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05 nov 2004
Burton College’s beauty salon, Innovations, has re-opened, offering students the opportunity to hone their skills by working in a realistic salon environment. The students will be offering a wide variety of treatments including manicures, pedicures, ... More
03 Nov 2004
Marston Hotels has opened a new spa and leisure club as part of a £3.5m expansion at its four-star Tankersley Manor hotel near Sheffield. The 525sq m Reflections Spa and Leisure Club includes a fitness ... More
02 Nov 2004
Como Hotels and Resorts is to open its new five-star spa resort in the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on 15 November. The Uma Paro development represents an agreement between Como and the sovereign of ... More
02 Nov 2004
New research by Cornell University has shown that visiting a destination spa leaves visitors feeling fitter, more energetic and with higher levels of endurance while performing everyday mental and physical activities. The research examined more ... More
02 Nov 2004
Hotel group Hyatt International is continuing with its investment in the spa market, announcing plans to operate a total of 74 spa facilities around the world by the end of 2008. Hyatt, which operates three ... More
02 Nov 2004
Hotel and resort operator Hilton International has said that the success of its Hilton Odawara resort in Japan could well lead to the company making further investment in the country. Hilton took over the lease ... More
02 Nov 2004
The compilers of the first Mobil Travel Guide to US spas have said that they hope to see facilities striving for five-star status in 2005. Mobil, which has been publishing consumer travel guides to the ... More
02 Nov 2004
Urban gym and spa concept, Destination Health and Fitness, is seeking expansion opportunities following its successful launch in London, UK, this summer. Founded by Chris Mundle, a personal trainer with 15 years’ experience and whose ... More
02 Nov 2004
The Huvafen Fushi hotel and spa, located within the North Male Atoll of the Maldives, has recently opened two underwater spa treatment rooms. Situated within its own aqua lagoon, Huvafen Fushi’s new spa rooms have ... More
25 Oct 2004
Hilton International will open its first Hilton Worldwide Resort in Evian, France, in 2006. The five-star resort, wellness centre and spa will cost around 40m euros to complete and development has already begun at the ... More
19 Oct 2004
The luxury One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Scotland has won the destination/hotel spa of the year award at the British Beauty Awards in London for the second year running. The award, which ... More
19 Oct 2004
Spa and resort operator Six Senses is in negotiations to establish a luxury spa near the Great Wall of China in order to tap into the country's lucrative health tourism market. If negotiations are sucessful, ... More
06 Oct 2004
The Nutfield Priory country house hotel in Surrey, England, has opened its exclusive, crystal-themed spa facility this week. The £450,000 spa has seven treatment rooms and a double treatment suite, which has its own steam ... More
06 Oct 2004
The London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) has announced it is to be directly funded for further education and, as part of its continued curriculum expansion, has launched a series of new health and beauty ... More
05 Oct 2004
Zen Lifestyle spa in Edinburgh, Scotland, is to open a new site in the city at Teviot Place in late October. Featuring five treatment rooms – two on the ground floor and three in the ... More
05 Oct 2004
Grimshaw, the architectural group that designed the much-delayed £36m Bath Thermae Spa project in the UK, has angrily refuted claims that it is responsible for the latest problems to beset the site. The architects responded ... More
05 Oct 2004
Amida Racquets and Fitness Spa in Twickenham, UK, has launched a range of day spa memberships to encourage its current day spa guests to use the facilities regularly throughout the year. The Silver, Gold and ... More
01 Oct 2004
The third phase of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force today and means the UK’s 10 million disabled people now have greater rights on the high street and in the workplace. The new ... More
30 Sep 2004
Millbrook Resort in Queenstown, New Zealand, will boast the largest spa facility in the country when it reopens the Spa at Millbrook next month (October). The original Spa at Millbrook, which opened in December 2001, ... More
28 Sep 2004
The Vineyard Hotel near Cape Town, South Africa, will add a spa to its facilities for the busy winter season. Located in the Newlands district, the Vineyard’s Angsana Spa will open in December 2004 and ... More
     
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Belgin Aksoy prepares to mark 15 years of Global Wellness Day on Saturday 13 June
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Jun 2026
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth offers ocean-themed yoga for Global Wellness Day
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Jun 2026
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Rainforest immersion and mindfulness are on offer at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, for Global Wellness Day
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Jun 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation experiences.
Solmar Hotels and Resorts offers Temazcal ceremony for Global Wellness Day
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Jun 2026
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of Global Wellness Day, including a Temazcal ceremony at its Playa Grande Resort and Spa in Los Cabos.
Wellness care hospital opens in Vilnius with innovative spa and hospitality concept
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jun 2026
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a new “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai creates Global Wellness Day programme rooted in nature
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jun 2026
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global Wellness Day (GWD) agenda with activations rooted in nature and shaped by four pillars of Joy – in alignment with the day’s theme #JoyMagenta.
Esse Skincare upgrades Probiotic Serum with fourth live probiotic species
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Jun 2026
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species.
Templespa releases brightening Glass Act eye serum
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jun 2026
Templespa has developed a memory gel serum called Glass Act that is designed to cool, comfort and revive the delicate skin found around the eyes.
Rainer Maelzer joins Therme Group as chief entertainment officer
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jun 2026
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group.
Voya launches Resurge Hair and Scalp Elixir and spa treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jun 2026
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and Scalp Elixir.
Sweet Bee Organics enters spa market at The Ned London with magnesium-infused treatment
BY Helen Andrews | 31 May 2026
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first treatment at the hotel and members’ club The Ned London, in the UK.
OSKIA unveils Midnight Eye Q cream for nocturnal repair
BY Helen Andrews | 29 May 2026
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has been designed to regenerate the delicate skin in alignment with the body’s circadian rhythm.
All-inclusive eco-wellness development Auko to open near Vietnam’s Son Doong caves
BY Helen Andrews | 28 May 2026
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with a series of 30 tented eco-lodges and wellness hospitality operations by Lumina Wellbeing.
Global Wellness Summit announces 2026 theme: the science, art and soul of wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 28 May 2026
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in Phuket, Thailand, later this year with the theme: The Science, Art and Soul of Wellness.
Therme Manchester reveals 90:90 strategy – 90 per cent of the UK population within a 90-minute drive of a Therme
BY Helen Andrews | 28 May 2026
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK. 
Four Seasons’ Naples Beach Club opens 2,800sq m Sanctuary spa inspired by indigenous Calusa people
BY Helen Andrews | 28 May 2026
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The Sanctuary, with the design and concept inspired by the Native American people that populated Florida’s Southwest coast – the Calusa.
Guerlain to open up to five spas with handpicked partners a year, says Diane Davody
BY Helen Andrews | 27 May 2026
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as part of its plan to expand globally, according to the brand’s international spa and wellness director, Diane Davody.
Swire Hotels’ Upper House unveils House of Healing wellness programme rollout
BY Helen Andrews | 27 May 2026
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day House of Healing retreats at its three hotels in Hong Kong, Chengdu and Shanghai.
More than half of consumers reject leading wellness resort brands
BY Helen Andrews | 27 May 2026
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed more than half of consumers in the UK, US and Germany would not choose numerous high- profile wellness resort brands for a future trip.
Epicutis launches Hydrobiome Serum and professional-only Massage Oil
27 May 2026
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term skin health, barrier recovery and microbiome harmony. 
Longevity and hospitality in the spotlight at FIBO workshop
BY Liz Terry | 26 May 2026
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa and conference hotel near Stockholm.
Jeremy McCarthy launches industry intelligence platform, Leisure Alchemy
BY Helen Andrews | 26 May 2026
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that will provide professionals with strategic guidance on how to build transformational leisure experiences that drive profit.
Cellcosmet releases Hydra-Soothing Mask for sensitive and sensitised skin
BY Helen Andrews | 25 May 2026
Swiss skincare brand Cellcosmet has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what it sees as a rise in demand for sensitive and sensitised skin products following cosmetic treatments.
Destination contrast therapy and breathwork facility Reset opens in London
BY Helen Andrews | 22 May 2026
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the UK.
Aromatherapy Associates creates new Calm Confidence at-home ritual
BY Helen Andrews | 22 May 2026
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease inner tension and support emotional balance.
Orient Express Corinthian to host Ocean Rebirth wellness retreat in collaboration with Guerlain
BY Helen Andrews | 22 May 2026
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, will host a fourteen-day wellness retreat called Ocean Rebirth.
MCR is planning a luxury hotel for London's BT Tower
BY Helen Andrews | 21 May 2026
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for London’s iconic BT Tower as a luxury hotel and mixed use project.
Germaine de Capuccini releases Timexpert Skinreset treatment and retail products
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2026
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert Skinreset skincare collection.
Landsberg First Class Aesthetic launches Thermoceutical’s EXO Regentron Eyecontour
BY Helen Andrews | 20 May 2026
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device by Thermoceutical.
Opinion: Everyone's talking about ... war
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
What the conflict in the Middle East means for the global spa industry
Spa People: Beth Gatonye
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Giving blind people in Africa hope with Seeing Hands Rwanda
Editor's letter: Trust
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
In a market increasingly shaped by greenwashing, trust is emerging as the real currency of growth, says Katie Barnes
Sponsored: New icoone Microfacial device features Signature Treatment by Anna Tsankova
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Wellness specialist i-Tech Industries has unveiled the icoone Microfacial, a device for the face, neck, and décolleté featuring various programmes suited to every skin type for customised treatments.
Sponsored: Living Earth Crafts – Designed for success
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Sponsored: Matrix – Elevating fitness
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
The Hurlingham Club has paired performance with connectivity in partnership with Matrix fitness
Famed London nightclub, Tramp, launches Tramp Health
BY Liz Terry | 19 May 2026
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the launch of Tramp Health, a 16,000sq ft high-end fitness and longevity club in London’s Mayfair.
Interview: Emlyn Brown
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
The group director of wellbeing for Mandarin Oriental talks about spa evolution and how its partnership with Simone Biles demonstrates its strength of intention
Letters: SB Forum
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Marc Cohen shares his profound views on the geopolitics of human flourishing and Trybe's Steve Porter on how AI will soon be running spas
Sponsored: Myrtha Wellness – Redefining the modern spa experience
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
The language of wellness is evolving and where spas were once centred on relaxation, today they’re becoming destinations for regeneration, prevention and long-term health.
