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Spa People: 20th anniversary issue
Derek Barton

With users highlighting their experiences on social media, the world has become a very small place


What’s your biggest life lesson?
Always listen to your customer. And position your business so that you’re able to take advantage of opportunities which present themselves. But we have multiple clients – from the people who pay for our designs and installations, to the bathers using the facilities who highlight their experiences on social media. The world has become a very small place indeed.

How has the industry evolved?
The way in which spa has changed from an elite service and is no longer a pursuit of only the wealthy. Spa is now a mainstream business. Physical, mental and emotional care is within the public mainstay – a part of everyday life – and more important than ever.

Birthday message to Spa Business

"Spa Business is an invaluable resource. It covers the many elements of running a spa – design, building, fit-out, operation, finance and management – allowing companies specialising in any of these stages to share experiences and connect"

More from spa industry leaders...

In celebration of Spa Business’ 20th anniversary, industry leaders take a look at how far the sector has come since the magazine’s inception in 2003, share personal career highlights and reveal their plans and ideas for the future.

View next: Amanda Al-Masri

Barr+Wray counts the Karl Lagerfeld hotel as one of its clients Credit: photo: barr+wray
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Crafting luxury: Beltrami Linen's bespoke spa solutions
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost importance. [more...]

Step into a world of wellness with the Himalayan Source Salt Capsule
Himalayan Source has launched the Himalayan Salt Capsule to help spa, wellness and fitness facilities or residences upgrade their offering with halotherapy. [more...]
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10-12 May 2024

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China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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Spa People: 20th anniversary issue
Derek Barton

With users highlighting their experiences on social media, the world has become a very small place


What’s your biggest life lesson?
Always listen to your customer. And position your business so that you’re able to take advantage of opportunities which present themselves. But we have multiple clients – from the people who pay for our designs and installations, to the bathers using the facilities who highlight their experiences on social media. The world has become a very small place indeed.

How has the industry evolved?
The way in which spa has changed from an elite service and is no longer a pursuit of only the wealthy. Spa is now a mainstream business. Physical, mental and emotional care is within the public mainstay – a part of everyday life – and more important than ever.

Birthday message to Spa Business

"Spa Business is an invaluable resource. It covers the many elements of running a spa – design, building, fit-out, operation, finance and management – allowing companies specialising in any of these stages to share experiences and connect"

More from spa industry leaders...

In celebration of Spa Business’ 20th anniversary, industry leaders take a look at how far the sector has come since the magazine’s inception in 2003, share personal career highlights and reveal their plans and ideas for the future.

View next: Amanda Al-Masri

Barr+Wray counts the Karl Lagerfeld hotel as one of its clients Credit: photo: barr+wray
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High-end five-star hotel company Kempinski Hotels is making its mark in Vietnam with a luxury waterfront property overlooking the Saigon River.
Marriott to realise Ritz-Carlton Reserve at Trojena, the Mountains of Neom
Marriott International has signed a new deal with Neom to open a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round mountain adventure destination in Saudi Arabia.
Bannatyne has bounced back from the pandemic
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover and profits restored to pre-2020 levels in 2023, according to its year-end results.
Sport England’s Active Lives insight finds record activity levels, but enduring health inequalities
While British adults are the most active they’ve been in a decade, health inequalities remain with the same groups missing out, according to Sport England’s latest Active Lives Adults Report.
Kerzner to expand Siro portfolio with recovery-focused hotels in Los Cabos and Riyadh
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and Saudi Arabia, following the launch of the inaugural Siro property in Dubai this February.
Nuffield Health calls for National Movement Strategy as research shows decline in fitness levels among some consumers
Nuffield Health’s fourth annual survey, the Healthier Nation Index, has found people moved slightly more in 2023 than 2022, but almost 75 per cent are still not meeting WHO guidelines.
US spa industry hits record-breaking US$21.3 billion in revenue in 2023
The US spa industry is continuing its upward trajectory, achieving an unprecedented milestone with a record-breaking revenue of US$21.3 billion in 2023, surpassing the previous high of US$20.1 billion in 2022.
Immediate rewards can motivate people to exercise, finds new research
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Shannon Malave appointed spa director at Mohonk Mountain House
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa destination Mohonk Mountain House.
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
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UAE’s first Dior Spa debuts in Dubai at Dorchester Collection’s newest hotel, The Lana
The UAE’s first-ever Dior Spa has officially launched at The Lana, Dubai – the Dorchester Collection’s debut property in the Middle East.
Four Seasons’ Sacred River Spa in Bali relaunching in Q3 following extensive renovation
The Sacred River Spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan will reopen later this year with an all-new design plus enhanced treatments and experiences inspired by its river valley home.
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FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Crafting luxury: Beltrami Linen's bespoke spa solutions
Beltrami Linen’s approach to the world of spa is underpinned by a strong emphasis on bespoke design, where close collaboration with customers and their designers is always of the utmost importance. [more...]

Step into a world of wellness with the Himalayan Source Salt Capsule
Himalayan Source has launched the Himalayan Salt Capsule to help spa, wellness and fitness facilities or residences upgrade their offering with halotherapy. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Kemitron GmbH

Our portfolio is divided into four product areas; Technology, Fragrances, Disinfectant and Cleaners [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

08-08 May 2024

Hospitality Design Conference

Hotel Melià , Milano , Italy
10-12 May 2024

Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
+ More diary  
 


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