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New York subway station taken over by pop-up comedy spa prank
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
A New York-based comedic prank collective known for causing public chaos and joy has set up an unauthorised pop-up spa on the NQR platform of the 34th Street subway station in Manhattan.
Philippines to host beauty and spa trade fair Philbeauty 2014
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
A new international beauty, spa, health and wellness show – PhilBeauty 2014 – will take place from 28-30 August at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City, Metro Manila, in the Philippines.
Romania's former health minister says national natural healing resources need protection
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
One of Romania’s prime natural healing facilities – the Techirghiol Spa and Sanitorium mud-bathing facility (SBRT) – is in danger of decay due to environmental factors and development, according to the former Health Minister Vasile Cepoi.
No pain no gain? Wristband provides electric shock to help banish bad habits
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad habits that hurt productivity and prevent physical activity. Now, a new wearable is bidding to not just track activity, but use pain and shame to ensure users have no choice but to reach their goals.
Zuri Hotel Resort to launch in Zanzibar in 2016
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Czech developer RSJ Private Equity has selected international architecture and interior design practice Jestico + Whiles to design a new sustainable hotel resort on the east African island of Zanzibar.
Mayor of hot spring city Rotorua in New Zealand invited to GSWS
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Steve Chadwick, the Mayor of Rotorua, New Zealand, has been invited to address the Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) 2014 in Morocco in September to promote the city’s potential for natural hot spring developments.
Former Miraval chief Michael Tompkins joins Hilton Head Health
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Michael Tompkins, former CEO and president of Miraval Resort and Spa, is taking the reins at Hilton Head Health in South Carolina, US, having been bowled over by the business.
Exclusive: YeloSpa’s Nicolas Ronco outlines ambitious expansion plans
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2014
Nicolas Ronco, the French entrepreneur behind spa and nap concept YeloSpa, is aiming to expand the US-based business into Europe, as part of large-scale plans that will also see the company franchise up to 150 US locations and launch a sleep and wellbeing product range.
Malaysia wants 1,500 new spa therapists by 2020
BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2014
The Malaysian government is looking to train 1,500 new spa therapists over the next five years to support the country’s ever-growing spa industry, which is expected to contribute RM400m (US$125m, €93.4m, £74.5m) to gross national income by 2020.
Spafinder's Susie Ellis advises national tourism bodies to categorise their wellness activities
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Aug 2014
Spa expert Susie Ellis has encouraged countries around the world to categorise their tourism activities accurately, so that global wellness tourism research and analysis can be carried out more efficiently and accurately, as she prepares the latest Global Spa and Wellness Economy report for the 2014 Summit.
Spa details revealed for Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Bali jungle
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Aug 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Bali – Mandapa – is set to open later this year in the district of Ubud, famous for its arts and crafts, with views of terraced rice paddy fields adjacent to the village temple, lush gardens, meditative spaces and a spa.
Injuries from unlicensed massage parlours on the rise in Japan
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Aug 2014
The Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has identified approximately 330 unlicensed massage parlours in Tokyo and 38 other prefectures, and 110 qualified spas, responsible for injuring customers.
New Zealand massage therapist referred teen to local healer for 'exorcism'
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Aug 2014
A massage therapist in New Zealand has been censured after sending a 16-year old client to a healer from a Maori tribe to cleanse her “auric field” without explaining that the teenager would be repeatedly immersed in a river.
Thai Healing Academy specialises in long distance online massage therapy training
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Aug 2014
The Thai Healing Massage Academy, based in Thailand’s city of Chiang Mai, has introduced a new and improved system for long distance online massage therapy training.
The first Peninsula-branded hotel on European soil opens in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Luxury Asian hotel collection The Peninsula Hotels has entered Europe for the first time with the opening of the brand new Peninsula Paris property.
Decision-making improved by just 15 minutes of meditation: study
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more rational decisions, suggesting a way to boost business performance by improving employee health via corporate meditation programmes.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando launches at Walt Disney World Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Special guest Mickey Mouse attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World.
Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel and Residences debut in super-yacht marina resort
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Aug 2014
The Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel and Residences are now open in Tivat, in the 250-berth super-yacht marina resort of Porto Montenegro.
California's Bacara Resort & Spa enhances its spa menu
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Aug 2014
The 42,000sq ft (3,902sq m) Bacara Resort & Spa on the Gaviota Coast in California, US, has enhanced its spa experience with a new menu of services and a new rooftop Mud Bar bathing zone.
Malaysia competes with Singapore and Thailand for medical tourists
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Aug 2014
Malaysia is seeking to overtake its neighbours Singapore and Thailand as the prime destination for medical and wellness tourism, appealing to less affluent international consumers, including visitors seeking spas.
     
