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SB 2013 issue 3
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5 Editor's letter

India: challenge and opportunity

Spa operators who enter this market off the back of powerful retail brands will have both a strategic advantage and higher revenues

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14 Letters

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Cellulite machine trends in the UAE

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18 News

News update

Thai spa consumers and US spa industry stats revealed; Dalai Lama to answer industry questions at GSWS; and Paramount creates a spa concept

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24 Ask an expert

Facials

More spas are starting to focus on facials as they’re better for the bottom line. Elly Earls reports

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29 Advertisement Promotion

QMS Medicosmetics

QMS Medicosmetics’ exceptional collection of skincare and spa treatments designed to offer superior results for every type of spa

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30 Interview

Lee David Stephens

Thai-based management company MSpa runs 44 spas with 450 staff. The General Manager talks to Katie Barnes about a recent deal with Per Aquum and its rapid expansion

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38 Interview

Kathryn Moore

MSpa’s operations director is creating a brand new wellness concept and a fast track spa manager programme

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42 Company Profile Promotion

GOCO Hospitality

After just four years of operation GOCO Hospitality is regarded as a global leader in wellness hospitality segment of the industry. With 22 projects on its books, spanning three continents, we look at what underpins the company’s success

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48 Green

Being green

Ecocert’s new Being label is the first public-facing green certification for spa operations, eco-friendly

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51 Advertisement Promotion

Spameeting Autumn 2013

Following the success of the seventh edition of Spameeting in Morocco earlier this year, the Autumn 2013 event is already 70 per cent booked!

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52 Promotional Feature

Part 4 - Pre-Opening

Opening a spa successfully is all about planning. Gary Henkin, president of WTS and Doug Chambers, principal of Blu Spas, share their experience of pre-opening

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54 Country focus

Vietnamese vision

Neena Dhillon investigates the spa scene in Vietnam, one of the emerging CIVETS economies

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62 Company Profile Promotion

Aromatherapy Associates

Global product company Aromatherapy Associates knows how to make treatments and retail work in a spa environment and partners with operators to make a real point of difference

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66 Research

Price to pay

A GSWS report on global therapist pay focuses on differing salary composition, benefi t and commission structures. Lisa Starr takes a closer look

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72 Spa Retreat

Running on juice

Juice Master founder Jason Vale tells Kate Cracknell about its retreats and how juicing can help prevent disease

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78 Interview

Wee Wei Ling

Neena Dhillon meets the founder of St Gregory: the spa brand owned by Pan Pacific that’s just opened a wellness floor in Singapore’s ‘hotel in a garden’

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84 Research

Moving target

A McKinsey study highlights the fast-changing spending patterns of China’s luxury consumers. Leonor Stanton finds out what this means for spas

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88 Company Profile Promotion

The Christina Company

With over 30 years in the skincare and cosmeceutical industry, The Christina Company is helping spas deliver visible results to clients with its highly advanced preparations

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90 Product focus

Skincare prescription – part 2

A skincare prescription round-up including the geneOnyx DNA test

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94 Fitness

Fast forward

We look at the science behind Tabata, a brand new exercise class designed to deliver results in just four minutes

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98 Mystery shopper

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

Mia Kyricos tries out the famous enzyme baths at Osmosis, California

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101 Advertisement Promotion

A gift from Ez-Runner...

Vouchers can be used as a stand-alone system integrated into your website or added as a module of Ez-Runner’s leisure management software to control your spa facility

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103 Spa software

CEO briefings – part 3

Software trend predictions by CEOs

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110 Products


Equipment and product launches

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

How technology can help drive growth for your spa business
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SB 2013 issue 3
Download PDF
Subscribe
Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

India: challenge and opportunity

Spa operators who enter this market off the back of powerful retail brands will have both a strategic advantage and higher revenues

Download PDF magazine
View online
14 Letters

Write to reply

Cellulite machine trends in the UAE

Download PDF magazine
View online
18 News

News update

Thai spa consumers and US spa industry stats revealed; Dalai Lama to answer industry questions at GSWS; and Paramount creates a spa concept