Interview: Diane Davody
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
With 36 spas in landmark hotels, could Guerlain be the sector’s quiet powerhouse? Katie Barnes speaks to its international spa business director
Spa People: Susan Magsamen
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
IAM Lab’s executive director reveals two neuroaesthetic reports exploring environments, wellbeing and nervous system restoration
Thermal spa: Betting on bathing
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
With hot springs bathing booming in Australia, Alba Thermal Springs and Spa enters a crowded market. Cassandra Cavanah explores the AU$160m investment
Sponsored: Comfort Zone – Adaptive hydration
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Comfort Zone is expanding its science-led hydration portfolio with a new generation of formulas and professional treatments, explains Eve Merinville
Sponsored: Lemi – Optimum experience
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
As the global spa market evolves, the integration of advanced technology with immersive wellness rituals is becoming increasingly important says Lemi's Matteo Brusaferri
Research: Decoding wellbeing
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Distrust, limited brand differentiation and a market worth US$606bn are key findings from WELLSurvey 2.0. Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich report
Finishing touch: Flexible friend
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
Comprehensive review confirms benefits of collagen on skin elasticity
Destination spa: Freeze the moment
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
What started out as a small floating spa in Swedish Lapland has turned into a bucket-list destination rooted in contrast therapy and Nordic Living. Magali Robathan pays a visit to Arctic Bath
Four Seasons Resort Bali introduces a silent retreat for deep nervous system reset
BY Helen Andrews | 18 May 2026
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly seven- day silent retreat designed for solo travellers. It will be led by the resort’s resident wellness mentor, former Buddhist nun Ibu Heny Ferawati. 
EvianSpa launches treatment soundscapes to celebrate the lifecycle of its famed water
BY Helen Andrews | 17 May 2026
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality and emotional resonance of treatments.
Maybourne hotels takes wellness into its restaurants with longevity-focused Surrenne Menu
BY Helen Andrews | 16 May 2026
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to align with the company’s longevity and wellbeing concept, Surrenne.
Research: Brand illusions
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
WELLSurvey 2.0 revealed that despite high consumer engagement with wellness, clear market leaders have yet to emerge.
First look: Miraval opens on the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2026
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of The Red Sea Project. The development is the first Miraval-branded property outside the US.
Therme Bucharest hosts Herbarium festival offering 800 sauna and steam experiences
BY Helen Andrews | 15 May 2026
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May), offering guests a chance to explore sauna and steamroom experiences performed by 92 aufguss sauna masters and therapists from 26 countries.
Wildsmith creates wellbeing ideation role to support operators in shaping touchless spa experiences
BY Helen Andrews | 14 May 2026
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role, to provide touchless wellness programming for partner spa operators during pre- opening and beyond.
Global wellness real estate market is worth US$876 billion, says GWI
BY Helen Andrews | 13 May 2026
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector according to new research by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), revealed today at the Global Wellness Summit’s Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium in New York City, U
WELLZoomers represent a $540 billion opportunity for the global wellness industry
BY Liz Terry | 13 May 2026
A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of affluent 25- to 44-year-olds whose attitudes to health and wellbeing are remarkably consistent across national boundaries.
Research: WELLZoomers – set to rock the wellness world
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
A new market segment has been identified by WELLSurvey 2.0. Report authors Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich delve deeper into the cohort in this second article in a three-part series
Center Parcs' Aqua Sana Woburn Forest reveals new touchless wellness suite
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2026
CenterParcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into a touchless wellness area called the Forest Serenity Suite, which will open on 22 May.
Wrap Up by VP releases Spring 2026 Collection of spa and resort wear
BY Helen Andrews | 12 May 2026
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its Spring 2026 Collection in a variety of new fabrics and prints that celebrate the romance of global travel.
Africa Wellness Initiative to host webinar about the region’s role in global longevity
BY Helen Andrews | 11 May 2026
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the global wellness revolution to adopt longevity.
Buchinger Wilhelmi announces the death of Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo
BY Helen Andrews | 11 May 2026
The scientific director of the integrative medicine resort company Buchinger Wilhelmi, Dr Françoise Wilhelmi de Toledo, has died.
Borghese debuts Fango Purificante Purifying Mud Mask
BY Helen Andrews | 11 May 2026
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body, for use in a five-minute treatment designed to purify and balance oily, blemish-prone skin.
Julie Garrow and Lulu Widjaja honoured at Asia-Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition Awards
BY Helen Andrews | 11 May 2026
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards on Julie Garrow and Lulu S Widjaja during its latest annual awards ceremony.
Gharieni Group launches Cobotics Innovations company and robotic treatment technology
BY Helen Andrews | 07 May 2026
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences.
Research by Kelly and Yesawich highlights growing focus on wellbeing, as WELLSurvey 2.0 is published
BY Liz Terry | 07 May 2026
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh light on how consumers really think about health, with the findings having implications for the spa and wellness sector.
Research: Understanding wellbeing
Spa Business 2026 issue 2
In the first of a three-part series, Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich share their insights into the first WELLSurvey for Europe
Robot massage company, Aescape Inc, goes bust with shortfall of $157 million
BY Liz Terry | 06 May 2026
US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale of substantially all of its assets and escalating financial pressures.
Broughton Sanctuary to host philosophy and psychology retreat for navigating modern life
BY Helen Andrews | 06 May 2026
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie, will lead a retreat called Nostos at Broughton Sanctuary’s Avalon Wellbeing Centre in the Yorkshire Dales, UK.
Zannier Île De Bendor launches with wellness concept Rēsonance
BY Helen Andrews | 06 May 2026
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has launched today, 1 May, off the south coast of Bandol in Provence, France, with a wellness concept called Rēsonance.
Sæl Spa readies for launch in London: “a modern British sanctuary”
BY Kath Hudson | 04 May 2026
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised wellness protocols focused on recovery and longevity.
Construction begins on regenerative wellness destination The Shenandoah Nature Resort
BY Helen Andrews | 02 May 2026
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US, called The Shenandoah Nature Resort, which is due to open in January 2028.
Minor Hotels to operate first US-based Anantara in Miami in 2030
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2026
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and Residences, in 2030.
Knesko Skin launches eight-product ritual collection Gold Repair Skincare
BY Helen Andrews | 01 May 2026
Knesko Skin has revealed its Gold Repair Skincare collection, which is made up of eight different products that are designed to be used together.
Day spa brand Èliva debuts ahead of rollout by Salter Brothers Hospitality
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2026
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to roll out across four luxury properties in Australia this year.
Immersive art bathhouse Submersive announces debut location in Austin
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Apr 2026
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co- founder of experiential art company Meow Wolf, will open in the Bouldin Creek neighbourhood in Austin, Texas, US.
Ishga introduces Hydra+ Oil for face and hair hydration
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Apr 2026
Organic Hebridean seaweed skincare company Ishga has unveiled a multi-use facial and hair oil called Hydra+ Oil.
Effe introduces sauna and hammam collection Baluar by Patricia Urquiola
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Apr 2026
Sauna specialist Effe has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed by architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.
Soak Bathhouse continues rollout with sixth location
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Apr 2026
Soak Bathhouse will open its second site in Melbourne, Australia, in August.
Novak Djokovic programming rolls out at five Aman destinations
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Apr 2026
Aman’s global ambassador, wellness advisor and tennis star Novak Djokovic has worked with the brand to create a new Mobility and Recovery Programme.
Synergy – The Retreat Show unveils nature-focused theme for 2026 trade event in Croatia
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Apr 2026
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The Retreat Show, has unveiled the theme for its 2026 edition: The Healing Power of Nature.
Endospheres' new protocols are designed to meet real client needs
BY Michael Emmerson | 22 Apr 2026
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations.
TheLifeCo opens at US$1.3bn multi-phase A’ila Resorts development in St Lucia
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Apr 2026
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.
Omnisens reveals naturopathy-inspired Pure collection and three facials
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Apr 2026
Omnisens has revealed a range of elixirs and supplements called Pure, for a sensory and holistic approach to naturopathic-inspired skincare, in addition to three treatments.
Erica Martin joins Trybe as sales director for North America
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Apr 2026
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director for North America.
New venue The Lands by Capella includes a longevity centre to complement sister hotel Capella Sydney
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Apr 2026
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural and events destination, as part of a mixed-use redevelopment of two iconic buildings known collectively as the Sandstone Precinct.
Scientists suggest sauna bathing prescriptions to reduce loneliness
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Apr 2026
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found evidence that the emotional synchrony and rituals such as aufguss improve wellbeing and feelings of belonging.
NADairX debuts inhalable NAD+ delivery platform
BY Julie Cramer | 20 Apr 2026
NADairX is a new pulmonary delivery platform designed to provide the user with consistent exposure to NAD+.
G.M. Collin releases GF Repair Cream and Serum
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Apr 2026
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UK Spa Association launches cancer care survey
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Apr 2026
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather insights from spa and salon operators about the current provision of cancer-adapted treatments and services.
RLA Global appoints hotelier Henning Matthiesen to non-executive director role
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Apr 2026
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness property revenues, has appointed Henning Matthiesen as non-executive director.
Parisian contrast therapy destination Sant Roch reveals first month’s successes
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Apr 2026
Sant Roch, a contrast therapy wellness centre that opened in Paris’ first arrondissemont (France) last month, has shared that it has welcomed more than 4,500 visitors already, and occupancy rates are above 85 per cent.
GWS’ Wellness Real Estate Symposium to examine how art and neuroscience are changing architecture
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Apr 2026
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium in New York City, US on 12 May at The Assembly.
Capella launches first Japanese hotel in Kyoto with spa treatments by The Ginza
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Apr 2026
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the city’s historic Miyagawa-cho kagai (geisha district) with an onsen spa rooted in national traditions.
Gharieni reveals integrated head and foot spa treatment bed ZenFusion Flow
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Apr 2026
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of a Japanese Head Spa and a foot spa into one experience.
Pical Resort by Valamar reveals first Croatian spa under the ESPA brand
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Apr 2026
The €200m (US$221.3 million, £169.7 million) Pical Resort, Valamar Collection has opened in Croatia with the country’s first ESPA spa.
Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort & Spa partners with Global Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Apr 2026
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with the Global Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Clinic, known as GARM.
Mandarin Oriental creates end-to-end Egyptian journey with two new hotels and first-ever luxury river cruise
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Apr 2026
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has revealed plans to expand its presence in Egypt with the renovation and operation of two historic hotel properties and the brand’s first-ever luxury river cruise.
Elemis reveals Pro-Collagen Bodycare collection
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Apr 2026
Elemis has extended its range of Pro-Collagen products from facial formulations to those for the body.
G.M. COLLIN Joins Forces with Four Seasons Hotel Austin to Redefine Luxury Skincare
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Apr 2026
G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin, where cutting-edge skincare meets world-class hospitality.
Seatrade Cruise Global trade event adds Wellness Oasis for spa, wellness and fitness
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2026
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added an experiential zone called the Wellness Oasis to highlight the evolving nature of the industry.
Prism Light integrates functional music in partnership with Myndstream
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2026
Prism Light has partnered with health and wellness music brand Myndstream to offer twelve new Prism soundscapes that play during Prism Light Pod sessions.
LPG Group introduces Silhouette Reset body treatment
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2026
LPG Group has created a new 55-minute body treatment called the Silhouette Reset to help the body release accumulated tension.
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris introduces wellbeing programme for new mothers and babies
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2026
Dior Spa at Cheval Blanc Paris, France, has created a wellbeing programme for women during the early stages of motherhood, called the Haute Motherhood Retreat.
SHA forms international Scientific Advisory Board
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Apr 2026
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from around the world who will guide the evolution of the SHA Method for health optimisation.
