VOYA is available at luxury spas worldwide, offering organic skincare with proven results
While the global pandemic left many businesses reeling in uncertainty, it also led to collaboration and a strong sense of community throughout the global spa industry.
For Irish marine skincare brand, VOYA, this meant supporting the businesses very core – its spa partners, whose facilities were closed due to lockdown.
“At its heart, VOYA is a spa brand because it’s where our roots lie and where our future is headed,” said Anhold.
“While we also embrace the opportunities that retail offers both on and offline, we believe it isn’t an either-or situation because our brand wouldn’t have the global success it does without the support of our amazing spa partners.”
VOYA’s first response was to open up online sales to its spa accounts with a combination of discounts for customers – a percentage of which would be redeemable against their own stock purchases in the future.
The team also pivoted to offer clients virtual training and a content library continuously being updated with new social media assets, meditation clips and blog material to help them grow a strong digital presence and maintain customer engagement.
“Our spa partners have always shown us incredible support and loyalty, and in every great business partnership, that’s a two-way street,” said Anhold, “during the pandemic, it’s important to us to show support in any way we can to ensure we all weather this storm together and come out stronger on the other side.”
In her opinion, the industry must keep moving forward together, no matter what the pandemic crisis throws at it.
Anhold believes the key for spas to thrive and survive will be a willingness to embrace change and new ideas and solutions.
“Ultimately, this is a very resilient industry which has survived many global crises. At VOYA we’ve had to become adept at fast-tracking decisions, adopting new technologies and adjusting our strategies, because every day is bringing a new challenge!
“Things may not return to how they were before, but there are always other dynamic ways to create revenue. My advice for spa businesses is to remain as agile and open to new ideas as possible.”
"At its heart, VOYA is a spa brand because it’s where our roots lie and where our future is headed
" – Jessica Anhold
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2020 issue 4
Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
VOYA is available at luxury spas worldwide, offering organic skincare with proven results
While the global pandemic left many businesses reeling in uncertainty, it also led to collaboration and a strong sense of community throughout the global spa industry.
For Irish marine skincare brand, VOYA, this meant supporting the businesses very core – its spa partners, whose facilities were closed due to lockdown.
“At its heart, VOYA is a spa brand because it’s where our roots lie and where our future is headed,” said Anhold.
“While we also embrace the opportunities that retail offers both on and offline, we believe it isn’t an either-or situation because our brand wouldn’t have the global success it does without the support of our amazing spa partners.”
VOYA’s first response was to open up online sales to its spa accounts with a combination of discounts for customers – a percentage of which would be redeemable against their own stock purchases in the future.
The team also pivoted to offer clients virtual training and a content library continuously being updated with new social media assets, meditation clips and blog material to help them grow a strong digital presence and maintain customer engagement.
“Our spa partners have always shown us incredible support and loyalty, and in every great business partnership, that’s a two-way street,” said Anhold, “during the pandemic, it’s important to us to show support in any way we can to ensure we all weather this storm together and come out stronger on the other side.”
In her opinion, the industry must keep moving forward together, no matter what the pandemic crisis throws at it.
Anhold believes the key for spas to thrive and survive will be a willingness to embrace change and new ideas and solutions.
“Ultimately, this is a very resilient industry which has survived many global crises. At VOYA we’ve had to become adept at fast-tracking decisions, adopting new technologies and adjusting our strategies, because every day is bringing a new challenge!
“Things may not return to how they were before, but there are always other dynamic ways to create revenue. My advice for spa businesses is to remain as agile and open to new ideas as possible.”
"At its heart, VOYA is a spa brand because it’s where our roots lie and where our future is headed
" – Jessica Anhold
Read more from this issue of Spa Business magazine
View contents of Spa Business 2020 issue 4
Editor's letter: Nurturing mental health
It’s time for spas re-evaluate their mental wellness approach to help governments and society to tackle the escalating mental health crisis says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Dr Narinthorn Surasinthon
RAKxa Jai, a cutting-edge medi-wellness spa, has opened in partnership with Bumrungrad International Hospital and Minor Hotels in Bangkok. Spa Business talks to its COO
Spa people: Isabelle Duchesneau
The executive director of Québec's Le Monastère Augustines explains why its priority of serving caretakers is more relevant today than ever
Spa people: Michael Banissy
The world's largest study on touch uncovers the role it plays in our health and wellbeing. Spa Business talks to the lead researcher
Interview: Krip Rojanastien
Chiva-Som’s CEO talks to Spa Business magazine about guiding the destination spa through COVID-19 and its first contract management project in Qatar
Ask an expert: Corridors of power
What will it take to make politicians realise the value of spas? Spa Business magazine asks those in government and others who’ve made inroads
Promotion: Artofcryo: Cold Calling
Artofcryo.com aims to offer the best whole-body cryotherapy chambers as well as a complete, reliable and effective solution for operators and results for guests
Promotion: ISPA: Lead, inform, inspire
Lead, Inform, Inspire. It’s been quite a year for ISPA, with its firm commitment to supporting members through the pandemic, as president, Lynne McNees explains
Interview: Mark Hennebry
Ensana’s chair tells Spa Business magazine about its landmark development, Buxton Crescent, one of the only genuine spa hotels in the UK
Promotion: Lemi: Creating the dream team
This year leading Italian supplier Lemi launched three new spa solutions, and ventured into the creation of signature treatments for the first time. General manager Matteo Brusaferri explains why he sees this as the way forward to help spas maximise their investment
Interview: Luisa Anderson
A Longevity Garden and inner healing room are just two of the extra special features at the new Healing Village Spa at Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay, Bali, says its regional spa director
Promotion: Biologique Recherche
Skincare specialist, Biologique Recherche, is using its knowledge of chronobiology to create new approaches to skincare which yield powerful results
Event review: Global Wellness Summit 2020
This year’s Global Wellness Summit saw two US surgeon generals, leading spa stakeholders and wellness professionals look towards the role they have to play following the global pandemic. Spa Business magazine gives its highlights
Research: Matter of minds
A new study is the first to define and put a value on the global mental wellness industry – estimating it to be worth US$121bn. But what does this mean for spas?
Sponsored briefing: Starpool: Cargo-tecture
During lockdown, Riccardo Turri, CEO of Starpool, was inspired to create a whole new category of product, based on recycled containers. The result is the new i.con spa brand, which fuses luxury, wellness, recycling and design
Software: All booked up
Spa software suppliers take a look at 'big data' to reveal the booking trends they’ve seen since spas have reopened
Promotion: Voya: supporting spa partners
Jessica Anhold, Voya’s head of global sales and marketing, talks community in a time of crisis and how the company is supporting its spa partners
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.
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.
