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SB 2018 issue 4
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5 Editor’s letter

 Home sweet home
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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14 Letters
Ingo Schweder speaks out about ‘well washing’

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16 People profile

 Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner talks to Spa Business about his work on Blue Zones and life lessons for spas

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18 People profile

 Khun Krip Rojanastien
Khun Krip Rojanastien, Chiva-Som’s chair and CEO, tells Spa Business about the resort’s US$24m overhaul

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20 People profile

 Emlyn Brown
Emlyn Brown takes over from Andrew Gibson as VP of wellbeing at Accor

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22 People profile

 Elizabeth Parrish
Elizabeth Parrish is using herself as a guinea pig in an anti-ageing gene therapy trail

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24 New openings

 Six Senses
Six Senses launches happiness inspired spa circuit across Bhutan, Spa Business finds out more

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26 New openings

 Moulay Yacoub
Mega thermal complex for Morocco

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27 New openings

 Oyster spa
World’s first ‘oyster spa’ opens in France

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28 Promotional feature

 The Wellness
Spa Business talks to Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of The Wellness about creating wellness and leisure experiences that are sensual, sociable and sustainable

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30 News
The latest spa and wellness industry news revealed

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34 Event report

 SpaChina Summit
The Chinese spa market is valued at US$3.3bn, reports Lisa Starr from the SpaChina Summit

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36 Promotional feature

 ISPA
Start your journey with the International SPA Association

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38 Spa Programmes

 On the menu
Napping services and IV therapy feature in Spa Business’ programming series

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44 Interview

 Thomas Klein
Senior living, family resorts and urban retreats are all on the cards for Canyon Ranch says COO and president Thomas Klein. Katie Barnes finds out more

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50 Promotional feature

 Phytomer
Bringing sea to the city – luxury marine skincare brand Phytomer opens its first flagship spa in the heart of Paris

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52 Everyone’s talking about

 Gender pay gap
Is low pay an issue in the spa industry and is this because most therapists are female? Kath Hudson investigates

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On the cover | Dan Buettner: Talks blue zones & longevity
56 Promotional feature

 RKF Luxury Linen
With a long list of awards and achievements in 2018, the coming year looks set to see RKF Luxury Linen become firmly established as a ‘spa fashion’ leader

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60 Trends

 Spa Foresight™ 2018/19
Spa Business’ predictions for the future include vegan spas, blue light antidotes, home wellness and plastic-free facilities

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68 Promotional feature

 ResortSuite
ResortSuite's GuestEx is enhancing guest engagement

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70 Interview

 Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
The owner of Germany’s Schloss Elmau tells Spa Business why music, culture and spa feed the mind and soul

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76 Promotional feature

 Living Earth Crafts
Living Earth Crafts has distinguished itself with furniture for the spa industry that combines high design with seamless functionality. Brian Paris gives us insight into the company’s stylish new introductions

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78 Event report

 GWS 2018
An Italian inspired Global Wellness Summit featured fashion, food, fitness and spa… and cameos from Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey. Spa Business gives its highlights

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88 Research

 Growing up
Spa is the fastest growing sector of the US$4.2tn global wellness economy according to the latest GWI research

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92 Event report

 WTA Conference
What do wellness travellers want? And what issues need to be addressed as the wellness tourism sector grows? Anne Dimon reports from the inaugural meeting of the Wellness Tourism Association

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94 Fitness

 Inhale the future
Ashley Neese tells Spa Business about the possibilities of breathwork and opening up the practice to more people

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98 Promotional feature

 SpaSoft
Book anywhere, anytime with SpaSoft's flexible online booking solution

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100 Technology

 Data & analytics
How are software companies helping spas to use data effectively, sensitively and lawfully?

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105 Product Innovation

 spa-kit.net
Spa Business shines a spotlight on the latest spa product and equipment launches

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110 Behind the scenes

 Sothys
Spa Business learns how French skincare brand Sothys has a passion for family, nature and professionalism

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114 Finishing touch

 Warming up
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SB 2018 issue 4
Download PDF
View digital edition
Subscribe
Magazine archive
5 Editor’s letter

 Home sweet home
Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online
14 Letters
Ingo Schweder speaks out about ‘well washing’

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profile

 Dan Buettner
Dan Buettner talks to Spa Business about his work on Blue Zones and life lessons for spas

