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UK University hailed as “best in the world” for spa management training
BY Tom Anstey | 10 Dec 2013
Swedish spa expert Anna Bjurstam – who led a recent Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) survey which highlighted the lack of educated spa professionals – has praised the University of Derby Buxton in the UK for providing the “best spa management training in the world.”
Sexist attitudes affecting men working in beauty sector
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Dec 2013
More than one in five people feel that men should not work as beauty therapists, according to a recent study looking at gender perception in certain job roles.
Secrets Golf & Spa Resort opens this month in Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Dec 2013
AMResorts is introducing the newest addition to its portfolio under it’s Secrets brand with the opening of Secrets Puerto los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico later this month.
Five-star hotel with luxury spa opens in France's Three Valleys
BY Chris Dodd | 09 Dec 2013
A luxury five-star hotel has opened in France’s prestigious Val Thorens region, with the facility boasting an 800sq m (8,611 sq ft) spa with treatments from Valmont, Star Wellness.
Gibson leaves Mandarin for Fairmont
BY Katie Barnes | 09 Dec 2013
Andrew Gibson, group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group (MOHG), is to leave the company to take up the role of vice president for spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI).
Wuhan spa gets ready for launch
BY Kath Hudson | 06 Dec 2013
The finishing touches are being put to a spa at The PuYu Hotel & Spa in Wuhan, China.
Key changes made to Hilton’s spa division
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
There have been some changes made recently to Hilton’s spa division with the appointments of Ryan Crabbe and Beth Scott to new roles in the company.
Nihiwatu resort to launch new spa in 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
A new spa opening at the Nihiwatu Resort on the island of Sumba in Indonesia will be marketed as offering exclusivity and privacy "like no other" thanks to its location.
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo ready for December launch
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
Papagayo Peninsula on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to a new 153 bedroom Andaz resort, opening 20 December.
Minor International acquires 50 per cent stake in Niyama Maldives
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
Minor International (MINT) has announced the US$22.5m, (£13.7m, €16.5m) acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Per Aquum’s Niyama resort in the Maldives.
Starwood marks debut in Samoa with double acquisition
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Starwood has announced that it has signed definitive management agreements to operate the Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows and Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa on the island of Upolu Samoa.
Fairmont Maui spa more than doubles in size after multi-million dollar makeover
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in Hawaii is nearing completion of its new Willow Stream Spa, which will open in December following an US$8m (£4.8m, €5.9m) redevelopment.
Luxury Oetker Collection hotel hitting the slopes of Courchevel, France
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
L’Apogee Courchevel, the seventh hotel from the Oetker Collection, is set to open 11 December.
Heavenly Spa by Westin opens at five-star Westin Nusa Dua resort in Bali
BY Chris Dodd | 04 Dec 2013
A luxury Heavenly Spa by Westin has opened at the five-star Westin Nusa Dua resort in Bali, Indonesia.
Six Senses announces rapid expansion plans through to 2016
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spa has announced four new spas and eight new development concepts are to open over the next three years.
Sun Hotels purchases two islands in the Maldives for resort development
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Sun Hotels and Resorts have purchased two islands in northern Noonu Atoll in the Maldives for resort development.
Starwood opens 45th location worldwide with Swiss expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Dec 2013
The W Verbier Hotel in Switzerland has officially opened, marking the 45th W Hotel of the Starwood brand, the first W-branded hotel in Switzerland and Starwood’s first ever ski retreat.
Plans revealed for five-star hotel and spa in Tunbridge Wells, UK
BY Tom Anstey | 02 Dec 2013
Plans have been lodged to create a new five-star hotel and spa on the Salomons estate in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK.
Beckham signs deal with major global property developer
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2013
Retired footballer David Beckham has signed a major deal with global property developer Las Vegas Sands (LVS) which will see Beckham help to grow luxury resorts around the world.
Survey reveals many spa managers lacking essential training
BY Tom Anstey | 28 Nov 2013
The Spa Management Career Trends Survey has been released in response to a GSWS report which raised several issues, the main ones being lack of trained spa managers, lack of spa specific training courses and lack of investment into training staff.
     
