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Thai hotel operator BHMAsia rebrands for larger hotels and spas in China
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Thai hotel management company Boutique Hospitality Management Asia has changed its name to Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia still) to diversify away from the boutique sector and allow it to focus on larger developments.
Green Spa Network selects new executive director
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jun 2014
Sustainability-focused spa association The Green Spa Network (GSN) has appointed a new executive director, spa industry veteran Paul Schmidt, who will be responsible for programme development and administration.
Anantara Spa opens at the base of Buddhist mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
Minor Hotels Group’s Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa brand has opened its third resort in China at the base of Mount Emei – the highest of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of legendary sanctuaries, ancient trees, waterfalls, streams and hot springs.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Maldives spa veterans to introduce affordable spa and water sport resorts
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
Resort manager The Small Maldives Island Company will soon launch two new affordable island resorts to include daily spa treatments for every guest, every day and complimentary water sports.
Leading spa managers honoured at HOTel&Spa Forum in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
The international jury at the seventh annual Forum HOTel&SPA on 19 June – held at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, France – awarded three top spa managers, from a choice of finalists spread across five different countries.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Hawaii, to undergo US$55m renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Hawaii, US, is set to undergo a US$55m (€40m, £32m) facelift that includes a new landscaping facility, conversion of a convention hall into an expanded ballroom and upgrades to its existing spa.
Automated US spa franchise Planet Beach expands into Europe
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The automated spa franchise Planet Beach, headquartered in New Orleans, US, is branching out into Europe, bringing its membership-driven business model with low labour costs and competition to the Polish spa industry.
Walt Disney World Resort Florida's B Indulged Aveda Spa to debut in late Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The B Resort & Spa in the Walt Disney Resort, by Florida’s Lake Buena Vista, launched earlier this month after an extensive renovation of the guestrooms, while the newly-added spa is scheduled to follow in late Q3.
MSpa's Kathryn Moore appointed group spa director for Asia
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The operations director for MSpa International, Kathryn Moore, has been promoted to group spa director of MSpa in Asia where she’ll oversee over 35 facilities and an expanding portfolio.
GSWS invites spa stakeholders to complete vital industry survey
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is inviting all spa businesses and stakeholders to participate in an important global industry survey which will provide up-to-date and robust spa economy data, vital for effective benchmarking.
Conde Nast is to rename proposed Spafinder competitor
BY Liz Terry | 25 Jun 2014
Spa Business understands Conde Nast Traveller magazine is to find an alternative name for its soon-to-launch online spa guide.
Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture offers spa training scholarships
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
The Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture (MOTAC) has partnered with a local spa academy to provide scholarships for would-be spa therapists as part of the country’s project to become a high income economy by 2020.
Inn and spa development on Canandaigua Lake, US, seeks planning permission
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
Development of a 50-key inn and spa at Canandaigua Lake, New York state, on land which is currently zoned for housing, will be put to a vote by the local authority.
Shangri-La signs letter of intent to manage hotel on the man-made Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed a letter of intent to manage a 290- bedroom hotel in The Palm Tower on the world’s largest man-made island, Palm Jumeirah in Dubai – owned by real estate developer Nakheel.
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa sold for US$325.7m
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
Sunstone Hotel Investors is purchasing one of the largest hotels on Maui – the second-largest Hawaiian Island – for US$325.7m (€240m, £191m) from an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners IV.
Sensitive skin product sales have taken off this year
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
Almost a quarter of facial skincare users in the US say they look for products with natural, organic ingredients – claiming they have sensitive skin – according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) based on results from between 1 January and 1 April of this year.
ESPA Life partners with VIVA Mayr Clinic at Corinthia Hotel London
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
ESPA Life at Corinthia Hotel London is partnering with Austrian-based medi-spa VIVA Mayr Clinic from June 2014 onwards to offer treatment plans based on the Modern Mayr Medical Philosophy – a fasting and intestinal cleansing programme developed by Dr Franz Xaver Mayr at the turn of the last century.
300 nominees announced for Spafinder's Wellness Travel Awards 2014
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jun 2014
Nearly 300 nominees for the world’s first Wellness Travel Awards were announced yesterday (19 June) – a competition set up to honour hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness travel, vacations and experiences.
Shangri-La signs management contract for Le Touessrok resort in Mauritius
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jun 2014
Shangri-La and Resorts has signed a management contract for the Le Touessrok resort in Mauritius which will be reflagged and launched as Shangri- La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in September 2015 following a renovation.
     
