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SB 2016 issue 2
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7 Editor’s letter

 Who will own the well-life consumer?
It’s the wild west out there and there’s a land grab going on as interested parties make their play to own the well-life consumer. It’s not clear yet how this will pan out as the industry matures, or where spa stands in the pecking order, but the threats are clear

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20 Letters
Can spas do well by doing good?

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22 Spa people

 Tyler Gage
Runa’s Tyler Gage working with Channing Tatum on an Amazon healing centre

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25 Spa people

 Todd Hewitt
For the first time in four years, Shangri-La appoints a global head of spas. Spa Business talks to Todd Hewitt, the man to fill the role

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26 Spa people

 Steve Rudnitsky
President & CEO of Miraval on the rollout of the destination spa brand

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28 Spa people

 James White
Thermal spa researcher and consultant to head up major overhaul of Maruia Hot Springs in New Zealand

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30 News
Major new destination spa in India; and Morgans moves into mindfulness

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38 Interview

 Irene Forte
Daughter of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and niece of designer Olga Polizzi tells Jane Kitchen why the Rocco Forte Hotel’s new spa concept is a family affair

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44 Design

 Natural wonderland
Neena Dhillon visits the striking new Keemala resort and spa in Phuket and finds out about its unique design

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54 Ask an expert

 Next gen skincare
Should therapists combine skincare with nutrition and psychology?

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58 Science

 Skin deep
Modern research is redefining the way we think about skin. Neuroscientist Dr Claudia Aguirre explains what the findings mean for spas

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62 Promotional feature

 Clarins
Clarins’ head of Spas, My Blend and Retail, Prisca Courtin-Clarins, talks about the strides the company is making in highly prescriptive skincare, and the development of hotel spa concepts with the My Blend brand

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64 Interview

 Franz Linser & Susan Harmsworth
Katie Barnes speaks to the co-chairs of this year’s Global Wellness Summit

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68 Promotional feature

 Massage Heights
There’s a clear gap in the UK spa market for an affordable local offering that places an emphasis on top-quality treatments and services. Is Massage Heights, the successful US franchise chain, the solution?

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On the cover | Channing Tatum: Working With Tyler Gage & Runa On An Amazonian Healing Centre
70 Investigation

 Healthy investment
Does investing in wellness stack up? Rhianon Howells investigates

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76 Promotional feature

 Neaumorinc
From a director of spa at Four Seasons to an entrepreneur who introduces exciting new beauty brands to five-star facilities, Shawna Morneau’s experience on both sides of the industry is enabling her consultancy to have an impact worldwide

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78 Spa Franchises

 Chain reaction – part 2
Jane Kitchen gets up to speed with spa franchise news from around the world

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83 Promotional feature

 Dr Burgener Switzerland
Dr Burgener Switzerland to launch Haute Couture, a revolutionary skin treatment that personalises product and treatments to each person’s skin, using cutting-edge technology

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84 Sensory zone

 Set adrift
Niamh Madigan talks to researcher Justin Feinstein who thinks floatation could be a shortcut to meditation

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88 Fitness

 Defying gravity
The founder of AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga tells Niamh Madigan about the technique and a new suspension massage he’s developing for spas

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94 Promotional feature

 Gharieni
As Gharieni prepares to celebrate 25 years in the industry, founder and CEO Sammy Gharieni talks about the company’s culture of innovation, and how there will so many more exciting products to come

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97 Spa software

 Tech talk II
News and views from software firms

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102 Design

 Hot stuff
From rusty walls to floating designs, we round-up some great-looking projects in the world of sauna bathing

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113 spa-kit.net

 Product innovation
Suppliers tell us about their launches

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124 Research

 Feeling the love
Bromance may be good for men’s health, say US scientists

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SB 2016 issue 2
Download PDF
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Magazine archive
7 Editor’s letter

 Who will own the well-life consumer?
It’s the wild west out there and there’s a land grab going on as interested parties make their play to own the well-life consumer. It’s not clear yet how this will pan out as the industry matures, or where spa stands in the pecking order, but the threats are clear

View in digital edition
View online
20 Letters
Can spas do well by doing good?

