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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.
Spa bookings agency adds 'plus size' category to its search criteria
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
UK spa bookings agency, spaseekers.com has introduced a ‘plus size’ spa category to its website to help visitors identify the nation’s size-friendly wellness facilities.
Investors plan major refurb of former Talisman Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
The former Talisman resort in the Canadian municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario has been sold to investors who plan to restore the buildings and turn the property into an all-year destination.
Andrew Gibson focuses on spa strategies for FRHI brands Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
The new vice president of spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), Andrew Gibson – formerly group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental – has revealed the spa development strategies for the private company’s three chains – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel.
Female-only spa owner jailed for attempting to bribe inspector to overlook men's treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
A businesswoman has been jailed for six months for offering a bribe to an inspector because she didn’t want him to report she was still offering massages to men at her women-only spa in the Persian Gulf – despite having previously received a ban due to the practice.
     
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6155 to 6174 of 9614 news stories
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.
Spa bookings agency adds 'plus size' category to its search criteria
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
UK spa bookings agency, spaseekers.com has introduced a ‘plus size’ spa category to its website to help visitors identify the nation’s size-friendly wellness facilities.
Investors plan major refurb of former Talisman Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
The former Talisman resort in the Canadian municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario has been sold to investors who plan to restore the buildings and turn the property into an all-year destination.
Andrew Gibson focuses on spa strategies for FRHI brands Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2014
The new vice president of spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI), Andrew Gibson – formerly group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental – has revealed the spa development strategies for the private company’s three chains – Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel.
Female-only spa owner jailed for attempting to bribe inspector to overlook men's treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2014
A businesswoman has been jailed for six months for offering a bribe to an inspector because she didn’t want him to report she was still offering massages to men at her women-only spa in the Persian Gulf – despite having previously received a ban due to the practice.
     
 


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