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7 Editor's letter

Climate emergency

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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14 Letters

Dervla Louli highlights the growing demand for mental health retreats

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16 People profile

Neil Jacobs

Neil Jacobs reveals what the IHG buyout means for Six Senses

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20 People profile

Dr Tom Stubbs

Dr Tom Stubbs talks epigenetics tests and spas

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22 New Opening

Blackberry Mountain

Sister property to iconic Blackberry Farm revealed

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24 New Opening

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Spa tranquillity at InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – the world’s first underground hotel, underground hotel

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26 New Opening

Civana

Civana opens spa with a focus on democratic wellness

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28 New Opening

Miraval Austin

Miraval unveils second-ever wellness resort

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31 News

Jim Root to head up wellness at Enchantment Group; Adrian Zecha’s Azerai brand expands; Aman ventures into medi-spa

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36 News report

Earth Day 2019

We take a look at how spas around the world celebrated Earth Day and Earth Hour

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38 Promotional feature

Lemi

From humble beginnings in a small Italian village, Lemi has grown a hugely successful global business in the massage bed market. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary year, we talk to GM Matteo Brusaferri

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40 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series

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44 Promotional feature

Book4time

As Book4Time celebrates its 15th anniversary, we talk to founder and CEO Roger Sholanki about his passion for the spa and wellness industry

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48 Interview

Dale Hipsh

The senior VP of hotels at Hard Rock International tells Katie Barnes why its music-centric spa menu is striking the right chord with consumers and the media

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54 Promotional feature

ISPA

After almost three decades serving members and contributing to the growth of the industry, we talk to ISPA’s Crystal Ducker about the work of the association and the future of spa

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56 Everyone’s talking about

DNA testing

How are spas using DNA tests to offer the ultimate personalised services? Julie Cramer investigates

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60 New Opening

The Spa at South Lodge, UK

Katie Barnes visits the new purpose-built, £14m spa by the owners of Pennyhill Park

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64 Promotional feature

SpaSoft

SpaSoft supplies solutions for a stress-free spa and elevates the guest experience

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On the Cover | John & Karina Stewart: How the inspirational couple are evolving Kamalaya

66 First-person

Vana

Susie Ellis explains what made her stay at Indian health and wellness retreat Vana so “astonishing”

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70 Spa Design

Jungle VIP

Kim Megson ventures deep into Mexico’s jungle to discover how two Chablé resorts with Mayan spas are aiming to redefine wellness

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78 Interview

John & Karina Stewart

The inspirational couple behind Kamalaya in Thailand talk to Neena Dhillon about emotional therapies, why stress-busting is the new detox and how they’re evolving the concept

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84 Promotional feature

Gharieni

Gharieni has long been known as an industry innovator. Now, Forbes Travel Guide has named the company as its official Spa & Wellness Equipment Manufacturer. Sammy Gharieni tells us more

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86 New Opening

Kalloni Spa at Parklane Limassol, Cyprus

Lauren Heath-Jones reports from Kalloni Spa at Marriott’s first property in Cyprus

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90 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

Skincare brand Comfort Zone has partnered with Wellness for Cancer to create a new programme of spa treatments for people touched by cancer. Barbara Gavazzoli tells us more

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92 Family spa

Multi-story

With the rise in multi-generational tourism, family spas are growing in popularity. Jane Kitchen reports

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98 Fitness

Bone loading

Spas can help guests avoid and reverse osteoporosis says Liz Terry

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100 Software

Training & education

From bespoke training programmes to 24/7 support teams and company super-users, how are software suppliers helping spas get the most out of their systems?

