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5 Editor's letter

 Early start
Teaching younger generations about wellness can only benefit the sector, says Katie Barnes

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10 Spa People

 Simone Biles
Champions mental health at this year’s Global Wellness Summit

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12 Spa People

 Justin Wiggan
On inventing haptic suits which translate plant and rock frequencies into vibrations which massage people

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14 Spa People

 Andrei Fomin
Banya No 1 founder is on a mission to take the Russian heat experience mainstream

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19 News

 Global spa and wellness news
Emlyn Brown predicts 2024 wellness travel trends, Kamalaya partners with Blue Zones for exclusive retreat and we get a first glimpse of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair’s subterranean spa

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22 News report

 Peak performance
Fresh research shows the global wellness economy is now worth US$5.6 trillion

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24 Menu engineering

 At your service
Ruby Wax to host stress-busting retreat and Bürgenstock creates contrast bathing circuits

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30 Interview

 Simone Gibertoni
Clinique La Prairie’s CEO reveals plans to open a staggering 50 branded properties. Megan Whitby reports

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40 Everyone’s talking about

 Pay-what-you-can packages
Is it possible for customers to only pay what they can afford, while still looking after the bottom line? Kath Hudson investigates

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44 Philanthropy

 Your Safe Place
We take a look at Golden Door’s work with domestic abuse charities

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46 Sponsored

 RKF Luxury Linen: Highest French distinction for RKF's CEO
After receiving the highest civilian award for services to the French nation, Riadh Bouaziz, CEO of RKF Luxury Linen, reflects on his company’s many achievements and considers what lies ahead

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48 Association focus

 Thermal Heritage
Jane Kitchen finds out how two key associations – the European Historic Thermal Towns Association and the Great Spa Towns of Europe – are protecting and promoting the unique cultural relevances of Europe’s spa towns

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56 Interview

 Paul Simons
As he retires from the Great Spa Towns of Europe, the industry leader reflects on his long and esteemed career

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58 Sponsored

 Myrtha Wellness: New ways with water
Working globally with architects and interior designers allows Myrtha Wellness to embrace the latest trends in the international hospitality sector, as director Stefano Cattaneo explains

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62 Jeremy McCarthy

 Recipe for success
What does it take to create a thriving spa business? Our contributing editor investigates

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64 Sponsored

 Gharieni: Cutting edge
Ara Patterson from Equinox Hotels talks about a partnership with Gharieni that’s delivering ROI and innovative treatments for guests

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On the cover | Simone Biles: On the importance of mental wellness, self-belief and taking time out
66 Interview

 Niamh O'Connell
What does Jumeirah’s first vice president of wellbeing have planned for the Middle East-based hospitality group?

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74 Sponsored

 TechnoAlpin: Lasse Eriksen on contrast therapy
Contrast therapy is gaining attention for its healing effects. We ask aufguss and sauna expert Lasse Eriksen to share his views on the perfect experience

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76 Nature spas

 Tree of life
Lisa Starr discovers two retreats in Austria and Italy which base their wellbeing concepts on forests

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86 Sponsored

 Biologique Recherche: Spirit of excellence
Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, owners of Biologique Recherche, discuss the global rollout of its ‘Ambassade’ flagship spas

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88 Event report

 Global Wellness Summit 2023
International spa figures convened in Miami for the 15th Global Wellness Summit. Jane Kitchen reveals her top takeaways

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96 Sponsored

 Matrix Fitness: Outstanding performance
Bicester Hotel & Spa is working with Matrix Fitness to enable wellness guests to train like athletes with a unique offering

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98 First person

 Added value: Golden Door and Mohonk Mountain House
Mary Bemis takes a peak at the revamped Golden Door and Mohonk Mountain House – two iconic US spa destinations

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106 Software

 Forward thinking: AI
How are spa software suppliers embracing AI? And what are the benefits for operators?

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110 Sponsored

 Premier Software: Tried & trusted
Premier Software’s Laura Meeson explores the top three benefits of purchasing new spa management software

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113 spa-kit.net

 Product innovation
We shine a spotlight on some of the latest exciting spa product and equipment launches

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117 Sponsored

 Iyashi Dôme fuses wellness and technology
The Iyashi Dôme blends cutting-edge Japanese technology with luxury comfort, says CEO Shogoro Uemura

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122 Finishing Touch

 Escape route
Destination spas fund a study examining the experiences of more than 2,500 health retreat guests across multiple sites

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SB 2023 issue 4
Download PDF
View digital edition
Subscribe
Magazine archive
5 Editor's letter

 Early start
Teaching younger generations about wellness can only benefit the sector, says Katie Barnes

View in digital edition
View online
10 Spa People

 Simone Biles
Champions mental health at this year’s Global Wellness Summit

View in digital edition
View online
12 Spa People

 Justin Wiggan
On inventing haptic suits which translate plant and rock frequencies into vibrations which massage people

