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‘Authentic African spa experience’ coming to Kruger National Park
BY Jane Kitchen | 21 Mar 2016
A spa and fitness sala are being added at &Beyond’s Ngala Safari Lodge, located in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Italian architects create apple-themed spa and wellness centre for expansion of agricultural retreat
BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016
Italian collective the Network of Architecture (noa*) have started constructing an apple-inspired spa and wellness centre for a boutique hotel set amongst the apple trees of Italy’s Passiria Valley.
Starwood plans to end Marriott merger deal after ‘superior’ offer from Anbang
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
Starwood has received a new bid from the Chinese consortium that wants to buy it and has notified Marriott of its intention to terminate the merger agreement it had with the rival hotel firm.
Japanese Tourism Agency asks spa operators to accept tattooed visitors
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
The Japan Tourism Agency is asking Japanese spa operators to allow foreign tourists with tattoos into onsens, according to a report in The Japan Times.
Exercise is the best form of diet, study finds
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Mar 2016
Exercising is more effective than dieting in limiting daily calorie consumption, scientists at Loughborough University have found.
Spafinder Wellness names Llanos VP of technology
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
Spafinder Wellness has named Antonio Llanos as vice president of technology. Llanos will play a key role in guiding the company’s technology vision and strategic planning, and be responsible for the management of the company’s IT infrastructure, including content systems, mobile and e-commerce initiatives.
UK’s historic Cross Bath offers free access for World Water Day
17 Mar 2016
To celebrate World Water Day on 22 March, Thermae Bath Spa in Bath, England, will provide free public access to its Grade 1 listed Cross Bath. Visitors will be able to view the historic Cross Bath, bathe in its natural thermal waters, and drink the spring waters in the Pump Room free of charge.
ESPA inks partnership for two branded spas in Saudi Arabia
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Skincare brand and spa development company ESPA has entered into an ongoing exclusive partnership of ESPA-branded spas in Saudi Arabia with Al Khozama Management Company.
Esadore adds two to executive team
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Dubai-based spa consultancy Esadore International has named Michael Monsod as director of wellness operations and Sally Beighton as spa trainer and consultant.
Area heritage to be reflected in upcoming Huan Spa at Grand Hyatt Chengdu
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Hyatt Hotels has opened the Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. Spanning floors 10 to 39 of the 166m (545ft) high Chicony Square, the 390-bedroom hotel is situated on the historic Chunxi Road, also known as Hundred Year Gold Street, in the heart of Jinjiang district.
UK government announces £520m 'sugar tax'
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Mar 2016
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks to tackle the country's burgeoning obesity problem.
JW Marriott to debut in Japan
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Marriott International is bringing its luxury brand JW Marriott to Japan, with the JW Marriott Hotel Nara, set to open in 2020 – the same year as the Tokyo Olympics.
Gwyneth Paltrow debuts skincare line
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop brand has launched its first branded product line – goop by Juice Beauty – a skincare line that capitalises on the goop aesthetic of “fresh-faced, glowy, natural beauty.”
Study: Wellness elements more important for Gen X, Millennials
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Wellness elements – from healthy food to fitness classes to spiritual healing – are ranked as more important for travellers under age 49 (Gen X and Millennials) than for Baby Boomers (age 50 and older), according to a new study from Spafinder Wellness 365.
Does variable pricing work in spas?
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Variable pricing is a hot topic in hospitality, but does it work in the spa business? In an exclusive Thought Leader column for Spa Opportunities, Lindsay Madden-Naddeau, director of spa integration and operations for FRHI, considers whether a model that works for the resort industry can translate into spa.
Dr Brené Brown, Simon Sinek to speak at this year’s ISPA conference
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced its opening and closing keynote speakers for this year’s ISPA Conference & Expo, set to take place 13-15 September at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Floating coastal spa complex among Future Project Awards winners
BY Kim Megson | 15 Mar 2016
A levitating coastal spa complex is among the winners at the Architectural Review MIPIM Future Project Awards, which were announced today (15 March) in Cannes, France.
Massage firm Soothe expands into Europe
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
On-demand massage company Soothe has launched in London – the company’s first location outside of the US.
Marriott to open first Macedonian hotel and spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
Marriott International will bring its eponymous brand to the Balkan nation of Macedonia in the capital city Skopje this year.
New massage franchise venture to debut in Surrey, UK
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
A new massage franchise venture led by UK Spa Association chair Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker, former managing director of Murad UK, is set to open in Camberley, England, on 18 March.
     
