Spa Foresight™: Spa Foresight™
Trends, technologies and strategies which will shape the future of the global spa and wellness industry
Interview: Steve Jeisman
The group director of spas and development at Alila talks to Katie Barnes about leading the way in spa innovation and about new investment from US firm Geolo Capital
Ask an expert: Fasting
What makes a successful fasting programme and how can spas offer them safely? Julie Cramer investigates
Advertisement promotion: ESPA
At 21, ESPA is a veteran
of the global spa industry,
but it’s still leading the
way. Founder and CEO Sue
Harmsworth explains how
Therapy: Mineral matters
Sophie Benge focuses on water and mud therapies in the last of her series on wellness in central and eastern Europe
Everyone’s talking about: Russia
Jak Phillips gives a SWOT analysis of the Russian spa industry and gets insights from operators and consultants working in the sector
Glacial Spa: Tribal gathering
Wellness and adventure tourism is a key focus for Ng?i Tahu, one of the richest Maori tribes in New Zealand. Jennifer Harbottle finds out more
Summit review: Bright future
Katie Barnes shares her highlights from the 2014 Global Spa & Wellness Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco
Research: Strength in numbers
The worldwide spa industry has grown 56 per cent since 2007 and is part of a US$3.4tn cluster according to the 2014 Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor report. Ophelia Yeung reveals more
Wellness: Wearable technology
The latest wellness wearables for your spa, including devices by Google, Apple and Ralph Lauren
A floating massage table in a secret panel A cantilevered ‘floating’ massage table which can be neatly hidden under the floor when not in use could add a new, flexible element to spa design. The sub-floor elevating bed means the space can double up as a gym and although the installation was for a private residence in London, UK, it could be taken up for a commercial project too.
When not in use, the massage table retracts completely beneath a panel that sits flush with the gym floor. When the bed is needed, the panel slides way and the massage table rises up and locks into place – all in 40 seconds. It rises to a height of 90cm, but this can be adjusted.
The two specialist companies behind the design were Meia, a manufacture of automated moving architectural elements such as sliding/hinged roofs; and HepcoMotion which custom-made the linear actuator and motion products which included Zimm screw jacks and Winkle bearing systems from its existing range.
Spa-kit.net keywords: HepcoMotion / Meia
massage table in a secret panel
Sauna chair for physically disabled Saunasella, a Finnish company which makes chairs for heat experiences, has launched a sauna chair for physically handicapped people such as the elderly and disabled. The Fortis chair offers a greater seat height and width and has been designed to be safe and stable. With support armrests, it’s easier and more comfortable for people to sit and get up. The chair can also lean backwards to provide optimum back support, while an optional footrest gives support for shorter individuals. Others who can benefit from the chair are those recovering from surgery, pregnant women, people with reduced mobility or sufferers of balance disorders. The chair is made using 100 per cent natural materials.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Saunasella
Sauna chair for physically disabled
Salt bed for skin and lung therapy Salt therapy is becoming increasingly popular in the spa industry, and the S.A.L.T Bed seeks to provide a health and wellness experience in as little as 15 minutes. The enclosed dry salt unit has an adjustable halogenerator for both individual skin and lung therapy. Built-in colour changing ambient lights and stereo speakers provide a multisensory and relaxing experience, and the machine also features a UV sanitation light.
Spa-kit.net keyword: S.A.L.T
Salt bed for skin and lung therapy
Book explores wellness cultures in Europe Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of eastern and central Europe in a new book – Healing Sources – Spas and Wellbeing from the Baltic to the Black Sea – that’s being published in December. A number of the region’s wellbeing approaches are based on the power of natural resources, such as respiratory healing in Poland’s salt mines and mud pools in Slovakia, and author Sophie Benge has also written a series of reports on such therapies for Spa Business magazine (see p58). Healing Sources combines tales from history and of famous visitors with photographs of the region’s architecture, landscape, food and natural remedies.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Prestel
Book explores wellness cultures in Europe
Lemi launches a contrast therapy room concept Lemi has created two pieces of equipment and developed a massage technique all based around the principle of thermal contrast therapy – in which alternating hot and cold stimuli are used to activate the immune and circulatory systems.
