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6489 to 6508 of 9613 news stories
Relaxation of Russian spa law a ‘real victory’ for the industry
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2013
The strict spa regulations placed on the Russian spa industry have been relaxed after two new federal standards came into force in September, with further rule changes coming in 2014.
Anantara resort and spa opens on the Palm Jumeirah
BY Aoife Dowling | 30 Oct 2013
Thailand-based Minor Hotels Group has unveiled an Anantara-branded property on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
ESPA spa opens in Dallas, Texas, US
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2013
A new multi-million dollar spa beneath the Joule hotel in Dallas, Texas, US, has officially opened its new ESPA-branded spa.
Expansion planned for UK country spa retreat
BY Aoife Dowling | 29 Oct 2013
Moddershall Oaks, a country spa retreat near Stone in Staffordshire, UK has been granted planning permission to expand its facilities.
First Thann Sanctuary Spa comes to the US
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2013
The Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown, New York, US, has announced the opening of its US$11m (£6.84m, €8m) Thaan Sanctuary Spa.
Rosewood debuts in the heart of London
BY Aoife Dowling | 28 Oct 2013
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new luxury hotel and spa in Holborn, London – marking the groups’ entry into Europe.
US hotel customers 'expressing an interest for spa and wellness' says new survey
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2013
A new survey has revealed that while US consumers are losing their appetite for hotel restaurants and room service, they appear to be expressing a desire for spa and wellness.
Inside the mind of the male spa-goer
BY Liz terry | 22 Oct 2013
ISPA has released the findings of its 2013 research into the behaviours and attitudes of the male US spa-goer, revealing that of the 28 per cent of the US population that visit spas, men make up a healthy 47 per cent.
ISPA’s Stimpson says the spa market is growing again
BY Aoife Dowling | 22 Oct 2013
Speaking at the opening of the ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas today (21 October 2013), ISPA chair, Ella Stimpson announced the appointment of Miraval CEO Michael Tompkins as next year’s chair and confirmed that recent ISPA research shows the major performance indicators for the sector – including spend, attendance and investment – are finally running ahead of pre-recessionary highs.
Barcelona’s inaugural Wellness & Spa Experience to become annual event
BY Aoife Dowling | 22 Oct 2013
Following the launch of the new Wellness & Spa Experience event in Barcelona, Spain last week, the organisers are looking to make it an annual occurrence.
L'Oreal likely to enter the spa market
BY Liz Terry | 19 Oct 2013
The spa industry could gain a major player if recently announced talks by L'Oreal to buy spa brands Carita and Decleor come to fruition.
Andover Leisure Centre first to run NCS scheme
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Oct 2013
Andover Leisure Centre has become the first leisure centre to run the government’s National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme.
Indian spa institute planning formal qualification
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
The Indian Institute of Spa Management and Research (IISRM), working in conjunction with Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC), are opening joint courses to effectively train and promote health tourism in India and abroad.
Brenners Park to launch medical destination spa in 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
A new spa in Baden Baden, Germany, is offering the combination of medical and spa treatments to its guests at Brenners Park Hotel – the flagship property of the Oetker Collection.
Hotel Ambassador ready to welcome guests for winter ski season
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
After a soft opening earlier this Summer, the Hotel Ambassador in Crans- Montana, Switzerland, will be welcoming guests to its newly renovated rooms and spa.
Vietnam wellness sector boom period predicted
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
Vietnam is a hot commodity when it comes to spas, with the wellness sector predicted to grow at an annual rate of 16 per cent over the next five years.
Voya co-founder recognised with entrepreneur award
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
Kira Walton, co-founder of Ireland-based organic seaweed beauty product manufacturer Voya, has been named Enterprise Ireland Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the seventh annual Women Mean Business Conference in Dublin.
GSWS hosts inaugural forums for key spa sub-sectors
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
For the first time, this year’s Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) staged forums for six key industry sub-sectors.
BABTAC strongly opposes Habia's new spa and beauty register
BY Aoife Dowling | 16 Oct 2013
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust of the new Habia register which is launching later this month.
China to ban people with HIV from spas and bath houses
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Oct 2013
It has been revealed that China is planning to ban people with HIV from using spas, hot springs and public bathhouses following the release of a draft regulation online. Discrimination against those in China with HIV and AIDS has been an issue for years, specifically in hospitals and workplaces, where people have been refused treatments and others have lost their jobs due to state law prohibiting employment as a civil servant if you are HIV positive.
     
