Luxury brands: The high life
We take a look at the spa concepts of luxury brands such as Dior, Guerlain, Armani and Versace
Country focus: The Maldives
Neena Dhillon takes a look around Cheval Blanc Randheli and Velaa Private Island – two of the hottest new spa destinations in the Maldives
Q&A: Morgan Lefrançois
The spa business development manager at Clarins on working with Velaa Private Island; plus a first-person account of the resort by Liz Terry
Therapy: Well seasoned
An underground salt mine offering subterraneotherapy and herb spas feature in this report by Sophie Benge
Holiday village spa: Full steam ahead
The unique hydrothermal spa concept at Center Parcs UK attracts 300,000 guests a year and brings in £15m in revenue. Katie Barnes visits its latest site
Marketing: Screen star
Professional spa brands are using TV shopping channel QVC to increase footfall in spas and can sell up to £4m of products in just one day
Mineral Spa: Mission accomplished
With 168 pools and 90 treatment rooms, Mission Hills Haikou has one of the world’s largest spa and mineral springs. Jennifer Harbottle finds out more
Fitness: Cool customer
We explain the science behind Vasper, a high-tech fitness system that’s being used by athletes and astronauts
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa Fashionizer Spa has created a new jacket specifically for spa use. Designed to be worn by reception staff and managers, the Azla jacket is made from the company’s flexible cotton performance fabric. The clothing supplier designed the Azla in response to client requests, citing a growing trend for therapists to greet clients in jackets before starting a treatment. It features a simple tie-front and can be purchased in navy as a stock garment.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Fashionizer
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa
A glass act from Küng Sauna Switzerland-based sauna manufacturer Küng Sauna has unveiled Ovola, a newly patented sauna with a rounded, profile-free glass front. The curve has been designed to contrast with the sauna’s mitred corners, horizontal slat panelling and squared stainless steel parts. Matching trim and covers can be manufactured to allow the sauna to occupy any space, opening up bespoke design possibilities. Küng Sauna offers a number of other stylish spa solutions for steamrooms, whirlpools, solariums, showers and basins and relaxation areas.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Küng
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses Total immersion is the concept behind the design of Nuage Vector – a new all-electric treatment table from Living Earth Crafts. The iPad-controlled Total Immersion Experience System features chromatherapy lighting, a table warmer, an aromatherapy system and embedded Bluetooth-enabled stereo speakers.
It also offers acoustic resonance technology from So Sound Solutions, which specialises in vibration and music therapy, that emits frequencies which are intended to help wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Living Earth
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Italian design duo create Klafs special editions Italian designers Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom for Klafs, which complement one another (see above).
The front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light.
Meanwhile, the designers’ vision for the steamroom was to “create heaven on earth” and white is used throughout to represent innocence (right). The front is made from matt glass and features large, opaline panes and slender viewing panels, while the rear side walls are designed with a waterproof quartz agglomerate and continue the graphic design of the glass front. Lights in the ceiling create the impression of sun rays flooding into the space.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Klafs
Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom
Front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake Singapore-based spa firm AW Lake has teamed up with a number of specialists to create a non-invasive machine for regenerative skin treatments. Pure TDA treatments are designed to create protein-rich deposits in the skin’s deepest layers, in order to stimulate cell division and provide the building blocks to repair damaged structures of the skin. Over time, this smooths the skin and reduces deep and fine wrinkles. The TDA machine was developed by Germany’s MedDRop Technology, while Switzerland-based Arivine Pharma developed the patented substance used in the treatments.
Spa-kit.net keywords: AW Lake
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent Designed in London, and already used by operators such as Ritz-Carlton, Popbands are soft stretchy hair ties that don’t leave a kink in the hair. They come in a variety of colours, with or without Swarovski beads, and can be retailed in spas or used as locker room amenities.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Popband
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart Spa consultants WTS International, equipment company Living Earth Crafts and sun skincare brand Coola have teamed up to design a mobile point-of-sale display that creates a platform to bring spa treatments poolside as well as to bounce business back to the spa and drive retail.
The cart has an easy access locking storage compartment, a product stability tray for secure mobility and presentation and a UV protective umbrella. There’s also a freezer compartment for iced towels and chilled sunscreens in addition to a cart cover for storage and protection.
“The purpose of this venture was to extend the luxury services of the spa to the outdoors in a distinctive, attractive and mobile way to drive sales,” said Melissa Mao, vice president of sales for Coola.
The products include creams for the face, body, and lips in lotions and spray form in addition to soothing after-sun treatments.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Coola
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Eastern influence for Amala The skincare Purify Collection by natural/organic company Amala is inspired by the healing plants and flowers of east Asia. The formulae include blue lotus, which is sourced from the company’s partner farm in India and which infuses skin with all-natural vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
The range includes a mattifier containing algae extract and white tea, a gel moisturiser that includes goji berry and rice silk, a gel cleanser featuring green tea and ginger, a face polish with bamboo and willow bark and a clay mask containing algae extract and tiger grass.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Amala
Eastern influence for Amala
Book focuses on retail in spas How can you improve your spa retail sales? The answer to this question is one which baffles most spa operators and which is the subject of a new book. Driving Retail is designed to give leaders motivation, inspiration and checklists/reminders of what they can do on a daily basis to help raise retail revenues. It’s been written by Dubai-based Sally Hewerdine, owner of the Spotlight On Spa & Wellness training and recruitment company.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spotlight
Book focuses on retail in spas
HydroPeptide unveils clarifying collection US-based HydroPeptide has launched a range of skincare products designed to fight the effects of ageing and acne. The Anti-Wrinkle + Clarify collection features a blend of acne-fighting, anti-inflammation and anti-ageing peptides. HydroPeptide says it has also replaced synthetic preservatives with a proprietary peptide preservative that provides “broad spectrum antimicrobial protection” for clearer skin.
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...]
Luxury brands: The high life
We take a look at the spa concepts of luxury brands such as Dior, Guerlain, Armani and Versace
Country focus: The Maldives
Neena Dhillon takes a look around Cheval Blanc Randheli and Velaa Private Island – two of the hottest new spa destinations in the Maldives
Q&A: Morgan Lefrançois
The spa business development manager at Clarins on working with Velaa Private Island; plus a first-person account of the resort by Liz Terry
Therapy: Well seasoned
An underground salt mine offering subterraneotherapy and herb spas feature in this report by Sophie Benge
Holiday village spa: Full steam ahead
The unique hydrothermal spa concept at Center Parcs UK attracts 300,000 guests a year and brings in £15m in revenue. Katie Barnes visits its latest site
Marketing: Screen star
Professional spa brands are using TV shopping channel QVC to increase footfall in spas and can sell up to £4m of products in just one day
Mineral Spa: Mission accomplished
With 168 pools and 90 treatment rooms, Mission Hills Haikou has one of the world’s largest spa and mineral springs. Jennifer Harbottle finds out more
Fitness: Cool customer
We explain the science behind Vasper, a high-tech fitness system that’s being used by athletes and astronauts
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa Fashionizer Spa has created a new jacket specifically for spa use. Designed to be worn by reception staff and managers, the Azla jacket is made from the company’s flexible cotton performance fabric. The clothing supplier designed the Azla in response to client requests, citing a growing trend for therapists to greet clients in jackets before starting a treatment. It features a simple tie-front and can be purchased in navy as a stock garment.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Fashionizer
Smart move from Fashionizer Spa
A glass act from Küng Sauna Switzerland-based sauna manufacturer Küng Sauna has unveiled Ovola, a newly patented sauna with a rounded, profile-free glass front. The curve has been designed to contrast with the sauna’s mitred corners, horizontal slat panelling and squared stainless steel parts. Matching trim and covers can be manufactured to allow the sauna to occupy any space, opening up bespoke design possibilities. Küng Sauna offers a number of other stylish spa solutions for steamrooms, whirlpools, solariums, showers and basins and relaxation areas.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Küng
A glass act from Küng Sauna
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses Total immersion is the concept behind the design of Nuage Vector – a new all-electric treatment table from Living Earth Crafts. The iPad-controlled Total Immersion Experience System features chromatherapy lighting, a table warmer, an aromatherapy system and embedded Bluetooth-enabled stereo speakers.
