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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: "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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Introducing Living Earth Crafts’ latest innovation; the Tribeca All-in-One Treatment Chair
Leading spa and wellness equipment supplier and manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is proud to introduce the Tribeca All-in-One Treatment Chair. [more...]
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SB 2023 issue 2
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Magazine archive
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

View in digital edition
View online
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

View in digital edition
View online
On the cover: "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

View in digital edition
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

View in digital edition
View online
LATEST NEWS
Therme appoints UK CEO as £250m Therme Manchester gets planning approval
Therme Group has received planning permission to build the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, Therme Manchester, after a four-year journey.
Mental health now the 'main motivation for exercise'
Improved mental health is now a stronger motivation for Brits to exercise than staying in shape.
World Health Organization reports on 'devastating impact' of high blood pressure – calls for physical activity to be used as prevention
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published its first-ever report on the "devastating global impact" of high blood pressure, along with recommendations on the ways to win the race against the condition.
Demand for wellness tours and retreats is ramping up reports WeTravel survey
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued at US$436 billion (£349.8 billion, €407 billion) by the Global Wellness Institute.
Soneva’s new hospitality concept Soneva Secret launching January 2024
Soneva will open a new US$40 million (£32.1 million, €37.4 million) resort in the Maldives’ secluded Haa Dhaalu atoll on 10 January 2024.
Ensana to branch into Bulgaria this October with seaside wellness resort
European health spa hotel operator Ensana has announced plans to operate its first Bulgarian location this October.
ESPA promotes Samantha Ashton to director of spa for UK & Ireland
Samantha Ashton has stepped up to a new role as director of spa UK & Ireland at UK-based global spa and wellbeing brand ESPA.
Specific types of physical activity, diet and lifestyle promote powerful reasoning skills in young children
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school years, while also having better diets and spending more time reading have more powerful reasoning skills than peers who don't have the benefit of these kinds of support or engagement.
Rancho La Puerta names Eliezer Quiñones new general manager
Iconic wellness and fitness destination Rancho La Puerta is under new leadership with the appointment of Eliezer Quiñones as new general manager.
Aman names Maria Sharapova global wellness ambassador and secures US$360 million from UAE investors
Former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova has entered into a multi-year partnership to become Aman’s first-ever global wellness ambassador.
Serotonin Centers opens new longevity club in Orlando and reveals US expansion plans
US longevity franchise Serotonin Centers has expanded its footprint with a second Florida location in Winter Park. The brand will open three additional private member clubs in Orlando within the next year.
New designs unveiled for Therme Canada Ontario Place and Therme Manchester
Therme Canada has released a newly evolved project design for its West Island of Ontario Place destination. The facility will deliver Therme Group's signature year-round family-friendly destination attraction concept alongside four more acres of public parkland.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Spa Supply Solutions: Elevating the spa and wellness industry with innovative services
In the world of wellness and spa industry procurement, Spa Supply Solutions stands out as a global leader. [more...]

Introducing Living Earth Crafts’ latest innovation; the Tribeca All-in-One Treatment Chair
Leading spa and wellness equipment supplier and manufacturer Living Earth Crafts (LEC) is proud to introduce the Tribeca All-in-One Treatment Chair. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Mindbody

Mindbody is the leading business management software for the fitness and wellness industries. [more...]
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CATALOGUE GALLERY
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DIARY

 

26-29 Sep 2023

SPATEC North America

Eau Palm Beach , Manalapan, United States
04-06 Oct 2023

27th European Spas Congress

Karlovy Vary , Czech Republic
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