View in digital edition
View online
14 Spa People

 Andrei Fomin
Banya No 1 founder is on a mission to take the Russian heat experience mainstream

View in digital edition
View online
19 News

 Global spa and wellness news
Emlyn Brown predicts 2024 wellness travel trends, Kamalaya partners with Blue Zones for exclusive retreat and we get a first glimpse of Mandarin Oriental Mayfair’s subterranean spa

View in digital edition
22 News report

 Peak performance
Fresh research shows the global wellness economy is now worth US$5.6 trillion

View in digital edition
View online
24 Menu engineering

 At your service
Ruby Wax to host stress-busting retreat and Bürgenstock creates contrast bathing circuits

View in digital edition
View online
30 Interview

 Simone Gibertoni
Clinique La Prairie’s CEO reveals plans to open a staggering 50 branded properties. Megan Whitby reports

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

 Pay-what-you-can packages
Is it possible for customers to only pay what they can afford, while still looking after the bottom line? Kath Hudson investigates

View in digital edition
View online
44 Philanthropy

 Your Safe Place
We take a look at Golden Door’s work with domestic abuse charities

View in digital edition
View online
46 Sponsored

 RKF Luxury Linen: Highest French distinction for RKF's CEO
After receiving the highest civilian award for services to the French nation, Riadh Bouaziz, CEO of RKF Luxury Linen, reflects on his company’s many achievements and considers what lies ahead

View in digital edition
View online
48 Association focus

 Thermal Heritage
Jane Kitchen finds out how two key associations – the European Historic Thermal Towns Association and the Great Spa Towns of Europe – are protecting and promoting the unique cultural relevances of Europe’s spa towns

View in digital edition
View online
56 Interview

 Paul Simons
As he retires from the Great Spa Towns of Europe, the industry leader reflects on his long and esteemed career

View in digital edition
View online
58 Sponsored

 Myrtha Wellness: New ways with water
Working globally with architects and interior designers allows Myrtha Wellness to embrace the latest trends in the international hospitality sector, as director Stefano Cattaneo explains

View in digital edition
View online
62 Jeremy McCarthy

 Recipe for success
What does it take to create a thriving spa business? Our contributing editor investigates

View in digital edition
View online
64 Sponsored

 Gharieni: Cutting edge
Ara Patterson from Equinox Hotels talks about a partnership with Gharieni that’s delivering ROI and innovative treatments for guests

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover | Simone Biles: On the importance of mental wellness, self-belief and taking time out
66 Interview

 Niamh O'Connell
What does Jumeirah’s first vice president of wellbeing have planned for the Middle East-based hospitality group?

View in digital edition
View online
74 Sponsored

 TechnoAlpin: Lasse Eriksen on contrast therapy
Contrast therapy is gaining attention for its healing effects. We ask aufguss and sauna expert Lasse Eriksen to share his views on the perfect experience

View in digital edition
View online
76 Nature spas

 Tree of life
Lisa Starr discovers two retreats in Austria and Italy which base their wellbeing concepts on forests

View in digital edition
View online
86 Sponsored

 Biologique Recherche: Spirit of excellence
Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, owners of Biologique Recherche, discuss the global rollout of its ‘Ambassade’ flagship spas

View in digital edition
View online
88 Event report

 Global Wellness Summit 2023
International spa figures convened in Miami for the 15th Global Wellness Summit. Jane Kitchen reveals her top takeaways

View in digital edition
View online
96 Sponsored

 Matrix Fitness: Outstanding performance
Bicester Hotel & Spa is working with Matrix Fitness to enable wellness guests to train like athletes with a unique offering

View in digital edition
View online
98 First person

 Added value: Golden Door and Mohonk Mountain House
Mary Bemis takes a peak at the revamped Golden Door and Mohonk Mountain House – two iconic US spa destinations

View in digital edition
View online
106 Software

 Forward thinking: AI
How are spa software suppliers embracing AI? And what are the benefits for operators?

View in digital edition
View online
110 Sponsored

 Premier Software: Tried & trusted
Premier Software’s Laura Meeson explores the top three benefits of purchasing new spa management software

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

 Product innovation
We shine a spotlight on some of the latest exciting spa product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
117 Sponsored

 Iyashi Dôme fuses wellness and technology
The Iyashi Dôme blends cutting-edge Japanese technology with luxury comfort, says CEO Shogoro Uemura

View in digital edition
View online
122 Finishing Touch

 Escape route
Destination spas fund a study examining the experiences of more than 2,500 health retreat guests across multiple sites

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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It's safe to say that technology is transforming every sector, and the spa, wellness and beauty industries are no exception. [more...]

Discover Comfort Zone’s Stand For Regeneration campaign
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G.M. COLLIN develops superior skin care products, from preventive care to combating the first signs [more...]
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+ More catalogues  

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DIARY

 

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Spa Life Scotland

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08-08 May 2024

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