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The 10 treatment rooms are either located in overwater villas or nestled in the site’s rich botanical gardens
Waldorf Astoria has opened its fifth property in Asia across three islands in the Maldives.
The sizeable Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi boasts 122 villas, 11 dining venues and a spa with 10 treatment villas nestled in its botanical gardens and reaching out over the water.
It claims to offer “the Maldives first wellness concierge” where “crafted solutions” will be put together following a personal consultation.
The menu of 50-plus treatments features Asian-inspired therapies – from Balinese massage to reflexology – themed around relaxation, rebalancing and results.
The soothing Ocean Starlight, a signature 90-minute ritual for US$280 (€251, £230), for example takes place in a Spa Pavilion under the Maldivian starts where guests can relax to the sound of gently lapping waves. Elemental Herbology massages are also available.
Results-driven oxygen, collagen and 24-carat gold facials are delivered by Carol Joy London and LPG Endermologie tackles cellulite. Meanwhile, family treatments allow guests to bond with their children.
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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
Everyone’s talking about: CBD
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Promotional feature: The Madison Collection
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Interview: Markus Engel
The CEO of Asia’s Urban Resort Concepts talks to Spa Business about positive disruption in the hospitality and spa sector
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
Interview: Davide Bollati
Liz Terry speaks to the founder of Comfort Zone about the group’s new botanical garden and ongoing commitment to environmentalism
Research: Generation gap
A new consumer study by ISPA uncovers spa-goer preferences and habits across different age groups
Promotional feature: Phytomer
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Event Report: APSWC Round Table
Industry leaders contribute to APSWC’s third white paper at annual gathering. Catharine Nicol reports from Malaysia
Family spa: Play time
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Eco spa: Going green
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Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
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The 10 treatment rooms are either located in overwater villas or nestled in the site’s rich botanical gardens
Waldorf Astoria has opened its fifth property in Asia across three islands in the Maldives.
The sizeable Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi boasts 122 villas, 11 dining venues and a spa with 10 treatment villas nestled in its botanical gardens and reaching out over the water.
It claims to offer “the Maldives first wellness concierge” where “crafted solutions” will be put together following a personal consultation.
The menu of 50-plus treatments features Asian-inspired therapies – from Balinese massage to reflexology – themed around relaxation, rebalancing and results.
The soothing Ocean Starlight, a signature 90-minute ritual for US$280 (€251, £230), for example takes place in a Spa Pavilion under the Maldivian starts where guests can relax to the sound of gently lapping waves. Elemental Herbology massages are also available.
Results-driven oxygen, collagen and 24-carat gold facials are delivered by Carol Joy London and LPG Endermologie tackles cellulite. Meanwhile, family treatments allow guests to bond with their children.
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
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
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
Everyone’s talking about: CBD
Are CBD treatments and products an unregulated fad, or a serious business proposition? Spa Business investigates
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
Interview: Markus Engel
The CEO of Asia’s Urban Resort Concepts talks to Spa Business about positive disruption in the hospitality and spa sector
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
Interview: Davide Bollati
Liz Terry speaks to the founder of Comfort Zone about the group’s new botanical garden and ongoing commitment to environmentalism
Research: Generation gap
A new consumer study by ISPA uncovers spa-goer preferences and habits across different age groups
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
Event Report: APSWC Round Table
Industry leaders contribute to APSWC’s third white paper at annual gathering. Catharine Nicol reports from Malaysia
Family spa: Play time
Spa Business takes a look at innovative spa programmes for children and families
Eco spa: Going green
Joanna Roche and Bonnie Baker share their ambitions for the Green Spa Network
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.
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the
most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