View in digital edition
View online
22 Spa people

 Tyler Gage
Runa’s Tyler Gage working with Channing Tatum on an Amazon healing centre

View in digital edition
View online
25 Spa people

 Todd Hewitt
For the first time in four years, Shangri-La appoints a global head of spas. Spa Business talks to Todd Hewitt, the man to fill the role

View in digital edition
View online
26 Spa people

 Steve Rudnitsky
President & CEO of Miraval on the rollout of the destination spa brand

View in digital edition
View online
28 Spa people

 James White
Thermal spa researcher and consultant to head up major overhaul of Maruia Hot Springs in New Zealand

View in digital edition
View online
30 News
Major new destination spa in India; and Morgans moves into mindfulness

View in digital edition
38 Interview

 Irene Forte
Daughter of hotelier Sir Rocco Forte and niece of designer Olga Polizzi tells Jane Kitchen why the Rocco Forte Hotel’s new spa concept is a family affair

View in digital edition
View online
44 Design

 Natural wonderland
Neena Dhillon visits the striking new Keemala resort and spa in Phuket and finds out about its unique design

View in digital edition
View online
54 Ask an expert

 Next gen skincare
Should therapists combine skincare with nutrition and psychology?

View in digital edition
View online
58 Science

 Skin deep
Modern research is redefining the way we think about skin. Neuroscientist Dr Claudia Aguirre explains what the findings mean for spas

View in digital edition
View online
62 Promotional feature

 Clarins
Clarins’ head of Spas, My Blend and Retail, Prisca Courtin-Clarins, talks about the strides the company is making in highly prescriptive skincare, and the development of hotel spa concepts with the My Blend brand

View in digital edition
View online
64 Interview

 Franz Linser & Susan Harmsworth
Katie Barnes speaks to the co-chairs of this year’s Global Wellness Summit

View in digital edition
View online
68 Promotional feature

 Massage Heights
There’s a clear gap in the UK spa market for an affordable local offering that places an emphasis on top-quality treatments and services. Is Massage Heights, the successful US franchise chain, the solution?

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Channing Tatum: Working With Tyler Gage & Runa On An Amazonian Healing Centre
70 Investigation

 Healthy investment
Does investing in wellness stack up? Rhianon Howells investigates

View in digital edition
View online
76 Promotional feature

 Neaumorinc
From a director of spa at Four Seasons to an entrepreneur who introduces exciting new beauty brands to five-star facilities, Shawna Morneau’s experience on both sides of the industry is enabling her consultancy to have an impact worldwide

View in digital edition
View online
78 Spa Franchises

 Chain reaction – part 2
Jane Kitchen gets up to speed with spa franchise news from around the world

View in digital edition
View online
83 Promotional feature

 Dr Burgener Switzerland
Dr Burgener Switzerland to launch Haute Couture, a revolutionary skin treatment that personalises product and treatments to each person’s skin, using cutting-edge technology

View in digital edition
View online
84 Sensory zone

 Set adrift
Niamh Madigan talks to researcher Justin Feinstein who thinks floatation could be a shortcut to meditation

View in digital edition
View online
88 Fitness

 Defying gravity
The founder of AntiGravity® Aerial Yoga tells Niamh Madigan about the technique and a new suspension massage he’s developing for spas

View in digital edition
View online
94 Promotional feature

 Gharieni
As Gharieni prepares to celebrate 25 years in the industry, founder and CEO Sammy Gharieni talks about the company’s culture of innovation, and how there will so many more exciting products to come

View in digital edition
View online
97 Spa software

 Tech talk II
News and views from software firms

View in digital edition
View online
102 Design

 Hot stuff
From rusty walls to floating designs, we round-up some great-looking projects in the world of sauna bathing

View in digital edition
View online
113 spa-kit.net

 Product innovation
Suppliers tell us about their launches

View in digital edition
View online
124 Research

 Feeling the love
Bromance may be good for men’s health, say US scientists

View in digital edition
View online
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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
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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.
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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...]

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...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
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Founded in 2004, Book4Time is a global leader in spa, wellness and leisure activity management solut [more...]
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Spa Life Scotland

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08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

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