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The Spa Business team. From top left: Jane Kitchen, Liz Terry, Megan Whitby. Seated: Astrid Ros and Katie Barnes / photo: Jack Emmerson
I can hardly believe this issue marks the 20th birthday of Spa Business. I also feel incredibly grateful to have been involved with this special magazine for 19.5 of those 20 years – joining Leisure Media as a fledgling beauty journalist and being part of a talented team which has produced more than 10,000 spa news stories, 2,000 in-depth features and no less than 8 million ezines.
Spa Business was the first global spa magazine. Liz Terry, our editorial director, launched it with the intention of uniting the world of spa and wellness, helping it to forge a powerful identity through collaboration. She talks more about her motivation for starting the title on page 12.
In celebration of our milestone, we’ve handed this issue over to the thought leaders of our sector. Starting on page 16, a host of experts share their career highlights, reflect on the industry’s pivotal moments and tell us what they think we’ll be writing about in the years to come.
On page 76, Andrew Gibson nails it when he says “the real growth of our sector is the result of a global collaboration by a dedicated group of passionate leaders who wanted to elevate the industry into a serious and relevant contributor to personal and societal health”.
This is an important thing to acknowledge, as our industry has been blessed with caring, inspirational and driven individuals who have been key to its transformation.
Since Spa Business’ inception in 2003, spas have undergone a seismic shift in purpose from places of pampering to providers of wellness. They heal people with the modalities they offer, educate them about healthy lifestyle and change their quality of life, making our work rewarding and meaningful.
Spas have become significant players in the much wider global wellness economy. An economy that, according to the Global Wellness Institute, is worth US$4.4 trillion (€4.1 trillion, £3.6 trillion) today and that’s forecast to reach a staggering US$7 trillion (€6.6 trillion, £5.7 trillion) by 2025.
That date isn’t far away and we’re excited to see where this dynamic industry goes next.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our own journey – particularly our clients and writers, past and present, and Leisure Media colleagues behind the scenes. And a special mention to the core Spa Business team: Liz Terry, Astrid Ros, Megan Whitby and Jane Kitchen – you make the magazine what it is.
Katie Barnes is the editor of Spa Business magazine
| [email protected]
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Editor's letter: Reflection point
As Spa Business celebrates its 20th birthday, Katie Barnes pauses for thought and rejoices in the industry’s evolution
Spa People: 20th anniversary issue: Anna Bjurstam
The strategic senior advisor at Six Senses and Raison d'Etre on being initiated as a shaman, why psychedelics are here to stay and her bigger fear for the global spa industry
Promotion: Klafs: Relax into wellbeing
Klafs and Studio F. A. Porsche have combined their design and wellness expertise to create an oasis for total-body relaxation
News report: Eastern promise
Japan’s spa industry is valued at US$4.2 billion and is part of the world's third highest-performing wellness economy
Jeremy McCarthy: Theory of evolution
From spa to wellness and now leisure – Spa Business’ contributing editor looks at where hospitality experiences are heading
Promotion: Lemi: Built to last
Lemi is committed to leading with innovation to create
cutting-edge treatment room solutions that excel
in terms of performance and eco-credentials
Promotion: G.M. COLLIN: Collagen pioneers
GM Collin’s expertise in collagen research and product formulation has resulted in the creation of a new serum that combats age-related skin degeneration
Promotion: Comfort Zone: A brighter future
Consumers are increasingly interested in reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation and a new line from Comfort Zone has been launched to address this emerging need
Promotion: Art of Cryo: Life changing experience
Vikki and Robbie are often exhausted after work. A visit to the spa to experience
the Art of Cryo Tech-Spa Module is a chance to re-set and rejuvenate together
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our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
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The Spa Business team. From top left: Jane Kitchen, Liz Terry, Megan Whitby. Seated: Astrid Ros and Katie Barnes / photo: Jack Emmerson
I can hardly believe this issue marks the 20th birthday of Spa Business. I also feel incredibly grateful to have been involved with this special magazine for 19.5 of those 20 years – joining Leisure Media as a fledgling beauty journalist and being part of a talented team which has produced more than 10,000 spa news stories, 2,000 in-depth features and no less than 8 million ezines.
Spa Business was the first global spa magazine. Liz Terry, our editorial director, launched it with the intention of uniting the world of spa and wellness, helping it to forge a powerful identity through collaboration. She talks more about her motivation for starting the title on page 12.
In celebration of our milestone, we’ve handed this issue over to the thought leaders of our sector. Starting on page 16, a host of experts share their career highlights, reflect on the industry’s pivotal moments and tell us what they think we’ll be writing about in the years to come.
On page 76, Andrew Gibson nails it when he says “the real growth of our sector is the result of a global collaboration by a dedicated group of passionate leaders who wanted to elevate the industry into a serious and relevant contributor to personal and societal health”.
This is an important thing to acknowledge, as our industry has been blessed with caring, inspirational and driven individuals who have been key to its transformation.
Since Spa Business’ inception in 2003, spas have undergone a seismic shift in purpose from places of pampering to providers of wellness. They heal people with the modalities they offer, educate them about healthy lifestyle and change their quality of life, making our work rewarding and meaningful.
Spas have become significant players in the much wider global wellness economy. An economy that, according to the Global Wellness Institute, is worth US$4.4 trillion (€4.1 trillion, £3.6 trillion) today and that’s forecast to reach a staggering US$7 trillion (€6.6 trillion, £5.7 trillion) by 2025.
That date isn’t far away and we’re excited to see where this dynamic industry goes next.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us on our own journey – particularly our clients and writers, past and present, and Leisure Media colleagues behind the scenes. And a special mention to the core Spa Business team: Liz Terry, Astrid Ros, Megan Whitby and Jane Kitchen – you make the magazine what it is.
Katie Barnes is the editor of Spa Business magazine
| [email protected]
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2023 issue 3
Editor's letter: Reflection point
As Spa Business celebrates its 20th birthday, Katie Barnes pauses for thought and rejoices in the industry’s evolution
Spa People: 20th anniversary issue: Anna Bjurstam
The strategic senior advisor at Six Senses and Raison d'Etre on being initiated as a shaman, why psychedelics are here to stay and her bigger fear for the global spa industry
Promotion: Klafs: Relax into wellbeing
Klafs and Studio F. A. Porsche have combined their design and wellness expertise to create an oasis for total-body relaxation
News report: Eastern promise
Japan’s spa industry is valued at US$4.2 billion and is part of the world's third highest-performing wellness economy
Jeremy McCarthy: Theory of evolution
From spa to wellness and now leisure – Spa Business’ contributing editor looks at where hospitality experiences are heading
Promotion: Lemi: Built to last
Lemi is committed to leading with innovation to create
cutting-edge treatment room solutions that excel
in terms of performance and eco-credentials
Promotion: G.M. COLLIN: Collagen pioneers
GM Collin’s expertise in collagen research and product formulation has resulted in the creation of a new serum that combats age-related skin degeneration
Promotion: Comfort Zone: A brighter future
Consumers are increasingly interested in reducing dark spots and hyperpigmentation and a new line from Comfort Zone has been launched to address this emerging need
Promotion: Art of Cryo: Life changing experience
Vikki and Robbie are often exhausted after work. A visit to the spa to experience
the Art of Cryo Tech-Spa Module is a chance to re-set and rejuvenate together
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design concept for a high-tech spa with body
mapping scanners to improve public health, for AI company Midjourney.
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has
broken ground on phase two of the hot spring development – the Ameyalli Resort and Spa –
which is due to open in 2028.
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
renovation with the debut of its Sandára Wellness Centre.
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations across
the US and Canada, has appointed franchise expert Carrie Walsh as CEO as the company plans
to expand.
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to
our limits and the sweat pours, the importance of efficient recovery cannot be overstated. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers
COMPANY PROFILES
Beautylizer Beautylizer brings
its deep aesthetic expertise and
strong R&D focus to holistic wellness,
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