It also offers acoustic resonance technology from So Sound Solutions, which specialises in vibration and music therapy, that emits frequencies which are intended to help wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Living Earth
Living Earth Craft’s treatment table heightens the senses
Italian design duo create Klafs special editions Italian designers Matteo Thun and Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom for Klafs, which complement one another (see above).
The front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light.
Meanwhile, the designers’ vision for the steamroom was to “create heaven on earth” and white is used throughout to represent innocence (right). The front is made from matt glass and features large, opaline panes and slender viewing panels, while the rear side walls are designed with a waterproof quartz agglomerate and continue the graphic design of the glass front. Lights in the ceiling create the impression of sun rays flooding into the space.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Klafs
Antonio Rodriguez have created a sauna and steamroom
Front and anterior side walls of the sauna are made from floor-to-ceiling glass to flood the inside with natural light
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake Singapore-based spa firm AW Lake has teamed up with a number of specialists to create a non-invasive machine for regenerative skin treatments. Pure TDA treatments are designed to create protein-rich deposits in the skin’s deepest layers, in order to stimulate cell division and provide the building blocks to repair damaged structures of the skin. Over time, this smooths the skin and reduces deep and fine wrinkles. The TDA machine was developed by Germany’s MedDRop Technology, while Switzerland-based Arivine Pharma developed the patented substance used in the treatments.
Spa-kit.net keywords: AW Lake
Regenerative skin treatment from AW Lake
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent Designed in London, and already used by operators such as Ritz-Carlton, Popbands are soft stretchy hair ties that don’t leave a kink in the hair. They come in a variety of colours, with or without Swarovski beads, and can be retailed in spas or used as locker room amenities.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Popband
Useful hair ties that don’t leave a dent
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart Spa consultants WTS International, equipment company Living Earth Crafts and sun skincare brand Coola have teamed up to design a mobile point-of-sale display that creates a platform to bring spa treatments poolside as well as to bounce business back to the spa and drive retail.
The cart has an easy access locking storage compartment, a product stability tray for secure mobility and presentation and a UV protective umbrella. There’s also a freezer compartment for iced towels and chilled sunscreens in addition to a cart cover for storage and protection.
“The purpose of this venture was to extend the luxury services of the spa to the outdoors in a distinctive, attractive and mobile way to drive sales,” said Melissa Mao, vice president of sales for Coola.
The products include creams for the face, body, and lips in lotions and spray form in addition to soothing after-sun treatments.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Coola
Spa treatments go mobile with Coola Cart
Eastern influence for Amala The skincare Purify Collection by natural/organic company Amala is inspired by the healing plants and flowers of east Asia. The formulae include blue lotus, which is sourced from the company’s partner farm in India and which infuses skin with all-natural vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
The range includes a mattifier containing algae extract and white tea, a gel moisturiser that includes goji berry and rice silk, a gel cleanser featuring green tea and ginger, a face polish with bamboo and willow bark and a clay mask containing algae extract and tiger grass.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Amala
Eastern influence for Amala
Book focuses on retail in spas How can you improve your spa retail sales? The answer to this question is one which baffles most spa operators and which is the subject of a new book. Driving Retail is designed to give leaders motivation, inspiration and checklists/reminders of what they can do on a daily basis to help raise retail revenues. It’s been written by Dubai-based Sally Hewerdine, owner of the Spotlight On Spa & Wellness training and recruitment company.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spotlight
Book focuses on retail in spas
HydroPeptide unveils clarifying collection US-based HydroPeptide has launched a range of skincare products designed to fight the effects of ageing and acne. The Anti-Wrinkle + Clarify collection features a blend of acne-fighting, anti-inflammation and anti-ageing peptides. HydroPeptide says it has also replaced synthetic preservatives with a proprietary peptide preservative that provides “broad spectrum antimicrobial protection” for clearer skin.
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.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness.
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with a
series of 30 tented eco-lodges and wellness hospitality operations by Lumina Wellbeing.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The Sanctuary,
with the design and concept inspired by the Native American people that populated Florida’s
Southwest coast – the Calusa.
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...]
