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Peninsula Hot Springs teams with Mental Health Australia
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Apr 2016
Peninsula Hot Springs in Australia has become the first Corporate Friend of Mental Health Australia, supporting the peak body in its mission to create the best mental health system in the world.
Historic Ritz-Carlton Budapest features light-filled spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Apr 2016
The Ritz-Carlton Budapest opened this week, the brand’s first location in Hungary.
New 65,000sq ft wellness destination debuts in India
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Apr 2016
Atmantan, a 65,000sq ft (6,039sq m), 106-room dedicated wellness resort near Pune, India, opened its doors this week, offering a results-oriented approach to wellness with eight signature retreats.
Minor continues UAE expansion with Anantara Jebel Dhanna
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Apr 2016
Minor Hotel Group is adding two properties to its pipeline in United Arab Emirates, the Anantara Jebel Dhanna and the Avani Jebel Dhanna in Abu Dhabi, both of which are scheduled to open in 2018.
Scrub Island Resort names new spa director
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands has named Dr Rajamannar Chinnaraju as spa director of its Ixora Spa, where he will oversee the menu of services, daily operations and staff.
Bannatyne Group eyes £300m stock market float
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Apr 2016
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) as owner and founder Duncan Bannatyne seeks funds to expand his health club, spa and hotel empire.
International Health & Wellness Alliance launches
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
The global non-profit association IHWA launched this week, opening up membership to the spa and wellness industry. Founded by a group of the global destination spas, IHWA aims to unite all sectors of the wellness industry, identifying best practices and promoting true wellness at a grassroots level, the organisation said.
South African architects announce US$900m 'car-free' eco village
BY Kim Megson | 13 Apr 2016
Architecture and development practice Swisatec have outlined plans for Africa’s “most environmentally friendly estate” – a car-free leisure village in Cape Town.
Miraval kicks off expansion programme with opening of first branded spa in California
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
The Miraval Group is bringing its spa and wellness brand to Southern California with the opening of the Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort, which has just opened this month.
Born to run? Study suggests love of exercise starts in the womb
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
Baylor College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female mice that voluntarily exercise during pregnancy have offspring that are more physically active as adults. The research appears in The FASEB Journal.
Global Wellness Day 2016 dedicated to Charlene Florian’s legacy
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Global Wellness Day this year, set to take place 11 June, will honour the memory and legacy of Charlene Florian, chief creative officer of Kerstin Florian, who died last month following a battle with cancer.
Leslie Johnson named spa director at The Spa at La Costa
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, has named Leslie Johnson as the new spa director at The Spa at La Costa. Johnson brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the spa, and has delivered award-winning lifestyle programming for destination resorts and hotel day spas nationwide.
WTS International designs and manages pioneering EOS Wellness facility in Kuala Lumpur
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy WTS International (WTS) has debuted its latest venture, the newly-opened EOS Wellness in Kuala Lumpur's St Mary Residences.
New consumer wellness magazine launches
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
New wellness-focused free consumer magazine Balance launched yesterday in London, with copies of the monthly given out in Tube stations by people dressed in funky clothes and wigs, who danced around handing out free copies of the inaugural “happy issue.”
ISPA Visionary Award to honour Geraldine Howard
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2016 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of Geraldine Howard at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo, set to take place from 13-15 September at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Shanti Maurice appoints Deepak Rawat spa manager
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Deepak Rawat has been named spa manager at Mauritius wellness resort Shanti Maurice’s Nira Spa. Rawat hales from Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas in North India, which many consider the birthplace of yoga, and brings extensive experience and knowledge of yoga, as well as western and ayurvedic therapies.
Six Senses Spa in Crete launches innovative Kids Wellness Program
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Based on the idea that people are never too young to learn about the importance of wellness, the Six Senses Spa team at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in Crete have devised an interactive programme for children aged 5 to 12 years that includes wellness, educational and nutritional workshops, as well as group spa treatments.
Spa Vision acquires Spa Development Consultancy
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Spa equipment supplier Spa Vision has acquired Edinburgh-based Spa Developments Consultancy in a move to strengthen its service offerings. Spa Development Consultancy founder Colin Cameron will become director of sales for Spa Vision, with part of his remit to grow UK sales and to develop a consultancy service within Spa Vision.
Four Seasons plans luxury island resort in Croatia
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Four Seasons will open a luxury mixed-use resort on the Croatian island of Hvar in partnership with specialist emerging markets investment bank Arqaam Capital.
Marriott and Starwood set to merge after green light from shareholders
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2016
The on-again off-again merger of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International looks set to go ahead after shareholders of both companies voted en masse for the proposed deal.
     
