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Where does happiness live? Scientists use MRI to find out
BY Jane Kitchen | 25 Nov 2015
Scientists at Kyoto University have used MRI to narrow in on the neural structures behind happiness, and hope their findings will have larger implications for happiness training.
Health Performance Indicators (HPIs) should replace KPIs, says Harvard professor
BY Jane Kitchen | 25 Nov 2015
Dr Josef Allen, assistant professor of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discussed Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Programme during the recent Global Wellness Summit in Mexico City, focusing on a new vocabulary to describe indicators of healthy environments.
100% of mentorship programme participants feel the initiative benefits the industry
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Nov 2015
Almost all of those surveyed – 98 per cent - who took part in the 2015 pilot mentorship programme found it ‘very successful’ or ‘successful,’ according to a new report released by the programme, and 100 per cent of participants said they believe the programme benefits the spa industry.
Chiva-Som’s corporate social responsibilities recognised three times over
BY Jane Kitchen | 24 Nov 2015
Wellness destination Chiva-Som has received three awards in corporate social responsibility.
Neuroscientist and skin expert Claudia Aguirre reveals brain:skin connection at GWS
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Nov 2015
Neuroscientist and skin expert Claudia Aguirre PhD talked about the skin:brain connection during a keynote session at GWS, highlighting that we are only beginning to understand the science of how the state of the skin affects and reflects our health.
Ethereal fabrics, orchid gardens and idyllic hanging lanterns create renewing rhythm at Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
The Zemi Beach House is set to open in the Caribbean island of Anguilla in February 2016, with a 15,000sq ft (1,394sq m) Thai House Spa decked out with lavish materials.
Elemis breaks records at QVC UK
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
Elemis has broken QVC UK records by selling the highest volume of one Today’s Special Value collection in a 72-hour period.
Naturopathica opens ‘urban destination for 21st century wellness’ in NYC
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
Naturopathica is opening a Healing Arts Center & Spa in New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood, with a six-treatment room spa, Remedy Bar, Vitality Bar, and a Sensory and Meditation Lounge. The centre aims to empower personal transformation and encourage a holistic approach to wellbeing through time-tested traditions, remedies and rituals.
'World has no choice but to make wellness mandatory' Malleret tells GWS
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Nov 2015
Thierry Malleret, co-founder of The Monthly Barometer – a predictive analysis for private investors and decision makers – spoke at the recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Mexico City about how wellness may become mandatory worldwide.
GWS spa careers initiative unveils website partnership with Leisure Media
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Nov 2015
A breakout discussion forum entitled “Galvanising career development, mentorship and internship programmes” took place on the second day of GWS, highlighting the need to attract people to work within the spa and wellness industry to meet the growing global industry’s needs.
Natural Resources Spa Consulting merges with WTS
BY Jane Kitchen | 20 Nov 2015
NRi (Natural Resources Spa Consulting), has merged with spa consultancy and management firm WTS International, in a move designed to expand the WTS global base and enhance the diversity and range of services the firm has to offer.
Shangri-La Jeddah to open in award-winning high-rise with architectural ‘sails’
BY Jane Kitchen | 20 Nov 2015
Shangri-La will launch its first hotel in Saudi Arabia in early 2018, the Shangri-La Jeddah.
Green developer Delos bringing health and wellness to US$2bn US city scheme
BY Kim Megson | 19 Nov 2015
Health and wellness will be at the core of a groundbreaking billion-dollar urban development in Tampa city, Florida.
Guests play their own music via Bluetooth during treatments at newly-renovated Four Seasons Riyadh Spa & Wellness Centre
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
The Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Riyadh has undergone a refurbishment and full structural overhaul, adding in a relaxation area, Oxygen Bar and new locker room. GA Design International has also done a complete renovation on the spa’s seven treatment rooms.
Babor opens product showroom and spa in Berlin
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
Aachen, Germany-based skincare brand Babor has opened a 130sq m (1,400sq ft) flagship store in the heart of Berlin, designed to give visitors a taste of the full range of the brand’s products.
Could beacons be the silver bullet for driving secondary spend?
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Nov 2015
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential gamechanger for the leisure industry.
Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton to feature ‘magnificent’ spa, says Jeremy McCarthy
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
Mandarin Oriental is to manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences in Boca Raton, Florida, US, currently under development by Penn-Florida Companies and scheduled to open in late 2017.
Hand & Stone partners with US soccer star Carli Lloyd
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Massage and skincare franchise Hand & Stone has partnered with US soccer star Carli Lloyd, who will be featured in new Hand & Stone advertising, will support the brand’s social media efforts, and will make limited personal appearances for the company in a deal that extends through 2017.
Elements Massage enters international arena
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Franchise operation Elements Massage is opening its first international location in British Columbia, Canada, this December.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa acquires in-office beauty services provider Manicube
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa has acquired Manicube, an in-office beauty and grooming services provider, in the first of what the company says will be many changes in the year ahead.
     
