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5 Editor's letter

The wellness metaverse

We’re being handed a powerful new tool that will become a channel for creativity and innovation – pioneering wellness operators are already getting to grips with its exciting potential

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12 Spa People

Michael Stusser

The wellness pioneer explains how he created an authentic Japanese bathing experience in the heart of the California hills

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18 Spa People

Scot Toon

The Asia MD of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts unveils the company's latest island development plans

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23 Spa Business news

Latest from the global spa and wellness industry

Six Senses to manage Vana’s Indian wellness retreat, Wellness drives TRevPAR results thanks to pandemic, Paris hotel unveils luxury NFTs to engage eco-conscious guests - and much more

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28 New opening

Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof's new resort opens on the island of Sylt after a €120m investment

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32 Project preview

Off-grid

Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel

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36 Sponsored

Myrtha Wellness: watertight expertise

Myrtha has transformed the world of aquatics over the last 60 years. Now it’s bringing its ingenuity-driven expertise to the international wellness industry

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38 News report

Growth & vitality

The new Kepos by GOCO spa has opened at Daios Cove. Jane Kitchen went to Crete to investigate

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45 Menu engineering

At your service

Get inspired by the latest wellness treatments, programmes and services

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50 Sponsored

i-Tech: full body boost

i-Boost stimulates the skin and muscles – offering a tech-based, holistic treatment for total-body wellbeing

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52 Interview

Rainer Usselmann

Tech business Happy Finish is bringing metaverse-based experiences to the wellness sector, working with Wund

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56 Everyone's talking about

Menopause

From taboo to hot topic – how can spas offer treatments and a safe space for women to explore this often challenging phase of life?

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64 Research

Bounceback

PwC says the US spa market was worth US$1bn in 2021 and growing well, according to data from ISPA's latest industry-wide study

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66 First person

An icon reborn

Fairmont unveils the stunning renovation of its iconic Century Plaza hotel in LA, and Rianna Riego checks out the new spa

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72 Q&A

Magdaleena Nikolov

The GM of spa, wellness and retail at Fairmont Century Plaza talks to Jane Kitchen

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74 Sponsored

Lemi: designed for profit

Lemi’s new combined massage and pedicure workstation – Amalfi – offers a multi-functional, space-saving solution

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76 First person

Energy healing

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau discovers powerful energy healing at Mandali's silent retreat in northern Italy

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On the cover | Wouter Tavecchio & Wildrik Timmerman: "Taking time for yourself is food for the soul"
84 Founders

The story of Mandali

The founders of Mandali, Wildrik Timmerman and Wouter Tavecchio, welcome visitors with an embracing message

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86 Sponsored

Crown Sports Lockers: Breedon Priory, an alluring destination

A new deluxe spa has placed Breedon Priory in the UK firmly on the leisure destination map

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88 Q&A

Mia Kyricos

The wellness leader talks about the creation of her new trademarked framework for the development and delivery of wellness interventions

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94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: raising the bar

Art of Cryo is complementing its high performance cryotherapy range with advanced new technology to enhance treatment benefits

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96 Mystery Shopper

The Londoner

Our reviewer travels undercover to check out the spa offering at The Londoner – one of the most high profile openings in the capital in recent times

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100 Sponsored

Premier Software: people, partnerships & progression

Emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever, Premier Software is reaffirming its commitment to staff, clients and the industry. We catch up with CCO Oliver Cahill to find out more

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102 Software

True picture

We look at how spas can effectively guide product development and boost profits using the latest software insights

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108 Sponsored

ISPA: data insight

ISPA supports its members with robust research to help them develop strategic plans and attract their target market

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110 Sustainability

Reduce that laundry mountain

Linen suppliers show how spas can cut costs and improve sustainability

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121 spa-kit.net

Product innovation

New product and service launches and specifier insights

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123 Promotion

Comfort Zone: sun soul

Comfort Zone has reformulated its sunscreens to prevent them damaging the oceans

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128 Spa Business

Directory

Easy-access contacts for your purchasing needs, with more online at www.spabusiness.com

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130 Finishing touch

Gratitude reduces stress

Expressing gratitude can boost team performance in stressful situations, a new US study finds

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SB 2022 issue 2
Download PDF
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Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

The wellness metaverse

We’re being handed a powerful new tool that will become a channel for creativity and innovation – pioneering wellness operators are already getting to grips with its exciting potential

View in digital edition
View online
12 Spa People

Michael Stusser

The wellness pioneer explains how he created an authentic Japanese bathing experience in the heart of the California hills

View in digital edition
View online
18 Spa People

Scot Toon

The Asia MD of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts unveils the company's latest island development plans

View in digital edition
View online
23 Spa Business news

Latest from the global spa and wellness industry

Six Senses to manage Vana’s Indian wellness retreat, Wellness drives TRevPAR results thanks to pandemic, Paris hotel unveils luxury NFTs to engage eco-conscious guests - and much more

View in digital edition

28 New opening

Lanserhof Sylt

Lanserhof's new resort opens on the island of Sylt after a €120m investment

View in digital edition
View online
32 Project preview

Off-grid

Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel

View in digital edition
View online
36 Sponsored

Myrtha Wellness: watertight expertise

Myrtha has transformed the world of aquatics over the last 60 years. Now it’s bringing its ingenuity-driven expertise to the international wellness industry

View in digital edition
View online
38 News report

Growth & vitality

The new Kepos by GOCO spa has opened at Daios Cove. Jane Kitchen went to Crete to investigate

View in digital edition
View online
45 Menu engineering

At your service

Get inspired by the latest wellness treatments, programmes and services

View in digital edition
View online
50 Sponsored

i-Tech: full body boost

i-Boost stimulates the skin and muscles – offering a tech-based, holistic treatment for total-body wellbeing

View in digital edition
View online
52 Interview

Rainer Usselmann

Tech business Happy Finish is bringing metaverse-based experiences to the wellness sector, working with Wund

View in digital edition
View online
56 Everyone's talking about

Menopause

From taboo to hot topic – how can spas offer treatments and a safe space for women to explore this often challenging phase of life?

View in digital edition
View online
64 Research

Bounceback

PwC says the US spa market was worth US$1bn in 2021 and growing well, according to data from ISPA's latest industry-wide study

View in digital edition
View online
66 First person

An icon reborn

Fairmont unveils the stunning renovation of its iconic Century Plaza hotel in LA, and Rianna Riego checks out the new spa

View in digital edition
View online
72 Q&A

Magdaleena Nikolov

The GM of spa, wellness and retail at Fairmont Century Plaza talks to Jane Kitchen

View in digital edition
View online
74 Sponsored

Lemi: designed for profit

Lemi’s new combined massage and pedicure workstation – Amalfi – offers a multi-functional, space-saving solution

View in digital edition
View online
76 First person

Energy healing

Lindsay Madden-Nadeau discovers powerful energy healing at Mandali's silent retreat in northern Italy

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Wouter Tavecchio & Wildrik Timmerman: "Taking time for yourself is food for the soul"
84 Founders

The story of Mandali

The founders of Mandali, Wildrik Timmerman and Wouter Tavecchio, welcome visitors with an embracing message

View in digital edition
View online
86 Sponsored

Crown Sports Lockers: Breedon Priory, an alluring destination

A new deluxe spa has placed Breedon Priory in the UK firmly on the leisure destination map

View in digital edition
View online
88 Q&A

Mia Kyricos

The wellness leader talks about the creation of her new trademarked framework for the development and delivery of wellness interventions

View in digital edition
View online
94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: raising the bar

Art of Cryo is complementing its high performance cryotherapy range with advanced new technology to enhance treatment benefits

View in digital edition
View online
96 Mystery Shopper

The Londoner

Our reviewer travels undercover to check out the spa offering at The Londoner – one of the most high profile openings in the capital in recent times

View in digital edition
View online
100 Sponsored

Premier Software: people, partnerships & progression

Emerging from the pandemic stronger than ever, Premier Software is reaffirming its commitment to staff, clients and the industry. We catch up with CCO Oliver Cahill to find out more

View in digital edition
View online
102 Software

True picture

We look at how spas can effectively guide product development and boost profits using the latest software insights

View in digital edition
View online
108 Sponsored

ISPA: data insight

ISPA supports its members with robust research to help them develop strategic plans and attract their target market

View in digital edition
View online
110 Sustainability

Reduce that laundry mountain

Linen suppliers show how spas can cut costs and improve sustainability

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

Product innovation

New product and service launches and specifier insights

View in digital edition

123 Promotion

Comfort Zone: sun soul

Comfort Zone has reformulated its sunscreens to prevent them damaging the oceans

View in digital edition
View online
128 Spa Business

Directory

Easy-access contacts for your purchasing needs, with more online at www.spabusiness.com

View in digital edition

130 Finishing touch

Gratitude reduces stress

Expressing gratitude can boost team performance in stressful situations, a new US study finds

View in digital edition
View online
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Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities
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
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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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...]

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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Wynne Business, founded in 1998, specialises in creating, growing and fine- tuning spas, salons, wel [more...]
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Spa Life Scotland

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