Wearable under development – Temple – aims to track blood flow to the brain
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Apr 2026
Indian billionaire, Deepinder Goyal, is working on a device called Temple that aims to track blood flow to the brain to see how it is coping with stress.
HPO Tech introduces Zeugma Panorama two-seat hyperbaric chamber
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Apr 2026
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma Panorama.
MSpa unveils 2026 Frame Series innovations
BY Michael Emmerson | 08 Apr 2026
In 2026, MSpa proudly introduces an exciting expansion of its Frame Series, redefining what portable rigid spas can be.
Everyone Active announces four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE as Aquatics Ambassador
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Apr 2026
Award-winning leisure operator, Everyone Active, has partnered with four-time Paralympic gold medallist Maisie Summers-Newton MBE as its new Aquatics Ambassador.
Review of collagen supplements finds health improvements but no anti-wrinkle quick fix
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Apr 2026
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits such as relief from osteoarthritis symptoms and better skin health, but no evidence of anti-ageing effects on wrinkles.
Therme Manchester commits to sustainable circular manufacturing
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Apr 2026
Therme Manchester has signed up to the Circularity in Practice pledge, which is a UK-wide sustainable manufacturing initiative to make 'reuse' the default construction method, with the initiative inspired by King Charles.
Kirklevington Hall will relaunch as luxury spa destination with residences following £25 million investment
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Apr 2026
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission for a £25 million redevelopment.
Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki to lead wellness residency at Cap Juluca
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Apr 2026
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will lead a four-night residency called Wellness Within Sanctum at Cap Juluca, a Belmond Hotel in Anguilla on Maundays Bay, in the Eastern Caribbean.
Marriott adds luxury wellness brand Lefay to its portfolio
BY Katie Barnes | 01 Apr 2026
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into a joint venture to bring the luxury wellness hospitality brand Lefay into the Marriott portfolio.
Introducing Silent Loads: Wildsmith’s newest advancement in personalised wellbeing
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Apr 2026
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent Loads, an approach designed to meet the needs of modern spa guests with precision and depth.
The future of hospitality: the art of service in a changing world
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Apr 2026
Vladi Kovanic, founder of Forum Hotel and Spa, shares her thoughts on the evolution of the hotel and spa industry ahead of the 2026 edition of the industry event.
Heavy social media use contributes to drop in wellbeing among young people, says World Happiness Report
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Mar 2026
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over the past decade, especially in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, according to the 2026 World Happiness Report.
ISPA Conference 2026 kicks off in Las Vegas
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Mar 2026
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, where it will continue until Thursday 2 April.
The Spa at The Edinburgh Grand launches, completing Marriott’s first Scottish Luxury Collection Hotel
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Mar 2026
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of a restored neo-classical former bank, with the addition of a new wellness space.
Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa adds dissolved oxygen to its mineral pools
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Mar 2026
Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa in Colorado, US, has added a system most often found in hot tubs and swimming pools, to increase the dissolved oxygen in its mineral waters as a way to offer something different in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
US spa revenues reached US$23.5 billion in 2025, says ISPA study
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Mar 2026
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.
Corinthia opens in Rome – its first property in Italy – with spa by Studio GA
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Mar 2026
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that used to be home to the Central Bank of Italy.
The Chedi Andermatt partners with first European venture by longevity health platform Humansa
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Mar 2026
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa to offer guests a way to integrate health insights into their experience at the destination.
Intelligent Spas publishes workplace wellness manual and employee handbook
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Mar 2026
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to produce a manual for implementing workplace wellness programmes, based on the latest research in the field.
Designers Mendil + Meyer launch new division called Lām Concepts for strategic wellness projects
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Mar 2026
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has introduced a new division called Lām Concepts to integrate and align wellness goals for projects before they reach the design stage.
British Beauty Council achieves reform of outdated industry classifications
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Mar 2026
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change the way it classifies and tracks economic activity relating to the beauty industry.
Seed to Skin Tuscany launches The Restorative Collection for sensitive and compromised skin
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2026
Seed to Skin Tuscany has unveiled two new products as part of The Restorative Collection, designed for sensitive and compromised skin.
Banyan Tree expands global wellbeing programming with the addition of Connections Retreats
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2026
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to its signature Connections programme that was originally launched last year for two guests at a time.
Basecamp Resorts increases investment to CA$50 million for expansion of Everwild wellness concept
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Mar 2026
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under its Everwild brand and is increasing its investment in the developments to CA$50 million (US$37).
Dior partners with OxygenCeuticals to offer new age-defying spa treatments powered by oxygen
BY Michael Emmerson | 25 Mar 2026
Dior has expanded its treatment portfolio with the introduction of the OZ Portable, also known as the O₂ Dior Spray, a professional device developed to deliver oxygen and activate the skin.
Yon-Ka Paris launches SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2026
Yon-Ka Paris has developed a broad-spectrum suncream called SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid.
Classical composer launches generative spa and wellness music platform Cleome
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Mar 2026
An award-winning classical music composer, Aidan Vass, has developed a generative ambient music platform called Cleome for spas, hotels, yoga studios and wellness spaces.
Armathwaite Hall combines spa offering with animal wellness therapy for Herdy Half Spa Day
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Mar 2026
Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa in the UK’s Lake District has introduced an adults-only spa package that allows guests to make the most of the wildlife park that exists on its grounds.
Vivamayr launches modular health programming to provide tailored services
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Mar 2026
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package and experience modern Mayr medicine, with a base programme and six other modules that can be combined flexibly depending on each guest’s personal requirements.
Continuum reveals mixed-use scheme with sport and wellness residences and Mermaid spa in Miami
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2026
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new mixed-use development in Miami, US, with a 150,000sq ft waterfront wellness space for sport, leisure and social experiences.
The Philippines and Thailand have booming wellness economies, says GWI
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2026
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according to the latest data published by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
The Francis Hotel debuts spa with private thermal suite in Bath, UK
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Mar 2026
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million) renovation of the entire property, which is located in a Georgian landmark building in the spa city of Bath, UK.
Virgin reveals plans for wellness sanctuary and residences near Marrakech
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Mar 2026
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a new hotel just outside Marrakech with extensive wellness experiences.
Obagi Medical’s Clenziderm M.D. Pore Therapy is now available without a prescription
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Mar 2026
Obagi Medical has increased its retail opportunities now that its liquid exfoliator, Clenziderm M.
Global Wellness Summit announces 20th anniversary event location in Thailand
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Mar 2026
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will take place at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand between 10-13 November 2026.
Minor Hotels reveals New York as the location for the launch of The Wolseley Hotels brand
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Mar 2026
In 2027, Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under the new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New York, US, with a wellbeing centre.
Una Hotels One Catania launches Thalasso-inspired Urban Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Mar 2026
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which has a Thalasso-inspired concept.
Parkinson’s UK teams up with the British Wheel of Yoga to deliver mental and physical benefits
BY Kath Hudson | 17 Mar 2026
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the NGB, British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to help more people with Parkinson's access yoga classes throughout the UK.
Crillon Le Brave partners with naturopath Claire Borwin for nutrition retreats
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Mar 2026
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin to offer a diet-focused sleep retreat, among a series of holistic programming planned at the Provençal property in France.
Elevate Spa 2026: where meaningful spa partnerships begin
BY Michael Emmerson | 16 Mar 2026
As the spa and wellness industry evolves toward longevity, integrative health and performance-driven treatments, meaningful connection has never been more important.
Prism Light Pod introduces Prism Light Pad For Massage Tables to wellness tech portfolio
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Mar 2026
Prism Light Pod has revamped its whole-body red light therapy light pad technology portfolio with the introduction of the Prism Light Pad FMT (For Massage Tables).
SLS Barcelona debuts cenote-inspired pool at new Halcyon Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Mar 2026
The urban marina-front resort SLS Barcelona has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain.
Aescape CEO Eric Litman pivots to create health optimisation membership company Healthspanners
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Mar 2026
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he will be starting a new company to focus on improving health spans, called Healthspanners.
TLee Spas and Wellness appoints Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and wellness designer
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Mar 2026
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and wellness designer.
Six Senses opens reservations for first property in the UAE in Dubai with 60,000sq ft spa
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Mar 2026
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at its first property in the UAE, Six Senses The Palm, Dubai, which will have a 60,000sq ft spa and longevity clinic.
Capella appoints Roland Fasel as president to elevate 'culture and performance'
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Mar 2026
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April.
AMRA Skincare launches AMRA Chrononight sleep treatment programme
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Mar 2026
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored science-driven protocols and active ingredients.
Grown Alchemist adds three new body treatments to its existing facial menu
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Mar 2026
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy menu for the first time.
Earthlite and Capsix partner to develop AI-powered robot massage solutions
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Mar 2026
Spa equipment and treatment table manufacturer Earthlite has partnered with French robot massage technology company Capsix to co-develop and distribute integrated autonomous wellness experiences.
Traditional Chinese Medicine cocktail bars gain popularity in China
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Mar 2026
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional health remedies continue to trend in the country, following herbal bubble teas, coffees and other foods.
Champneys opens at Gran Marbella Resort and Beach Club in Spain
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Mar 2026
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort Beach Club, which debuted in Q2 last year on Real de Saragoza beach in Spain.
Proper Hospitality expands wellness and recovery programming across its portfolio
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Mar 2026
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of its properties, including a hot spring-style bathing experience called the Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen.
Innermost launches daily greens supplement The Greens Blend
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Mar 2026
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed to provide digestive support and a comprehensive range of micronutrients.
Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda reveals brand’s second Sanctuary spa
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Mar 2026
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second spa under its new concept called The Sanctuary, at Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda.
Parfums Christian Dior and OxygenCeuticals unveil Dior Spa facial device, the O2 Dior Dome
BY Michael Emmerson | 04 Mar 2026
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with global cosmeceutical company OxygenCeuticals to introduce the advanced oxygen-based facial device, the O2 Dior Dome.
4a Architekten shares details of wellness extension at Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Thermal Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Mar 2026
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities at destination spa park Salinarium Bad Dürkheim Thermal Spa in Germany.
Lyma launches AI-powered app with face scanning technology and support
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Mar 2026
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered face-scanning app for skin analysis and treatment protocols.
Orient Express La Minerva reveals spa inspired by ancient healing traditions
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Mar 2026
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and bathing facilities that are inspired by Roman thermae and Ottoman hammam rituals.
BodyHoliday’s Andrew Barnard shares plans for 10-15 locations in the next 15 years
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Mar 2026
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved in the development of 10-15 BodyHoliday properties around the world over the next 15 years, with its upcoming Portuguese resort as its proof-of-concept “showroom”.
Aman Group to open second Janu in Dubai with inaugural Janu Club
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Mar 2026
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in Dubai, UAE – with a wellness and fitness space measuring 1,700sq m and a separate inaugural private members’ Janu Club.
ISPA publishes guidance for spa operators to maximise the pre-treatment guest experience
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Mar 2026
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published in a consumer-focused report by the ISPA Research Foundation.
Floating wellbeing destination planned for London’s Royal Docks
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Mar 2026
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned for a 12-hectare stretch of water within London’s Royal Docks, in the UK.
