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7 Editor’s letter

Macro influences

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

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14 Letters

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Are urban spas the new Friday night bar? Jennifer Findlay from Core Essence thinks so

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16 People profile

Gerry Bodeker

Gerry Bodeker launches a forest bathing retreat in Borneo

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18 People profile

Rebecca Parekh

Rebecca Parekh heads up The Well, the first membership-based wellness club of its kind

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20 People profile

Jessica Jesse

Jessica Jesse launches BuDhaGirl experiences, trips and destinations

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22 People profile

Jamie Waring

Jamie Waring joins Octave to grow the international profile of Sangha Retreat, one of China's first wellness communities

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24 New openings

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti

Lefay unveils second eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites

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26 New openings

Raison d’Etre

Raison d’Etre behind major Danish spa

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28 New openings

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

Garden and overwater spa for Waldorf Astoria Maldives

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29 New openings

Hotel Rodavento

Hotel Rodavento reveals nature-inspired yurt spa in Mexico

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30 News

Borgo Egnazia launches Blue Zones retreat; One&Only partners with Chenot; spa workforce summit coming to the US

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34 News report

Latest ISPA study

US spas hit $18bn in revenue

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36 News report

China research

Study focuses on world’s fastest growing wellness tourism market

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38 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Energy medicine at Six Senses; aroma retreat on Croatia’s Island of Vitality and menopause programming all feature in our spa menu round-up

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44 Top team

Rosewood

Jane Kitchen talks to the wellness team behind Rosewood, and its forward-thinking spa concepts, as CEO Sonia Cheng leads a vigorous global rollout

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52 Everyone’s talking about

CBD

Are CBD treatments and products an unregulated fad, or a serious business proposition? Spa Business investigates

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56 Promotional feature

The Madison Collection

Innovation of form and function in robes and towels is a vital part of attracting the next generation of wellness consumers. Charmaine T Lang from The Madison Collection explains how her company consistently maintains its successful point of difference

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58 First-person

AN Spa, at the Quarry Hotel

Does the spa at the world’s first underground hotel measure up? Spa Business sends Alice Davis to Shanghai to find out

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62 Interview

Markus Engel

The CEO of Asia’s Urban Resort Concepts talks to Spa Business about positive disruption in the hospitality and spa sector

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On the cover | Sonia Cheng: Sonia Cheng leads a vigorous global rollout for Rosewood backed by a strong spa team

68 Promotional feature

The Wellness

A beautiful pool can be the standout feature that draws new customers. It can also cut your running costs if it’s designed to be sustainable. Mohammed Ibrahim, CEO of The Wellness, explains

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70 Interview

Davide Bollati

Liz Terry speaks to the founder of Comfort Zone about the group’s new botanical garden and ongoing commitment to environmentalism

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74 Research

Generation gap

A new consumer study by ISPA uncovers spa-goer preferences and habits across different age groups

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78 Promotional feature

Phytomer

Formulating the ultimate universal product to heal and defend the skin has taken three years of R&D for Phytomer, the French luxury marine skincare brand. The company’s scientific director tells Spa Business about the launch of the groundbreaking Prebioforce serum

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80 Event Report

APSWC Round Table

Industry leaders contribute to APSWC’s third white paper at annual gathering. Catharine Nicol reports from Malaysia

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84 Family spa

Play time

Spa Business takes a look at innovative spa programmes for children and families

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88 Eco spa

Going green

Joanna Roche and Bonnie Baker share their ambitions for the Green Spa Network

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92 Event Report

Healing Summit

Spa Business shares its highlights from the Healing Summit in Portugal

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94 Promotional feature

Zimmer MedizinSystems

Rainer Bolsinger is responsible for global sales of icelab for the Hotels & Spas division at Zimmer MedizinSystems, here he explains how icelab can be incorporated into your business

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96 Fitness

Equal measures

Uber cool fitness brand Equinox opens its first hotel in New York – and takes spa just as seriously as its workouts

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100 Software

Customer engagement

How can software suppliers help spas make their websites more ‘sticky’?

