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SB 2019 issue 2
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7 Editor's letter

Climate emergency

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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14 Letters


Dervla Louli highlights the growing demand for mental health retreats

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16 People profile

Neil Jacobs

Neil Jacobs reveals what the IHG buyout means for Six Senses

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20 People profile

Dr Tom Stubbs

Dr Tom Stubbs talks epigenetics tests and spas

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22 New Opening

Blackberry Mountain

Sister property to iconic Blackberry Farm revealed

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24 New Opening

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Spa tranquillity at InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – the world’s first underground hotel, underground hotel

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26 New Opening

Civana

Civana opens spa with a focus on democratic wellness

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28 New Opening

Miraval Austin

Miraval unveils second-ever wellness resort

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31 News


Jim Root to head up wellness at Enchantment Group; Adrian Zecha’s Azerai brand expands; Aman ventures into medi-spa

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36 News report

Earth Day 2019

We take a look at how spas around the world celebrated Earth Day and Earth Hour

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38 Promotional feature

Lemi

From humble beginnings in a small Italian village, Lemi has grown a hugely successful global business in the massage bed market. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary year, we talk to GM Matteo Brusaferri

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40 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series

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44 Promotional feature

Book4time

As Book4Time celebrates its 15th anniversary, we talk to founder and CEO Roger Sholanki about his passion for the spa and wellness industry

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48 Interview

Dale Hipsh

The senior VP of hotels at Hard Rock International tells Katie Barnes why its music-centric spa menu is striking the right chord with consumers and the media

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54 Promotional feature

ISPA

After almost three decades serving members and contributing to the growth of the industry, we talk to ISPA’s Crystal Ducker about the work of the association and the future of spa

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56 Everyone’s talking about

DNA testing

How are spas using DNA tests to offer the ultimate personalised services? Julie Cramer investigates

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60 New Opening

The Spa at South Lodge, UK

Katie Barnes visits the new purpose-built, £14m spa by the owners of Pennyhill Park

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64 Promotional feature

SpaSoft

SpaSoft supplies solutions for a stress-free spa and elevates the guest experience

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On the Cover | John & Karina Stewart: How the inspirational couple are evolving Kamalaya
66 First-person

Vana

Susie Ellis explains what made her stay at Indian health and wellness retreat Vana so “astonishing”

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70 Spa Design

Jungle VIP

Kim Megson ventures deep into Mexico’s jungle to discover how two Chablé resorts with Mayan spas are aiming to redefine wellness

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78 Interview

John & Karina Stewart

The inspirational couple behind Kamalaya in Thailand talk to Neena Dhillon about emotional therapies, why stress-busting is the new detox and how they’re evolving the concept

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84 Promotional feature

Gharieni

Gharieni has long been known as an industry innovator. Now, Forbes Travel Guide has named the company as its official Spa & Wellness Equipment Manufacturer. Sammy Gharieni tells us more

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86 New Opening

Kalloni Spa at Parklane Limassol, Cyprus

Lauren Heath-Jones reports from Kalloni Spa at Marriott’s first property in Cyprus

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90 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

Skincare brand Comfort Zone has partnered with Wellness for Cancer to create a new programme of spa treatments for people touched by cancer. Barbara Gavazzoli tells us more

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92 Family spa

Multi-story

With the rise in multi-generational tourism, family spas are growing in popularity. Jane Kitchen reports

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98 Fitness

Bone loading

Spas can help guests avoid and reverse osteoporosis says Liz Terry

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100 Software

Training & education

From bespoke training programmes to 24/7 support teams and company super-users, how are software suppliers helping spas get the most out of their systems?

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105 Product Innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

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107 Promotional feature

Camylle

Marc Massing from Camylle explains the benefits of aromatherapy in a spa’s wet areas

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109 Promotional feature

Iyashi Dome

Iyashi Dome: the original Japanese far infrared sauna experience

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111 Promotional feature

The Tides

Annemarie Wortman highlights a new, effective detox treatment and product line by The Tides Wellness

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116 Research

Finishing touch

The benefits of face massage rollers have been given scientific backing from researchers in Japan

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SB 2019 issue 2
Download PDF
View digital edition
Subscribe
Magazine archive
7 Editor's letter

Climate emergency

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online
14 Letters


Dervla Louli highlights the growing demand for mental health retreats

View in digital edition
View online
16 People profile

Neil Jacobs

Neil Jacobs reveals what the IHG buyout means for Six Senses

View in digital edition
View online
20 People profile

Dr Tom Stubbs

Dr Tom Stubbs talks epigenetics tests and spas

View in digital edition
View online
22 New Opening

Blackberry Mountain

Sister property to iconic Blackberry Farm revealed

View in digital edition
View online
24 New Opening

InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

Spa tranquillity at InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland – the world’s first underground hotel, underground hotel

View in digital edition
View online
26 New Opening

Civana

Civana opens spa with a focus on democratic wellness

View in digital edition
View online
28 New Opening

Miraval Austin

Miraval unveils second-ever wellness resort

View in digital edition
View online
31 News


Jim Root to head up wellness at Enchantment Group; Adrian Zecha’s Azerai brand expands; Aman ventures into medi-spa

View in digital edition

36 News report

Earth Day 2019

We take a look at how spas around the world celebrated Earth Day and Earth Hour

View in digital edition
View online
38 Promotional feature

Lemi

From humble beginnings in a small Italian village, Lemi has grown a hugely successful global business in the massage bed market. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary year, we talk to GM Matteo Brusaferri