Six Senses London opens with first-ever members’ club Six Senses Place and longevity clinic
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Mar 2026
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel – Six Senses London – to provide a space for both social life and serious wellness.
Wellness sets sail with Elevate Spa’s Spa Peeps Gathering
BY Jane Kitchen | 02 Mar 2026
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a four-night cruise to the Caribbean in early February, part of Elevate Spa’s Spa Peeps Gathering.
Infrared therapy: Iyashi Dome offers clinical data and a longevity-focused approach
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Feb 2026
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the marketplace with its innovations in 2004.
Miele: luxury is defined by details and guests notice every one of them
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your guests notice them all.
Kinsfolk and Co reveals new concept, Wellness at The Newman
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Feb 2026
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first operation by management company Kinsfolk and Co, has unveiled an entire floor dedicated to spa and wellness, called Wellness at The Newman.
Aromatherapy Associates introduces Warming De-Stress Muscle Gel and treatment for recovery
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
Aromatherapy Associates respond to demand for recovery-focused treatments with new Warming De-Stress Muscle Gel and a new specialist recovery treatment.
Endospheres: original innovation with a clear purpose
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
Endospheres was born in Italy from a simple idea: innovation must have a clear purpose.
Skyy renews its commitment to spa excellence in Paris
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the 55th Congrès International Esthétique and Spa in Paris, France, as official sponsor of the trophy for the best signature treatment.
Where music leads, therapists thrive – introducing Myndstream’s Energy Revive treatment and training course
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
Therapists need tools that help them deliver treatments with confidence, flow and impact, yet music is often treated as an afterthought in most spas.
Infrared therapy: an integrated approach to wellbeing
BY Michael Emmerson | 27 Feb 2026
In the landscape of wellness technologies, infrared therapy stands out for its controlled and mindful use of heat, designed to support the body’s natural physiological processes.
New PolarWave delivers full body 'dry' ice plunge
BY Julie Cramer | 27 Feb 2026
Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the benefits of a full-body ice plunge in a dry environment.
Yon-Ka Paris introduces Retinol-Like Bi-Serum
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Feb 2026
Yon-Ka Paris has created a retinol-inspired formula and ritual to target wrinkles and improve texture – but without the discomfort, redness and irritation that users with sensitive skin can experience.
Florence Roby reveals wrap-style Genoa Tunic
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Feb 2026
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality professionals.
Matrix Fitness launches five-machine range of luxury CV products
BY Julie Cramer | 26 Feb 2026
Matrix Fitness has launched the Onyx Collection, a five-machine range of luxury CV products designed to complement a club’s décor and elevate the space with luxury accents.
Scaling health interventions could add US$12.5 trillion to the global economy by 2050, says McKinsey
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Feb 2026
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global economy could be boosted by US$12.5 trillion (€11.5 trillion, £9.9 trillion) if society scales access to proven health interventions, according to the McKinsey Health Institute.
IHG debuts Regent Spa and Wellness concept developed by Raison d’Etre
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Feb 2026
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to roll out at select Regent-branded properties around the world.
UK Spa Association and cancer care body SATCC team up to share cancer-related advice
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Feb 2026
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) have teamed up to ensure the latest research and cancer-related industry advice reaches spas and their therapists.
Robert de Niro’s Nobu Hospitality to open Nobu Beach Inn in Barbuda at the end of 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Feb 2026
Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by actor Robert de Niro, has revealed details of the upcoming US$250 million (€230 million, £198 million) Nobu Beach Inn hotel at the The Beach Club, Barbuda, in the Caribbean.
David Lloyd Clubs acquires The Pavilion Club in Hampton Court
BY Kath Hudson | 24 Feb 2026
David Lloyd Clubs, Europe’s has announced plans to develop a premium, family-friendly club in Hampton Court, Surrey, at the site of the former Pavilion Club.
Earthlite and Living Earth Crafts develop Alhambra treatment bed
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Feb 2026
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table, which has been designed for versatility.
Letters: SB Forum
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Jeremy McCarthy says it’s time to tackle ‘standards overwhelm’, and Dr Cheri D Mah on why sleep strategy matters for operators
Finishing touch: Amplifying exercise
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
ACE study shows the added benefits of staying warm after a workout
Event report: Eudemonia Summit
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Ana Ramirez reports from a gathering where Hollywood, neuroscience and wellness hospitality converge
Safari spa: Wild about wellbeing
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Safari lodge operator Wilderness pairs high design and thoughtful wellness at its two new sanctuaries in Rwanda and Botswana
Spa Business People: Chunxia Gao
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
The head of development and wellbeing for new hospitality brand Discover Collection explains the vision
Opinion: Everyone's talking about ... contrast therapy
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
How can spas optimise hydrothermal facilities to deliver effective, enjoyable experiences for all?
Sponsored: The Comfort Zone Way
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Denise Dente, general manager, outlines how Comfort Zone is evolving into a powerful partner for the global spa industry
Jeremy McCarthy: The year of longevity
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Is longevity a transformative opportunity or a speculative bubble? Jeremy McCarthy takes a closer look
Spa Business People: Eric Stephenson
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
The author of 'The Six Superpowers Within' talks about leadership, wellbeing and performance
First person: Stacked for impact
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Lisa Starr reveals her impression of the Ammortal Chamber
First person: Sound investment
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Magali Robathan tries out the Gongmatic experience at Hagastrand, Sweden’s newest and most innovative hotel spa
Profile: Nick Yarnell
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
On the eve of opening, the GM of Six Senses London shares his insights into the brand’s first major urban property with Liz Terry
New opening: Six Senses London – The place to be
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Anna Bjurstam pens her personal reflections ahead of Six Senses’ London launch, when it will unveil its first private members’ club – Six Senses Place
Simone Biles becomes global wellness ambassador for Mandarin Oriental
BY Katie Barnes | 21 Feb 2026
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world, as its first-ever ambassador for global wellness in a long-term, purpose-driven collaboration.
Sponsored: Fenix Group – Optimal results
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Compressive Microvibration delivered by Endospheres can support healthspan by improving the tone, circulation and structure of the tissues, explains Gianluca Cavalletti, founder and CEO of patent-holder, Fenix Group
Promotion: Gharieni – Designing recovery
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
It’s time to design recovery with ROI in mind, says Sammy Gharieni
First stage of AUS$60m Phillip Island Hot Springs wellness precinct to open by the end of 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Feb 2026
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open by the end of the year on the south coast of Phillip Island in the Bass Coast Shire, Australia.
Promotion: BC Softwear – Unrivalled provider
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
The start of 2026 sees BC SoftWear continue its international expansion, says Barbara Cooke
Interview: Andrew Barnard
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
The CEO of BodyHoliday St Lucia talks exclusively to Katie Barnes about how the business is gearing up for global growth, with a new top team, a flagship resort in Portugal and plans to launch a management company
Promotion: Iyashi Dôme – Philosophy of wellbeing
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Iyashi Dôme is more than a device, it’s a philosophy of wellbeing, says founder Shogoro Uemura
Editor's letter: Africa rising
Spa Business 2026 issue 1
Too many emerging markets exploit women and the low-waged. Africa’s burgeoning wellness economy must avoid this, says Katie Barnes
Italy has the fourth-largest wellness economy in Europe
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Feb 2026
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally, with a value of US$140.
Urban longevity wellness clinic BluSonil to offer regular destination spa services
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Feb 2026
A new urban wellness and longevity clinic called BluSonil has opened in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the US, to provide regular spa services inspired by global longevity hotspots and resorts.
Operators around the world are prioritising in-room wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Feb 2026
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us how they are extending the spa experience by introducing in-room wellness offerings, such supercharged wellness mini-bar menus.
Science, nature and intention: the innovation behind the Elemis Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse
BY Michael Emmerson | 18 Feb 2026
With an expanding ingredient library and new biotechnological advancements, at ELEMIS our focus in 2026 is to continue developing next-generation formulas that deliver even greater clinical performance while supporting the skin’s long-term function and wellbeing.
Lemi introduces multi-modal Lemi X chair
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Feb 2026
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in professional treatments that range from body therapies, facials, aesthetics and hair removal.
Tibetan Lama and Buddhist master to teach Tummo Fire Breath practice at Datu
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Feb 2026
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and Tibetan medicine scholar, between 3-5 April.
Vibrating tendons before exercise reduces perceived fatigue and allows people to push harder
BY Liz Terry | 16 Feb 2026
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to a study.
Elemis confirms senior leadership changes following Oriele Frank’s departure
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Feb 2026
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner, Noella Gabriel and Séan Harrington.
Polurrian Hotel to add spa facilities, as well as a sauna on its private beach
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Feb 2026
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a £10 million (US$12.
Alqvimia unveils reformulated Essentially Masculine men's range
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Feb 2026
Alqvimia has reformulated its men’s range, called Essentially Masculine. The Seductive Man Body Oil and Esprit de Parfum Seductive Man fragrance are designed to be used together in a wellbeing ritual, to regulate stress, create mental clarity and balance
Hugh Jackman is the new global ambassador for green supplement brand AG1
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Feb 2026
Actor and wellness entrepreneur, Hugh Jackman, has become a global ambassador for nutrition supplement company AG1, formerly known as Athletic Greens.
Voya and Anada co-create ocean-inspired thermal ritual
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Feb 2026
Thermal sauna and wellness training company Anada has collaborated with Irish seaweed skincare company Voya to create two thermal ritual protocols inspired by the ocean.
Simon Casson to step down from CEO role at Corinthia Hotels Limited
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Feb 2026
Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request after two years at the helm of the company.
Rod Derifield succeeds Jim Chenevey as CEO of Earthlite
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Feb 2026
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as CEO.
Oral care brand ENML launches new flavours following partnership with Marriott
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Feb 2026
Sustainable oral care brand ENML has released a series of new toothpaste flavours, beyond its signature mint, following a pilot guest amenities programme at select Marriott properties.
Hot spring bacteria may hold the key to eco-friendly sunscreen, say scientists
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Feb 2026
A new biocompatible UV-blocking compound has been discovered by scientists in Thailand, during research into cyanobacteria from the country’s hot springs.
Premium with purpose: how Elemis is elevating the modern spa experience
BY Michael Emmerson | 09 Feb 2026
With over 30 years of spa heritage, ELEMIS is uniquely positioned to lead the next evolution of the spa experience.
Aire Ancient Baths partners with investor Khemia to accelerate global expansion
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Feb 2026
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its plan to expand internationally.
Exhale partners with Salt Fitness to deliver wellness membership at Loews Atlanta
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Feb 2026
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at the Loews Atlanta Hotel in Georgia, US.
Destination spas offer more workplace wellness initiatives than day spas, finds new study
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Feb 2026
Intelligent Spas has published the results of an industry survey that invited spa managers from around the world to share how workplace wellness initiatives are implemented in their companies.
Neurosonic introduces low-frequency vibration Serene chair for nervous system reset
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Feb 2026
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to provide a nervous system reset.
