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SB 2023 issue 2

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7 Editor's letter

Feeling optimistic

Revenue is at an all-time high and democratic wellness is bubbling under. It’s an exciting time for spas, says Katie Barnes

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12 Spa People

Taichi Kuma

The son of celebrated architect Kengo Kuma designs a striking shell-like sauna in Japan

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16 Spa People

Ana Ramirez

On her plans to roll out Ancestral Handmade, her regenerative wellness hotel concept, across South America – starting in Colombia

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20 Spa People

Daniel Golby

On ESPA Life's debut in Doha and the markets he has his eyes set on for future expansion

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32 News report

Milestone moment

US spa industry revenue exceeds the US$20bn mark according to ISPA's latest Big Five statistics

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36 Menu engineering

At your service

Brain training at Burj Al Arab; psychedelic retreats; underwater sound bowls in the Caribbean

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42 Interview

Rahul Chaudhary

The CEO of CG Hospitality reveals how he's planning to take destination spa brand The Farm to Jordan and Nepal

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52 Ask the experts

Diagnostics

Lisa Starr asks leading operators how they're using the latest technology to stay ahead of the competition

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56 First person

Put to the test

Mia Kyricos tries out Fountain Life's advanced biometric data-gathering programme

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62 Sponsored

MyBlend: A new vision of beauty

Clarins has elevated its myBlend brand with new tech and formulations, as well as forging powerful alliances with global spa partners

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64 Research

Leading in the Health & Wellbeing Industry

Wisdom Works Group unveils its inaugural wellbeing leadership study

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68 Jeremy McCarthy

Learning to lead

Spa Business' contributing editor on the challenges of teaching leadership skills

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70 Sponsored

Gharieni: Mind expansion

With the quest for better mental health growing ever stronger in the wake of the global pandemic, we ask Gharieni CEO Sammy Gharieni how the company’s wellness technologies are helping spas to meet this consumer demand

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On the cover | Rahul Chaudhary: "Taking The Farm to Jordan and Nepal isn't an obvious choice ... but innovation is in my blood"

72 Top team

Hilton

Sleep, fitness and new spa concepts are top of the list as Hilton looks to deliver wellness across its 7,000 properties

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85 Sponsored

Comfort Zone: Skin-adaptive hydration

Comfort Zone has relaunched its iconic Hydramemory line and associated Hyra Glow Facial which harness the hydrating power of the prickly pear

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86 Thermal spa

The heat is on

With 50 hot springs projects underway, the US is looking to establish itself as a thermal spa destination. Jane Kitchen takes a closer look

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94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: Time for a recharge

Tired, stressed and facing burnout, a couple look to Art of Cryo’s innovative new Tec-Spa Module for a solution

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96 Day Spa

Going global

Jane Kitchen and Lisa Starr visit World Spa, the new urban bathhouse that's getting New York all steamed up

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104 Software

On the books

Spa software suppliers tell us what significant booking trends they've noticed in the last 12 months

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107 spa-kit.net

Product innovation

Spa and wellness industry suppliers tell us about their latest product, treatment and equipment launches

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111 Sponsored

Elemental Herbology: Five Element Theory

You can bring Five Element Theory to your spa or salon with Elemental Herbology, says Antonia David

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116 Finishing Touch

Positive environment

Buildings can boost occupant's wellbeing, health and satisfaction according to a new peer-reviewed study

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SB 2023 issue 2

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7 Editor's letter

Feeling optimistic

Revenue is at an all-time high and democratic wellness is bubbling under. It’s an exciting time for spas, says Katie Barnes

View in digital edition
View online

12 Spa People

Taichi Kuma

The son of celebrated architect Kengo Kuma designs a striking shell-like sauna in Japan

View in digital edition
View online

16 Spa People

Ana Ramirez

On her plans to roll out Ancestral Handmade, her regenerative wellness hotel concept, across South America – starting in Colombia

View in digital edition
View online

20 Spa People

Daniel Golby

On ESPA Life's debut in Doha and the markets he has his eyes set on for future expansion

View in digital edition
View online

32 News report

Milestone moment

US spa industry revenue exceeds the US$20bn mark according to ISPA's latest Big Five statistics

View in digital edition
View online

36 Menu engineering

At your service

Brain training at Burj Al Arab; psychedelic retreats; underwater sound bowls in the Caribbean

View in digital edition
View online

42 Interview

Rahul Chaudhary

The CEO of CG Hospitality reveals how he's planning to take destination spa brand The Farm to Jordan and Nepal

View in digital edition
View online

52 Ask the experts

Diagnostics

Lisa Starr asks leading operators how they're using the latest technology to stay ahead of the competition

View in digital edition
View online

56 First person

Put to the test

Mia Kyricos tries out Fountain Life's advanced biometric data-gathering programme

View in digital edition
View online

62 Sponsored

MyBlend: A new vision of beauty

Clarins has elevated its myBlend brand with new tech and formulations, as well as forging powerful alliances with global spa partners

View in digital edition
View online

64 Research

Leading in the Health & Wellbeing Industry

Wisdom Works Group unveils its inaugural wellbeing leadership study

View in digital edition
View online

68 Jeremy McCarthy

Learning to lead

Spa Business' contributing editor on the challenges of teaching leadership skills

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View online

70 Sponsored

Gharieni: Mind expansion

On the cover | Rahul Chaudhary: "Taking The Farm to Jordan and Nepal isn't an obvious choice ... but innovation is in my blood"

72 Top team

Hilton

Sleep, fitness and new spa concepts are top of the list as Hilton looks to deliver wellness across its 7,000 properties

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View online

85 Sponsored

Comfort Zone: Skin-adaptive hydration

Comfort Zone has relaunched its iconic Hydramemory line and associated Hyra Glow Facial which harness the hydrating power of the prickly pear

View in digital edition
View online

86 Thermal spa

The heat is on

With 50 hot springs projects underway, the US is looking to establish itself as a thermal spa destination. Jane Kitchen takes a closer look

View in digital edition
View online

94 Sponsored

Art of Cryo: Time for a recharge

Tired, stressed and facing burnout, a couple look to Art of Cryo’s innovative new Tec-Spa Module for a solution

View in digital edition
View online

96 Day Spa

Going global

Jane Kitchen and Lisa Starr visit World Spa, the new urban bathhouse that's getting New York all steamed up

View in digital edition
View online

104 Software

On the books

Spa software suppliers tell us what significant booking trends they've noticed in the last 12 months

View in digital edition
View online

107 spa-kit.net

Product innovation

Spa and wellness industry suppliers tell us about their latest product, treatment and equipment launches

View in digital edition

111 Sponsored

Elemental Herbology: Five Element Theory

You can bring Five Element Theory to your spa or salon with Elemental Herbology, says Antonia David

View in digital edition
View online

116 Finishing Touch

Positive environment

Buildings can boost occupant's wellbeing, health and satisfaction according to a new peer-reviewed study

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View online

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