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5974 to 5993 of 9616 news stories
New York subway station taken over by pop-up comedy spa prank
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
A New York-based comedic prank collective known for causing public chaos and joy has set up an unauthorised pop-up spa on the NQR platform of the 34th Street subway station in Manhattan.
Philippines to host beauty and spa trade fair Philbeauty 2014
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
A new international beauty, spa, health and wellness show – PhilBeauty 2014 – will take place from 28-30 August at the SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City, Metro Manila, in the Philippines.
Romania's former health minister says national natural healing resources need protection
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Aug 2014
One of Romania’s prime natural healing facilities – the Techirghiol Spa and Sanitorium mud-bathing facility (SBRT) – is in danger of decay due to environmental factors and development, according to the former Health Minister Vasile Cepoi.
No pain no gain? Wristband provides electric shock to help banish bad habits
BY Jak Phillips | 12 Aug 2014
Be it sleeping in or skipping the gym, everyone wishes they could kick those bad habits that hurt productivity and prevent physical activity. Now, a new wearable is bidding to not just track activity, but use pain and shame to ensure users have no choice but to reach their goals.
Zuri Hotel Resort to launch in Zanzibar in 2016
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Czech developer RSJ Private Equity has selected international architecture and interior design practice Jestico + Whiles to design a new sustainable hotel resort on the east African island of Zanzibar.
Mayor of hot spring city Rotorua in New Zealand invited to GSWS
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Steve Chadwick, the Mayor of Rotorua, New Zealand, has been invited to address the Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) 2014 in Morocco in September to promote the city’s potential for natural hot spring developments.
Former Miraval chief Michael Tompkins joins Hilton Head Health
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Aug 2014
Michael Tompkins, former CEO and president of Miraval Resort and Spa, is taking the reins at Hilton Head Health in South Carolina, US, having been bowled over by the business.
Exclusive: YeloSpa’s Nicolas Ronco outlines ambitious expansion plans
BY Jak Phillips | 11 Aug 2014
Nicolas Ronco, the French entrepreneur behind spa and nap concept YeloSpa, is aiming to expand the US-based business into Europe, as part of large-scale plans that will also see the company franchise up to 150 US locations and launch a sleep and wellbeing product range.
Malaysia wants 1,500 new spa therapists by 2020
BY Tom Anstey | 11 Aug 2014
The Malaysian government is looking to train 1,500 new spa therapists over the next five years to support the country’s ever-growing spa industry, which is expected to contribute RM400m (US$125m, €93.4m, £74.5m) to gross national income by 2020.
Spafinder's Susie Ellis advises national tourism bodies to categorise their wellness activities
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Aug 2014
Spa expert Susie Ellis has encouraged countries around the world to categorise their tourism activities accurately, so that global wellness tourism research and analysis can be carried out more efficiently and accurately, as she prepares the latest Global Spa and Wellness Economy report for the 2014 Summit.
Spa details revealed for Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Bali jungle
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Aug 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Reserve property in Bali – Mandapa – is set to open later this year in the district of Ubud, famous for its arts and crafts, with views of terraced rice paddy fields adjacent to the village temple, lush gardens, meditative spaces and a spa.
Injuries from unlicensed massage parlours on the rise in Japan
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Aug 2014
The Japanese Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry has identified approximately 330 unlicensed massage parlours in Tokyo and 38 other prefectures, and 110 qualified spas, responsible for injuring customers.
New Zealand massage therapist referred teen to local healer for 'exorcism'
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Aug 2014
A massage therapist in New Zealand has been censured after sending a 16-year old client to a healer from a Maori tribe to cleanse her “auric field” without explaining that the teenager would be repeatedly immersed in a river.
Thai Healing Academy specialises in long distance online massage therapy training
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Aug 2014
The Thai Healing Massage Academy, based in Thailand’s city of Chiang Mai, has introduced a new and improved system for long distance online massage therapy training.
The first Peninsula-branded hotel on European soil opens in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Luxury Asian hotel collection The Peninsula Hotels has entered Europe for the first time with the opening of the brand new Peninsula Paris property.
Decision-making improved by just 15 minutes of meditation: study
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more rational decisions, suggesting a way to boost business performance by improving employee health via corporate meditation programmes.
Four Seasons Resort Orlando launches at Walt Disney World Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Aug 2014
Special guest Mickey Mouse attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially mark the opening of Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World.
Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel and Residences debut in super-yacht marina resort
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Aug 2014
The Regent Porto Montenegro Hotel and Residences are now open in Tivat, in the 250-berth super-yacht marina resort of Porto Montenegro.
California's Bacara Resort & Spa enhances its spa menu
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Aug 2014
The 42,000sq ft (3,902sq m) Bacara Resort & Spa on the Gaviota Coast in California, US, has enhanced its spa experience with a new menu of services and a new rooftop Mud Bar bathing zone.
Malaysia competes with Singapore and Thailand for medical tourists
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Aug 2014
Malaysia is seeking to overtake its neighbours Singapore and Thailand as the prime destination for medical and wellness tourism, appealing to less affluent international consumers, including visitors seeking spas.
     
 


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