CACI International launches portable professional cleansing device Prep and Glow Pro
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Feb 2026
CACI International has introduced its first portable professional cleaning device, the Prep and Glow Pro, in response to demand from beauty industry professionals.
Six Senses' first urban property readies for opening in London
BY Kath Hudson | 06 Feb 2026
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open in early March at The Whiteley in Bayswater, London.
Jungle Kids Spa and Salon launches at Grand Velas Riviera Maya
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Feb 2026
Grand Velas Riviera Maya in the coastal Caribbean state of Quintana Roo, Mexico, has opened its brand new Jungle Kids Spa and Salon for children aged 5-12.
Sumaq Machu Picchu curates traditional Andean-inspired wellness rituals
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Feb 2026
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes Mountain range, has created a series of wellness rituals for guests that embrace local traditions.
Global Wellness Day 2026 to celebrate a cornerstone of wellbeing – joy
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Feb 2026
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on 13th June 2026, with the theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities that spark joy.
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn reveals US$25 million wellness makeover
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Feb 2026
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a US$25 million (€23.
Charlotte Church launches online nature and belonging course called The Dreaming of the Earth
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Feb 2026
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness course called The Dreaming of the Earth for participants to learn how to connect with nature.
The Well HQ and Jude create gamechanging pelvic health protocol
BY Kath Hudson | 05 Feb 2026
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialists, Jude, to offer a pelvic floor strengthening programme to complement a supplement launch.
Germaine de Capuccini unveils Expert Lab Tec-Exosome System facial protocol
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Feb 2026
Germaine de Capuccini has launched a facial protocol called Expert Lab Tec-Exosome, which will join the brand’s Expert Lab range.
Tan Boon Khai appointed to lead the development and opening of Therme Singapore
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Feb 2026
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he will lead the development of the group’s urban wellbeing destination at the city’s Marina South Coastal site.
16,000sq ft destination spa Meraki Wellness to open in Q2 with “Hydrotherapy Odyssey”
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Feb 2026
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, in Q2.
US, China, Germany and Japan have the world’s largest wellness markets
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Feb 2026
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets in the world, according to a new report by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
Medi Wellness Congress 2026 — turn wellness innovation into real business opportunities
BY Michael Emmerson | 03 Feb 2026
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness Congress returns to Switzerland between 27–28 April 2026 at the Geneva Marriott Hotel.
What's next for Aromatherapy Associates?
BY Michael Emmerson | 03 Feb 2026
For forty years, Aromatherapy Associates has shaped the way the spa world experiences essential oils.
Christine Clinton partners with Myndstream for treatment training protocol
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Feb 2026
Spa industry trainer and wellness educator Christine Clinton has collaborated with health and wellness music provider Myndstream to create a self-guided treatment training protocol called Energy Revive.
Corinthia London launches new wellness concept Biome
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Feb 2026
Corinthia London, the five-star hotel in the centre of the UK’s capital city, has re-launched its urban spa with a new concept called Biome.
G.M. Collin unveils Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jan 2026
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to redness.
Nammos Resort Amaala to open with a spa concept that prepares guests for socialising
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Jan 2026
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia, the regenerative tourism development by Red Sea Global, with a spa concept of “boundless wellbeing.
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary introduces all-inclusive cultural wellness retreat
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Jan 2026
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with programming rooted in cultural traditions.
Accor defines eight ways experiential travel will change in 2026 based on “vibes”
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Jan 2026
ALL Accor (Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme) has partnered with forecasting agency Globetrender to outline eight emotional drivers that represent changes to experiential and wellness travel in 2026.
Alila Marea Beach Resort introduces Lumati Recharge Portal for stackable longevity treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Jan 2026
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company Lumati to provide short stackable longevity treatments.
New Global Wellness Summit report forecasts top 10 wellness trends for 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jan 2026
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining 10 trends that will shape the US$6.8 trillion global wellness industry in the coming year.
Integrative wellness brand 001 London introduces the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Jan 2026
Integrative wellness brand, 001 London, has released the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch.
Aman’s superyacht Amangati will launch in Q2 2027 with ryokan-inspired spa
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jan 2026
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in Q2 2027.
TLee Spas and Wellness appoints Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as VP
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jan 2026
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Jeanine Allpress-Cliffe as vice president.
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa opens wellness department designed by Studio Apostoli
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Jan 2026
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre designed by Studio Apostoli.
BC SoftWear introduces fleece-lined crease-resistant Aspen Robe
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jan 2026
UK-based textiles supplier, BC SoftWear, has revealed a new luxury bathrobe called the Aspen.
World Economic Forum: addressing women’s health could unlock US$100bn by 2030 in the US
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Jan 2026
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health represents within global healthcare.
Sigroup International brings herbal food perfume WDrink to wellness market
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Jan 2026
Sigroup International, a water and beverage manufacturing company, has produced an aromatic beverage and food perfume range called WDrink for the luxury wellness market.
WellnessSpace Brands launches RedZone Sauna for powerful recovery
BY Julie Cramer | 21 Jan 2026
WellnessSpace Brands has combined two powerful recovery technologies – infrared heat and LED red light – into its new RedZone Sauna.
Irish resort Powerscourt reveals new focus for flagship spa
BY Jane Kitchen | 21 Jan 2026
Five-star Irish resort, Powerscourt, has unveiled its reimagined 20-treatment-room spa with a new name – Powerscourt Spa and Wellness.
Stockholm’s Villa Foresta to open Acqua di Foresta Roman bath-inspired spa in Q2
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Jan 2026
Villa Foresta, a 103-key hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, will open a new spa called Acqua di Foresta in Q2 this year.
UK Spa Association to launch industry job board as part of its 2026 strategy
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Jan 2026
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board for members to find staff.
From wellness trend to business driver: Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jan 2026
The Longevity in Hospitality Summit 2026 returns to FIBO, offering an international platform focused on the future of hospitality.
The Image Regenerative Institute partners with Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, St Moritz for Lipogems treatments
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz, in Switzerland, has partnered with regenerative medicine provider Image Regenerative Institute (IRI) to enhance its spa and wellness offering.
WHO urges governments to raise $1 trillion for health by taxing alcohol and sugar
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Jan 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the world to strengthen health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol.
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece – Conrad Corfu – to open with full service wellness centre
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Jan 2026
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of Molos on the Greek island of Corfu in Q2 this year, with a design that celebrates the waterfront location with a series of lagoons and pools.
Malaysia’s wellness economy is worth US$31.8 billion, says GWI
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Jan 2026
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of Malaysia, which is worth US$31.
Aromatherapy Associates reveals Support Breathe Shower Mist for at-home spa experience
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Jan 2026
Aromatherapy Associates has created a steam-activated essential oil blend called Support Breathe Shower Mist to provide an at-home spa experience.
Elemis launches Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Jan 2026
British skincare company Elemis has released its new Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse.
Trybe secures US$30m investment from Five Elms Capital
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Jan 2026
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6 million) investment from Five Elms Capital, a growth investor in software businesses.
New Balera collection embeds lighting in tiled feature walls
BY Magali Robathan | 15 Jan 2026
The new Balera Collection sees design studio Studiotamat team up with ceramic artist Arianna De Luca and lighting designer Ninefifty to create a modular collection of glazed handmade terracotta tile walls with lighting integrated into them.
Eynsham Baths at Estelle Manor partners with Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary for resilience retreat
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Jan 2026
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners from Thailand’s Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary at the Estelle Manor estate.
Claudia Schiffer invests in Healf and collaborates on wellbeing campaign
BY Sam Rider | 15 Jan 2026
One of the UK's fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household names from the worlds of fashion, dance music and sport to front its Wellbeing Made Personal campaign. 
Playlist and EGYM are merging to create a US$7.5 billion company
BY Kath Hudson | 15 Jan 2026
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled workout programmes and corporate wellness solutions, to create an expanded entity with a US$7.5 billion valuation.
Swissline introduces Cell Shock Lip and Contour Repair Cream
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Jan 2026
Swissline has unveiled a new product in its Cell Shock range called Lip and Contour Repair Cream, designed to replenish lip volume.
Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane launches spa memberships
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Jan 2026
The Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane in the city’s affluent Mayfair area, UK, has launched spa and wellness membership packages.
SAR 3.1 billion Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Diriyah to be co-developed in Saudi Arabia
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Jan 2026
Saudi Arabian developer Midad Real Estate has signed an agreement with the state-owned developer Diriyah Company to invest SAR 3.
Hotel Lürzerhof to complete €10 million expansion with adults-only spa
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Jan 2026
Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million (US$10.
Phytomer releases Oligoperformance serum with marine exosomes to combat oxidative stress
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Jan 2026
French marine skincare and spa brand Phytomer has released a serum called Oligoperformance that features marine exosomes, or “messenger cells”, which the brand says fight against oxidative stress suffered by the skin.
Desa Potato Head Bali launches “gentle” plant-based Ayurvedic programming
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Jan 2026
The boutique eco-friendly village resort Desa Potato Head Bali has introduced a series of gentle wellness activations.
Lore Bathing Club opens in New York for neighbourhood community experiences
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Jan 2026
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo neighbourhood, US, offering a contrast bathing membership model.
Dawn Mussallem leaves Mayo Clinic to become Fountain Life’s chief medical officer
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Jan 2026
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has become chief medical officer at US longevity clinic company Fountain Life.
Hoshino Resorts’ CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino plans to develop onsen ryokan globally
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Jan 2026
Japanese hotel owner and operator Hoshino Resorts Inc’s CEO, Yoshiharu Hoshino, has shared his ambition to develop onsen ryokan globally in an exclusive interview with Spa Business.
Nayad introduces turnkey bathing ritual in a box
BY Katie Barnes | 08 Jan 2026
Nayad Wellbeing has teamed up with professor Jonathan Paul de Vierville to create a self- guided, turnkey bathing experience for spa, hotels and retreats to retail or offer as an add-on service. 
Kala Design Group reveals plans for tropical destination resort spa at The Luxury Collection Punta Cana
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Jan 2026
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in Q4 2026 with a tropical destination spa called Playa Serena Spa.
Swire Hotels’ new head of wellness Kristina Snaith-Lense outlines vision for Upper House Shenzhen
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Jan 2026
Upper House Shenzhen will be the first new hotel for Swire Hotels in nine years when it opens in 2027, in China.
Spa-goers in Québec are becoming less loyal and more inquisitive, says study commissioned by Québec Spa Association (AQS)
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Jan 2026
Québec spa-goers prefer to visit several spas or chains, rather than remaining loyal to a single establishment, according to a study conducted by Ipsos on behalf of the Québec Spa Association (AQS).
Trybe integrates with restaurant booking platform TablePath for seamless guest bookings
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Jan 2026
Software company Trybe has integrated with restaurant booking and table management platform TablePath for streamlined dining, spa, leisure and hotel stays.
Lucibel.le shines a new light on hair growth, says Fréderic Granotier
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Jan 2026
Lucibel.le, a subsidiary of French new-generation lighting specialists the Lucibel Group, is launching a red light hair mask.
