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Breakfast is not 'the most important meal of the day': study
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Aug 2014
Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day, contrary to popular belief that food eaten after a good night’s sleep is vital to kickstart metabolism and prevents snacking later in the day – according to a study by researchers at The University of Bath.
Action-packed GSWS daily agenda revealed
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has announced the final daily programme for its eighth annual conference between 10-12 September, where delegates from more than 45 nations will gather at the Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco, to discuss the future of wellness tourism.
Domain Bahrain's director of spa details Vie Lifestyle Lab concept
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
The Domain Bahrain boutique hotel, which opened late in 2013, has finally unveiled its Vie Lifestyle Lab spa, bringing non-invasive weight loss and skincare treatments to the Persian Gulf region.
Exclusive: Michael Tompkins unveils plans for Hilton Head Health
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
ISPA chair and former CEO of Miraval Resort and Spa Michael Tompkins, has told Spa Opportunities about the specifics of the spa planned at Hilton Head Health – a leading weight loss destination retreat of which he is now CEO.
Losing weight could help to increase brain power: study
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Losing weight and reducing BMI levels could lead to increased brain power, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Yoga pilot scheme added to Heathrow Airport Exclusive Lounge spa experience
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
Global airline alliance SkyTeam's Exclusive Lounge, which opened in 2009 at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, is offering a two-month yoga pilot project to customers on any of its 13 member airlines.
Pub chain secures funding for US$25.3m mixed use redevelopment featuring day spa
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
The family-owned pub chain McMenamins Inc has secured financing for the redevelopment of a vacant 1930s art deco school building in Bothell, Washington, into a mixed-use leisure facility including a 73-bedroom hotel with restaurants, on-site brewery and a full-service day spa.
Gen X consumers are being ignored by marketing strategies: study
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
Sandwiched between millennials (ages 19-33) and baby boomers (ages 51-68), Gen X consumers (ages 34-50) are being overlooked by marketing campaigns, according to the Outlook on the Millennial Consumer 2014 survey by Hartman Group.
Spafinder Wellness names Missy Godfrey as its new CEO
BY Liz Terry | 27 Aug 2014
Spafinder Wellness has appointed long-time board member Missy Godfrey as CEO. She takes the reins from Pete Ellis who’s been CEO since 2002.
Dutch entrepreneur plans executive coaching and wellness retreat in Bali
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
Inge van Zon, recently voted one of the Netherlands' top 100 female entrepreneurs by the Dutch Financial Times, will launch a new executive coaching and wellness programme aimed at corporate executives called Success by Balance: a Corporate Wellness Retreat.
Hatha yoga improves brain function in senior adults: study
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
Practising hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary older adults’ cognitive performance, according to a research report by the University of Illinois – published in The Journals of Gerontology.
Susie Ellis says human spa staff won't be replaced by robots
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
After Starwood’s plan to add robot butlers to its workforce in as many as 100 hotels worldwide was branded a “gimmick” by a UK workers’ union, Susie Ellis – chair and CEO of GSWS and president of Spafinder Wellness 365 – exclusively told Spa Opportunities why robots will never be able to replace the human interaction required in the spa industry.
ITC Hotels' Grand Bharat resort to debut in October
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar near Delhi, India, on 1 October including a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus- designed golf course and an ITC Hotels signature ‘Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa’.
Natural & Organic Products Asia show kicks off next week
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
More than 140 exhibitors from 25 countries are expected to attend the Natural & Organic Products Asia trade show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in China between 27 and 29 August.
Green dream? Suburban living linked to obesity epidemic in US study
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Aug 2014
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be a contributing factor in obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to two American academics.
Sponsored Knowledge Workshops precede the Global Spa & Wellness Summit
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Global Spa & Wellness Summit has extended its agenda to include its first ever sponsored Knowledge Workshops, taking place before the event officially kicks off. The workshops will be held on 9 September ahead of the Summit scheduled for 10-12 September.
IKEA offers in-store spa sleepover to 150 customers
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is inviting 150 customers from its IKEA Family membership scheme to spend the night in-store to indulge in an array of spa treatments.
Employers should provide a wide range of wellness activities – not just gym memberships
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Nine out of every 10 employees who tried a new fitness or wellness activity felt inspired to continue it on a consistent basis and try other healthy activities as a result, according to a survey conducted in June by Corporate Wellness 365.
Pregnancy Spa Guide added to UK spa booking website
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Online spa bookings specialist spaseekers.com has added a new Pregnancy Spa Guide to its website to advise mothers-to-be on the kind of treatments that can provide targeted relief from common complaints including backache, water retention, stretch marks and hormone- induced skin problems.
Botox injections may be critical to cutting cancer growth
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Botox injections, usually used in the fight against ageing, may help battle cancer, according to data from medical trials performed on mice – published in Science Translational Medicine.
     