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105 Product Innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

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107 Promotional feature

Camylle

Marc Massing from Camylle explains the benefits of aromatherapy in a spa’s wet areas

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109 Promotional feature

Iyashi Dome

Iyashi Dome: the original Japanese far infrared sauna experience

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111 Promotional feature

The Tides

Annemarie Wortman highlights a new, effective detox treatment and product line by The Tides Wellness

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116 Research

Finishing touch

The benefits of face massage rollers have been given scientific backing from researchers in Japan

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SB 2019 issue 2

Download PDF

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Magazine archive

7 Editor's letter

Climate emergency

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

14 Letters

Dervla Louli highlights the growing demand for mental health retreats

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Neil Jacobs

Neil Jacobs reveals what the IHG buyout means for Six Senses

View in digital edition
View online

20 People profile

Dr Tom Stubbs

Dr Tom Stubbs talks epigenetics tests and spas

View in digital edition
View online

22 New Opening

Blackberry Mountain

Sister property to iconic Blackberry Farm revealed

View in digital edition
View online

24 New Opening

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Spa tranquillity at InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – the world’s first underground hotel, underground hotel

View in digital edition
View online

26 New Opening

Civana

Civana opens spa with a focus on democratic wellness

View in digital edition
View online

28 New Opening

Miraval Austin

Miraval unveils second-ever wellness resort

View in digital edition
View online

31 News

Jim Root to head up wellness at Enchantment Group; Adrian Zecha’s Azerai brand expands; Aman ventures into medi-spa

View in digital edition

36 News report

Earth Day 2019

We take a look at how spas around the world celebrated Earth Day and Earth Hour

View in digital edition
View online

38 Promotional feature

Lemi

40 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series

View in digital edition
View online

44 Promotional feature

Book4time

As Book4Time celebrates its 15th anniversary, we talk to founder and CEO Roger Sholanki about his passion for the spa and wellness industry

View in digital edition
View online

48 Interview

Dale Hipsh

The senior VP of hotels at Hard Rock International tells Katie Barnes why its music-centric spa menu is striking the right chord with consumers and the media

View in digital edition
View online

54 Promotional feature

ISPA

56 Everyone’s talking about

DNA testing

How are spas using DNA tests to offer the ultimate personalised services? Julie Cramer investigates

View in digital edition
View online

60 New Opening

The Spa at South Lodge, UK

Katie Barnes visits the new purpose-built, £14m spa by the owners of Pennyhill Park

View in digital edition
View online

64 Promotional feature

SpaSoft

SpaSoft supplies solutions for a stress-free spa and elevates the guest experience

View in digital edition
View online

On the Cover | John & Karina Stewart: How the inspirational couple are evolving Kamalaya

66 First-person

Vana

Susie Ellis explains what made her stay at Indian health and wellness retreat Vana so “astonishing”

View in digital edition
View online

70 Spa Design

Jungle VIP

Kim Megson ventures deep into Mexico’s jungle to discover how two Chablé resorts with Mayan spas are aiming to redefine wellness

View in digital edition
View online

78 Interview

John & Karina Stewart

84 Promotional feature

Gharieni

86 New Opening

Kalloni Spa at Parklane Limassol, Cyprus

Lauren Heath-Jones reports from Kalloni Spa at Marriott’s first property in Cyprus

View in digital edition
View online

90 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

92 Family spa

Multi-story

With the rise in multi-generational tourism, family spas are growing in popularity. Jane Kitchen reports

View in digital edition
View online

98 Fitness

Bone loading

Spas can help guests avoid and reverse osteoporosis says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online

100 Software

Training & education

From bespoke training programmes to 24/7 support teams and company super-users, how are software suppliers helping spas get the most out of their systems?

View in digital edition
View online

105 Product Innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
View online

107 Promotional feature

Camylle

Marc Massing from Camylle explains the benefits of aromatherapy in a spa’s wet areas

View in digital edition
View online

109 Promotional feature

Iyashi Dome

Iyashi Dome: the original Japanese far infrared sauna experience

View in digital edition
View online

111 Promotional feature

The Tides

Annemarie Wortman highlights a new, effective detox treatment and product line by The Tides Wellness

View in digital edition
View online

116 Research

Finishing touch

The benefits of face massage rollers have been given scientific backing from researchers in Japan

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View online

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Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers

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US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023

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

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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

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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

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...]

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

KLAFS GmbH

Founded in 1928, KLAFS is known as an award winning, world-leading trendsetter in wellness and spa. [more...]

+ More profiles

CATALOGUE GALLERY

LEMI - Beauty & Spa 2023..

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