ACE launches sleep coaching course with The Online Sleep Coach
BY Kath Hudson | 05 Jan 2026
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Nick Lambe, The Online Sleep Coach, have collaborated to launch a Sleep and Recovery Coach Course.
Hospitality leaders gather in Paris to discuss longevity
BY Liz Terry | 02 Jan 2026
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in Hospitality.
Abu Dhabi-based immersive destination creator Miral launches social and environmental Miral Impact Fund
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Jan 2026
Miral, a company that creates immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has launched the Miral Impact Fund to deliver social benefits and achieve sustainable environmental goals in the city.
Arabella Hotel Sedona in Arizona to get US$25 million hydrothermal spa
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Dec 2025
Upscale independent hotel, Arabella Hotel Sedona, in Arizona, US, will build an extensive hydrotherapy spa using a US$25 million (€23.0 million, £19.5 million) construction loan.
Accor reveals Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa as first luxury Emblems Collection hotel
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Dec 2025
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched as the first Emblems-branded hotel in Accor’s portfolio.
Viceroy Bocas del Toro in Panama to launch with rainforest spa
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Dec 2025
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula in Panama.
Hattie David-Wilkinson of Maybourne reveals Surrenne retreat programming will launch in 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2025
Hattie David-Wilkinson, global head of wellness and longevity for iconic luxury hotel group Maybourne, has revealed the company’s growth plans include the launch of Surrenne products and retreats in 2026.
Ingo Schweder's GOCO Hospitality acquires Fivelements – plans global expansion
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2025
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in late 2026. The brand will also be scaled globally, with locations in Thailand, Montenegro and Spain already in design development.
Knesko rebrands Black Pearl Mask to reformulated Pearl Renew
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2025
Knesko has reformulated its Black Pearl Detox Mask and rebranded it as Pearl Renew.
New hospitality membership brand, Discover Collection, reveals its launch properties will be in Oman, Kenya, France and Mexico
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Dec 2025
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with purpose and mindful luxury.
Oakwell Beer Spa launches nationwide franchising in the US, blending beer culture with wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Dec 2025
Day spa company Oakwell Beer Spa is seeking partners to run franchises around the US.
Am-Finn Sauna and Steam launches controlled contrast therapy Frost Locker
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Dec 2025
US sauna and steamroom manufacturer Am-Finn Sauna and Steam has created a contrast therapy room called Frost Locker for a controlled cooling experience.
Designed for the laundry room, loved in the treatment room
BY Michael Emmerson | 22 Dec 2025
The Madison Collection is a multi-generational, family-run business that’s committed to ethical values and respectful relationships with its clients, partners and the natural environment.
Five-season retreat concept to launch at Eha in Estonia in 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Dec 2025
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on Estonia’s Hiiumaa Island, which is home to a UNESCO-protected biosphere reserve.
2026 ISPA Conference welcomes Jay Shetty as Day Two Keynote
BY Michael Emmerson | 19 Dec 2025
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in your career at the 2026 ISPA Conference held between 31 March – 2 April at The Venetian in Las Vegas, US.
Te Arai Links resort in New Zealand reveals new spa and hydrotherapy garden
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Dec 2025
World-class golf destination resort Te Arai Links in New Zealand has debuted its new spa and fitness centre for resort guests – with members of the public set to gain access in Q3 of 2026.
AMP Fit partners with Corinthia London for the launch of Biome
BY Kath Hudson | 18 Dec 2025
Five star hotel, Corinthia London, has announced the relaunch of its award-winning urban spa with a new identify – Biome by Corinthia London.
Product focus: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Spa Business takes a look at the financial returns and business case for hyperbaric chambers
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden launches reimagined two-floor bank vault spa
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2025
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations and now its reimagined Vault Spa and Suites have launched too.
Saade introduces plant-based swimwear for use in saunas
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Dec 2025
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection specifically crafted for use in sauna rituals.
Mountain retreat Huus Quell opens in Switzerland with 2,200sq m longevity centre and spa
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Dec 2025
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of northeastern Switzerland.
Ask an expert: Everyone’s talking about ... Sleep
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Momentum is building behind wellness strategies that support better rest. Kath Hudson investigates
Family matters: The Fortes
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
The family behind Rocco Forte Hotels open up to Julie Cramer about elevating its spa concepts and next-gen leadership
Event report: Global Wellness Summit 2025
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
The fast-moving longevity landscape was the focus of the GWS in Dubai. Megan Whitby reveals the highlights
Spa people: Hattie David-Wilkinson
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Poised to take Maybourne’s cutting-edge wellness brand, Surrenne, global and launch a retreats proposition
Sponsored: Iyashi Dôme – delivering results
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Iyashi Dôme delivers results that have been proven by scientific studies, as Shogoro Uemura explains
Sponsored: Matrix Fitness – redefining wellness
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Matrix Fitness is delivering wellness solutions to hospitality and spa operators, with the latest state-of-the art fitness equipment
Sponsored: Living Earth Crafts – on a mission
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Living Earth Crafts already counts leading global operators among its clientele. CEO Jim Chenevey says the company is taking innovation to the next level in 2026
Menu engineering: At your service
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Auberge pivots to joy, Oberoi reveals lifestyle framework concept and a gamified therapist training platform launches
Interview: Yoshiharu Hoshino
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Backed by US$1.6 billion in assets, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts talks to Katie Barnes about growth strategy and onsen innovation in Japan and beyond
New opening: Mind Oasis, UK
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Rituals cosmetics rolls out brain massage concept on the high street
Hotel spa: Nature recharged
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Lisa Starr visits Puradies in the Austrian Alps, where thoughtful design and eco spas are having a profound impact on businesses
Editor's letter: The long game
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Longevity is powering the next evolution of wellness, says Katie Barnes
Spa people: Ingo Schweder
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Reveals GOCO’s acquisition of Fivelements and its brand relaunch
Spa people: Lucas Schlüter
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
The Ibuku architect on building a bamboo wellness centre in Costa Rica
Finishing touch: Hot issue
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Revised guidelines outline when heat is safe – and when it’s not – for those undergoing cancer treatment
Sponsored: Comfort Zone – Technology meets touch
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Comfort Zone Introduces a New Era of Beauty, reports Monica Poli
Sponsored: 111Skin - Restoring vitality
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
111Skin is taking exosome-driven skin rejuvenation to the next level with new launches
Sponsored: Myrtha Wellness – deeply immersed
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Myrtha has collaborated with famed architect, Alberto Apostoli, to create WellGate, a customisable thermal suite
Sponsored: TechnoAlpin - rethinking recovery in sports
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Snow is an engaging and holistic way to cool down after sports
New opening: Tulah, India
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
A US$90 million clinical healing sanctuary in Kerala is shaking up medi-wellness in India
Gaia Retreat originally co-founded by Olivia Newton-John plans AU$37m expansion
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2025
Gaia Retreat’s owners have submitted a planning application to the local government authority in Byron, Australia, for an AU$37 million (US$24.2 million, €21.0 million, £10.3 million) expansion of the facility that was originally co-founded by Olivia Newton-John in 2005.
Thermal spa: Ancient waters, renewed wellness
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
A complex in Vals-les-Bains, France, has seen visits grow by 80 per cent since renovation. Jenny Eagle finds out more
Event report: Asia Pacific Wellness Summit
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Judy Chapman shares her top takeaways from this industry gathering in Australia
Gharieni’s Metawell rebrands RLX Satori as mental fitness lounger RLX BrainGym
BY Helen Andrews | 15 Dec 2025
Gharieni Group’s Welnamis division for touchless treatment technology has rebranded its touchless vibroacoustic RLX Lounger, which will now be known as the RLX BrainGym.
Research: High achiever
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
The latest figures from the GWI show the global wellness economy is now worth US$6.8 trillion
Research: Curious minds
Spa Business 2025 issue 4
Spa-goers in Québec, Canada, are less loyal and more inquisitive according to new Ipsos research
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands launches longevity franchise in partnership with Gary Brecka
BY Kath Hudson | 14 Dec 2025
Anthony Geisler’s Sequel Brands has launched its fifth franchise: a longevity concept in collaboration with biohacker, longevity expert and podcaster, Gary Brecka.
Milan Wellness Hospitality Conference tackles design and operation realities for wellness facilities
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Dec 2025
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations during the Wellness Hospitality Conference on 2 December at the NH Hotel Milano CityLife in Milan, Italy.
Zoe Wall outlines AB Living Group’s point of difference in her new role as VP of wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Dec 2025
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.
Chiva-Som’s sister brand Jayasom reveals wellness concept for flagship Amaala resort
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Dec 2025
Integrative wellness operator Jayasom has outlined details of the wellness offering at its first property within the giga-project Amaala, on the coast of Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea, ahead of opening in 2026.
Heatherwick Studio and lighting brand Tala collaborate to create sleep light called Wake
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Dec 2025
Design firm Heatherwick Studio and British lighting brand Tala have teamed up to create a sleep light called Wake.
Put health before profit, says review by The Lancet into ultra-processed foods
BY Kath Hudson | 10 Dec 2025
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according to a series from The Lancet on ultra-processed foods and human health.
Therme Group acquires final three German thermal spas from Josef Wund Foundation
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Dec 2025
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee- Neustadt from the Josef Wund Foundation.
Technology Meets Touch: Comfort Zone Redefines Intelligent Skincare for the Modern Spa
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Dec 2025
As the professional beauty landscape accelerates toward high-performance, results-oriented treatments, technology is becoming a central driver of personalised care.
WDT Werner Dosiertechnik launches cooling waterfall jet shower Cryo-Fall
09 Dec 2025
German wet area specialist WDT Werner Dosiertechnik has created a cooling waterfall massage jet shower called Cryo-Fall.
Michael Lahm sets up turnkey spa development consultancy Reservoir
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Dec 2025
Michael Lahm has established a new turnkey spa development consultancy called Reservoir.
Global wellness rituals inspire new Germaine de Capuccini collection
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Dec 2025
African Safari, Amazonian Discovery, Asian Journey and Mediterranean Escape are four new spa products and treatment lines in Germaine de Capuccini’s Sperience collection.
UAE wellness economy is worth US$40 billion, according to new Global Wellness Institute study
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Dec 2025
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy is now worth US$40.8 billion (€37.7 billion, £30.6 billion).
Equinox expands into the Caribbean with marina development Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Dec 2025
Equinox Hotels, which has a focus on fitness, health and wellness, has announced it will operate a marina lifestyle destination called Equinox Resort Anguilla Port Nimara, the first Caribbean site for the brand.
G.M. Collin releases leave-on Peel Toner Exfoliant
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Dec 2025
G.M. Collin has launched a new leave-on liquid exfoliant called Peel Toner Exfoliant, designed to deliver radiance, smoothness and hydration.
Basecamp Resorts debuts Everwild Nordic Spa and Hotel in Canmore
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Dec 2025
Canadian hospitality brand Basecamp Resorts has debuted its Everwild Nordic spa concept with the launch of its Everwild Nordic Spa and Hotel in Canmore, Canada.