The Spa T?– Room concept features the Spa Dream Q spa table with a bed of heated quartz particles. Meanwhile, the T? – Vale multi-function trolley, which can hold up to 20 towels, has a hot cabi and a cold cabi as well as a heating plate for oils, body wraps and cosmetic products.
Together the two pieces of equipment support the T? – Massage technique which Lemi provides training in. In the treatment, customers lie down on the quartz surface enveloped in warmth and light, after which hot and cold scented towels are placed on the body. It culminates with a deep-tissue massage which has been designed by holistic therapist Giuseppe Damiani to reduce muscle tension and decrease lactic acid to provide an overall sense of wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Lemi
Lemi launches a contrast therapy room concept
Asian-inspired accessories by Saakalya A new range of Asian-inspired accessories is being offered to spas courtesy of Saakalya Collection. The range, which has been sourced from local suppliers in south-east Asia, includes driftwood tables and floor lamps, a variety of ceramic dispensers, bamboo baskets, frangipani candles and a number of textile designs. Other items can be sourced, created or customised on request.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Saakalya
Asian-inspired accessories
by Saakalya
Trio of technologies in Thalgo’s iBeauty Thalgo’s new iBeauty machine combines sound-vibration, ultrasound and radiofrequency technologies. The professional-only device features three short programmed treatments of 30-45 minutes which cover purifying, hydrating and anti-ageing and the iBeauty can also be used as part of any Thalgo facial to enhance efficiency and results.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Thalgo
Trio of technologies in Thalgo’s iBeauty
Heavenly new body oil from Voya One of the world’s first certified-organic seaweed oils for retail has been launched by Voya. The nourishing body oil, Angelicus Serratus, takes its name from a seaweed known as the Angel’s Kiss from the Ocean, which is the primary ingredient. It’s been created to help improve suppleness and elasticity while purifying and cleansing tired skin. Angelicus Serratus is the first Voya product to feature the company’s new packaging made from seaweed and other responsibly-sourced materials.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Voya
Heavenly new body oil from Voya
Elemis’ bright idea for skin pigmentation With ingredients including daisy and pea extracts, a new brightening serum by Elemis is designed to reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation. Advanced Brightening Even Tone Serum also targets dark spots and existing imperfections while helping to minimise future formation, with clinical trials proving its effectiveness in 28 days. Pea extract inhibits the production of melanin, the main cause of skin pigmentation, while daisy extract has a natural skin-lightening effect.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Elemis
Elemis’ bright idea for skin pigmentation
Spapliance introduces pre-filled Orbserts Spapliance has launched Orbserts – disposable aluminium ‘pods’ pre-filled with skincare products. The Orbserts are designed to be used with the Orb, a portable, continuous heat chamber for warming skincare products. The advantages are that the Orbserts allow exact portion control, are hygienic and have been created to be easy to use. There are two Orbserts variants: Nourish is a balancing treatment masque for the face, while Refresh is a revitalising treatment wax for use in manicures and pedicures.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spapliance
Spapliance introduces pre-filled Orbserts
Natura Bissé makes Shock move in skincare Spanish skincare company Natura Bissé has relaunched its Essential Shock Intense line with new ingredients. The fresh formula is centred around ingredients including aminoessence cocktail, rosa mosqueta oil, iris florentina root, concentrated ananas extract and vitamins C, E and F. The five products in the line include a lip and eye cream to restore hydration and firmness and a gel cream to combat dryness and help with anti-ageing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Natura Bissé
Natura Bissé makes Shock move in skincare
Dual nourishment from Elemental Herbology Elemental Herbology has two new nourishing products. Hand Nutrition features omegas 3, 6 & 9 and aromatic plant oils to moisturise dry and sun-damaged hands. Active ingredients include pea extract, apricot butter and keratin. Nutritive Lip Complex uses natural plant peptides to plump lips and hydrating bio-oils.
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest
wellbeing innovation: Silent Loads, an approach designed to meet the needs of modern spa
guests with precision and depth. [more...]