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4605 to 4624 of 9614 news stories
‘Authentic African spa experience’ coming to Kruger National Park
BY Jane Kitchen | 21 Mar 2016
A spa and fitness sala are being added at &Beyond’s Ngala Safari Lodge, located in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Italian architects create apple-themed spa and wellness centre for expansion of agricultural retreat
BY Kim Megson | 21 Mar 2016
Italian collective the Network of Architecture (noa*) have started constructing an apple-inspired spa and wellness centre for a boutique hotel set amongst the apple trees of Italy’s Passiria Valley.
Starwood plans to end Marriott merger deal after ‘superior’ offer from Anbang
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
Starwood has received a new bid from the Chinese consortium that wants to buy it and has notified Marriott of its intention to terminate the merger agreement it had with the rival hotel firm.
Japanese Tourism Agency asks spa operators to accept tattooed visitors
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
The Japan Tourism Agency is asking Japanese spa operators to allow foreign tourists with tattoos into onsens, according to a report in The Japan Times.
Exercise is the best form of diet, study finds
BY Jak Phillips | 18 Mar 2016
Exercising is more effective than dieting in limiting daily calorie consumption, scientists at Loughborough University have found.
Spafinder Wellness names Llanos VP of technology
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Mar 2016
Spafinder Wellness has named Antonio Llanos as vice president of technology. Llanos will play a key role in guiding the company’s technology vision and strategic planning, and be responsible for the management of the company’s IT infrastructure, including content systems, mobile and e-commerce initiatives.
UK’s historic Cross Bath offers free access for World Water Day
17 Mar 2016
To celebrate World Water Day on 22 March, Thermae Bath Spa in Bath, England, will provide free public access to its Grade 1 listed Cross Bath. Visitors will be able to view the historic Cross Bath, bathe in its natural thermal waters, and drink the spring waters in the Pump Room free of charge.
ESPA inks partnership for two branded spas in Saudi Arabia
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Skincare brand and spa development company ESPA has entered into an ongoing exclusive partnership of ESPA-branded spas in Saudi Arabia with Al Khozama Management Company.
Esadore adds two to executive team
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Dubai-based spa consultancy Esadore International has named Michael Monsod as director of wellness operations and Sally Beighton as spa trainer and consultant.
Area heritage to be reflected in upcoming Huan Spa at Grand Hyatt Chengdu
BY Jane Kitchen | 17 Mar 2016
Hyatt Hotels has opened the Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. Spanning floors 10 to 39 of the 166m (545ft) high Chicony Square, the 390-bedroom hotel is situated on the historic Chunxi Road, also known as Hundred Year Gold Street, in the heart of Jinjiang district.
UK government announces £520m 'sugar tax'
BY Jak Phillips | 16 Mar 2016
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a surprise £520m levy on sugary drinks to tackle the country's burgeoning obesity problem.
JW Marriott to debut in Japan
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Marriott International is bringing its luxury brand JW Marriott to Japan, with the JW Marriott Hotel Nara, set to open in 2020 – the same year as the Tokyo Olympics.
Gwyneth Paltrow debuts skincare line
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop brand has launched its first branded product line – goop by Juice Beauty – a skincare line that capitalises on the goop aesthetic of “fresh-faced, glowy, natural beauty.”
Study: Wellness elements more important for Gen X, Millennials
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Wellness elements – from healthy food to fitness classes to spiritual healing – are ranked as more important for travellers under age 49 (Gen X and Millennials) than for Baby Boomers (age 50 and older), according to a new study from Spafinder Wellness 365.
Does variable pricing work in spas?
BY Jane Kitchen | 16 Mar 2016
Variable pricing is a hot topic in hospitality, but does it work in the spa business? In an exclusive Thought Leader column for Spa Opportunities, Lindsay Madden-Naddeau, director of spa integration and operations for FRHI, considers whether a model that works for the resort industry can translate into spa.
Dr Brené Brown, Simon Sinek to speak at this year’s ISPA conference
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced its opening and closing keynote speakers for this year’s ISPA Conference & Expo, set to take place 13-15 September at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
Floating coastal spa complex among Future Project Awards winners
BY Kim Megson | 15 Mar 2016
A levitating coastal spa complex is among the winners at the Architectural Review MIPIM Future Project Awards, which were announced today (15 March) in Cannes, France.
Massage firm Soothe expands into Europe
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
On-demand massage company Soothe has launched in London – the company’s first location outside of the US.
Marriott to open first Macedonian hotel and spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
Marriott International will bring its eponymous brand to the Balkan nation of Macedonia in the capital city Skopje this year.
New massage franchise venture to debut in Surrey, UK
BY Jane Kitchen | 15 Mar 2016
A new massage franchise venture led by UK Spa Association chair Charlie Thompson and Elliot Walker, former managing director of Murad UK, is set to open in Camberley, England, on 18 March.
     
 


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