We’re creatures of nature and the health of the earth is inextricably linked to our own wellbeing. As the final fight to save the planet begins in earnest, we have a some key roles to play
By Liz Terry | Published in Spa Business 2019 issue 2
Speak truth to power: Greta Thunberg faces the suits at the EU / Alexandros Michailidis/shutterstock
Powerful forces are converging which will determine the future of our species and our planet. As an industry close to people’s wellbeing, we’re feeling the impact of these changes, as cases of mental, physical and spiritual ‘unwellness’ increasingly present themselves.
As we inhale pollutants and absorb plastics from our food, we experience disruption at a cellular level. Couple this with the effects of too much tech – and the accompanying sleep disruption – and it’s clear that in eroding nature, we’re also damaging ourselves.
But positive change is in the air. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere has seen the outpouring of love and selflessness of the Extinction Rebellion and Schools 4 Climate Action movements. Thousands have protested across 100 countries to call on governments to declare a climate emergency.
Swedish activist, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, has addressed the UN and the EU to raise awareness of climate breakdown and veteran environmentalist David Attenborough has produced Climate Change: The Facts, a hard-hitting documentary calling for immediate change.
Although these actions build on what has gone before, there’s a new urgency, now we know 200 species are becoming extinct every day and the UN has stated we only have 12 years to stop climate change and save the planet.
I see a direct correlation between the destruction of the natural world and the increase in health crises being reported. The earth is one delicately balanced system and we cannot separate ourselves from it and expect to thrive.
The industry must join the fight for the natural world, by making immediate, climate-positive changes, as well as supporting people to maintain both their optimism and purpose and their physical, mental and spiritual health in the face of these ever-increasing challenges.
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We’re creatures of nature and the health of the earth is inextricably linked to our own wellbeing. As the final fight to save the planet begins in earnest, we have a some key roles to play
By Liz Terry | Published in Spa Business 2019 issue 2
Speak truth to power: Greta Thunberg faces the suits at the EU / Alexandros Michailidis/shutterstock
Powerful forces are converging which will determine the future of our species and our planet. As an industry close to people’s wellbeing, we’re feeling the impact of these changes, as cases of mental, physical and spiritual ‘unwellness’ increasingly present themselves.
As we inhale pollutants and absorb plastics from our food, we experience disruption at a cellular level. Couple this with the effects of too much tech – and the accompanying sleep disruption – and it’s clear that in eroding nature, we’re also damaging ourselves.
But positive change is in the air. Spring in the Northern Hemisphere has seen the outpouring of love and selflessness of the Extinction Rebellion and Schools 4 Climate Action movements. Thousands have protested across 100 countries to call on governments to declare a climate emergency.
Swedish activist, 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, has addressed the UN and the EU to raise awareness of climate breakdown and veteran environmentalist David Attenborough has produced Climate Change: The Facts, a hard-hitting documentary calling for immediate change.
Although these actions build on what has gone before, there’s a new urgency, now we know 200 species are becoming extinct every day and the UN has stated we only have 12 years to stop climate change and save the planet.
I see a direct correlation between the destruction of the natural world and the increase in health crises being reported. The earth is one delicately balanced system and we cannot separate ourselves from it and expect to thrive.
The industry must join the fight for the natural world, by making immediate, climate-positive changes, as well as supporting people to maintain both their optimism and purpose and their physical, mental and spiritual health in the face of these ever-increasing challenges.
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Promotional feature: Lemi - Italian Touch
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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Olivia Newton-John skincare, Sounds of Africa and jet lag butlers feature in our programming series
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experiences.
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powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los
Cabos.
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at
Emirates Palace, Mandarin Oriental Mansions, Abu Dhabi, in 2029.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day
(GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in
alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
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