View in digital edition
View online
40 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series

View in digital edition
View online
44 Promotional feature

Book4time

As Book4Time celebrates its 15th anniversary, we talk to founder and CEO Roger Sholanki about his passion for the spa and wellness industry

View in digital edition
View online
48 Interview

Dale Hipsh

The senior VP of hotels at Hard Rock International tells Katie Barnes why its music-centric spa menu is striking the right chord with consumers and the media

View in digital edition
View online
54 Promotional feature

ISPA

After almost three decades serving members and contributing to the growth of the industry, we talk to ISPA’s Crystal Ducker about the work of the association and the future of spa

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

DNA testing

How are spas using DNA tests to offer the ultimate personalised services? Julie Cramer investigates

View in digital edition
View online
60 New Opening

The Spa at South Lodge, UK

Katie Barnes visits the new purpose-built, £14m spa by the owners of Pennyhill Park

View in digital edition
View online
64 Promotional feature

SpaSoft

SpaSoft supplies solutions for a stress-free spa and elevates the guest experience

View in digital edition
View online
On the Cover | John & Karina Stewart: How the inspirational couple are evolving Kamalaya
66 First-person

Vana

Susie Ellis explains what made her stay at Indian health and wellness retreat Vana so “astonishing”

View in digital edition
View online
70 Spa Design

Jungle VIP

Kim Megson ventures deep into Mexico’s jungle to discover how two Chablé resorts with Mayan spas are aiming to redefine wellness

View in digital edition
View online
78 Interview

John & Karina Stewart

The inspirational couple behind Kamalaya in Thailand talk to Neena Dhillon about emotional therapies, why stress-busting is the new detox and how they’re evolving the concept

View in digital edition
View online
84 Promotional feature

Gharieni

Gharieni has long been known as an industry innovator. Now, Forbes Travel Guide has named the company as its official Spa & Wellness Equipment Manufacturer. Sammy Gharieni tells us more

View in digital edition
View online
86 New Opening

Kalloni Spa at Parklane Limassol, Cyprus

Lauren Heath-Jones reports from Kalloni Spa at Marriott’s first property in Cyprus

View in digital edition
View online
90 Promotional feature

Comfort Zone

Skincare brand Comfort Zone has partnered with Wellness for Cancer to create a new programme of spa treatments for people touched by cancer. Barbara Gavazzoli tells us more

View in digital edition
View online
92 Family spa

Multi-story

With the rise in multi-generational tourism, family spas are growing in popularity. Jane Kitchen reports

View in digital edition
View online
98 Fitness

Bone loading

Spas can help guests avoid and reverse osteoporosis says Liz Terry

View in digital edition
View online
100 Software

Training & education

From bespoke training programmes to 24/7 support teams and company super-users, how are software suppliers helping spas get the most out of their systems?

View in digital edition
View online
105 Product Innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

View in digital edition
View online
107 Promotional feature

Camylle

Marc Massing from Camylle explains the benefits of aromatherapy in a spa’s wet areas

View in digital edition
View online
109 Promotional feature

Iyashi Dome

Iyashi Dome: the original Japanese far infrared sauna experience

View in digital edition
View online
111 Promotional feature

The Tides

Annemarie Wortman highlights a new, effective detox treatment and product line by The Tides Wellness

View in digital edition
View online
116 Research

Finishing touch

The benefits of face massage rollers have been given scientific backing from researchers in Japan

View in digital edition
View online
LATEST NEWS
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.
Galgorm Resort gears up to host UK Aufguss Championships next week
UK sauna enthusiasts will converge at Galgorm Resort in Northern Ireland next week for the highly anticipated second annual UK Aufguss Championships.
Remedy Place to launch two new social wellness clubs annually as part of rollout strategy
Remedy Place, a US-based social wellness club brand, is poised for steady expansion in the coming years, with plans to open two new clubs annually moving forward.
Clinique La Prairie to operate health resort at Tri Vananda in Phuket
Swiss longevity brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) has inked a deal with Montara Hospitality Group to operate a resort at Tri Vananda – a purpose-built wellness community in Phuket, Thailand.
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the Caribbean, called Six Senses La Sagesse.
Basic-Fit trials corporate wellness drive across its Spanish clubs
Basic-Fit has signed up to trial the Wellhub network across its recently expanded Spanish network, giving access to subscribers and enabling them to use all 152 of its Spanish clubs.
Go Fit CEO, Mário Barbosa, unveils expansion plans in this month’s HCM
Having redefined the model of public-private collaboration in Spain, Go Fit is now expanding into Italy and has ambitious plans to grow its estate, memberships and profits.
US$60m Zion Canyon Hot Springs project breaks ground in Southern Utah
A brand new desert hot springs oasis, called Zion Canyon Hot Springs, is set to open in Southern Utah in Q3 of 2025.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Spa and wellness industry to reunite at Forum HOTel&SPA 2024
The 16th edition of the esteemed international spa and hospitality industry event, Forum HOTel&SPA, is rapidly approaching, promising an immersive experience for attendees. [more...]

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...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
TAC - The Assistant Company

Founded in 2001, TAC is an owner-managed company with more than 110 employees and four locations: in [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

22-24 Apr 2024

UK Aufguss Championships

Galgorm Resort, York,
23-25 Apr 2024

ISPA Conference 2024

Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, United States
+ More diary  
 


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