Latest
issue
GET SPA BUSINESS
magazine
Yes! Send me the FREE digital editions of Spa Business and Spa Business insider magazines and the FREE weekly Spa Business and Spa Business insider ezines and breaking news alerts!
Not right now, thanksclose this window I've already subscribed.
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Features   Products   Company profilesProfiles   Press releasesProfiles   Magazine   Handbook   Advertise    Subscribe  
NEWS
Carlson relaunches Chilean hotel as spa-focused Radisson Blu
POSTED 20 Dec 2017 . BY Tom Walker
Facilities at the spa include an indoor saltwater pool Credit: Booking.com/Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
US-based hotel giant Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has relaunched its Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon, following a US$2.5m (€2.1m, £1.9m) redevelopment of its wellness facilities.

The 66-bedroom resort has been renamed and will operate under the Radisson Blu brand, becoming the second Radisson Blu hotel in Chile and the first to focus on wellness.

The Acqua Spa has been redeveloped to offer a range of treatment rooms, a large wet area with indoor saltwater pool, steamrooms, sauna and a Finnish shower area.

The treatment menu features massages, face and body treatments and thalassotherapy. Alternative therapies include reiki, Tao and stone massages.

“Our momentum in Chile shows our commitment to increasing our brand’s footprint and this is an exciting addition to our international portfolio of upper-upscale hotels,” said Frances Gonzalez, vice president of operations for Carlson in Latin America.

Launched originally as a design-focused brand, an increasing number of Radisson Blus have wellness facilities.

Due to open next month (January), the Radisson Blu Uluwatu in Bali will include a 633sq m (6,814sq ft) SpaEsc, designed by AW Lake Design.

Meanwhile, The Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Gran Canaria Mogan – which launched earlier this year – features a large wellness spa operated by local company Spa-In.

There are now more than 300 Radisson Blu hotels in operation across 69 countries and territories.
RELATED STORIES
  Adria Lake creates ‘21st century spa’ for Radisson Blu’s first Bali location


Adria Lake of wellness and spa design company A.W. Lake Design has created a new Balinese spa for the Radisson Blu Uluwatu – the first Radisson Blu in Bali, which is set to open in December.
  Radisson Blu opens minimalist resort and spa in Gran Canaria


The Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Gran Canaria Mogan is now open, making it the second Radisson Blu resort hotel in Gran Canaria and the first five star hotel in Puerto de Mogan.
  Radisson Blu opening hotel and spa in Lithuanian UNESCO site


A new Radisson Blu hotel will be built on the Curonian Spit, a 98km curved, sandy peninsula separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea in Lithuania.
  Radisson Blu completes urban spa in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile


The Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed a £12m (€14m, US$15.6m) refurbishment by adding a new Melrose Spa and Health Club to its location in the heart of the Royal Mile.
MORE NEWS
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.
+ More news   

FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Zerobody Cryo: Starpool's contrast therapy solution
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]

Elemis launches its first Red Light Mask, lighting the way to advanced skin health and restoration
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Kemitron GmbH

Our portfolio is divided into four product areas; Technology, Fragrances, Disinfectant and Cleaners [more...]
Bioline Jatò

Bioline Jatò is a family Italian company operating in the professional skincare industry since 197 [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 

+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
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
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
SPA BUSINESS
SPA OPPORTUNITIES
SPA BUSINESS HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Products   Magazine   Subscribe
NEWS
Carlson relaunches Chilean hotel as spa-focused Radisson Blu
POSTED 20 Dec 2017 . BY Tom Walker
Facilities at the spa include an indoor saltwater pool Credit: Booking.com/Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
US-based hotel giant Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has relaunched its Radisson Acqua Hotel & Spa Concon, following a US$2.5m (€2.1m, £1.9m) redevelopment of its wellness facilities.

The 66-bedroom resort has been renamed and will operate under the Radisson Blu brand, becoming the second Radisson Blu hotel in Chile and the first to focus on wellness.

The Acqua Spa has been redeveloped to offer a range of treatment rooms, a large wet area with indoor saltwater pool, steamrooms, sauna and a Finnish shower area.

The treatment menu features massages, face and body treatments and thalassotherapy. Alternative therapies include reiki, Tao and stone massages.

“Our momentum in Chile shows our commitment to increasing our brand’s footprint and this is an exciting addition to our international portfolio of upper-upscale hotels,” said Frances Gonzalez, vice president of operations for Carlson in Latin America.

Launched originally as a design-focused brand, an increasing number of Radisson Blus have wellness facilities.

Due to open next month (January), the Radisson Blu Uluwatu in Bali will include a 633sq m (6,814sq ft) SpaEsc, designed by AW Lake Design.

Meanwhile, The Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Gran Canaria Mogan – which launched earlier this year – features a large wellness spa operated by local company Spa-In.

There are now more than 300 Radisson Blu hotels in operation across 69 countries and territories.
RELATED STORIES
Adria Lake creates ‘21st century spa’ for Radisson Blu’s first Bali location


Adria Lake of wellness and spa design company A.W. Lake Design has created a new Balinese spa for the Radisson Blu Uluwatu – the first Radisson Blu in Bali, which is set to open in December.
Radisson Blu opens minimalist resort and spa in Gran Canaria


The Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Gran Canaria Mogan is now open, making it the second Radisson Blu resort hotel in Gran Canaria and the first five star hotel in Puerto de Mogan.
Radisson Blu opening hotel and spa in Lithuanian UNESCO site


A new Radisson Blu hotel will be built on the Curonian Spit, a 98km curved, sandy peninsula separating the Curonian Lagoon from the Baltic Sea in Lithuania.
Radisson Blu completes urban spa in Edinburgh’s Royal Mile


The Radisson Blu Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland, has completed a £12m (€14m, US$15.6m) refurbishment by adding a new Melrose Spa and Health Club to its location in the heart of the Royal Mile.
MORE NEWS
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.
UK updates physical activity guidelines with focus on daily movement
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Sauna advocate Becky Pelkonen drafts global public sauna-bathing charter
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public sauna-bathing charter.
+ More news   
 
FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Zerobody Cryo: Starpool's contrast therapy solution
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]

Elemis launches its first Red Light Mask, lighting the way to advanced skin health and restoration
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask. [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

 

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
+ More diary  
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026

ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS