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5669 to 5688 of 9619 news stories
Experts challenge ROI definitions at corporate wellness roundtable
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Dec 2014
Evaluations of corporate wellness programmes need to expand beyond the conventional financial parameters of return on investment (ROI) and include physiological, psychological and social factors to truly gauge their effectiveness.
Reynolds' flagship health club and spa opens
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Dec 2014
The Reynolds Group has opened its new flagship health club, The Retreat at Borough Green in Kent, attached to the Victorian Basted House property it bought last year.
Virgin Hotels reveals New York City hotel designs
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Dec 2014
Virgin Hotels and owner/developer Lam Group have revealed building designs for their first project together in New York City, expected to open in 2017.
Yoga as beneficial as high impact sport: study
BY Ashley Harrison | 24 Dec 2014
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed up by a new study which shows it can also help those with heart disease.
Inaugural UK spa statistics highlight key growth opportunities
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Dec 2014
The UK spa industry has huge potential for growth in terms of product sales and treatment room optimisation if managers can harness their resources and foster stronger upselling.
SHA Wellness Clinic to open two mini spas in Spanish airport
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2014
The SHA Wellness Clinic, a medi-spa in Spain, is launching two new mini spas at Madrid-Barajas Airport in March 2015.
NHS England unveils major project to explore secrets of DNA
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Dec 2014
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has unveiled a major genetics project which will seek to unravel the mysteries of DNA and disease.
Spa & Wellness Africa Association announces two major industry events
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Dec 2014
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second-ever Network event will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, on 22 January 2015 at the Sarova Whitesands Resort & Spa. The first SWAA Conference will take place in Mauritius later in the year.
Emaar unveils wellness retreat The Burj Club in Downtown Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Dec 2014
Dubai developer of integrated communities, Emaar Properties, has opened The Burj Club – an exclusive fitness and wellness retreat in Downtown Dubai, adjacent to the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
Hitler's seaside resort to be converted into tourism hub
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Dec 2014
Developers are cashing in on the redevelopment of a resort originally built by the Third Reich in the run-up to World War II – part of a Nazi vision for the future of tourism.
Liquor sales expert and hotel collection owner team up to buy Sheraton Noosa Spa and Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Dec 2014
Arthur Laundy, owner of Laundy Hotel Group, and the former liquor-shop chain owner turned property investor Theo Karedis have partnered to purchase the Sheraton Noosa Spa and Resort in Queensland, Australia, for AU$110m (US$90m, €72m, £57m).
Andrew Gibson outlines industry hot topics at Spameeting Middle East
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2014
Andrew Gibson, VP of spa and wellness for FRHI Hotels & Resorts, identified several key factors currently affecting the spa industry during a speech at Spameeting Middle East in Abu Dhabi last week.
Government approval for new industry-led hair and beauty apprenticeships
BY Ashley Harrison | 17 Dec 2014
Hair and beauty apprenticeships that ensure trainees are ‘salon-ready’ when they qualify have been given government approval.
Five Four Seasons properties to open in 2015 around the world
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2014
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015 in Hawaii, Morocco, Korea, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Florida.
WTS International teams up with hair experts Paul Labrecque
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
Global spa and leisure consultancy WTS International has teamed up with luxury hair care brand Paul Labrecque (PLB) to provide customers of spas in five-star destinations with expert hair treatments.
'Everyone needs a daily dose of touch,' says touch doctor
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
A cuddling shop has opened in Oregon, US, charging US$60 (€48, £38) for an hour of hugging – highlighting the potential for the spa industry to cash in on physical contact.
Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa launches in Mauritius
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
Starwood’s Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa has opened in the historic Turtle Bay of Balaclava on the north west coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Early bed time reduces negative thoughts: study
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
People who sleep for short periods of time and go to bed very late at night are often overwhelmed with more negative thoughts than those who keep more regular sleeping hours, according to a recent study by researchers at Binghamton University in New York.
Slovenia appoints spa resort manager as economy minister
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2014
Slovenia has appointed a national thermal spa resort manager Zdravko Pocivalsek as its economy minister after his predecessor resigned over allegations of fraud in October.
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts to open first property in the Middle East
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2014
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, a division of Nikki Beach Worldwide, plans to open its first Middle Eastern property in Dubai, working alongside local development company Meraas Holding.
     