View in digital edition
View online
18 People profile

 Khun Krip Rojanastien
Khun Krip Rojanastien, Chiva-Som’s chair and CEO, tells Spa Business about the resort’s US$24m overhaul

View in digital edition
View online
20 People profile

 Emlyn Brown
Emlyn Brown takes over from Andrew Gibson as VP of wellbeing at Accor

View in digital edition
View online
22 People profile

 Elizabeth Parrish
Elizabeth Parrish is using herself as a guinea pig in an anti-ageing gene therapy trail

View in digital edition
View online
24 New openings

 Six Senses
Six Senses launches happiness inspired spa circuit across Bhutan, Spa Business finds out more

View in digital edition
View online
26 New openings

 Moulay Yacoub
Mega thermal complex for Morocco

View in digital edition
View online
27 New openings

 Oyster spa
World’s first ‘oyster spa’ opens in France

View in digital edition
View online
28 Promotional feature

 The Wellness
Spa Business talks to Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of The Wellness about creating wellness and leisure experiences that are sensual, sociable and sustainable

View in digital edition
View online
30 News
The latest spa and wellness industry news revealed

View in digital edition
34 Event report

 SpaChina Summit
The Chinese spa market is valued at US$3.3bn, reports Lisa Starr from the SpaChina Summit

View in digital edition
View online
36 Promotional feature

 ISPA
Start your journey with the International SPA Association

View in digital edition
View online
38 Spa Programmes

 On the menu
Napping services and IV therapy feature in Spa Business’ programming series

View in digital edition
View online
44 Interview

 Thomas Klein
Senior living, family resorts and urban retreats are all on the cards for Canyon Ranch says COO and president Thomas Klein. Katie Barnes finds out more

View in digital edition
View online
50 Promotional feature

 Phytomer
Bringing sea to the city – luxury marine skincare brand Phytomer opens its first flagship spa in the heart of Paris

View in digital edition
View online
52 Everyone’s talking about

 Gender pay gap
Is low pay an issue in the spa industry and is this because most therapists are female? Kath Hudson investigates

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Dan Buettner: Talks blue zones & longevity
56 Promotional feature

 RKF Luxury Linen
With a long list of awards and achievements in 2018, the coming year looks set to see RKF Luxury Linen become firmly established as a ‘spa fashion’ leader

View in digital edition
View online
60 Trends

 Spa Foresight™ 2018/19
Spa Business’ predictions for the future include vegan spas, blue light antidotes, home wellness and plastic-free facilities

View in digital edition
View online
68 Promotional feature

 ResortSuite
ResortSuite's GuestEx is enhancing guest engagement

View in digital edition
View online
70 Interview

 Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
The owner of Germany’s Schloss Elmau tells Spa Business why music, culture and spa feed the mind and soul

View in digital edition
View online
76 Promotional feature

 Living Earth Crafts
Living Earth Crafts has distinguished itself with furniture for the spa industry that combines high design with seamless functionality. Brian Paris gives us insight into the company’s stylish new introductions

View in digital edition
View online
78 Event report

 GWS 2018
An Italian inspired Global Wellness Summit featured fashion, food, fitness and spa… and cameos from Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey. Spa Business gives its highlights

View in digital edition
View online
88 Research

 Growing up
Spa is the fastest growing sector of the US$4.2tn global wellness economy according to the latest GWI research

View in digital edition
View online
92 Event report

 WTA Conference
What do wellness travellers want? And what issues need to be addressed as the wellness tourism sector grows? Anne Dimon reports from the inaugural meeting of the Wellness Tourism Association

View in digital edition
View online
94 Fitness

 Inhale the future
Ashley Neese tells Spa Business about the possibilities of breathwork and opening up the practice to more people

View in digital edition
View online
98 Promotional feature

 SpaSoft
Book anywhere, anytime with SpaSoft's flexible online booking solution

View in digital edition
View online
100 Technology

 Data & analytics
How are software companies helping spas to use data effectively, sensitively and lawfully?

View in digital edition
View online
105 Product Innovation

 spa-kit.net
Spa Business shines a spotlight on the latest spa product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
View online
110 Behind the scenes

 Sothys
Spa Business learns how French skincare brand Sothys has a passion for family, nature and professionalism

View in digital edition
View online
114 Finishing touch

 Warming up
Saunas help reduce risk of chronic diseases, a new study shows

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
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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
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UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
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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...]
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