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NEWS

6423 to 6442 of 9613 news stories
UK University hailed as “best in the world” for spa management training
BY Tom Anstey | 10 Dec 2013
Swedish spa expert Anna Bjurstam – who led a recent Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) survey which highlighted the lack of educated spa professionals – has praised the University of Derby Buxton in the UK for providing the “best spa management training in the world.”
Sexist attitudes affecting men working in beauty sector
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Dec 2013
More than one in five people feel that men should not work as beauty therapists, according to a recent study looking at gender perception in certain job roles.
Secrets Golf & Spa Resort opens this month in Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico
BY Tom Anstey | 09 Dec 2013
AMResorts is introducing the newest addition to its portfolio under it’s Secrets brand with the opening of Secrets Puerto los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico later this month.
Five-star hotel with luxury spa opens in France's Three Valleys
BY Chris Dodd | 09 Dec 2013
A luxury five-star hotel has opened in France’s prestigious Val Thorens region, with the facility boasting an 800sq m (8,611 sq ft) spa with treatments from Valmont, Star Wellness.
Gibson leaves Mandarin for Fairmont
BY Katie Barnes | 09 Dec 2013
Andrew Gibson, group director of spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotels Group (MOHG), is to leave the company to take up the role of vice president for spa and wellness at Fairmont Raffles Hotels International (FRHI).
Wuhan spa gets ready for launch
BY Kath Hudson | 06 Dec 2013
The finishing touches are being put to a spa at The PuYu Hotel & Spa in Wuhan, China.
Key changes made to Hilton’s spa division
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
There have been some changes made recently to Hilton’s spa division with the appointments of Ryan Crabbe and Beth Scott to new roles in the company.
Nihiwatu resort to launch new spa in 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
A new spa opening at the Nihiwatu Resort on the island of Sumba in Indonesia will be marketed as offering exclusivity and privacy "like no other" thanks to its location.
Andaz Peninsula Papagayo ready for December launch
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
Papagayo Peninsula on the northern Pacific coast of Costa Rica is home to a new 153 bedroom Andaz resort, opening 20 December.
Minor International acquires 50 per cent stake in Niyama Maldives
BY Tom Anstey | 05 Dec 2013
Minor International (MINT) has announced the US$22.5m, (£13.7m, €16.5m) acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Per Aquum’s Niyama resort in the Maldives.
Starwood marks debut in Samoa with double acquisition
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Starwood has announced that it has signed definitive management agreements to operate the Aggie Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows and Aggie Grey’s Lagoon, Beach Resort & Spa on the island of Upolu Samoa.
Fairmont Maui spa more than doubles in size after multi-million dollar makeover
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui in Hawaii is nearing completion of its new Willow Stream Spa, which will open in December following an US$8m (£4.8m, €5.9m) redevelopment.
Luxury Oetker Collection hotel hitting the slopes of Courchevel, France
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
L’Apogee Courchevel, the seventh hotel from the Oetker Collection, is set to open 11 December.
Heavenly Spa by Westin opens at five-star Westin Nusa Dua resort in Bali
BY Chris Dodd | 04 Dec 2013
A luxury Heavenly Spa by Westin has opened at the five-star Westin Nusa Dua resort in Bali, Indonesia.
Six Senses announces rapid expansion plans through to 2016
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Six Senses Hotels Resorts and Spa has announced four new spas and eight new development concepts are to open over the next three years.
Sun Hotels purchases two islands in the Maldives for resort development
BY Tom Anstey | 04 Dec 2013
Sun Hotels and Resorts have purchased two islands in northern Noonu Atoll in the Maldives for resort development.
Starwood opens 45th location worldwide with Swiss expansion
BY Tom Anstey | 03 Dec 2013
The W Verbier Hotel in Switzerland has officially opened, marking the 45th W Hotel of the Starwood brand, the first W-branded hotel in Switzerland and Starwood’s first ever ski retreat.
Plans revealed for five-star hotel and spa in Tunbridge Wells, UK
BY Tom Anstey | 02 Dec 2013
Plans have been lodged to create a new five-star hotel and spa on the Salomons estate in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK.
Beckham signs deal with major global property developer
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Nov 2013
Retired footballer David Beckham has signed a major deal with global property developer Las Vegas Sands (LVS) which will see Beckham help to grow luxury resorts around the world.
Survey reveals many spa managers lacking essential training
BY Tom Anstey | 28 Nov 2013
The Spa Management Career Trends Survey has been released in response to a GSWS report which raised several issues, the main ones being lack of trained spa managers, lack of spa specific training courses and lack of investment into training staff.
     
 


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