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5 Editor's letter

 The impact of AI
AI-powered massage robots and chatbots will revolutionise our sector, says Katie Barnes

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10 Write to reply

 Letters
Zulal's Sandie Johannessen shares her passion for medical wellness and Kloodos' Julie Cichocki says wellness protocols should start with the vagus nerve

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12 Spa People

 Leekyung Han
The South Korean-born spa consultant on why her home country should be on the radar of all wellness developers

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16 Spa People

 Elissa Epel
Explains why her new book, The Stress Prescription, will benefit spas

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18 Opinion

 Jeremy McCarthy: Shaping the future
Spa Business' new contributing editor gives valuable tips on how to prepare for the inevitable impact of AI assistants

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20 Spa Business news
Industry news from around the world

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24 New opening

 Mii amo
The legendary US destination spa relaunches after two year

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28 New opening

 Mi Sol Spa
An immersive sound spa created by Raison d’Etre and designed by Bill Bensley opens in Vietnam

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30 Project preview

 Wai Ariki
A spa inspired by Maori culture is set to draw much attention to New Zealand hot spring destination Rotorua

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32 Menu engineering

 At your service
New spa treatments and programmes

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36 Interview

 Alejandro Bataller
SHA Wellness’ vice president checks in with Katie Barnes as the group embarks on a global rollout

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44 Ask the experts

 Satellite sites
Destination spas are setting up smaller, urban hubs. But do the numbers stack up?

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50 Sponsored

 Art of Cryo: Working well
Spa operators and corporate offices can now offer a comprehensive, six-part wellness journey designed by Art of Cryo to elevate health

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52 Research

 Wellness Travel Consumer Survey
A general reboot and nature/outdoor activities are key considerations for wellness tourists according to a new study by WTA. Anne Dimon reports

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58 Sponsored

 Laboratoires Multaler: Vitamin boost
French beauty house Laboratoires Multaler has launched two new serums that deliver outstanding results for all skin types

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On the cover | Alejandro Bataller: "At SHA, we want to create a world free of preventable health issues"
60 Mystery shopper

 Spa Montage Kapalua Bay
Cassandra Cavanah goes undercover for Spa Business in Hawaii

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66 Sponsored

 MECOTEC: Chill factor
KEPOS by Goco in Crete has been offering cryotherapy by MECOTEC to the satisfaction of guests

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68 Family spa

 Generation game
Frances Marcellin visits Das SeeMount in the Austrian Alps with her husband and four children

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74 Sponsored

 Beltrami: Personal touch
Beltrami has over 50 years experience in creating bespoke textile products for spas around the world

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76 Thermal spa

 It’s getting hot out there
A new wave of investment is fuelling hot spring development across Australia and New Zealand

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84 News report

 Thinking thermal
Jane Kitchen joins thermal spa stakeholders for the Global Thermal Think Tank in Israel

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86 First person

 Doctor’s orders
Can a partnership with an international hospital elevate a wellness retreat? Neena Dhillon visits RAKxa in Bangkok, Thailand to find out

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94 Interview

 Justin Musgrove
We talk to the CEO of Core Life, the exclusive lifestyle brand which has ambitions to expand to the world's most affluent cities

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100 Software

 What’s ‘app’ening?
What apps do spa software suppliers have to offer?

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105 spa-kit.net

 Product innovation
Spa product and equipment launches

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109 Sponsored

 Starpool: Zerobody Cryo
The new Zerobody Cryo will deliver comfortable cold therapy for spa, wellness and sports says Starpool CEO, Riccardo Turri

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114 Finishing Touch

 New age
Scientists at Harvard have made a breakthrough discovery into how cells age

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SB 2023 issue 1
Download PDF
View digital edition
Subscribe
Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

 The impact of AI
AI-powered massage robots and chatbots will revolutionise our sector, says Katie Barnes