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NEWS

6489 to 6508 of 9613 news stories
Relaxation of Russian spa law a ‘real victory’ for the industry
BY Tom Anstey | 30 Oct 2013
The strict spa regulations placed on the Russian spa industry have been relaxed after two new federal standards came into force in September, with further rule changes coming in 2014.
Anantara resort and spa opens on the Palm Jumeirah
BY Aoife Dowling | 30 Oct 2013
Thailand-based Minor Hotels Group has unveiled an Anantara-branded property on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.
ESPA spa opens in Dallas, Texas, US
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2013
A new multi-million dollar spa beneath the Joule hotel in Dallas, Texas, US, has officially opened its new ESPA-branded spa.
Expansion planned for UK country spa retreat
BY Aoife Dowling | 29 Oct 2013
Moddershall Oaks, a country spa retreat near Stone in Staffordshire, UK has been granted planning permission to expand its facilities.
First Thann Sanctuary Spa comes to the US
BY Tom Anstey | 29 Oct 2013
The Castle Hotel & Spa in Tarrytown, New York, US, has announced the opening of its US$11m (£6.84m, €8m) Thaan Sanctuary Spa.
Rosewood debuts in the heart of London
BY Aoife Dowling | 28 Oct 2013
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has launched a new luxury hotel and spa in Holborn, London – marking the groups’ entry into Europe.
US hotel customers 'expressing an interest for spa and wellness' says new survey
BY Tom Anstey | 24 Oct 2013
A new survey has revealed that while US consumers are losing their appetite for hotel restaurants and room service, they appear to be expressing a desire for spa and wellness.
Inside the mind of the male spa-goer
BY Liz terry | 22 Oct 2013
ISPA has released the findings of its 2013 research into the behaviours and attitudes of the male US spa-goer, revealing that of the 28 per cent of the US population that visit spas, men make up a healthy 47 per cent.
ISPA’s Stimpson says the spa market is growing again
BY Aoife Dowling | 22 Oct 2013
Speaking at the opening of the ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas today (21 October 2013), ISPA chair, Ella Stimpson announced the appointment of Miraval CEO Michael Tompkins as next year’s chair and confirmed that recent ISPA research shows the major performance indicators for the sector – including spend, attendance and investment – are finally running ahead of pre-recessionary highs.
Barcelona’s inaugural Wellness & Spa Experience to become annual event
BY Aoife Dowling | 22 Oct 2013
Following the launch of the new Wellness & Spa Experience event in Barcelona, Spain last week, the organisers are looking to make it an annual occurrence.
L'Oreal likely to enter the spa market
BY Liz Terry | 19 Oct 2013
The spa industry could gain a major player if recently announced talks by L'Oreal to buy spa brands Carita and Decleor come to fruition.
Andover Leisure Centre first to run NCS scheme
BY Tom Anstey | 18 Oct 2013
Andover Leisure Centre has become the first leisure centre to run the government’s National Citizen Service (NCS) scheme.
Indian spa institute planning formal qualification
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
The Indian Institute of Spa Management and Research (IISRM), working in conjunction with Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation (KSWDC), are opening joint courses to effectively train and promote health tourism in India and abroad.
Brenners Park to launch medical destination spa in 2014
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
A new spa in Baden Baden, Germany, is offering the combination of medical and spa treatments to its guests at Brenners Park Hotel – the flagship property of the Oetker Collection.
Hotel Ambassador ready to welcome guests for winter ski season
BY Tom Anstey | 17 Oct 2013
After a soft opening earlier this Summer, the Hotel Ambassador in Crans- Montana, Switzerland, will be welcoming guests to its newly renovated rooms and spa.
Vietnam wellness sector boom period predicted
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
Vietnam is a hot commodity when it comes to spas, with the wellness sector predicted to grow at an annual rate of 16 per cent over the next five years.
Voya co-founder recognised with entrepreneur award
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
Kira Walton, co-founder of Ireland-based organic seaweed beauty product manufacturer Voya, has been named Enterprise Ireland Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the seventh annual Women Mean Business Conference in Dublin.
GSWS hosts inaugural forums for key spa sub-sectors
BY Tom Anstey | 16 Oct 2013
For the first time, this year’s Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) staged forums for six key industry sub-sectors.
BABTAC strongly opposes Habia's new spa and beauty register
BY Aoife Dowling | 16 Oct 2013
The British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) has expressed its dissatisfaction and distrust of the new Habia register which is launching later this month.
China to ban people with HIV from spas and bath houses
BY Tom Anstey | 15 Oct 2013
It has been revealed that China is planning to ban people with HIV from using spas, hot springs and public bathhouses following the release of a draft regulation online. Discrimination against those in China with HIV and AIDS has been an issue for years, specifically in hospitals and workplaces, where people have been refused treatments and others have lost their jobs due to state law prohibiting employment as a civil servant if you are HIV positive.
     
 


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