Latest
issue
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Features   Products   Company profilesProfiles   Press releasesProfiles   Magazine   Handbook   Advertise    Subscribe  
NEWS

6150 to 6169 of 9613 news stories
World's first online Perfume Society has launched, with plans for a scent database
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
UK entrepreneur, writer and co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate, Jo Fairley has teamed up with perfume expert Lorna McKay to launch a website and subscription organisation for scent-lovers called The Perfume Society.
CIDESCO to launch spa management course starting in August this year
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The prestigious spa training organisation, Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) is launching a spa management training course, which will start in August or September of this year.
Oetker Collection's flagship property, Brenners Park to open Villa Stephanie health spa
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The Brenners Park Hotel in Baden Baden, Germany – the flagship property of the Oetker Collection – is on track to open its Villa Stéphanie destination health spa this summer, with 5,000sq m (53,820sq ft) of treatment facilities.
CHF485m Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland will be complete by 2017
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The CHF485m (US$545m, €397m, £323m) Bürgenstock Resort at Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, is on track for an opening in Q2 of 2017.
Fairmont Nanning hotel to open in 2019 as part of mixed-use development
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
FRHI's luxury brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Guangxi Detai Real Estate Co have announced that development is underway for a new-build hotel to open in 2019.
First Carlson Rezidor property to open in Chisinau, Moldova in late 2015
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
Carlson Rezidor’s first property in Moldova – the Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel in the country’s capital city Chisinau – will open in late 2015 after a complete renovation and conversion of the existing Leogrand Hotel & Convention Centre Chisinau.
The Huma Island Resort & Spa has opened on the last frontier of the Philippines
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The five-star Huma Island Resort and Spa, located on the last frontier of the Philippines, opened in April with 15 beach villas, 64 water villas – built on stilts over the beach water – and two presidential suites.
Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage finally opens after 7 years of delays
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, in southern California, US, opened on 15 May after seven years of delays.
Dubai healthcare laws are too tough on existing massage therapists: Daniella Russell
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
Previously qualified beauty and massage therapists are struggling to meet the regulatory requirements of the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) professional licensing unification laws for medical practitioners – launched in 2013 – according to Daniella Russell, director of dR Global, a spa consultancy, training and distribution company.
Administrators put Welsh Quay Hotel and Spa on the market for £7m
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The Quay Hotel and Spa in Deganwy, North Wales has been put up for sale for £7m (US$11.7m, €8.6m) after its holding company called in administrators.
So Spa at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa to open in Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
The So Spa at the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa will open in Q3 this year as part of an estimated 12 to 18-month HK$20m (US$2.6m €1.8m, £1.5m) refurbishment of all accommodation, public areas, conference rooms and landscaping.
SPATEC Europe 2014 review: perfect personnel are the priority
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
More than 150 spa-related businesses attended the eighth SPATEC Europe networking conference in Rhodes from 7-10 May, which focused heavily on the importance of employee engagement.
French Spa-A association president Aldina Duarte Ramos to become Accor's global spa brand manager
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
Accor Hotels has named Aldina Duarte Ramos as the director of its global wellness facilities – filling a position that has been vacant for some time.
State of Qatar steps up employment transparency ahead of 2022
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The State of Qatar has announced it will replace the current sponsorship – or kafala – system for foreign workers with a system based on employment contracts to strengthen existing labour laws in time for the 2022 World Cup.
Princess Cruises' Regal Princess cruise liner to debut with Lotus Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The Regal Princess, a luxury cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises, will debut on 16 May after completing successful sea trials.
TOWIE's Ferne McCann launches St Nicholas Café, Bar and Spa in Shrewsbury
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) star, Ferne McCann, officially launched the St Nicholas Café, Bar and Spa in Shrewsbury last night – located within a converted church which dates back to 1865.
Hyatt plans to open hotel in Kazakhstan in 2017
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with real estate developers, Tavros Investment Holding, for a hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan – set to open in 2017 as part of Hyatt’s expansion plans.
Study spotlights critical success factors for destination spas
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The secrets to success for destination spas have been outlined by hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL in a report which provides an overview of the growing market.
Anne McCall Wilson questions poor participation in spa benchmarking programmes
BY Helen Andrews | 14 May 2014
Former head of global spa operations at FRHI, Anne McCall Wilson, has revealed she is perplexed by the continued lack of participation in benchmarking programmes by spas.
'Natural' trend sparks sales stall for haircare products, says research
BY Helen Andrews | 14 May 2014
Sales of hair styling products have stalled as consumers opt for the fashion-led ‘natural look’, according to a study by Mintel.
     
FEATURED SUPPLIERS

Elemis launches its first Red Light Mask, lighting the way to advanced skin health and restoration
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask. [more...]

