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Global spa mentorship programme invites applicants for longer six-month scheme
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Jun 2015
Candidates for the six-month Global Mentorship Programme may now submit applications
to the scheme’s website, according to Jean-Guy de Gabriac, CEO of Tip Touch
International spa consultancy and a leader of the educational initiative alongside Deborah
Smith, principal of Smith Club & Spa Specialists – a US-based wellness consultancy.
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Virgin Hotels opens first spa in Chicago
BY Jane Kitchen | 09 Jun 2015
After launching its first hotel in Chicago earlier this year, Virgin Hotels has opened its first
spa at the property, with five treatment rooms, a hammam, and a manicure-bar.
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Marriott's Macau resort properties share ESPA spa
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Jun 2015
JW Marriott Hotel Macau and The Ritz-Carlton, Macau, have opened in the Special
Administrative Region (SAR) of Macau in South China with one spa facility to be used by
guests of both hotels.
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Spa leaders flock to Spain for SPATEC Europe 2015
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jun 2015
SPATEC Europe has kicked off at the Melià Villaitana hotel in Spain, where a record
number of 170 delegates – from both operating and supplier companies – are taking part
in one-to-one meetings over the next couple of days.
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Jeremy McCarthy: Treat spa guests' minds - not just their bodies
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Jun 2015
Jeremy McCarthy, group spa director for Mandarin
Oriental, gave a speech at the Forum
Hotel & Spa event in Paris last week on ways in
which spa businesses can impact
consumers psychologically rather than focusing
only on physical massage.
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Franz Linser: Adopt a wider, less outdated definition of wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jun 2015
Franz Linser of Linser Hospitality gave a speech to attendees of the Forum Hotel & Spa
last week at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris – encouraging operators to adopt a
broader view of ‘wellness’ than the current definition so that products and services meet
new consumer desires.
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World Travel Market 2015 to feature a Wellness Lounge by Spafinder
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jun 2015
World Travel Market (WTM) 2015 has partnered with Spafinder Wellness 365 to launch a
specialist wellness hub called WTM Wellness lounge between 4-5 November. This new
platform follows the success of the Wellness Programme launched by Spafinder at WTM
2014.
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Raison d'Etre launches LivNordic spa concept aboard Viking Ocean Cruise ship
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Jun 2015
Raison d’Etre’s spa and wellness brand LivNordic has launched the first of three spas
planned on cruise ships as part of a partnership with Viking Ocean Cruises. Inspired by
Nordic bathing traditions, including alternating hot and cold experiences, this ship’s spa
offers the first snow grotto at sea.
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Music to match yoga poses to launch in Equinox classes
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jun 2015
Derek Beres – a yoga practitioner, DJ and music producer – has created a class called
Flow Play for fitness company Equinox. The class showcases choreographed playlists that
have been designed to incorporate scientific research and understanding about how music
and movement influence brain chemistry.
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Exclusive: Simon Casson, Anni Hood, Guy Browning and Rob Berman debate at Four Seasons event
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jun 2015
A select number of suppliers were invited to a meeting of Four Seasons spa directors from
the EMEA region to deliver presentations on their brands, exhibit products and attend
discussions led by key industry leaders. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel
Hampshire in England, was chaired by Simon Casson – regional VP and general manager
for Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach and chair of the global spa taskforce.
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