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau gives update on the opening of Red Sea Global’s wellness destination Amaala
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Dec 2025
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to operators at Saudi Arabian ultra-luxury giga-project Amaala in Q1 of 2026, according to Lindsay Madden-Nadeau, when she spoke at the Global Wellness Summit in Dubai last week.
WHO says physical activity is critical as it publishes its first guidelines on GLP-1s
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Dec 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised obesity as a “chronic, progressive and relapsing” disease and is backing the use of GLP-1 medicines, such as Ozempic, as a treatment.
House of Grey Wolfe presents lifestyle retail line
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Dec 2025
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a collection of loungewear and home interior products for retail in spas.
Discover AKT Group: a strategic platform for tomorrow’s wellness
BY Tim Nash | 04 Dec 2025
Many professionals have known us through C.O.D.E. and Skyy, two distinct brands shaping premium and luxury massage beds and wellness furniture.
Today, we present AKT Group.
MindFidelity launches new audio wellness installation Overtone
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Dec 2025
Creative audio consultancy MindFidelity has created a new wellness soundscape installation called Overtone, offering a sonic immersion of gongs, singing bowls and chimes using high fidelity speakers.
Synthesis Organics’ Theme Rains reveals magnesium spray
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Dec 2025
Rest & Restore Liposomal Magnesium Spray, a natural mist designed to support the body’s innate rhythms of rest, repair and nervous system balance, is the latest innovation from Synthesis Organics.
BodyHoliday confirms details of expansion, including second resort in Portugal
BY Helen Andrews | 04 Dec 2025
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve, which is set to open in 2029.
Elevating spa luxury with Miele Benchmark
BY Tim Nash | 02 Dec 2025
In spas, every detail shapes the guest experience — from the scent of essential oils to the softness of a robe. Behind the scenes, laundry care plays a vital role in maintaining this indulgence.
LivinGlobe introduces redesigned adaptable Vidarium
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Dec 2025
Founded more than 10 years ago, LivinGlobe was one of the first companies in the immersive wellness space with its dome-shaped Vidarium.
Anantara’s medical wellness retreat destination Layan Life introduces aftercare programme
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Dec 2025
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced a post-stay continuity programme to provide follow-up care for guests.
Margaret Dabbs London launches roll-on Breath Pulse Point Oil
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Dec 2025
Margaret Dabbs London has launched a compact roll-on called Breathe Pulse Point Oil, a pocket- sized product to create a calming ritual.
MSpa Oslo: Experience the future of home spas
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Dec 2025
The MSpa Oslo combines advanced technology, thoughtful design, and effortless installation — setting a new benchmark for modern home spas.
Trybe launches self-service contactless check-in kiosks
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Dec 2025
Hospitality industry software company Trybe has launched a self-service check-in kiosk and wearable wristband technology for streamlined reservation verification and cashless payments throughout the guest journey.
Cinq Mondes renews amenities line in collaboration with Groupe GM
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Nov 2025
International amenities business Groupe GM and French skincare company Cinq Mondes have refreshed the spa brand’s amenity line.
Dave Asprey announces deal to open Upgrade Labs in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Nov 2025
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced during the Global Wellness Summit that his Upgrade Labs company will open its first UAE-based centre in Dubai.
Robert Hanea shares ambition to welcome 100-120 million guests globally to Therme in the next 15 years
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Nov 2025
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit in Dubai that he hopes Therme Group is able to provide accessible social bathing experiences to 100-120 million guests globally in the next 15 years.
RLA Global’s Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report finds membership revenues are driving growth in wellness hotels
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Nov 2025
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the latest edition of its Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report.
Kerzner's Atlantis brand adds family wellness and reveals plans for two new resorts
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Nov 2025
Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit that its luxury hospitality brand, Atlantis, is starting to focus on family wellness.
Introducing Mood Board’s 5d immersive wellness experience
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Nov 2025
“Most spas look and feel the same, but guests want something new, immersive and innovative,” declares Andrii Dmytriiev, co-founder of Mood Board Engineering.
Moods, a refreshingly modern aromatherapy line
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Nov 2025
Chill, Frisky and Hustle. These are just four of eight ‘aromatic character’ categories used by a new, refreshingly modern aromatherapy brand called Moods.
Germaine de Capuccini appoints Anke Menkhorst as CEO
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Nov 2025
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand its global presence.
111Skin introduces Exosome Face Lift products and facial treatment
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Nov 2025
Results-driven skincare brand 111Skin has introduced a pair of exosome-infused products in its new Exosome Face Lift range, to be used at home and in a cutting-edge 90-minute Exosome Regeneration Facial.
€285 million Marina Resort Cavtat under development in Croatia with wellness design by Under A Tree Consulting
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Nov 2025
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is being developed on the Dubrovnik Riviera with wellness and regenerative programming by Under a Tree Consulting.
Phuket in Thailand named as host location for GWS 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Nov 2025
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Phuket, Thailand, as the host destination for the 20th anniversary summit next year on the final day of the 2025 GWS.
GWS recognises Mary Tabacchi with Leading Woman in Wellness Award
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Nov 2025
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman in Wellness Award in Dubai, UAE.
Secure your spot at the 2026 ISPA Conference
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Nov 2025
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in your career at the 2026 ISPA Conference held between 31 March – 2 April at The Venetian in Las Vegas, US.
Auberge Collection introduces new concept, The Joy of Wellbeing
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Nov 2025
Auberge Collection has announced a new concept called The Joy of Wellbeing, with unique activations at each property.
Global wellness economy hits record peak of US$6.8trn – forecast to reach US$9.8trn by 2029
BY Helen Andrews | 19 Nov 2025
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research released today (19 November) by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
Global Wellness Summit 2025 kicks off in Dubai for longevity-themed event
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Nov 2025
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE, as more than 500 wellness leaders from 50 countries have assembled for the event.
Tulah Clinical Wellness to open in 2026 offering ancient Eastern traditions and clinical medicine
BY Helen Andrews | 18 Nov 2025
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of northern Kerala, India, in February 2026.
Scream clubs provide community and therapeutic benefits
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Nov 2025
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways to deal with the pressures of modern life.
FIBO to host Longevity in Hospitality event in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Nov 2025
FIBO, the international fitness and health trade show, is hosting an exclusive event in Paris, France on 3 December called Longevity in Hospitality, marking its further expansion into the wellness market.
Omnisens releases unisex Thé Tonique eau de toilette
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Nov 2025
Sensorial skincare brand Omnisens has released an eau de toilette called Eau Thé Tonique, to complete its Thé Tonique collection of eight sensory products.
The Well Bay Harbor Islands to open ahead of 2026 with Miami’s “first caldarium” with a US$238m refinancing loan
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Nov 2025
International wellness brand The Well and Miami-based real estate developer Terra have secured a US$238 million (€218.4 million, £183.5 million) refinancing loan to complete the new mixed-use luxury wellness development The Well Bay Harbor Islands in Miami, US.
ISPA honours Kate Mearns with 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Nov 2025
Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions to the spa industry.
Therme Group to develop S$1bn Therme Singapore wellbeing oasis
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Nov 2025
Therme Group has announced it will develop its first wellbeing oasis in Singapore, creating a large-scale social wellbeing infrastructure project worth S$1 billion (US$768 million, €664 million, £507 million).
Elemental Herbology Five Element Pause & Renew Ritual
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Nov 2025
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, menopause is beautifully described as the ‘second spring’ - a time of renewed feminine potential, wisdom and transformation.
Champneys and Cheyne Capital acquire Buxton Crescent spa hotel
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Nov 2025
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership with global alternative investment fund manager Cheyne Capital.
Sara Young’s Spa Well launches CIBTAC-endorsed spa finance course
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Nov 2025
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial skills.
Alqvimia launches reformulated Essentially Beautiful Balance range
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Nov 2025
Alqvimia has reformulated its Essentially Beautiful Balance range of skincare for combination and oily skin.
Irene Forte Spa launches new concept at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh
BY Helen Andrews | 13 Nov 2025
Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Spa within the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels group, has relaunched the spa at The Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, UK, using her new concept based in “nature and science.”
From reps to recovery: How roboSculptor redefines member retention in the wellness era
BY Tim Nash | 12 Nov 2025
The global fitness industry is rapidly transforming, moving from performance-driven training to holistic wellness ecosystems.
AI-powered online massage therapy training platform TheraQuest offers gamified teaching
BY Helen Andrews | 12 Nov 2025
Researchers at Ontario Tech University, Canada, have developed an AI-based massage therapy training platform prototype called TheraQuest that simulates real-world therapeutic massage scenarios.
Hotel Royal’s evianSpa launches its first-ever spa packages
BY Helen Andrews | 11 Nov 2025
Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France – the birthplace of the Danone-owned mineral water brand Evian – has launched its first evianSpa packages, which last four or seven days.
GSN Planet invites applications for 2026 board of directors
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Nov 2025
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) is inviting spa and wellness industry professionals to apply to be part of its 2026 board of directors.
Yon-Ka introduces Serum Omega & Nutrilessence
BY Tim Nash | 10 Nov 2025
In response to the growing demand for minimalist yet high-performance skincare, Yon-Ka Paris has created Serum Omega, a next-generation oil-in-serum designed to nourish, repair, and protect.
Peninsula Hot Springs in Australia’s Mornington Peninsula is up for sale, with permit for expansion
BY Helen Andrews | 10 Nov 2025
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more than 20 years of operation.
Pearl Tree celebrates 10 years of shaping luxury, beauty and wellness
BY Tim Nash | 10 Nov 2025
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC and the British Indian Ocean region.
Wellness Hospitality Conference to host more than 30 spa and wellness speakers
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Nov 2025
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness Hospitality Conference on 2 December at the NH Hotel Milano CityLife in Milan.
Champneys secures £32m for refurbishment and growth from investment partner Cheyne Capital
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Nov 2025
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million for capital expenditure for growth and refurbishment.
Kerstin Florian launches Lift and Firm Creme and facial
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Nov 2025
Kerstin Florian has unveiled a new skincare product called Lift and Firm ​​Crème, which has been designed for all skin types to improve lift, firmness and rejuvenation.
Ennismore announces new Delano properties in partnership with Cain International
BY Helen Andrews | 05 Nov 2025
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with capital investment company Cain International.
The first UK Six Senses will open in London in Q2 2026 with city’s “first magnesium hotel pool”
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2025
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 2026 with the brand’s first private club called Six Senses Place and what is said to be the city’s first magnesium hotel pool.
Therme Group expands in Asia with development of Therme Korea-Incheon in South Korea
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Nov 2025
Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority to develop Therme Korea-Incheon – a wellbeing resort in the city of Incheon.
Innerva launches new Connect app to deliver real-time feedback
BY Julie Cramer | 02 Nov 2025
Innerva launches Connect, a technology platform designed to power the next evolution of its power-assisted exercise equipment and support active ageing.
Fold launches new 'flexible' Pilates reformer
BY Julie Cramer | 02 Nov 2025
Fold has launched a new Pilates reformer machine designed for facilities that need to create flexible spaces.