Spa Foresight™: Spa Foresight™
Trends, technologies and strategies which will shape the future of the global spa and wellness industry
Interview: Steve Jeisman
The group director of spas and development at Alila talks to Katie Barnes about leading the way in spa innovation and about new investment from US firm Geolo Capital
Ask an expert: Fasting
What makes a successful fasting programme and how can spas offer them safely? Julie Cramer investigates
Advertisement promotion: ESPA
At 21, ESPA is a veteran
of the global spa industry,
but it’s still leading the
way. Founder and CEO Sue
Harmsworth explains how
Therapy: Mineral matters
Sophie Benge focuses on water and mud therapies in the last of her series on wellness in central and eastern Europe
Everyone’s talking about: Russia
Jak Phillips gives a SWOT analysis of the Russian spa industry and gets insights from operators and consultants working in the sector
Glacial Spa: Tribal gathering
Wellness and adventure tourism is a key focus for Ng?i Tahu, one of the richest Maori tribes in New Zealand. Jennifer Harbottle finds out more
Summit review: Bright future
Katie Barnes shares her highlights from the 2014 Global Spa & Wellness Summit held in Marrakech, Morocco
Research: Strength in numbers
The worldwide spa industry has grown 56 per cent since 2007 and is part of a US$3.4tn cluster according to the 2014 Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor report. Ophelia Yeung reveals more
Wellness: Wearable technology
The latest wellness wearables for your spa, including devices by Google, Apple and Ralph Lauren
A floating massage table in a secret panel A cantilevered ‘floating’ massage table which can be neatly hidden under the floor when not in use could add a new, flexible element to spa design. The sub-floor elevating bed means the space can double up as a gym and although the installation was for a private residence in London, UK, it could be taken up for a commercial project too.
When not in use, the massage table retracts completely beneath a panel that sits flush with the gym floor. When the bed is needed, the panel slides way and the massage table rises up and locks into place – all in 40 seconds. It rises to a height of 90cm, but this can be adjusted.
The two specialist companies behind the design were Meia, a manufacture of automated moving architectural elements such as sliding/hinged roofs; and HepcoMotion which custom-made the linear actuator and motion products which included Zimm screw jacks and Winkle bearing systems from its existing range.
Spa-kit.net keywords: HepcoMotion / Meia
massage table in a secret panel
Sauna chair for physically disabled Saunasella, a Finnish company which makes chairs for heat experiences, has launched a sauna chair for physically handicapped people such as the elderly and disabled. The Fortis chair offers a greater seat height and width and has been designed to be safe and stable. With support armrests, it’s easier and more comfortable for people to sit and get up. The chair can also lean backwards to provide optimum back support, while an optional footrest gives support for shorter individuals. Others who can benefit from the chair are those recovering from surgery, pregnant women, people with reduced mobility or sufferers of balance disorders. The chair is made using 100 per cent natural materials.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Saunasella
Sauna chair for physically disabled
Salt bed for skin and lung therapy Salt therapy is becoming increasingly popular in the spa industry, and the S.A.L.T Bed seeks to provide a health and wellness experience in as little as 15 minutes. The enclosed dry salt unit has an adjustable halogenerator for both individual skin and lung therapy. Built-in colour changing ambient lights and stereo speakers provide a multisensory and relaxing experience, and the machine also features a UV sanitation light.
Spa-kit.net keyword: S.A.L.T
Salt bed for skin and lung therapy
Book explores wellness cultures in Europe Readers can take a journey through the rich and varied wellness cultures of eastern and central Europe in a new book – Healing Sources – Spas and Wellbeing from the Baltic to the Black Sea – that’s being published in December. A number of the region’s wellbeing approaches are based on the power of natural resources, such as respiratory healing in Poland’s salt mines and mud pools in Slovakia, and author Sophie Benge has also written a series of reports on such therapies for Spa Business magazine (see p58). Healing Sources combines tales from history and of famous visitors with photographs of the region’s architecture, landscape, food and natural remedies.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Prestel
Book explores wellness cultures in Europe
Lemi launches a contrast therapy room concept Lemi has created two pieces of equipment and developed a massage technique all based around the principle of thermal contrast therapy – in which alternating hot and cold stimuli are used to activate the immune and circulatory systems.
The Spa T?– Room concept features the Spa Dream Q spa table with a bed of heated quartz particles. Meanwhile, the T? – Vale multi-function trolley, which can hold up to 20 towels, has a hot cabi and a cold cabi as well as a heating plate for oils, body wraps and cosmetic products.
Together the two pieces of equipment support the T? – Massage technique which Lemi provides training in. In the treatment, customers lie down on the quartz surface enveloped in warmth and light, after which hot and cold scented towels are placed on the body. It culminates with a deep-tissue massage which has been designed by holistic therapist Giuseppe Damiani to reduce muscle tension and decrease lactic acid to provide an overall sense of wellbeing.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Lemi
Lemi launches a contrast therapy room concept
Asian-inspired accessories by Saakalya A new range of Asian-inspired accessories is being offered to spas courtesy of Saakalya Collection. The range, which has been sourced from local suppliers in south-east Asia, includes driftwood tables and floor lamps, a variety of ceramic dispensers, bamboo baskets, frangipani candles and a number of textile designs. Other items can be sourced, created or customised on request.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Saakalya
Asian-inspired accessories
by Saakalya
Trio of technologies in Thalgo’s iBeauty Thalgo’s new iBeauty machine combines sound-vibration, ultrasound and radiofrequency technologies. The professional-only device features three short programmed treatments of 30-45 minutes which cover purifying, hydrating and anti-ageing and the iBeauty can also be used as part of any Thalgo facial to enhance efficiency and results.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Thalgo
Trio of technologies in Thalgo’s iBeauty
Heavenly new body oil from Voya One of the world’s first certified-organic seaweed oils for retail has been launched by Voya. The nourishing body oil, Angelicus Serratus, takes its name from a seaweed known as the Angel’s Kiss from the Ocean, which is the primary ingredient. It’s been created to help improve suppleness and elasticity while purifying and cleansing tired skin. Angelicus Serratus is the first Voya product to feature the company’s new packaging made from seaweed and other responsibly-sourced materials.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Voya
Heavenly new body oil from Voya
Elemis’ bright idea for skin pigmentation With ingredients including daisy and pea extracts, a new brightening serum by Elemis is designed to reduce the appearance of uneven pigmentation. Advanced Brightening Even Tone Serum also targets dark spots and existing imperfections while helping to minimise future formation, with clinical trials proving its effectiveness in 28 days. Pea extract inhibits the production of melanin, the main cause of skin pigmentation, while daisy extract has a natural skin-lightening effect.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Elemis
Elemis’ bright idea for skin pigmentation
Spapliance introduces pre-filled Orbserts Spapliance has launched Orbserts – disposable aluminium ‘pods’ pre-filled with skincare products. The Orbserts are designed to be used with the Orb, a portable, continuous heat chamber for warming skincare products. The advantages are that the Orbserts allow exact portion control, are hygienic and have been created to be easy to use. There are two Orbserts variants: Nourish is a balancing treatment masque for the face, while Refresh is a revitalising treatment wax for use in manicures and pedicures.
Spa-kit.net keyword: Spapliance
Spapliance introduces pre-filled Orbserts
Natura Bissé makes Shock move in skincare Spanish skincare company Natura Bissé has relaunched its Essential Shock Intense line with new ingredients. The fresh formula is centred around ingredients including aminoessence cocktail, rosa mosqueta oil, iris florentina root, concentrated ananas extract and vitamins C, E and F. The five products in the line include a lip and eye cream to restore hydration and firmness and a gel cream to combat dryness and help with anti-ageing.
Spa-kit.net keywords: Natura Bissé
Natura Bissé makes Shock move in skincare
Dual nourishment from Elemental Herbology Elemental Herbology has two new nourishing products. Hand Nutrition features omegas 3, 6 & 9 and aromatic plant oils to moisturise dry and sun-damaged hands. Active ingredients include pea extract, apricot butter and keratin. Nutritive Lip Complex uses natural plant peptides to plump lips and hydrating bio-oils.
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.
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
House of Healing retreats at its three hotels in Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shanghai.
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as part of
its plan to expand globally, according to the brand’s international spa and wellness director,
Diane Davody.
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
more than half of consumers in the UK, US and Germany would not choose numerous high-
profile wellness resort brands for a future trip.
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a
digital platform that will provide professionals with strategic guidance on how to build
transformational leisure experiences that drive profit.
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest
wellbeing innovation: Silent Loads, an approach designed to meet the needs of modern spa
guests with precision and depth. [more...]
