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SB 2015 issue 3
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7 Editor’s letter

 It’s like Uber, but for massage
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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20 Letters
Investors better placed to make profits in spas than operators, says Roger Allen

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22 News
APSWC to wind down; refresh for Hilton’s Eforea spa brand; 100-person sauna opens in Norway; and first-ever Chanel spa to launch in Paris

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32 News report

 LivNordic
Raison d’Etre signs a deal with Viking Cruise Lines for its LivNordic spa brand

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36 Trends

 Spa Foresight™ 2015
The team behind Spa Business share their insights on what the world of wellness will look like in the future

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46 Interview

 Craig Cogut
The founding partner of Six Senses’ investment firm Pegasus Capital Advisors reveals his vision for the spa operator. Rhianon Howells reports

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54 Promotional feature

 RKF Linen
Founder and CEO Riadh Bouaziz talks about the development of the linen company’s revolutionary new Dreamsoft product and its uptake in leading hotels and spas worldwide

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56 Thought Leaders

 Expert predictions
Thought leaders from around the world, working in different industry sectors, talk about spa trends, challenges and growth opportunities

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62 Promotional feature

 Independent Hotel Show
The Business Event for Luxury and Boutique Hotels

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64 Research

 Points of view
ISPA gauges the public’s opinion of spas in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Colin McIlheney reports

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68 Promotional feature

 Anne Semonin
Anne Semonin’s pioneering, personal approach is perfect for helping spas turn a profit

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70 Everyone’s talking about

 Massage-on-demand
Are the likes of Zeel and Soothe redefining the spa industry? Matthew Brennan investigates

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74 Promotional feature

 Thalgo
After 50 successful years in the professional spa and beauty industry, the Thalgo brand is as strong and as innovative as ever

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76 Wellness tourism

 Something in the air
Terry Stevens visits Croatia’s Island of Vitality to find out how wellness tourism is driving development

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On the cover | Township Yogi Project: Township Yogi Project, South Africa ©Peter Matthews Pictures
80 Resort Spa

 Team talk
Employee satisfaction at Kempinski The Spa in Gozo, Malta

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84 Promotional feature

 Clarins
A World Leader in Spa and Skincare

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88 Training

 Healing hands
Neena Dhillon talks to the grandson of the founder of shiatsu therapy about broadening its reach outside Japan

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94 Wellness

 Township Yogi
A special project which uses yoga to spread peace in South Africa

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102 Fitness

 Walk on the wild side
A new breed of functional fitness is inspired by the animal kingdom

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107 Spa software

 Functionality focus – part 3
A close up on spa software modules

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110 Promotional feature

 ManageMySpa
CEO Sudheer Koneru explains how a move from enterprise technology into spa software resulted in the creation of a powerful system

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112 Supplier news

 House of Elemis
The British-based skincare brand unveils its new flagship spa

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115 Products

 Something big’s brewing
Japan’s Rice Force to grow globally

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117 Spa-kit

 Product update
Equipment and product launches

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124 Research

 The right dose
Two studies focus on fitness guidelines

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SB 2015 issue 3
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Magazine archive
7 Editor’s letter

 It’s like Uber, but for massage
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

Download PDF magazine
20 Letters
Investors better placed to make profits in spas than operators, says Roger Allen

Download PDF magazine
View online
22 News
APSWC to wind down; refresh for Hilton’s Eforea spa brand; 100-person sauna opens in Norway; and first-ever Chanel spa to launch in Paris

Download PDF magazine
32 News report

 LivNordic
Raison d’Etre signs a deal with Viking Cruise Lines for its LivNordic spa brand

Download PDF magazine
View online
36 Trends

 Spa Foresight™ 2015
The team behind Spa Business share their insights on what the world of wellness will look like in the future

Download PDF magazine
View online
46 Interview

 Craig Cogut
The founding partner of Six Senses’ investment firm Pegasus Capital Advisors reveals his vision for the spa operator. Rhianon Howells reports

Download PDF magazine
View online
54 Promotional feature

 RKF Linen
Founder and CEO Riadh Bouaziz talks about the development of the linen company’s revolutionary new Dreamsoft product and its uptake in leading hotels and spas worldwide

Download PDF magazine
View online
56 Thought Leaders

 Expert predictions
Thought leaders from around the world, working in different industry sectors, talk about spa trends, challenges and growth opportunities

Download PDF magazine
View online
62 Promotional feature

 Independent Hotel Show
The Business Event for Luxury and Boutique Hotels

Download PDF magazine
View online
64 Research

 Points of view
ISPA gauges the public’s opinion of spas in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. Colin McIlheney reports

Download PDF magazine
View online
68 Promotional feature

 Anne Semonin
Anne Semonin’s pioneering, personal approach is perfect for helping spas turn a profit

Download PDF magazine
View online
70 Everyone’s talking about

 Massage-on-demand
Are the likes of Zeel and Soothe redefining the spa industry? Matthew Brennan investigates

Download PDF magazine
View online
74 Promotional feature

 Thalgo
After 50 successful years in the professional spa and beauty industry, the Thalgo brand is as strong and as innovative as ever

Download PDF magazine
View online
76 Wellness tourism

 Something in the air
Terry Stevens visits Croatia’s Island of Vitality to find out how wellness tourism is driving development

Download PDF magazine
View online
On the cover | Township Yogi Project: Township Yogi Project, South Africa ©Peter Matthews Pictures
80 Resort Spa

 Team talk
Employee satisfaction at Kempinski The Spa in Gozo, Malta

Download PDF magazine
View online
84 Promotional feature

 Clarins
A World Leader in Spa and Skincare

Download PDF magazine
View online
88 Training

 Healing hands
Neena Dhillon talks to the grandson of the founder of shiatsu therapy about broadening its reach outside Japan

Download PDF magazine
View online
94 Wellness

 Township Yogi
A special project which uses yoga to spread peace in South Africa

Download PDF magazine
View online
102 Fitness

 Walk on the wild side
A new breed of functional fitness is inspired by the animal kingdom

Download PDF magazine
View online
107 Spa software

 Functionality focus – part 3
A close up on spa software modules

Download PDF magazine
View online
110 Promotional feature

 ManageMySpa
CEO Sudheer Koneru explains how a move from enterprise technology into spa software resulted in the creation of a powerful system

Download PDF magazine
View online
112 Supplier news

 House of Elemis
The British-based skincare brand unveils its new flagship spa

Download PDF magazine
View online
115 Products

 Something big’s brewing
Japan’s Rice Force to grow globally

Download PDF magazine
View online
117 Spa-kit

 Product update
Equipment and product launches

Download PDF magazine
View online
124 Research

 The right dose
Two studies focus on fitness guidelines

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View online
LATEST NEWS
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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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...]

Spa and wellness industry to reunite at Forum HOTel&SPA 2024
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
The Wellness

Guaranteeing economic success for our customers - as well as the ultimate wellness experience for th [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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