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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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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Book4Time unveils enhanced day and resort pass functionality
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to drive staycation business, Book4Time, a leader in innovative spa and wellness solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform. [more...]

Discover Comfort Zone’s Stand For Regeneration campaign
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer in the cosmetics business. [more...]
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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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Art-inspired urban spa to launch at stylish new London hotel, Art’otel London Hoxton
Art’otel, Radisson’s contemporary art-inspired lifestyle hotel brand, has strengthened its presence in London with a new hotel in Hoxton fusing art, design and hospitality.
Saga Holographic hits Kickstarter target to roll out holographic indoor bike
HoloBike, a holographic training bike that simulates trail rides in lifelike 3D, is aiming to push indoor cycling technology up a gear.
Exclusive: Yuki Kiyono goes behind the scenes of Aman’s social wellness brand Janu
Luxury hotel brand Aman, widely known for its strong spa focus, has just launched its much- talked-about sister brand Janu in Tokyo – complete with a 4,000sq m urban wellness retreat.
Equinox teams up with Dr Mark Hyman's Function Health to offer $40k annual healthspan programme
Equinox, has teamed up with health platform, Function Health, to offer 100 comprehensive laboratory tests, giving members vital insights into their internal health.
SHA Wellness shares vision for “world’s first healthy living island” in UAE
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic is busy preparing to bolster its wellness portfolio in 2026 with a hyper-exclusive island wellness enclave in AlJurf, UAE.
Breakers Hotel in Long Beach to relaunch as Fairmont property with tech-forward spa in 2024
The historic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California, is set to reopen in mid-2024 as a Fairmont Hotels & Resorts property after a significant restoration and redevelopment project.
Kempinski to make Vietnamese debut with riverside resort and spa designed by Kengo Kuma
High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury waterfront property overlooking the Saigon River.
Marriott to realise Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Trojena, the Mountains of Neom
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round mountain adventure destination in Saudi Arabia.
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.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Book4Time unveils enhanced day and resort pass functionality
With an increasing number of luxury hotels and resorts offering day and resort passes to drive staycation business, Book4Time, a leader in innovative spa and wellness solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform. [more...]

Discover Comfort Zone’s Stand For Regeneration campaign
Comfort Zone's latest initiative, the Stand for Regeneration campaign, consolidates its position as a pioneer in the cosmetics business. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Devin Consulting

Devin Consulting, an international pool & spa engineering consultancy, founded by Tom Devin in 2000. [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
13-16 May 2024

W3Spa EMEA

Conrad Chia Laguna Sardinia , Italy
+ More diary  
 


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