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Colombo’s Resort spa begins pre-launch preparation
POSTED 24 Mar 2009 . BY Sarah Todd
Located on a Portuguese archipelago, Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort is on schedule to open in July 2009, as part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection.

The resort’s 12m euro (US$15.7m, £11.2m) spa will cover 48,440sq ft (4,500sq m).

Facilities will include 12 indoor therapy rooms, four outdoor therapy rooms, a spa suite and a hydropool.

A thermal area will boast a laconium, a herbal bath and an ice fountain.

Ytsara and Anne Semonin skincare products will used in the spa, while the signature treatment will use sand from Porto Santo’s beach.

There will also be a children’s Candy Spa, boasting a range of different child-friendly treatments and stocking the ME! Bath range. Details: colombosresort.com

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Franchise expert Carrie Walsh joins Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa as CEO
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.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.
Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
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.
Turkey is crowned the best massage nation at world championship
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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NEWS
Colombo’s Resort spa begins pre-launch preparation
POSTED 24 Mar 2009 . BY Sarah Todd
Located on a Portuguese archipelago, Colombo’s Beach and Spa Resort is on schedule to open in July 2009, as part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Luxury Collection.

The resort’s 12m euro (US$15.7m, £11.2m) spa will cover 48,440sq ft (4,500sq m).

Facilities will include 12 indoor therapy rooms, four outdoor therapy rooms, a spa suite and a hydropool.

A thermal area will boast a laconium, a herbal bath and an ice fountain.

Ytsara and Anne Semonin skincare products will used in the spa, while the signature treatment will use sand from Porto Santo’s beach.

There will also be a children’s Candy Spa, boasting a range of different child-friendly treatments and stocking the ME! Bath range. Details: colombosresort.com

MORE NEWS
Franchise expert Carrie Walsh joins Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa as CEO
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.
HCM Invest opens applications for pitching slots
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch in London on 21 October 2026.
Synergy – The Retreat Show invites consumer and industry perspectives on retreats for research
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.
Turkey is crowned the best massage nation at world championship
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Wellness Tourism Association publishes industry framework for ethical and responsible retreats
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
One in three spa practitioners have considered leaving the industry due to concerns about their own wellbeing
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.
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HPO Tech brings design-led hyperbaric systems to the spa floor
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the fastest-growing market for the technology. [more...]

Embrace the chill: TechnoAlpin's Snowsky revolutionises post-fitness recovery with falling snow
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...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Lemi Group

Lemi Group designs and produces treatment tables, chairs and multi-functional furniture and equipmen [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
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DIRECTORY
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DIARY

 

23-26 Aug 2026

Elevate Spa Riviera Maya Edition

The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
10-12 Sep 2026

ASEAN Patio Pool Spa Expo 2026

MITEC Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, Malaysia
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