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Two Anne Semonin spas set for the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki in 2015
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
Sani Resorts and global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management have formed a luxury resort management company called Ikos Resorts, which is set to run two Greek properties opening next year on the peninsula of Halkidiki, each with an Anne Semonin spa.
Spas should use Instagram and Pinterest to drive business: ISPA Consumer Snapshot survey
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
Spa treatment discounts have the biggest influence on the decision of US spa- goers to visit a spa, according to the latest Consumer Snapshot study conducted by the International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation in collaboration with PwC.
Consumer concerns over synthetic chemicals in cosmetics drive natural and organic products market
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
The major trigger for consumers to start using natural and organic products is concerns over health, according to a recently released consumer behaviour report.
Moroccan tribesmen bury tourists neck-deep in desert sand for 'therapy'
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Nomadic tribesmen in the desert of the southeastern Moroccan region of Merzouga are offering wellness treatments to tourists by digging holes in 150m (492ft) high sand dunes for visitors to bury themselves neck-deep in the heated ground for ten minute sessions.
Particular meditation method boosts creativity
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Creative thinking can be promoted by certain meditation techniques – even in people who have never meditated before – according to a study by cognitive psychologists Lorenza Colzato and Dominique Lippelt at Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai to attract World Trade Centre delegates
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai, UAE, is targeting delegates visiting the Dubai World Trade Centre opposite and the nearby Dubai Convention Centre as it prepares for its soft opening on 22 November.
Consumers no longer expect spa and wellness solely in the spa department of hotels: study - out today
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Hotels are expected to start taking advantage of consumer desire for unique experiences centred around wellness because customers are no longer expecting a wellness experience solely in the spa department, according to the latest Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry study.
AromaWorks fragrance manufacturer expands into skincare market
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Home fragrance manufacturer and retailer AromaWorks has expanded its business by launching a brand new essential-oil skincare range that is vegan- friendly, pregnancy safe, plus gluten and dairy free.
Mélia Hotels to launch another resort on the volcanic island of Sal in Cape Verde
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Mélia Hotels International will launch the five-star Mélia Dunas resort on 1 November on the Algodoeiro beachfront of the island of Sal in the Republic of Cape Verde – an archipelago of ten tropical volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean 450km (280 miles) west of Senegal and 1,000km (621 miles) from the Canary Islands.
Clinique and Bobbi Brown pop-up boutiques join luxury branded stores in Covent Garden, London
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Standalone beauty pop-up boutiques by Clinique and Bobbi Brown have joined upper-scale brands Dior, Chanel and Burberry in the famous piazza of Covent Garden in London – to retail products in an intimate setting the way top luxury beauty products are sold.
Marriott to operate hotel within AED10bn theme park complex in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Marriott International is to operate a new Polynesian-themed family hotel being developed as part of the AED10bn (US$2.7bn, €2.1bn, £1.7bn) theme park project in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai, set to open in 2016.
Thermae Bath Spa becomes major tourism beacon for famous UK city
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
The Thermae Bath Spa is proving to be a significant driver of tourism for the ancient UK city of Bath, with nearly two thirds of visitors arriving in the region simply to experience the spa's roof-top pool and thermal waters.
Fijian marina resort project on track for August 2015 launch
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The FJD85m (US$45m, €35m, £28m) Pearl South Pacific Resort’s three-phase development in Fiji’s Pacific Harbour is on track for completion and a grand opening ceremony in August 2015.
Secluded hotel spa opens on Caribbean island
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The Queen’s Garden Resort on the island called Saba, a Dutch island territory in the Caribbean, has recently unveiled its new mountain-side spa retreat.
Ramside Hall Hotel, UK, spends £18m on extended leisure facilities
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, UK, has unveiled artists impressions of spa facilities that will be added to the estate as part of an £18m (US$29m, €23m) investment plan.
US town considers ban on new massage parlours as it drafts new spa laws
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
Greenburgh town officials in Westchester county of the state of New York, US, are considering a ban on the opening of new massage parlours while it drafts tougher laws governing their operation.
US military personnel and veterans to receive free massages
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
Massage Envy Spas in the Chicago metropolitan area, US, are offering military personnel and veterans complimentary one-hour stress-relief massage sessions in honour of Veteran’s Day on 11 November.
Rosewood debuts its first Asian property in China
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
The first Rosewood hotel in Asia has opened its doors in Beijing, China, in the central Chaoyang district opposite the iconic CCTV Tower.
Spafinder to hold wellness talks at World Travel Market in London
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
Spafinder Wellness 365 will lead a wellness tourism programme in association with the Global Wellness Tourism Congress (GWTC) across three days of the World Travel Market 2014, which will be held at ExCeL London from 3-6 November.
Alfredo Carvajal joins Delos from WTS International
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
Alfredo Carvajal has been appointed president of International and Signature Programs for Delos, the US-based company behind the Well Building Standard® (see Spa Business 14/1 p36).
     
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5768 to 5787 of 9614 news stories
Two Anne Semonin spas set for the Greek peninsula of Halkidiki in 2015
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
Sani Resorts and global asset management firm Oaktree Capital Management have formed a luxury resort management company called Ikos Resorts, which is set to run two Greek properties opening next year on the peninsula of Halkidiki, each with an Anne Semonin spa.
Spas should use Instagram and Pinterest to drive business: ISPA Consumer Snapshot survey
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
Spa treatment discounts have the biggest influence on the decision of US spa- goers to visit a spa, according to the latest Consumer Snapshot study conducted by the International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation in collaboration with PwC.
Consumer concerns over synthetic chemicals in cosmetics drive natural and organic products market
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2014
The major trigger for consumers to start using natural and organic products is concerns over health, according to a recently released consumer behaviour report.
Moroccan tribesmen bury tourists neck-deep in desert sand for 'therapy'
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Nomadic tribesmen in the desert of the southeastern Moroccan region of Merzouga are offering wellness treatments to tourists by digging holes in 150m (492ft) high sand dunes for visitors to bury themselves neck-deep in the heated ground for ten minute sessions.
Particular meditation method boosts creativity
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Creative thinking can be promoted by certain meditation techniques – even in people who have never meditated before – according to a study by cognitive psychologists Lorenza Colzato and Dominique Lippelt at Leiden University in the Netherlands.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai to attract World Trade Centre delegates
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
The Sheraton Grand Hotel in Dubai, UAE, is targeting delegates visiting the Dubai World Trade Centre opposite and the nearby Dubai Convention Centre as it prepares for its soft opening on 22 November.
Consumers no longer expect spa and wellness solely in the spa department of hotels: study - out today
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2014
Hotels are expected to start taking advantage of consumer desire for unique experiences centred around wellness because customers are no longer expecting a wellness experience solely in the spa department, according to the latest Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry study.
AromaWorks fragrance manufacturer expands into skincare market
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Home fragrance manufacturer and retailer AromaWorks has expanded its business by launching a brand new essential-oil skincare range that is vegan- friendly, pregnancy safe, plus gluten and dairy free.
Mélia Hotels to launch another resort on the volcanic island of Sal in Cape Verde
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Mélia Hotels International will launch the five-star Mélia Dunas resort on 1 November on the Algodoeiro beachfront of the island of Sal in the Republic of Cape Verde – an archipelago of ten tropical volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean 450km (280 miles) west of Senegal and 1,000km (621 miles) from the Canary Islands.
Clinique and Bobbi Brown pop-up boutiques join luxury branded stores in Covent Garden, London
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Standalone beauty pop-up boutiques by Clinique and Bobbi Brown have joined upper-scale brands Dior, Chanel and Burberry in the famous piazza of Covent Garden in London – to retail products in an intimate setting the way top luxury beauty products are sold.
Marriott to operate hotel within AED10bn theme park complex in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
Marriott International is to operate a new Polynesian-themed family hotel being developed as part of the AED10bn (US$2.7bn, €2.1bn, £1.7bn) theme park project in the Jebel Ali area of Dubai, set to open in 2016.
Thermae Bath Spa becomes major tourism beacon for famous UK city
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2014
The Thermae Bath Spa is proving to be a significant driver of tourism for the ancient UK city of Bath, with nearly two thirds of visitors arriving in the region simply to experience the spa's roof-top pool and thermal waters.
Fijian marina resort project on track for August 2015 launch
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The FJD85m (US$45m, €35m, £28m) Pearl South Pacific Resort’s three-phase development in Fiji’s Pacific Harbour is on track for completion and a grand opening ceremony in August 2015.
Secluded hotel spa opens on Caribbean island
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The Queen’s Garden Resort on the island called Saba, a Dutch island territory in the Caribbean, has recently unveiled its new mountain-side spa retreat.
Ramside Hall Hotel, UK, spends £18m on extended leisure facilities
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
The Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham, UK, has unveiled artists impressions of spa facilities that will be added to the estate as part of an £18m (US$29m, €23m) investment plan.
US town considers ban on new massage parlours as it drafts new spa laws
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
Greenburgh town officials in Westchester county of the state of New York, US, are considering a ban on the opening of new massage parlours while it drafts tougher laws governing their operation.
US military personnel and veterans to receive free massages
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2014
Massage Envy Spas in the Chicago metropolitan area, US, are offering military personnel and veterans complimentary one-hour stress-relief massage sessions in honour of Veteran’s Day on 11 November.
Rosewood debuts its first Asian property in China
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
The first Rosewood hotel in Asia has opened its doors in Beijing, China, in the central Chaoyang district opposite the iconic CCTV Tower.
Spafinder to hold wellness talks at World Travel Market in London
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
Spafinder Wellness 365 will lead a wellness tourism programme in association with the Global Wellness Tourism Congress (GWTC) across three days of the World Travel Market 2014, which will be held at ExCeL London from 3-6 November.
Alfredo Carvajal joins Delos from WTS International
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2014
Alfredo Carvajal has been appointed president of International and Signature Programs for Delos, the US-based company behind the Well Building Standard® (see Spa Business 14/1 p36).
     
 


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