Download PDF magazine

24 Ask an expert

Facials

More spas are starting to focus on facials as they’re better for the bottom line. Elly Earls reports

Download PDF magazine
View online
29 Advertisement Promotion

QMS Medicosmetics

QMS Medicosmetics’ exceptional collection of skincare and spa treatments designed to offer superior results for every type of spa

Download PDF magazine
View online
30 Interview

Lee David Stephens

Thai-based management company MSpa runs 44 spas with 450 staff. The General Manager talks to Katie Barnes about a recent deal with Per Aquum and its rapid expansion

Download PDF magazine
View online
38 Interview

Kathryn Moore

MSpa’s operations director is creating a brand new wellness concept and a fast track spa manager programme

Download PDF magazine
View online
42 Company Profile Promotion

GOCO Hospitality

After just four years of operation GOCO Hospitality is regarded as a global leader in wellness hospitality segment of the industry. With 22 projects on its books, spanning three continents, we look at what underpins the company’s success

Download PDF magazine
View online
48 Green

Being green

Ecocert’s new Being label is the first public-facing green certification for spa operations, eco-friendly

Download PDF magazine
View online
51 Advertisement Promotion

Spameeting Autumn 2013

Following the success of the seventh edition of Spameeting in Morocco earlier this year, the Autumn 2013 event is already 70 per cent booked!

Download PDF magazine
View online
52 Promotional Feature

Part 4 - Pre-Opening

Opening a spa successfully is all about planning. Gary Henkin, president of WTS and Doug Chambers, principal of Blu Spas, share their experience of pre-opening

Download PDF magazine
View online
54 Country focus

Vietnamese vision

Neena Dhillon investigates the spa scene in Vietnam, one of the emerging CIVETS economies

Download PDF magazine
View online
62 Company Profile Promotion

Aromatherapy Associates

Global product company Aromatherapy Associates knows how to make treatments and retail work in a spa environment and partners with operators to make a real point of difference

Download PDF magazine
View online
66 Research

Price to pay

A GSWS report on global therapist pay focuses on differing salary composition, benefi t and commission structures. Lisa Starr takes a closer look

Download PDF magazine

72 Spa Retreat

Running on juice

Juice Master founder Jason Vale tells Kate Cracknell about its retreats and how juicing can help prevent disease

Download PDF magazine
View online
78 Interview

Wee Wei Ling

Neena Dhillon meets the founder of St Gregory: the spa brand owned by Pan Pacific that’s just opened a wellness floor in Singapore’s ‘hotel in a garden’

Download PDF magazine
View online
84 Research

Moving target

A McKinsey study highlights the fast-changing spending patterns of China’s luxury consumers. Leonor Stanton finds out what this means for spas

Download PDF magazine
View online
88 Company Profile Promotion

The Christina Company

With over 30 years in the skincare and cosmeceutical industry, The Christina Company is helping spas deliver visible results to clients with its highly advanced preparations

Download PDF magazine

90 Product focus

Skincare prescription – part 2

A skincare prescription round-up including the geneOnyx DNA test

Download PDF magazine
View online
94 Fitness

Fast forward

We look at the science behind Tabata, a brand new exercise class designed to deliver results in just four minutes

Download PDF magazine
View online
98 Mystery shopper

Osmosis Day Spa Sanctuary

Mia Kyricos tries out the famous enzyme baths at Osmosis, California

Download PDF magazine
View online
101 Advertisement Promotion

A gift from Ez-Runner...

Vouchers can be used as a stand-alone system integrated into your website or added as a module of Ez-Runner’s leisure management software to control your spa facility

Download PDF magazine
View online
103 Spa software

CEO briefings – part 3

Software trend predictions by CEOs

Download PDF magazine
View online
110 Products


Equipment and product launches

Download PDF magazine
View online
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Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic
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...]

Discover Comfort Zone’s Stand For Regeneration campaign
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer in the cosmetics business. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Terres d' Afrique

Dr Stephan Helary created the company 10 years ago. He is committed to demonstrating the power of p [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
+ More diary  
 


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