NEWS
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Spas must think beyond design, says GOCO's Clive McNish
BY Jane Kitchen | 06 Jun 2016
Spas spend a lot of money on thermal experiences, but according to Clive McNish, general
manager of GOCO Hospitality, it's important to think beyond design and consider how the
guest will interact with your spa. In an exclusive Thought Leader column for Spa
Opportunities, McNish explores why it's important to remember that your guests might not
have a thorough understanding of spa culture.
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New Russian chain Encore Fitness to open flagship in Moscow
BY Tom Walker | 06 Jun 2016
New Russian fitness chain Encore Fitness will open its flagship club in Moscow this
summer. Due to open its doors in July, the 3,900sq m site will immediately become
among the largest health clubs in the capital city and includes a large luxury spa.
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Global Wellness Day gets social
BY Jane Kitchen | 06 Jun 2016
Spa and wellness industry members who would like to show their support for Global
Wellness Day, set to take place this month on June 11, have been changing their social
media profile pictures with an app called Twibbon, which adds in a pink frame with the
words “I say yes!” around your profile picture.
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Shifting demographics will change the face of wellness: panel
BY Jane Kitchen | 06 Jun 2016
Is the future of wellness about
catering to ageing Baby Boomers,
attracting younger
Millennials, creating personalised
programming, differentiating
between lifestyles, or some
combination of all of the above?
That was the subject of a lively
panel discussion held last week
during the Forum Hotel & Spa
conference in Paris.
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Spa and fitness: a perfect marriage
BY Jane Kitchen | 03 Jun 2016
The days of spas being sold as quiet retreats are gone, says Nicola Field, spa and
recreation manager at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa. In an exclusive Thought
Leader column for Spa Opportunities, Field explores how spas can market themselves as
active places by combining spa and fitness into one treatment package.
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Wellness in the workplace is evolving, says Esadore's Michael Monsod
BY Jane Kitchen | 01 Jun 2016
There has been an evolution in workplace wellness, says Michael Monsod, director of
operations – wellness for Esadore International. In an exclusive Thought Leader column
for Spa Opportunities, Monsod explores how spas can take an active role in corporate
wellbeing.
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Two Bunch Palms finds success with carbon-neutral plan
BY Jane Kitchen | 31 May 2016
California’s mineral springs wellness facility Two Bunch
Palms found triple-bottom-line
success in transforming itself into a carbon-neutral
property, said Kevin Kelly, former CEO
of Two Bunch Palms, who is now CEO of real estate-
oriented lifestyle company Civano
Living.
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Ritz-Carlton launches ‘Impact Experiences’
BY Jane Kitchen | 27 May 2016
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has launched a new programme that offers guests the
opportunity to participate in socially responsible activities designed to have an impact on
the destination.
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Switzerland’s Waldhaus Flims undergoing CHF40m renovation
BY Jane Kitchen | 25 May 2016
The iconic Swiss hotel Waldhaus Flims is undergoing a CHF40m (US$40m, €36m, £28m)
renovation aimed to maintain the property’s storied heritage while enhancing the resort to
a luxury alpine hotel and spa.
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