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10,000sq ft spa to debut at W Algarve
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Nov 2016
Marriott International will open a W Hotel on Portugal’s Algarve coast in 2018. Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, the 134-bedroom hotel will overlook the coastline and will feature a 10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa.
Liliana Grajales joines Soleil Toujours
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Liliana Grajales has been named vice president of sales for skincare brand Soleil Toujours, which features broad spectrum UV protection combined with antioxidants and anti-ageing actives.
GWI publishes Guide for Hydrothermal Spa Building Standards
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the second edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards.
Exclusive: Spafinder sold to Blackhawk Network – Global Wellness Summit not in the deal
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Spafinder Wellness has announced it has been acquired by Blackhawk Network, the global gift card distributor. The two companies traded together before the buyout, with Blackhawk being one of Spafinder’s distribution partners.
Andrew Barnard: demand for outdoor wellness activities increasing
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Andrew Barnard, executive director of Saint Lucia-based wellness resort BodyHoliday, spoke on a panel at the World Travel Market in London this week to discuss primary versus secondary wellness travellers.
Government collaboration can help create wellness destinations: panel
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
A panel at the World Travel Market in London earlier this week – part of the Wellness Travel Symposium hosted by the Global Wellness Institute – explored how to create a winning wellness travel strategy, looking across a variety of destinations across the world for examples.
VTCT acquires ITEC to form the ‘largest specialised awarding organisation in the hair and beauty sectors’
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
The Vocational Charitable Trust (VTCT), a UK-based organisation that offers vocational qualifications, has acquired London-based ITEC, which awards qualifications in beauty, complementary therapy, sport and fitness and hairdressing sectors.
‘Political Detox’: Four Seasons Washington spa to help capital’s population ‘find some peace or relief’
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. is offering clients a "relaxing escape from the political chaos" with two treatments aimed to help guests relax after the US election earlier this week.
Inge Moore: Let's make spa and gym design more fun
BY Kim Megson | 11 Nov 2016
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa and gym design.
KSL buys resort group Outrigger
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates or has under development 37 properties in Hawaii, Guam, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives.
2017 ISPA Board of directors and officers elected
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
New board members have joined the 2017 ISPA board of directors, with their terms set to start at the ISPA board meeting in January.
Nescens spa debuts at Victoria-Jungfrau
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
A “better-ageing destination spa” has debuted at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken, Switzerland, using Swiss-based skincare brand Nescens.
Devon’s Cary Arms to open sea-view spa next month
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
The Cary Arms, a boutique hotel on England’s south coast in Devon, will open a luxury glass-fronted sea-view “Cary Spa” in December. The new spa is part of the property’s £2m expansion, which has included the opening of six Beach Huts and two larger Beach Suites.
Spafinder announces 2016 Wellness Travel Awards
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event at the World Travel Market in London.
Spa Connectors now managing Bali spa school
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
Training and recruitment company Spa Connectors have entered a management agreement with the Jamu Traditions in Bali, and will manage both Jamu Production House and Jamu Traditional Spa.
African tourism captialising on wellness market with 'mindful safari' experiences
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Nov 2016
The worlds of spa and attractions are meeting in Africa, with the continent’s traditional safari experiences being combined with wellness activities.
International wellness tourism growing faster than domestic
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data showing that international wellness tourism revenues have been growing at a significantly faster clip – 20 per cent from 2013-2015 – than domestic wellness travel, which grew 11 per cent in the same period.
De Niro, Rockwell and Matsuhisa celebrate opening of Nobu Hotel in iconic Miami location
BY Kim Megson | 08 Nov 2016
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and interior designer David Rockwell were on hand at a cocktail event in New York last night (7 November) to celebrate the soft opening of their latest Nobu hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.
Global travel market bracing itself for 'Trump Downturn'
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Nov 2016
Analysts have predicted that a Donald Trump win in today’s US Presidential election would have a similar effect to the UK’s Brexit vote, with the potential result sending shockwaves worldwide thanks to a weakened dollar.
First modular SpaShell debuts at UK’s Fishmore Hall
BY Jane Kitchen | 08 Nov 2016
The first modular SpaShell, designed by spa consultancy Spa Creators, has launched at England’s Fishmore Hall in Shropshire.
     
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4110 to 4129 of 9626 news stories
10,000sq ft spa to debut at W Algarve
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Nov 2016
Marriott International will open a W Hotel on Portugal’s Algarve coast in 2018. Developed in partnership with Nozul Algarve, the 134-bedroom hotel will overlook the coastline and will feature a 10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa.
Liliana Grajales joines Soleil Toujours
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Liliana Grajales has been named vice president of sales for skincare brand Soleil Toujours, which features broad spectrum UV protection combined with antioxidants and anti-ageing actives.
GWI publishes Guide for Hydrothermal Spa Building Standards
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released the second edition of the Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards.
Exclusive: Spafinder sold to Blackhawk Network – Global Wellness Summit not in the deal
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Spafinder Wellness has announced it has been acquired by Blackhawk Network, the global gift card distributor. The two companies traded together before the buyout, with Blackhawk being one of Spafinder’s distribution partners.
Andrew Barnard: demand for outdoor wellness activities increasing
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Nov 2016
Andrew Barnard, executive director of Saint Lucia-based wellness resort BodyHoliday, spoke on a panel at the World Travel Market in London this week to discuss primary versus secondary wellness travellers.
Government collaboration can help create wellness destinations: panel
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
A panel at the World Travel Market in London earlier this week – part of the Wellness Travel Symposium hosted by the Global Wellness Institute – explored how to create a winning wellness travel strategy, looking across a variety of destinations across the world for examples.
VTCT acquires ITEC to form the ‘largest specialised awarding organisation in the hair and beauty sectors’
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
The Vocational Charitable Trust (VTCT), a UK-based organisation that offers vocational qualifications, has acquired London-based ITEC, which awards qualifications in beauty, complementary therapy, sport and fitness and hairdressing sectors.
‘Political Detox’: Four Seasons Washington spa to help capital’s population ‘find some peace or relief’
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. is offering clients a "relaxing escape from the political chaos" with two treatments aimed to help guests relax after the US election earlier this week.
Inge Moore: Let's make spa and gym design more fun
BY Kim Megson | 11 Nov 2016
Inge Moore has called on hospitality designers to incorporate fun, interactivity and individuality into spa and gym design.
KSL buys resort group Outrigger
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Nov 2016
US-based private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has acquired Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, which operates or has under development 37 properties in Hawaii, Guam, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives.
2017 ISPA Board of directors and officers elected
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
New board members have joined the 2017 ISPA board of directors, with their terms set to start at the ISPA board meeting in January.
Nescens spa debuts at Victoria-Jungfrau
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
A “better-ageing destination spa” has debuted at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in Interlaken, Switzerland, using Swiss-based skincare brand Nescens.
Devon’s Cary Arms to open sea-view spa next month
BY Jane Kitchen | 10 Nov 2016
The Cary Arms, a boutique hotel on England’s south coast in Devon, will open a luxury glass-fronted sea-view “Cary Spa” in December. The new spa is part of the property’s £2m expansion, which has included the opening of six Beach Huts and two larger Beach Suites.
Spafinder announces 2016 Wellness Travel Awards
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
Spafinder Wellness has announced the winners of the 2016 Wellness Travel Awards at an event at the World Travel Market in London.
Spa Connectors now managing Bali spa school
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
Training and recruitment company Spa Connectors have entered a management agreement with the Jamu Traditions in Bali, and will manage both Jamu Production House and Jamu Traditional Spa.
African tourism captialising on wellness market with 'mindful safari' experiences
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Nov 2016
The worlds of spa and attractions are meeting in Africa, with the continent’s traditional safari experiences being combined with wellness activities.
International wellness tourism growing faster than domestic
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Nov 2016
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data showing that international wellness tourism revenues have been growing at a significantly faster clip – 20 per cent from 2013-2015 – than domestic wellness travel, which grew 11 per cent in the same period.
De Niro, Rockwell and Matsuhisa celebrate opening of Nobu Hotel in iconic Miami location
BY Kim Megson | 08 Nov 2016
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Hollywood legend Robert De Niro and interior designer David Rockwell were on hand at a cocktail event in New York last night (7 November) to celebrate the soft opening of their latest Nobu hotel in Miami Beach, Florida.
Global travel market bracing itself for 'Trump Downturn'
BY Tom Anstey | 08 Nov 2016
Analysts have predicted that a Donald Trump win in today’s US Presidential election would have a similar effect to the UK’s Brexit vote, with the potential result sending shockwaves worldwide thanks to a weakened dollar.
First modular SpaShell debuts at UK’s Fishmore Hall
BY Jane Kitchen | 08 Nov 2016
The first modular SpaShell, designed by spa consultancy Spa Creators, has launched at England’s Fishmore Hall in Shropshire.
     
 


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