke spa solutions
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost importance. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Barr + Wray Ltd

Being able to create award-winning spas, offering a full interior design package and a technical a [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

28-30 Apr 2024

Spa Life Scotland

Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow,
08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
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