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7 Editor’s letter

Healthy ageing

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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20 Letters

Spas can be profitable, says Liz Holmes

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22 People profile

Mia Kyricos

Mia Kyricos to head up Hyatt’s global wellbeing strategy

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24 People profile

Mikkel Aaland

Mikkel Aaland is making an eight-part documentary focused on sauna culture around the world

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26 People profile

Kelly Hoppen

Global interior design Kelly Hoppen creates a 22,000sq ft spa for Celebrity Edge cruise line

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28 News

Watermark develops senior living programmes; Evolution acquires Fivelements; and Estonia reveals spa trail

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36 Spa programmes

On the menu

VR massages and music-centric spa menus feature in Spa Business’ new programming series

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44 New opening

Comfort Zone headquarters

Spa Business gets the first glimpse of Comfort Zone’s new €40m, uber-green home in Italy

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48 Research

Keeping positive

US spa revenues, visits and locations all increased in 2017 according to ISPA’s latest industry study

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50 Top Team

YTL Hotels

Katie Barnes talks to the three key people behind the Spa Village brand

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58 Promotional feature

Elemis

Described as ‘the most exciting and powerful formulation’ in the history of Elemis, the latest addition to the brand’s Smart Pro-Collagen range uses ‘Drone Peptide Technology’ to deliver unprecedented skincare results

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60 Everyone’s talking about

Cancer awareness

Why are 90 per cent of spas still turning away people affected by cancer?

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64 New opening

Euphoria Retreat

Marina Efraimoglou promises to transform mind, body and spirit with her new spa in Greece

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70 Promotional feature

Terres d’Afrique

Luxury ethical spa brand Terres d’Afrique has seen rapid expansion in its first years of business. CEO and co-founder Stephan Helary explains how the company has now transitioned to creating bespoke spa experiences from concept to completion

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72 Wellness

Valley of wellness

Jane Kitchen explores Italy’s Wellness Valley in Romagna

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On the cover | Susie & Nerio : Hosting the Global Wellness Summit in Italy’s Wellness Valley

76 Promotional feature

The Madison Collection

The Madison Collection is committed to creating high-quality hotel and spa linens while at the same time protecting the environment, promoting workplace wellness and supporting clean water rights. Owner Charmaine T Lang and Gilad Lang, vice president of business development, tell us more

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78 Wellness

Staying well

Spa Business takes a look at how some of the world’s biggest hotel operators are addressing the new trend of ‘wellness rooms’

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86 Promotional feature

Biologique Recherche

More than 40 years ago, Parisian skincare brand Biologique Recherche was founded, with a focus on research and personalisation. Co-chairs Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme discuss what’s made the brand so successful – and where the future will take them

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88 Thermal spa

Mountain therapy

Bad Ragaz’s new CEO Patrick Vogler tells Kath Hudson about his new ambitions for the famous Swiss spa resort

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94 Event report

International Onsen Summit

Anni Hood reports from Japan’s first-ever hot springs conference

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96 Event report

International Sauna Congress

Heat experience enthusiasts share their insights from the International Sauna Congress in Scandinavia

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98 Fitness

Flexible thinking

Assisted stretching could be the next big thing for spas

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102 Technology

Maximising software potential

How can spas get more out of their management systems?

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107 Product innovation

spa-kit.net

Suppliers tell Lauren Heath-Jones about their latest launches

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111 Promotional feature

Gharieni

‘A complete, multi-sensorial experience’: Sammy Gharieni on innovation in hydrotherapy treatments

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118 Finishing touch

Digital Detox

A new white paper highlights the impact technology has on our wellbeing

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How technology can help drive growth for your spa business

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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...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

Oakworks Inc

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Promet Spa Wellness

Mehmet Kabas established Promet in 1993, and Aysegul Sungur joined the company the same year. [more...]

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SB 2018 issue 3

Download PDF

View digital edition

Magazine archive

7 Editor’s letter

Healthy ageing

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition

20 Letters

Spas can be profitable, says Liz Holmes

View in digital edition
View online

22 People profile

Mia Kyricos

Mia Kyricos to head up Hyatt’s global wellbeing strategy

View in digital edition
View online

24 People profile

Mikkel Aaland

Mikkel Aaland is making an eight-part documentary focused on sauna culture around the world

View in digital edition
View online

26 People profile

Kelly Hoppen

Global interior design Kelly Hoppen creates a 22,000sq ft spa for Celebrity Edge cruise line

View in digital edition
View online

28 News

Watermark develops senior living programmes; Evolution acquires Fivelements; and Estonia reveals spa trail

View in digital edition

36 Spa programmes

On the menu

VR massages and music-centric spa menus feature in Spa Business’ new programming series

View in digital edition
View online

44 New opening

Comfort Zone headquarters

Spa Business gets the first glimpse of Comfort Zone’s new €40m, uber-green home in Italy

View in digital edition
View online

48 Research

Keeping positive

US spa revenues, visits and locations all increased in 2017 according to ISPA’s latest industry study

View in digital edition
View online

50 Top Team

YTL Hotels

Katie Barnes talks to the three key people behind the Spa Village brand

View in digital edition
View online

58 Promotional feature

Elemis

60 Everyone’s talking about

Cancer awareness

Why are 90 per cent of spas still turning away people affected by cancer?

View in digital edition
View online

64 New opening

Euphoria Retreat

Marina Efraimoglou promises to transform mind, body and spirit with her new spa in Greece

View in digital edition
View online

70 Promotional feature

Terres d’Afrique

72 Wellness

Valley of wellness

Jane Kitchen explores Italy’s Wellness Valley in Romagna

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Susie & Nerio : Hosting the Global Wellness Summit in Italy’s Wellness Valley

76 Promotional feature

The Madison Collection

78 Wellness

Staying well

Spa Business takes a look at how some of the world’s biggest hotel operators are addressing the new trend of ‘wellness rooms’

View in digital edition
View online

86 Promotional feature

Biologique Recherche

88 Thermal spa

Mountain therapy

Bad Ragaz’s new CEO Patrick Vogler tells Kath Hudson about his new ambitions for the famous Swiss spa resort

View in digital edition
View online

94 Event report

International Onsen Summit

Anni Hood reports from Japan’s first-ever hot springs conference

View in digital edition
View online

96 Event report

International Sauna Congress

Heat experience enthusiasts share their insights from the International Sauna Congress in Scandinavia

View in digital edition
View online

98 Fitness

Flexible thinking

Assisted stretching could be the next big thing for spas

View in digital edition
View online

102 Technology

Maximising software potential

How can spas get more out of their management systems?

View in digital edition
View online

107 Product innovation

spa-kit.net

Suppliers tell Lauren Heath-Jones about their latest launches

View in digital edition
View online

111 Promotional feature

Gharieni

‘A complete, multi-sensorial experience’: Sammy Gharieni on innovation in hydrotherapy treatments

View in digital edition
View online

118 Finishing touch

Digital Detox

A new white paper highlights the impact technology has on our wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online

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Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities

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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

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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 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...]

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

Oakworks Inc

Oakworks is a US-based FSC-certified manufacturer of spa, massage, and medical equipment. [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

Starpool..

+ More catalogues