Zerobody Cryo: Starpool's contrast therapy solution
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold rituals, has become one of the most valued practices in the fields of wellness and recovery. [more...]
+ More featured suppliers  
COMPANY PROFILES
Capsix

Founded in 2016 by Carole Eyssautier, PhD in AI, François Eyssautier, robotics engineer, and Stéphan [more...]
Life Fitness/Hammer Strength

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength works with some of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands, su [more...]
+ More profiles  
CATALOGUE GALLERY
 

+ More catalogues  

DIRECTORY
+ More directory  
DIARY

 

23-26 Aug 2026

Elevate Spa Riviera Maya Edition

The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
10-12 Sep 2026

ASEAN Patio Pool Spa Expo 2026

MITEC Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia, Malaysia
+ More diary  
 
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
 
SPA BUSINESS
SPA OPPORTUNITIES
SPA BUSINESS HANDBOOK
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
Uniting the world of spa & wellness
Get Spa Business and Spa Business insider digital magazines FREE
Sign up here ▸
News   Products   Magazine   Subscribe
NEWS

6150 to 6169 of 9613 news stories
World's first online Perfume Society has launched, with plans for a scent database
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
UK entrepreneur, writer and co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate, Jo Fairley has teamed up with perfume expert Lorna McKay to launch a website and subscription organisation for scent-lovers called The Perfume Society.
CIDESCO to launch spa management course starting in August this year
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The prestigious spa training organisation, Comité International d'Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) is launching a spa management training course, which will start in August or September of this year.
Oetker Collection's flagship property, Brenners Park to open Villa Stephanie health spa
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The Brenners Park Hotel in Baden Baden, Germany – the flagship property of the Oetker Collection – is on track to open its Villa Stéphanie destination health spa this summer, with 5,000sq m (53,820sq ft) of treatment facilities.
CHF485m Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland will be complete by 2017
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
The CHF485m (US$545m, €397m, £323m) Bürgenstock Resort at Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, is on track for an opening in Q2 of 2017.
Fairmont Nanning hotel to open in 2019 as part of mixed-use development
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
FRHI's luxury brand Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Guangxi Detai Real Estate Co have announced that development is underway for a new-build hotel to open in 2019.
First Carlson Rezidor property to open in Chisinau, Moldova in late 2015
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2014
Carlson Rezidor’s first property in Moldova – the Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel in the country’s capital city Chisinau – will open in late 2015 after a complete renovation and conversion of the existing Leogrand Hotel & Convention Centre Chisinau.
The Huma Island Resort & Spa has opened on the last frontier of the Philippines
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The five-star Huma Island Resort and Spa, located on the last frontier of the Philippines, opened in April with 15 beach villas, 64 water villas – built on stilts over the beach water – and two presidential suites.
Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage finally opens after 7 years of delays
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, in southern California, US, opened on 15 May after seven years of delays.
Dubai healthcare laws are too tough on existing massage therapists: Daniella Russell
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
Previously qualified beauty and massage therapists are struggling to meet the regulatory requirements of the Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) professional licensing unification laws for medical practitioners – launched in 2013 – according to Daniella Russell, director of dR Global, a spa consultancy, training and distribution company.
Administrators put Welsh Quay Hotel and Spa on the market for £7m
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2014
The Quay Hotel and Spa in Deganwy, North Wales has been put up for sale for £7m (US$11.7m, €8.6m) after its holding company called in administrators.
So Spa at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa to open in Q3
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
The So Spa at the Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa will open in Q3 this year as part of an estimated 12 to 18-month HK$20m (US$2.6m €1.8m, £1.5m) refurbishment of all accommodation, public areas, conference rooms and landscaping.
SPATEC Europe 2014 review: perfect personnel are the priority
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
More than 150 spa-related businesses attended the eighth SPATEC Europe networking conference in Rhodes from 7-10 May, which focused heavily on the importance of employee engagement.
French Spa-A association president Aldina Duarte Ramos to become Accor's global spa brand manager
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2014
Accor Hotels has named Aldina Duarte Ramos as the director of its global wellness facilities – filling a position that has been vacant for some time.
State of Qatar steps up employment transparency ahead of 2022
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The State of Qatar has announced it will replace the current sponsorship – or kafala – system for foreign workers with a system based on employment contracts to strengthen existing labour laws in time for the 2022 World Cup.
Princess Cruises' Regal Princess cruise liner to debut with Lotus Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The Regal Princess, a luxury cruise ship owned by Princess Cruises, will debut on 16 May after completing successful sea trials.
TOWIE's Ferne McCann launches St Nicholas Café, Bar and Spa in Shrewsbury
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) star, Ferne McCann, officially launched the St Nicholas Café, Bar and Spa in Shrewsbury last night – located within a converted church which dates back to 1865.
Hyatt plans to open hotel in Kazakhstan in 2017
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with real estate developers, Tavros Investment Holding, for a hotel in Almaty, Kazakhstan – set to open in 2017 as part of Hyatt’s expansion plans.
Study spotlights critical success factors for destination spas
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2014
The secrets to success for destination spas have been outlined by hospitality consulting firm Horwath HTL in a report which provides an overview of the growing market.
Anne McCall Wilson questions poor participation in spa benchmarking programmes
BY Helen Andrews | 14 May 2014
Former head of global spa operations at FRHI, Anne McCall Wilson, has revealed she is perplexed by the continued lack of participation in benchmarking programmes by spas.
'Natural' trend sparks sales stall for haircare products, says research
BY Helen Andrews | 14 May 2014
Sales of hair styling products have stalled as consumers opt for the fashion-led ‘natural look’, according to a study by Mintel.
     
 


ADVERTISE . CONTACT US

Leisure Media
Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385

©Cybertrek 2026
ABOUT LEISURE MEDIA
LEISURE MEDIA MAGAZINES
LEISURE MEDIA HANDBOOKS
LEISURE MEDIA WEBSITES
LEISURE MEDIA PRODUCT SEARCH
PRINT SUBSCRIPTIONS
FREE DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTIONS