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Time to shine

As spas reach peak revenues, now’s the time for our industry to act as a catalyst in working out how we measure the impact of an experience and the ‘return on wellness’ says Spa Business' editor Katie Barnes

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There’s a movement away from minimalist spas, says Beverley Bayes

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14 Spa People

Alejandro Bataller

Sha vice president on why now is the right time for the Spanish destination spa to embark on an international rollout

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16 Spa People

Matt Sykes

Tourism consultant Matt Sykes proposes a bathing trail in Victoria, Australia connecting 50 locations and businesses

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18 Spa People

Lizzi Larbalestier

Blue health coach Lizzi Larbalestier says spas could use water in so many more ways in their services and programmes

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20 Spa People

Benjamin Bernet & Justin Guilbert

A US marketing duo launch a skincare line to meet the needs of soldiers stationed in the harshest environments

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22 New Openings

Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa

Bathe under the midnight sun in Sweden’s new floating hotel and spa

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24 New Opening

Raffles Hotel spa

Iconic Raffles Singapore reopens with spa and gem treatments

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25 New Openings

Korean mountain spa

Kim Jong Un opens North Korean hot springs spa resort

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28 News

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Spa news from around the world

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32 News report

CBRE’s US hotel spa research

Spa department revenues in US hotels have risen by 4.8 per cent, according to the latest study from CBRE

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34 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Fake funerals for enlightenment, spinal alignment and HRT for men feature in our programming pages

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38 Interview

Mia Kyricos

Hyatt’s head of wellbeing talks to Katie Barnes about global strategies and exclusive partnerships

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44 Everyone’s talking about

UN Sustainable Development Goals

What are Sustainable Development goals and how do they apply to spas? Spa Business asks the industry

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48 Promotional feature

TechnoAlpin

If you want to deliver a hot and cold experience as part of your wellness programme, adding a snowroom will introduce a delightful and more gentle form of cold therapy, as Sara Brenninger explains

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52 Trends

Spa Foresight™

Climate emergency, gen alpha and brain optimisation are among Spa Business’ latest trend predictions

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60 Promotional feature

The Wellness

Investing in children’s facilities gives a spa and wellness offering a competitive edge, as well as helping the next generation achieve their potential, explains Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of industry design and consultancy practice, The Wellness

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On the Cover | Mia Kyricos: Paving a worldwide path for wellness at Hyatt
62 Event report

Global Thermal Think Tank, China

Hot spring owners and stakeholders gather in China and Japan to hear the latest sector news. Spa Business reports

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66 Promotional feature

RKF Luxury Linen

As a symbol of luxury, innovation and quality in the world of spa and hospitality, much of RKF Luxury Linen’s success comes from its highly client-centric design process, says CEO Riadh Bouaziz

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68 First person

Molitor Spa by Clarins

Spa Business dips into the historic Parisian lido and its eye-catching art deco spa

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72 Promotional feature

Zimmer MedizinSysteme

It’s icelab’s reliability and profitability that makes it stand out in the market, says sales manager Benjamin Bäurle

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74 New Opening

Alpine energy

Jane Kitchen visits Lefay Dolomiti, the second destination for the Italian group that has spa and wellness at its core

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80 Event report

Spa & Wellness International Congress, Azerbaijan

What are the spa trends and issues in Russian speaking countries? Spa Business attends SWIC to find out

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82 Promotional feature

Matrix

The Glass House, in Essex, has been designed from scratch and built by industry experts from the ground up. It’s a visionary retreat, with an all-inclusive approach to detoxing, health and wellness

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84 Design

Heat of the moment

From giant golden eggs and converted ski lifts to rustic, hand-crafted huts, we showcase the latest in heat experience design and innovations

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94 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

Davines Group has made a commitment to operating sustainably in all aspects of its business, to lead the way for customers and collaborators

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96 Software

Hyper personalisation

How is spa software helping operators to deliver ultra personal services?

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101 Product Innovation

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Product and equipment launches

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105 Promotional feature

Spa Vision

Collaboration is the key to Spa Vision’s success, says Susan Auld

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110 Research

Finishing touch

Thinking of sadness as a person can reduce its effects, says a new study

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SB 2020 issue 1
Download PDF
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Magazine archive
7 Editor's letter

Time to shine

As spas reach peak revenues, now’s the time for our industry to act as a catalyst in working out how we measure the impact of an experience and the ‘return on wellness’ says Spa Business' editor Katie Barnes

View in digital edition
View online
13 Letters

Write to reply

There’s a movement away from minimalist spas, says Beverley Bayes

View in digital edition
View online
14 Spa People

Alejandro Bataller

Sha vice president on why now is the right time for the Spanish destination spa to embark on an international rollout

View in digital edition
View online
16 Spa People

Matt Sykes

Tourism consultant Matt Sykes proposes a bathing trail in Victoria, Australia connecting 50 locations and businesses

View in digital edition
View online
18 Spa People

Lizzi Larbalestier

Blue health coach Lizzi Larbalestier says spas could use water in so many more ways in their services and programmes

View in digital edition
View online
20 Spa People

Benjamin Bernet & Justin Guilbert

A US marketing duo launch a skincare line to meet the needs of soldiers stationed in the harshest environments

View in digital edition
View online
22 New Openings

Arctic Bath Hotel and Spa

Bathe under the midnight sun in Sweden’s new floating hotel and spa

View in digital edition
View online
24 New Opening

Raffles Hotel spa

Iconic Raffles Singapore reopens with spa and gem treatments

View in digital edition
View online
25 New Openings

Korean mountain spa

Kim Jong Un opens North Korean hot springs spa resort

View in digital edition
View online
28 News

Latest news

Spa news from around the world

View in digital edition

32 News report

CBRE’s US hotel spa research

Spa department revenues in US hotels have risen by 4.8 per cent, according to the latest study from CBRE

View in digital edition
View online
34 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Fake funerals for enlightenment, spinal alignment and HRT for men feature in our programming pages

View in digital edition
View online
38 Interview

Mia Kyricos

Hyatt’s head of wellbeing talks to Katie Barnes about global strategies and exclusive partnerships

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

What are Sustainable Development goals and how do they apply to spas? Spa Business asks the industry

View in digital edition
View online
48 Promotional feature

TechnoAlpin

If you want to deliver a hot and cold experience as part of your wellness programme, adding a snowroom will introduce a delightful and more gentle form of cold therapy, as Sara Brenninger explains

View in digital edition
View online
52 Trends

Spa Foresight™

Climate emergency, gen alpha and brain optimisation are among Spa Business’ latest trend predictions

View in digital edition
View online
60 Promotional feature

The Wellness

Investing in children’s facilities gives a spa and wellness offering a competitive edge, as well as helping the next generation achieve their potential, explains Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of industry design and consultancy practice, The Wellness

View in digital edition
View online
On the Cover | Mia Kyricos: Paving a worldwide path for wellness at Hyatt
62 Event report

Global Thermal Think Tank, China

Hot spring owners and stakeholders gather in China and Japan to hear the latest sector news. Spa Business reports

View in digital edition
View online
66 Promotional feature

RKF Luxury Linen

As a symbol of luxury, innovation and quality in the world of spa and hospitality, much of RKF Luxury Linen’s success comes from its highly client-centric design process, says CEO Riadh Bouaziz

View in digital edition
View online
68 First person

Molitor Spa by Clarins

Spa Business dips into the historic Parisian lido and its eye-catching art deco spa

View in digital edition
View online
72 Promotional feature

Zimmer MedizinSysteme

It’s icelab’s reliability and profitability that makes it stand out in the market, says sales manager Benjamin Bäurle

View in digital edition
View online
74 New Opening

Alpine energy

Jane Kitchen visits Lefay Dolomiti, the second destination for the Italian group that has spa and wellness at its core

View in digital edition
View online
80 Event report

Spa & Wellness International Congress, Azerbaijan

What are the spa trends and issues in Russian speaking countries? Spa Business attends SWIC to find out

View in digital edition
View online
82 Promotional feature

Matrix

The Glass House, in Essex, has been designed from scratch and built by industry experts from the ground up. It’s a visionary retreat, with an all-inclusive approach to detoxing, health and wellness

View in digital edition
View online
84 Design

Heat of the moment

From giant golden eggs and converted ski lifts to rustic, hand-crafted huts, we showcase the latest in heat experience design and innovations

View in digital edition
View online
94 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

Davines Group has made a commitment to operating sustainably in all aspects of its business, to lead the way for customers and collaborators

View in digital edition
View online
96 Software

Hyper personalisation

How is spa software helping operators to deliver ultra personal services?

View in digital edition
View online
101 Product Innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
View online
105 Promotional feature

Spa Vision

Collaboration is the key to Spa Vision’s success, says Susan Auld

View in digital edition
View online
110 Research

Finishing touch

Thinking of sadness as a person can reduce its effects, says a new study

View in digital edition
View online
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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
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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...]

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
WDT Werner Dosiertechnik GmbH & Co. KG

WDT was founded by Dietmar Werner in 1985. He invented a dosing system for calcium hypochlorite for [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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