View in digital edition
View online
10 Write to reply

 Letters
Zulal's Sandie Johannessen shares her passion for medical wellness and Kloodos' Julie Cichocki says wellness protocols should start with the vagus nerve

View in digital edition
View online
12 Spa People

 Leekyung Han
The South Korean-born spa consultant on why her home country should be on the radar of all wellness developers

View in digital edition
View online
16 Spa People

 Elissa Epel
Explains why her new book, The Stress Prescription, will benefit spas

View in digital edition
View online
18 Opinion

 Jeremy McCarthy: Shaping the future
Spa Business' new contributing editor gives valuable tips on how to prepare for the inevitable impact of AI assistants

View in digital edition
View online
20 Spa Business news
Industry news from around the world

View in digital edition
24 New opening

 Mii amo
The legendary US destination spa relaunches after two year

View in digital edition
View online
28 New opening

 Mi Sol Spa
An immersive sound spa created by Raison d’Etre and designed by Bill Bensley opens in Vietnam

View in digital edition
View online
30 Project preview

 Wai Ariki
A spa inspired by Maori culture is set to draw much attention to New Zealand hot spring destination Rotorua

View in digital edition
View online
32 Menu engineering

 At your service
New spa treatments and programmes

View in digital edition
View online
36 Interview

 Alejandro Bataller
SHA Wellness’ vice president checks in with Katie Barnes as the group embarks on a global rollout

View in digital edition
View online
44 Ask the experts

 Satellite sites
Destination spas are setting up smaller, urban hubs. But do the numbers stack up?

View in digital edition
View online
50 Sponsored

 Art of Cryo: Working well
Spa operators and corporate offices can now offer a comprehensive, six-part wellness journey designed by Art of Cryo to elevate health

View in digital edition
View online
52 Research

 Wellness Travel Consumer Survey
A general reboot and nature/outdoor activities are key considerations for wellness tourists according to a new study by WTA. Anne Dimon reports

View in digital edition
View online
58 Sponsored

 Laboratoires Multaler: Vitamin boost
French beauty house Laboratoires Multaler has launched two new serums that deliver outstanding results for all skin types

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Alejandro Bataller: "At SHA, we want to create a world free of preventable health issues"
60 Mystery shopper

 Spa Montage Kapalua Bay
Cassandra Cavanah goes undercover for Spa Business in Hawaii

View in digital edition
View online
66 Sponsored

 MECOTEC: Chill factor
KEPOS by Goco in Crete has been offering cryotherapy by MECOTEC to the satisfaction of guests

View in digital edition
View online
68 Family spa

 Generation game
Frances Marcellin visits Das SeeMount in the Austrian Alps with her husband and four children

View in digital edition
View online
74 Sponsored

 Beltrami: Personal touch
Beltrami has over 50 years experience in creating bespoke textile products for spas around the world

View in digital edition
View online
76 Thermal spa

 It’s getting hot out there
A new wave of investment is fuelling hot spring development across Australia and New Zealand

View in digital edition
View online
84 News report

 Thinking thermal
Jane Kitchen joins thermal spa stakeholders for the Global Thermal Think Tank in Israel

View in digital edition
View online
86 First person

 Doctor’s orders
Can a partnership with an international hospital elevate a wellness retreat? Neena Dhillon visits RAKxa in Bangkok, Thailand to find out

View in digital edition
View online
94 Interview

 Justin Musgrove
We talk to the CEO of Core Life, the exclusive lifestyle brand which has ambitions to expand to the world's most affluent cities

View in digital edition
View online
100 Software

 What’s ‘app’ening?
What apps do spa software suppliers have to offer?

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

 Product innovation
Spa product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
109 Sponsored

 Starpool: Zerobody Cryo
The new Zerobody Cryo will deliver comfortable cold therapy for spa, wellness and sports says Starpool CEO, Riccardo Turri

View in digital edition
View online
114 Finishing Touch

 New age
Scientists at Harvard have made a breakthrough discovery into how cells age

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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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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...]

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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