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5669 to 5688 of 9619 news stories
Experts challenge ROI definitions at corporate wellness roundtable
BY Jak Phillips | 24 Dec 2014
Evaluations of corporate wellness programmes need to expand beyond the conventional financial parameters of return on investment (ROI) and include physiological, psychological and social factors to truly gauge their effectiveness.
Reynolds' flagship health club and spa opens
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Dec 2014
The Reynolds Group has opened its new flagship health club, The Retreat at Borough Green in Kent, attached to the Victorian Basted House property it bought last year.
Virgin Hotels reveals New York City hotel designs
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Dec 2014
Virgin Hotels and owner/developer Lam Group have revealed building designs for their first project together in New York City, expected to open in 2017.
Yoga as beneficial as high impact sport: study
BY Ashley Harrison | 24 Dec 2014
Increasing evidence that yoga is at the forefront of health and wellness improvement is backed up by a new study which shows it can also help those with heart disease.
Inaugural UK spa statistics highlight key growth opportunities
BY Jak Phillips | 23 Dec 2014
The UK spa industry has huge potential for growth in terms of product sales and treatment room optimisation if managers can harness their resources and foster stronger upselling.
SHA Wellness Clinic to open two mini spas in Spanish airport
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2014
The SHA Wellness Clinic, a medi-spa in Spain, is launching two new mini spas at Madrid-Barajas Airport in March 2015.
NHS England unveils major project to explore secrets of DNA
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Dec 2014
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has unveiled a major genetics project which will seek to unravel the mysteries of DNA and disease.
Spa & Wellness Africa Association announces two major industry events
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Dec 2014
The Spa & Wellness Africa Association (SWAA) has announced its second-ever Network event will take place in Mombasa, Kenya, on 22 January 2015 at the Sarova Whitesands Resort & Spa. The first SWAA Conference will take place in Mauritius later in the year.
Emaar unveils wellness retreat The Burj Club in Downtown Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Dec 2014
Dubai developer of integrated communities, Emaar Properties, has opened The Burj Club – an exclusive fitness and wellness retreat in Downtown Dubai, adjacent to the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
Hitler's seaside resort to be converted into tourism hub
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Dec 2014
Developers are cashing in on the redevelopment of a resort originally built by the Third Reich in the run-up to World War II – part of a Nazi vision for the future of tourism.
Liquor sales expert and hotel collection owner team up to buy Sheraton Noosa Spa and Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Dec 2014
Arthur Laundy, owner of Laundy Hotel Group, and the former liquor-shop chain owner turned property investor Theo Karedis have partnered to purchase the Sheraton Noosa Spa and Resort in Queensland, Australia, for AU$110m (US$90m, €72m, £57m).
Andrew Gibson outlines industry hot topics at Spameeting Middle East
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2014
Andrew Gibson, VP of spa and wellness for FRHI Hotels & Resorts, identified several key factors currently affecting the spa industry during a speech at Spameeting Middle East in Abu Dhabi last week.
Government approval for new industry-led hair and beauty apprenticeships
BY Ashley Harrison | 17 Dec 2014
Hair and beauty apprenticeships that ensure trainees are ‘salon-ready’ when they qualify have been given government approval.
Five Four Seasons properties to open in 2015 around the world
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2014
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has five new openings planned around the world for 2015 in Hawaii, Morocco, Korea, the Kingdom of Bahrain and Florida.
WTS International teams up with hair experts Paul Labrecque
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
Global spa and leisure consultancy WTS International has teamed up with luxury hair care brand Paul Labrecque (PLB) to provide customers of spas in five-star destinations with expert hair treatments.
'Everyone needs a daily dose of touch,' says touch doctor
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
A cuddling shop has opened in Oregon, US, charging US$60 (€48, £38) for an hour of hugging – highlighting the potential for the spa industry to cash in on physical contact.
Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa launches in Mauritius
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
Starwood’s Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa has opened in the historic Turtle Bay of Balaclava on the north west coast of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Early bed time reduces negative thoughts: study
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2014
People who sleep for short periods of time and go to bed very late at night are often overwhelmed with more negative thoughts than those who keep more regular sleeping hours, according to a recent study by researchers at Binghamton University in New York.
Slovenia appoints spa resort manager as economy minister
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2014
Slovenia has appointed a national thermal spa resort manager Zdravko Pocivalsek as its economy minister after his predecessor resigned over allegations of fraud in October.
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts to open first property in the Middle East
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2014
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, a division of Nikki Beach Worldwide, plans to open its first Middle Eastern property in Dubai, working alongside local development company Meraas Holding.
     
 


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