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Planning permission granted for vast £200m adventure resort in South Wales
22 Mar 2019 . BY Andrew Manns
The attraction will feature a plethora of leisure and sports facilities, including a survival academy created by British explorer and ex-special forces serviceman Bear Grylls. / Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort
The attraction will feature a plethora of leisure and sports facilities, including a survival academy created by British explorer and ex-special forces serviceman Bear Grylls. / Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort
Together we will provide one of the most spectacular tourism injections to Wales, and introduce the nation to a totally new dimension of resort experience – one the market is clearly ready for.
– Peter Moore OBE
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a highly anticipated leisure destination set to rise on a 325-acre former forestry plantation in South Wales.

The new attraction, which is being overseen by Peter Moore OBE – of Center Parcs fame – will comprise 600 trail lodges, a 100-room spa hotel, restaurants, and a plethora of sports and recreational facilities, including a survival academy created by television personality and ex-soldier Bear Grylls.

Treetops Hotel and Spa – the resort's on-site retreat – will feature a design concept from Austrian hotelier Heinz Schletterer and offer meditation classes, massage treatments, and access to an infinity pool.

"We look forward to delivering a spa experience that relaxes the body and mind in a unique way," Schletterer commented in a statement.

In their report, members of the council concluded that Afan Valley "would significantly benefit the aspirations and key principles for socio-economic growth in the region, and act as a major contributor to the local economy through the provision of a strategic tourist destination".

Northern Powerhouse Developments is the developer for the project, while British architecture practice Powell Dobson is in charge of its master plan. Global engineering and project management company AECOM will supervise the resort's delivery.

The scheme has been in development since 2017; full-scale plans were first revealed in December 2018.

Construction is expected to get underway by the end of the year.





Afan Valley will also offer 600 private lodges and apartments. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort



Treetops Hotel and Spa will be designed by Heinz Schletterer. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort



Amenities at the spa will include an infinity pool and several treatment rooms. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort
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Elemis’ first standalone store to open in London’s Covent Garden
British spa and skincare giant Elemis is making a grand entrance into London's retail scene, handpicking Covent Garden's Seven Dials for its inaugural standalone store.
Myndstream teases new breathwork series in collaboration with Grammy Award winner Peter Kater
Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus – a brand new breathwork series by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Peter Kater – onto the company’s music streaming service, The Stream.
Full Balance reveals all-natural reflexology board
Austrian-based Full Balance has created a Big Foot massage board for communal spa areas which guests stand on to "closely mimic the experience of professional reflexology treatments".
Scottish spa industry to gather at first-ever Spa Life Scotland event
Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention, due to be hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow from 28-30 April.
We Work Well organises annual pre-ISPA charity hike in Scottsdale
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to join their annual SpasPushingLimits charity hike in Phoenix, Arizona, on 22 April.
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Sothys launches pro-ageing Sun Range
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Bioline Jatò unveils revamped Primaluce Exfo&White line and facial
Bioline Jatò has reformulated its Primaluce Exfo&White skincare line, 30 years after it first launched.
Gaia Skincare expands presence in UK and Europe with four new spa accounts
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Immunocologie strikes up partnership with Satteva Wellness Group
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin American market.
Myndstream partners with SleepScore Labs to reveal hidden power of spa treatments in improving sleep
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
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PRODUCT NEWS
Planning permission granted for vast £200m adventure resort in South Wales
22 Mar 2019 . BY Andrew Manns
The attraction will feature a plethora of leisure and sports facilities, including a survival academy created by British explorer and ex-special forces serviceman Bear Grylls. / Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort
Together we will provide one of the most spectacular tourism injections to Wales, and introduce the nation to a totally new dimension of resort experience – one the market is clearly ready for.
– Peter Moore OBE
Neath Port Talbot council has greenlit plans for the Afan Valley Adventure Resort – a highly anticipated leisure destination set to rise on a 325-acre former forestry plantation in South Wales.

The new attraction, which is being overseen by Peter Moore OBE – of Center Parcs fame – will comprise 600 trail lodges, a 100-room spa hotel, restaurants, and a plethora of sports and recreational facilities, including a survival academy created by television personality and ex-soldier Bear Grylls.

Treetops Hotel and Spa – the resort's on-site retreat – will feature a design concept from Austrian hotelier Heinz Schletterer and offer meditation classes, massage treatments, and access to an infinity pool.

"We look forward to delivering a spa experience that relaxes the body and mind in a unique way," Schletterer commented in a statement.

In their report, members of the council concluded that Afan Valley "would significantly benefit the aspirations and key principles for socio-economic growth in the region, and act as a major contributor to the local economy through the provision of a strategic tourist destination".

Northern Powerhouse Developments is the developer for the project, while British architecture practice Powell Dobson is in charge of its master plan. Global engineering and project management company AECOM will supervise the resort's delivery.

The scheme has been in development since 2017; full-scale plans were first revealed in December 2018.

Construction is expected to get underway by the end of the year.
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Afan Valley will also offer 600 private lodges and apartments. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort



Treetops Hotel and Spa will be designed by Heinz Schletterer. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort



Amenities at the spa will include an infinity pool and several treatment rooms. / Credit: Courtesy of Afan Valley Adventure Resort
PRODUCT NEWS
Elemis’ first standalone store to open in London’s Covent Garden
British spa and skincare giant Elemis is making a grand entrance into London's retail scene, handpicking Covent Garden's Seven Dials for its inaugural standalone store.
Myndstream teases new breathwork series in collaboration with Grammy Award winner Peter Kater
Freddie Moross, founder of wellness music provider Myndstream, has announced plans to launch Spiritus – a brand new breathwork series by Grammy Award-winning musician and composer Peter Kater – onto the company’s music streaming service, The Stream.
Full Balance reveals all-natural reflexology board
Austrian-based Full Balance has created a Big Foot massage board for communal spa areas which guests stand on to "closely mimic the experience of professional reflexology treatments".
Scottish spa industry to gather at first-ever Spa Life Scotland event
Industry event organisation Spa Life is gearing up for the first-ever Spa Life Scotland Convention, due to be hosted at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow from 28-30 April.
We Work Well organises annual pre-ISPA charity hike in Scottsdale
We Work Well founders Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo have called on ISPA members to join their annual SpasPushingLimits charity hike in Phoenix, Arizona, on 22 April.
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
Sothys launches pro-ageing Sun Range
French spa brand Sothys has developed the Sun Range to protect the skin against sun damage.
Bioline Jatò unveils revamped Primaluce Exfo&White line and facial
Bioline Jatò has reformulated its Primaluce Exfo&White skincare line, 30 years after it first launched.
Gaia Skincare expands presence in UK and Europe with four new spa accounts
Spa and wellness brand, Gaia Skincare, has announced it’s collaborating with another four spa partners in the UK and Europe.
Immunocologie strikes up partnership with Satteva Wellness Group
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin American market.
Myndstream partners with SleepScore Labs to reveal hidden power of spa treatments in improving sleep
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Book4Time unveils enhanced day and resort pass functionality
Book4Time has announced the launch of Day & Resort Passes on its award-winning platform to help hotels and resorts drive staycation business.
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