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NEWS

4886 to 4905 of 9602 news stories
Where does happiness live? Scientists use MRI to find out
BY Jane Kitchen | 25 Nov 2015
Scientists at Kyoto University have used MRI to narrow in on the neural structures behind happiness, and hope their findings will have larger implications for happiness training.
Health Performance Indicators (HPIs) should replace KPIs, says Harvard professor
BY Jane Kitchen | 25 Nov 2015
Dr Josef Allen, assistant professor of Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, discussed Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Programme during the recent Global Wellness Summit in Mexico City, focusing on a new vocabulary to describe indicators of healthy environments.
100% of mentorship programme participants feel the initiative benefits the industry
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Nov 2015
Almost all of those surveyed – 98 per cent - who took part in the 2015 pilot mentorship programme found it ‘very successful’ or ‘successful,’ according to a new report released by the programme, and 100 per cent of participants said they believe the programme benefits the spa industry.
Chiva-Som’s corporate social responsibilities recognised three times over
BY Jane Kitchen | 24 Nov 2015
Wellness destination Chiva-Som has received three awards in corporate social responsibility.
Neuroscientist and skin expert Claudia Aguirre reveals brain:skin connection at GWS
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Nov 2015
Neuroscientist and skin expert Claudia Aguirre PhD talked about the skin:brain connection during a keynote session at GWS, highlighting that we are only beginning to understand the science of how the state of the skin affects and reflects our health.
Ethereal fabrics, orchid gardens and idyllic hanging lanterns create renewing rhythm at Anguilla’s Zemi Beach House spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
The Zemi Beach House is set to open in the Caribbean island of Anguilla in February 2016, with a 15,000sq ft (1,394sq m) Thai House Spa decked out with lavish materials.
Elemis breaks records at QVC UK
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
Elemis has broken QVC UK records by selling the highest volume of one Today’s Special Value collection in a 72-hour period.
Naturopathica opens ‘urban destination for 21st century wellness’ in NYC
BY Jane Kitchen | 23 Nov 2015
Naturopathica is opening a Healing Arts Center & Spa in New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood, with a six-treatment room spa, Remedy Bar, Vitality Bar, and a Sensory and Meditation Lounge. The centre aims to empower personal transformation and encourage a holistic approach to wellbeing through time-tested traditions, remedies and rituals.
'World has no choice but to make wellness mandatory' Malleret tells GWS
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Nov 2015
Thierry Malleret, co-founder of The Monthly Barometer – a predictive analysis for private investors and decision makers – spoke at the recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Mexico City about how wellness may become mandatory worldwide.
GWS spa careers initiative unveils website partnership with Leisure Media
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Nov 2015
A breakout discussion forum entitled “Galvanising career development, mentorship and internship programmes” took place on the second day of GWS, highlighting the need to attract people to work within the spa and wellness industry to meet the growing global industry’s needs.
Natural Resources Spa Consulting merges with WTS
BY Jane Kitchen | 20 Nov 2015
NRi (Natural Resources Spa Consulting), has merged with spa consultancy and management firm WTS International, in a move designed to expand the WTS global base and enhance the diversity and range of services the firm has to offer.
Shangri-La Jeddah to open in award-winning high-rise with architectural ‘sails’
BY Jane Kitchen | 20 Nov 2015
Shangri-La will launch its first hotel in Saudi Arabia in early 2018, the Shangri-La Jeddah.
Green developer Delos bringing health and wellness to US$2bn US city scheme
BY Kim Megson | 19 Nov 2015
Health and wellness will be at the core of a groundbreaking billion-dollar urban development in Tampa city, Florida.
Guests play their own music via Bluetooth during treatments at newly-renovated Four Seasons Riyadh Spa & Wellness Centre
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
The Spa & Wellness Centre at Four Seasons Riyadh has undergone a refurbishment and full structural overhaul, adding in a relaxation area, Oxygen Bar and new locker room. GA Design International has also done a complete renovation on the spa’s seven treatment rooms.
Babor opens product showroom and spa in Berlin
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
Aachen, Germany-based skincare brand Babor has opened a 130sq m (1,400sq ft) flagship store in the heart of Berlin, designed to give visitors a taste of the full range of the brand’s products.
Could beacons be the silver bullet for driving secondary spend?
BY Jak Phillips | 19 Nov 2015
It seems the word on everyone’s lips at the moment is beacons. Partly because it’s fun to say, but more so because these simple devices are being tipped as a potential gamechanger for the leisure industry.
Mandarin Oriental Boca Raton to feature ‘magnificent’ spa, says Jeremy McCarthy
BY Jane Kitchen | 19 Nov 2015
Mandarin Oriental is to manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences in Boca Raton, Florida, US, currently under development by Penn-Florida Companies and scheduled to open in late 2017.
Hand & Stone partners with US soccer star Carli Lloyd
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Massage and skincare franchise Hand & Stone has partnered with US soccer star Carli Lloyd, who will be featured in new Hand & Stone advertising, will support the brand’s social media efforts, and will make limited personal appearances for the company in a deal that extends through 2017.
Elements Massage enters international arena
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Franchise operation Elements Massage is opening its first international location in British Columbia, Canada, this December.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa acquires in-office beauty services provider Manicube
BY Jane Kitchen | 18 Nov 2015
Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa has acquired Manicube, an in-office beauty and grooming services provider, in the first of what the company says will be many changes in the year ahead.
     
 


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