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4545 to 4564 of 9614 news stories
Peninsula Hot Springs teams with Mental Health Australia
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Apr 2016
Peninsula Hot Springs in Australia has become the first Corporate Friend of Mental Health Australia, supporting the peak body in its mission to create the best mental health system in the world.
Historic Ritz-Carlton Budapest features light-filled spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Apr 2016
The Ritz-Carlton Budapest opened this week, the brand’s first location in Hungary.
New 65,000sq ft wellness destination debuts in India
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Apr 2016
Atmantan, a 65,000sq ft (6,039sq m), 106-room dedicated wellness resort near Pune, India, opened its doors this week, offering a results-oriented approach to wellness with eight signature retreats.
Minor continues UAE expansion with Anantara Jebel Dhanna
BY Jane Kitchen | 14 Apr 2016
Minor Hotel Group is adding two properties to its pipeline in United Arab Emirates, the Anantara Jebel Dhanna and the Avani Jebel Dhanna in Abu Dhabi, both of which are scheduled to open in 2018.
Scrub Island Resort names new spa director
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands has named Dr Rajamannar Chinnaraju as spa director of its Ixora Spa, where he will oversee the menu of services, daily operations and staff.
Bannatyne Group eyes £300m stock market float
BY Jak Phillips | 13 Apr 2016
The Bannatyne Group is sizing up a £300m float on London’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) as owner and founder Duncan Bannatyne seeks funds to expand his health club, spa and hotel empire.
International Health & Wellness Alliance launches
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
The global non-profit association IHWA launched this week, opening up membership to the spa and wellness industry. Founded by a group of the global destination spas, IHWA aims to unite all sectors of the wellness industry, identifying best practices and promoting true wellness at a grassroots level, the organisation said.
South African architects announce US$900m 'car-free' eco village
BY Kim Megson | 13 Apr 2016
Architecture and development practice Swisatec have outlined plans for Africa’s “most environmentally friendly estate” – a car-free leisure village in Cape Town.
Miraval kicks off expansion programme with opening of first branded spa in California
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
The Miraval Group is bringing its spa and wellness brand to Southern California with the opening of the Miraval Life in Balance Spa at Monarch Beach Resort, which has just opened this month.
Born to run? Study suggests love of exercise starts in the womb
BY Jane Kitchen | 13 Apr 2016
Baylor College of Medicine researchers have discovered that female mice that voluntarily exercise during pregnancy have offspring that are more physically active as adults. The research appears in The FASEB Journal.
Global Wellness Day 2016 dedicated to Charlene Florian’s legacy
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Global Wellness Day this year, set to take place 11 June, will honour the memory and legacy of Charlene Florian, chief creative officer of Kerstin Florian, who died last month following a battle with cancer.
Leslie Johnson named spa director at The Spa at La Costa
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, has named Leslie Johnson as the new spa director at The Spa at La Costa. Johnson brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the spa, and has delivered award-winning lifestyle programming for destination resorts and hotel day spas nationwide.
WTS International designs and manages pioneering EOS Wellness facility in Kuala Lumpur
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy WTS International (WTS) has debuted its latest venture, the newly-opened EOS Wellness in Kuala Lumpur's St Mary Residences.
New consumer wellness magazine launches
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
New wellness-focused free consumer magazine Balance launched yesterday in London, with copies of the monthly given out in Tube stations by people dressed in funky clothes and wigs, who danced around handing out free copies of the inaugural “happy issue.”
ISPA Visionary Award to honour Geraldine Howard
BY Jane Kitchen | 12 Apr 2016
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2016 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of Geraldine Howard at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo, set to take place from 13-15 September at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Shanti Maurice appoints Deepak Rawat spa manager
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Deepak Rawat has been named spa manager at Mauritius wellness resort Shanti Maurice’s Nira Spa. Rawat hales from Rishikesh, in the foothills of the Himalayas in North India, which many consider the birthplace of yoga, and brings extensive experience and knowledge of yoga, as well as western and ayurvedic therapies.
Six Senses Spa in Crete launches innovative Kids Wellness Program
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Based on the idea that people are never too young to learn about the importance of wellness, the Six Senses Spa team at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel in Crete have devised an interactive programme for children aged 5 to 12 years that includes wellness, educational and nutritional workshops, as well as group spa treatments.
Spa Vision acquires Spa Development Consultancy
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Spa equipment supplier Spa Vision has acquired Edinburgh-based Spa Developments Consultancy in a move to strengthen its service offerings. Spa Development Consultancy founder Colin Cameron will become director of sales for Spa Vision, with part of his remit to grow UK sales and to develop a consultancy service within Spa Vision.
Four Seasons plans luxury island resort in Croatia
BY Jane Kitchen | 11 Apr 2016
Four Seasons will open a luxury mixed-use resort on the Croatian island of Hvar in partnership with specialist emerging markets investment bank Arqaam Capital.
Marriott and Starwood set to merge after green light from shareholders
BY Jak Phillips | 08 Apr 2016
The on-again off-again merger of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International looks set to go ahead after shareholders of both companies voted en masse for the proposed deal.
     
 


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