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6063 to 6082 of 9616 news stories
Thai hotel operator BHMAsia rebrands for larger hotels and spas in China
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jul 2014
Thai hotel management company Boutique Hospitality Management Asia has changed its name to Bespoke Hospitality Management Asia (BHMAsia still) to diversify away from the boutique sector and allow it to focus on larger developments.
Green Spa Network selects new executive director
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jun 2014
Sustainability-focused spa association The Green Spa Network (GSN) has appointed a new executive director, spa industry veteran Paul Schmidt, who will be responsible for programme development and administration.
Anantara Spa opens at the base of Buddhist mountain – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
Minor Hotels Group’s Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spa brand has opened its third resort in China at the base of Mount Emei – the highest of China’s Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of legendary sanctuaries, ancient trees, waterfalls, streams and hot springs.
Nanuku Resort & Spa Fiji features shark dives in addition to spa offering
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jun 2014
The new Nanuku Resort & Spa has opened in what is known as the ‘Adventure Capital of Fiji’ – near to Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu island – offering guests a range of high-octane activities.
Maldives spa veterans to introduce affordable spa and water sport resorts
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
Resort manager The Small Maldives Island Company will soon launch two new affordable island resorts to include daily spa treatments for every guest, every day and complimentary water sports.
Leading spa managers honoured at HOTel&Spa Forum in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
The international jury at the seventh annual Forum HOTel&SPA on 19 June – held at the Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris, France – awarded three top spa managers, from a choice of finalists spread across five different countries.
Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Hawaii, to undergo US$55m renovation
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jun 2014
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa in Hawaii, US, is set to undergo a US$55m (€40m, £32m) facelift that includes a new landscaping facility, conversion of a convention hall into an expanded ballroom and upgrades to its existing spa.
Automated US spa franchise Planet Beach expands into Europe
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The automated spa franchise Planet Beach, headquartered in New Orleans, US, is branching out into Europe, bringing its membership-driven business model with low labour costs and competition to the Polish spa industry.
Walt Disney World Resort Florida's B Indulged Aveda Spa to debut in late Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The B Resort & Spa in the Walt Disney Resort, by Florida’s Lake Buena Vista, launched earlier this month after an extensive renovation of the guestrooms, while the newly-added spa is scheduled to follow in late Q3.
MSpa's Kathryn Moore appointed group spa director for Asia
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The operations director for MSpa International, Kathryn Moore, has been promoted to group spa director of MSpa in Asia where she’ll oversee over 35 facilities and an expanding portfolio.
GSWS invites spa stakeholders to complete vital industry survey
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Jun 2014
The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is inviting all spa businesses and stakeholders to participate in an important global industry survey which will provide up-to-date and robust spa economy data, vital for effective benchmarking.
Conde Nast is to rename proposed Spafinder competitor
BY Liz Terry | 25 Jun 2014
Spa Business understands Conde Nast Traveller magazine is to find an alternative name for its soon-to-launch online spa guide.
Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture offers spa training scholarships
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
The Malaysian ministry of tourism and culture (MOTAC) has partnered with a local spa academy to provide scholarships for would-be spa therapists as part of the country’s project to become a high income economy by 2020.
Inn and spa development on Canandaigua Lake, US, seeks planning permission
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
Development of a 50-key inn and spa at Canandaigua Lake, New York state, on land which is currently zoned for housing, will be put to a vote by the local authority.
Shangri-La signs letter of intent to manage hotel on the man-made Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Jun 2014
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has signed a letter of intent to manage a 290- bedroom hotel in The Palm Tower on the world’s largest man-made island, Palm Jumeirah in Dubai – owned by real estate developer Nakheel.
Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa sold for US$325.7m
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
Sunstone Hotel Investors is purchasing one of the largest hotels on Maui – the second-largest Hawaiian Island – for US$325.7m (€240m, £191m) from an affiliate of Blackstone Real Estate Partners IV.
Sensitive skin product sales have taken off this year
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
Almost a quarter of facial skincare users in the US say they look for products with natural, organic ingredients – claiming they have sensitive skin – according to Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD) based on results from between 1 January and 1 April of this year.
ESPA Life partners with VIVA Mayr Clinic at Corinthia Hotel London
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jun 2014
ESPA Life at Corinthia Hotel London is partnering with Austrian-based medi-spa VIVA Mayr Clinic from June 2014 onwards to offer treatment plans based on the Modern Mayr Medical Philosophy – a fasting and intestinal cleansing programme developed by Dr Franz Xaver Mayr at the turn of the last century.
300 nominees announced for Spafinder's Wellness Travel Awards 2014
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jun 2014
Nearly 300 nominees for the world’s first Wellness Travel Awards were announced yesterday (19 June) – a competition set up to honour hotels, resorts, destination spas and retreats offering the best wellness travel, vacations and experiences.
Shangri-La signs management contract for Le Touessrok resort in Mauritius
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jun 2014
Shangri-La and Resorts has signed a management contract for the Le Touessrok resort in Mauritius which will be reflagged and launched as Shangri- La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in September 2015 following a renovation.
     
 


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