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5930 to 5949 of 9614 news stories
Breakfast is not 'the most important meal of the day': study
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Aug 2014
Breakfast is not the most important meal of the day, contrary to popular belief that food eaten after a good night’s sleep is vital to kickstart metabolism and prevents snacking later in the day – according to a study by researchers at The University of Bath.
Action-packed GSWS daily agenda revealed
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has announced the final daily programme for its eighth annual conference between 10-12 September, where delegates from more than 45 nations will gather at the Four Seasons Resort Marrakech, Morocco, to discuss the future of wellness tourism.
Domain Bahrain's director of spa details Vie Lifestyle Lab concept
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
The Domain Bahrain boutique hotel, which opened late in 2013, has finally unveiled its Vie Lifestyle Lab spa, bringing non-invasive weight loss and skincare treatments to the Persian Gulf region.
Exclusive: Michael Tompkins unveils plans for Hilton Head Health
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Aug 2014
ISPA chair and former CEO of Miraval Resort and Spa Michael Tompkins, has told Spa Opportunities about the specifics of the spa planned at Hilton Head Health – a leading weight loss destination retreat of which he is now CEO.
Losing weight could help to increase brain power: study
BY Chris Dodd | 28 Aug 2014
Losing weight and reducing BMI levels could lead to increased brain power, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Yoga pilot scheme added to Heathrow Airport Exclusive Lounge spa experience
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
Global airline alliance SkyTeam's Exclusive Lounge, which opened in 2009 at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 4, is offering a two-month yoga pilot project to customers on any of its 13 member airlines.
Pub chain secures funding for US$25.3m mixed use redevelopment featuring day spa
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
The family-owned pub chain McMenamins Inc has secured financing for the redevelopment of a vacant 1930s art deco school building in Bothell, Washington, into a mixed-use leisure facility including a 73-bedroom hotel with restaurants, on-site brewery and a full-service day spa.
Gen X consumers are being ignored by marketing strategies: study
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Aug 2014
Sandwiched between millennials (ages 19-33) and baby boomers (ages 51-68), Gen X consumers (ages 34-50) are being overlooked by marketing campaigns, according to the Outlook on the Millennial Consumer 2014 survey by Hartman Group.
Spafinder Wellness names Missy Godfrey as its new CEO
BY Liz Terry | 27 Aug 2014
Spafinder Wellness has appointed long-time board member Missy Godfrey as CEO. She takes the reins from Pete Ellis who’s been CEO since 2002.
Dutch entrepreneur plans executive coaching and wellness retreat in Bali
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
Inge van Zon, recently voted one of the Netherlands' top 100 female entrepreneurs by the Dutch Financial Times, will launch a new executive coaching and wellness programme aimed at corporate executives called Success by Balance: a Corporate Wellness Retreat.
Hatha yoga improves brain function in senior adults: study
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
Practising hatha yoga three times a week for eight weeks improved sedentary older adults’ cognitive performance, according to a research report by the University of Illinois – published in The Journals of Gerontology.
Susie Ellis says human spa staff won't be replaced by robots
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Aug 2014
After Starwood’s plan to add robot butlers to its workforce in as many as 100 hotels worldwide was branded a “gimmick” by a UK workers’ union, Susie Ellis – chair and CEO of GSWS and president of Spafinder Wellness 365 – exclusively told Spa Opportunities why robots will never be able to replace the human interaction required in the spa industry.
ITC Hotels' Grand Bharat resort to debut in October
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Indian luxury hotel group ITC Hotels will launch its first five-star leisure retreat in Manesar near Delhi, India, on 1 October including a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus- designed golf course and an ITC Hotels signature ‘Kaya Kalp - The Royal Spa’.
Natural & Organic Products Asia show kicks off next week
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
More than 140 exhibitors from 25 countries are expected to attend the Natural & Organic Products Asia trade show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in China between 27 and 29 August.
Green dream? Suburban living linked to obesity epidemic in US study
BY Jak Phillips | 22 Aug 2014
Despite its long-held connotations with health and wellbeing, leafy suburban living could in fact be a contributing factor in obesity, diabetes and heart disease, according to two American academics.
Sponsored Knowledge Workshops precede the Global Spa & Wellness Summit
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Global Spa & Wellness Summit has extended its agenda to include its first ever sponsored Knowledge Workshops, taking place before the event officially kicks off. The workshops will be held on 9 September ahead of the Summit scheduled for 10-12 September.
IKEA offers in-store spa sleepover to 150 customers
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Aug 2014
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA is inviting 150 customers from its IKEA Family membership scheme to spend the night in-store to indulge in an array of spa treatments.
Employers should provide a wide range of wellness activities – not just gym memberships
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Nine out of every 10 employees who tried a new fitness or wellness activity felt inspired to continue it on a consistent basis and try other healthy activities as a result, according to a survey conducted in June by Corporate Wellness 365.
Pregnancy Spa Guide added to UK spa booking website
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Online spa bookings specialist spaseekers.com has added a new Pregnancy Spa Guide to its website to advise mothers-to-be on the kind of treatments that can provide targeted relief from common complaints including backache, water retention, stretch marks and hormone- induced skin problems.
Botox injections may be critical to cutting cancer growth
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Aug 2014
Botox injections, usually used in the fight against ageing, may help battle cancer, according to data from medical trials performed on mice – published in Science Translational Medicine.
     
 


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