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105 Product innovation

spa-kit.net

Product and equipment launches

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107 Promotional feature

Ozone Therapy

Sandra Bryant reveals the benefits of wellness boosting spa products

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109 Promotional feature

Spa Vision

Spa Vision has an unwavering commitment to the needs and successes of its clients, says director Colin Cameron

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111 Promotional feature

Sothys

The spa manager at Le Spa de Metropole in Hannoi, Le Bac Ha, explains that partnering with Sothys delights customers

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116 Research

Finishing touch

Two studies show how a rocking motion can help with sleep and memory

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SB 2019 issue 3

Download PDF

View digital edition

Magazine archive

7 Editor’s letter

Macro influences

Liz Terry shares her thoughts

View in digital edition
View online

14 Letters

Write to reply

Are urban spas the new Friday night bar? Jennifer Findlay from Core Essence thinks so

View in digital edition
View online

16 People profile

Gerry Bodeker

Gerry Bodeker launches a forest bathing retreat in Borneo

View in digital edition
View online

18 People profile

Rebecca Parekh

Rebecca Parekh heads up The Well, the first membership-based wellness club of its kind

View in digital edition
View online

20 People profile

Jessica Jesse

Jessica Jesse launches BuDhaGirl experiences, trips and destinations

View in digital edition
View online

22 People profile

Jamie Waring

Jamie Waring joins Octave to grow the international profile of Sangha Retreat, one of China's first wellness communities

View in digital edition
View online

24 New openings

Lefay Resort & Spa Dolomiti

Lefay unveils second eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites

View in digital edition
View online

26 New openings

Raison d’Etre

Raison d’Etre behind major Danish spa

View in digital edition
View online

28 New openings

Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi

Garden and overwater spa for Waldorf Astoria Maldives

View in digital edition
View online

29 New openings

Hotel Rodavento

Hotel Rodavento reveals nature-inspired yurt spa in Mexico

View in digital edition
View online

30 News

Borgo Egnazia launches Blue Zones retreat; One&Only partners with Chenot; spa workforce summit coming to the US

View in digital edition

34 News report

Latest ISPA study

US spas hit $18bn in revenue

View in digital edition
View online

36 News report

China research

Study focuses on world’s fastest growing wellness tourism market

View in digital edition
View online

38 Spa Programmes

On the menu

Energy medicine at Six Senses; aroma retreat on Croatia’s Island of Vitality and menopause programming all feature in our spa menu round-up

View in digital edition
View online

44 Top team

Rosewood

Jane Kitchen talks to the wellness team behind Rosewood, and its forward-thinking spa concepts, as CEO Sonia Cheng leads a vigorous global rollout

View in digital edition
View online

52 Everyone’s talking about

CBD

Are CBD treatments and products an unregulated fad, or a serious business proposition? Spa Business investigates

View in digital edition
View online

56 Promotional feature

The Madison Collection

58 First-person

AN Spa, at the Quarry Hotel

Does the spa at the world’s first underground hotel measure up? Spa Business sends Alice Davis to Shanghai to find out

View in digital edition
View online

62 Interview

Markus Engel

The CEO of Asia’s Urban Resort Concepts talks to Spa Business about positive disruption in the hospitality and spa sector

View in digital edition
View online

On the cover | Sonia Cheng: Sonia Cheng leads a vigorous global rollout for Rosewood backed by a strong spa team

68 Promotional feature

The Wellness

70 Interview

Davide Bollati

Liz Terry speaks to the founder of Comfort Zone about the group’s new botanical garden and ongoing commitment to environmentalism

View in digital edition
View online

74 Research

Generation gap

A new consumer study by ISPA uncovers spa-goer preferences and habits across different age groups

View in digital edition
View online

78 Promotional feature

Phytomer

80 Event Report

APSWC Round Table

Industry leaders contribute to APSWC’s third white paper at annual gathering. Catharine Nicol reports from Malaysia

View in digital edition
View online

84 Family spa

Play time

Spa Business takes a look at innovative spa programmes for children and families

View in digital edition
View online

88 Eco spa

Going green

Joanna Roche and Bonnie Baker share their ambitions for the Green Spa Network

View in digital edition
View online

92 Event Report

Healing Summit

Spa Business shares its highlights from the Healing Summit in Portugal

View in digital edition
View online

94 Promotional feature

Zimmer MedizinSystems

96 Fitness

Equal measures

Uber cool fitness brand Equinox opens its first hotel in New York – and takes spa just as seriously as its workouts

View in digital edition
View online

100 Software

Customer engagement

How can software suppliers help spas make their websites more ‘sticky’?

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

Ozone Therapy

Sandra Bryant reveals the benefits of wellness boosting spa products

View in digital edition
View online

109 Promotional feature

Spa Vision

Spa Vision has an unwavering commitment to the needs and successes of its clients, says director Colin Cameron

View in digital edition
View online

111 Promotional feature

Sothys

The spa manager at Le Spa de Metropole in Hannoi, Le Bac Ha, explains that partnering with Sothys delights customers

View in digital edition
View online

116 Research

Finishing touch

Two studies show how a rocking motion can help with sleep and memory

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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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...]

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COMPANY PROFILES

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Zenoti software addresses every aspect of running a spa business: driving revenue growth, empoweri [more...]

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