Esthetica launches vibro-acoustic lounger Nada Brahma for transformative wellness journeys
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
Wellness is evolving. It’s no longer just about physical treatments that ease accumulated tension, because tension doesn’t just reside in our bodies; it also lives in our minds.
Elevating spa profitability: booking optimisation with Agilysys Spa, powered by guestsense.ai
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
In the spa industry, maximising profitability hinges on booking system efficiency. Agilysys Spa, powered by guestsense.ai, optimises scheduling, increases revenue and improves profitability for spa operations.
Anna Bjurstam tells HCM Summit the fitness industry needs to evolve
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.
Wilderness launches Sanctuary spa at Wilderness Mombo in Botswana
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its new spa concept called Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo in Botswana.
Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany introduces The Paths of Thermal Mud programme
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
Italian property Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection, has introduced a new wellness programme called The Paths of Thermal Mud.
BC SoftWear launches SilkSoft range of lightweight and breathable spa linens
BY Helen Andrews | 31 Oct 2025
BC SoftWear has revealed its newest range of spa treatment bed linens called SilkSoft, designed specifically for high turnover operations and those in warmer climates.
Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai opens ahead of the Global Wellness Summit
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2025
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai in the 303-metre Wasl Tower, and the group’s first re-branded spa called Mandarin Oriental Wellness will open 1 November.
Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, launches spa with Gongmatic experience
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2025
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an immersive gong experience at its spa.
Ensana to double international portfolio by 2030
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2025
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to double its international portfolio by 2030.
SATCC updates guidance on use of heat during treatments for cancer patients
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2025
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the use of heat during touch treatments and holistic wellness practices for patients with cancer based on new research.
OpenSeed launches private multisensory Iris Meditation Pod
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Oct 2025
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject – a design and innovation company founded by Yves Behar.
bbspa Group strategically expands into operational management of spas and wellness centres
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2025
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its strategic focus with a decisive move towards the operational management of spas and wellness centres.
hangAir Global's Mirjana Prokic reveals Orca forward-tilt incliner for 'intelligent recovery'
29 Oct 2025
Orca, described as "the world's first forward-tilt incliner" for 'intelligent recovery' is designed to deliver up to 3 hours' worth of conventional rest in a fraction of the time.
GSTE Association’s new chair Oliver Krügel seeks to safeguard spa towns' future
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2025
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the first general assembly under the leadership of new chair Oliver Krügel, the Mayor of Bad Ems, Germany.
Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga opens oceanic wellness sanctuary Uga Prava
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Oct 2025
Boutique Sri Lankan hotel group Uga has launched Uga Prāva in the coastal town of Tangalle, Sri Lanka, immersed in nature for all kinds of wellness activities and experiences.
Geothermal wellness destination Laugarás Lagoon opens in Iceland
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2025
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle – a popular tourist route.
Lefay Resort and Spa tops The Times and The Sunday Times’ 50 best spas in the world list
BY Helen Andrews | 28 Oct 2025
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of the world’s 50 best spas, curated by The Times and The Sunday Times.
Inaugural Africa Wellness Congress takes place in Marrakech
BY Jane Kitchen | 27 Oct 2025
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering strategic insight and operational guidance for integrating wellness into Africa’s economic development. With a theme of ‘Pioneering Investment and Business in Africa’s Wellness Industry,’ the event was organised by HAB France and Acumen Events Maroc and featured keynote speakers, panels and networking sessions.
Rosewood Doha opens doors to city-centre social wellbeing club Asaya
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Oct 2025
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and members hydrotherapy recovery rituals, movement classes, sound healing, advanced skin therapies and biohacking innovations.
Lanserhof Group receives €95 million investment to expand globally
BY Helen Andrews | 24 Oct 2025
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95 million (US$105.2 million, £80.7 million) to fuel its global expansion.
HCM Summit exhibition showcases leading innovations
BY Kath Hudson | 23 Oct 2025
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational speakers on stage.
HCM Summit opens with rallying call for fitness to take the lead in wellness and lifestyle
BY Kath Hudson | 23 Oct 2025
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the conference with an inspiring talk about consumer testing and the opportunities in this space.
NOW LIVE! Watch the live stream of the HCM Summit 2025
BY Kath Hudson | 23 Oct 2025
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have just opened the HCM Summit at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.
HCM editor and Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry, announces the launch of HCM Invest for 2026
BY Kath Hudson | 23 Oct 2025
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry, has announced an exciting new development for next year’s event.
Waldorf Astoria New York launches Guerlain’s largest Wellness Spa in the world
BY Helen Andrews | 22 Oct 2025
The world’s largest Guerlain spa has opened at the newly remodelled Waldorf Astoria New York, US, which opened earlier this year.
Japanese-inspired wellness centre Akari opens in Dubai with sacred geometry design
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Oct 2025
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with medicinal architecture inspired by Japanese design principles.
Intelligent Spas seeks spa manager respondents for workplace wellness survey
BY Helen Andrews | 21 Oct 2025
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an industry survey about how workplace wellness initiatives are implemented in their companies.
The Oberoi Group launches five-pillar ASMI by Oberoi lifestyle framework for guest experience
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Oct 2025
The Oberoi Group has introduced a lifestyle framework called ASMI by Oberoi, designed to integrate wellness throughout its properties to enhance the guest experience.
Synergy – The Retreat Show 2025 welcomes delegation to Sardinia and announces Croatia for 2026 event
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Oct 2025
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in Sardinia, welcoming nearly 300 attendees from 53 countries in a programme of workshops, panels and discussions that explored the theme, The Role of the Arts in Healing.
TechnoAlpin Indoor launches Silent Snow ritual in partnership with Myndstream
BY Helen Andrews | 20 Oct 2025
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multi-sensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World Championships, in partnership with music and soundscape creation company Myndstream.
Jardine Matheson takes Mandarin Oriental private with a value of US$4.2 billion
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Oct 2025
Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson is aiming to buy the remaining shares it does not already own in Mandarin Oriental in a move to take the company private.
Studio Apostoli and Balich Wonder Studio collaborate to create immersive Arché Water Path Luxury Experience
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Oct 2025
Studio Apostoli has designed an immersive water-based spa experience called Arché Water Path Luxury Experience, based on a concept by live entertainment production company Balich Wonder Studio.
Phytomer reveals anti-ageing Perles des Mers cream using biofermented marine molecules
BY Helen Andrews | 17 Oct 2025
Scientists at French skincare company Phytomer have detected and harvested a marine microorganism that produces lipid-rich molecules that enrich its new skincare product, Perles des Mers.
Swissline enters the epigenetic skincare market with its 360° Collagen Night Concentrate
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Oct 2025
Swissline has created a nighttime treatment that uses “longevity molecule” NAD+ for DNA repair and wrinkle reduction, called 360° Collagen Night Concentrate
Therme Group to host two-day sauna village festival Bathe-ing DC in Washington, US
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Oct 2025
Therme Group will bring European bathing culture to Washington DC, US, for a two-day community wellbeing festival called Bathe-ing DC, between 18-19 October this weekend.
Myndstream creates a soundscape to complement Hyperice recovery
BY Kath Hudson | 16 Oct 2025
Recovery business, Hyperice, has partnered with music for wellbeing experts, Myndstream, to deliver a solution for operators looking to elevate recovery offerings.
Global Wellness Summit reveals agenda for longevity-themed event in Dubai
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Oct 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual edition, which will be held at the Mandarin Oriental in Downtown Dubai between 18-21 November.
€200 million Pical Resort by Valamar Collection to open with first Croatian ESPA spa
BY Helen Andrews | 16 Oct 2025
Valamar Riviera, a Croatian tourism company and hotel operator, will open its Pical Resort with Croatia’s first ESPA spa in March 2026.
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie to lead one of Beachcomber’s first retreats
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Oct 2025
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis Beachcomber in Mauritius between 3-7 April 2026.
UAE’s wellness economy is one of the fastest-growing in the world, finds GWI
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Oct 2025
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region and one of the fastest-growing in the world, according to the first report on the segment by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
Lynton Lasers launches "collagen banking" laser RedTouch Pro by Deka Lasers
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Oct 2025
Aesthetic technology distributor Lynton Lasers has launched a laser manufactured by Italian medical systems company Deka Lasers called RedTouch Pro.
Grown Alchemist adds two new formulas to its latest Regenerating Range
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Oct 2025
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has introduced two new formulas to its Regenerating Range, which uses biotech actives for anti-ageing effects and radiance.
Uncovering the real secret for sustainable growth in your spa
BY Helen Andrews | 14 Oct 2025
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs, increased competition and shifting customer expectations.
Spa people: Colin Mcilheney
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
We find out more about Colin Mcilheney, the man who created the ISPA US Spa Industry Study and has been analysing the sector’s performance ever since
Menu engineering: At your service
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Self-playing gongs in Sweden, surfing therapy in Morocco and Ananda launches holistic diabetes management programme in India
Sponsored: Lemi - Good sensations
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Lemi’s Venice Head Spa combines the beauty of Italian design with fine-tuned technology to provide the ultimate top-to-toe treatment station for spas
Ask an expert: Recovery
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
From cryo to compression to contrast bathing, Julie Cramer investigates why and how spas and resorts are integrating recovery packages
Interview: Chris Norton
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
The CEO of Equinox Hotels tells Katie Barnes how the uber-cool brand is scaling its bold fusion of fitness, spa and luxury
Spa people: Kayley Thomas
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Lush is famous for its bath bombs and retail empire, but the co-founder of its day spa concept reveals why its 19 global spa facilities are so essential
Research: Behind the boom
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
What are the hidden messages in the latest US study by ISPA? Colin Mcilheney digs beneath the surface
Project preview: The Sanctuary, Rwanda
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
One of Africa’s most ambitious safari spas will debut this November
Project preview: Botanical spa, Venice
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
ABCPLus Studio presents plans for a €37.5m eco haven with a spa interlaced with canals and open-air pavilions
News report: Map of luxury
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
New research by WATG shows emerging wealth hubs in India, the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Africa are reshaping luxury travel demand
Editor's letter: The rise of recovery
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
As fitness operators embrace recovery, spas must decide how to respond to this growing movement, says Katie Barnes
Event report: International Thermal Tourism Congress
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Passionate hot springs stakeholders gather in Budapest to discuss the sector’s future. Sophie Benge reports
Sponsored: BC Softwear – Human touch
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
While touchless therapies are a positive addition to spas, nothing can replace the healing power of human touch, says Barbara Cooke
Finishing touch: Liquid assets
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Scientists suggest warm water bathing has better health benefits than saunas
Sponsored: TechnoAlpin – Snow for all seasons
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
TechnoAlpin’s magical Snowroom installation at the Alpenrose resort brings the Austrian landscape and feel-good nature factor to its wellbeing experience
Sponsored: Yon-ka – A potent blend
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Yon-Ka’s new Serum Omega is a potent blend of Omega 3, 6 and 9 to target dry, stressed-out skin and deliver a calm and nourishing client experience
Sponsored: G.M. COLLIN – Smooth operator
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
The new toner from G.M. Collin represents a ‘gold standard’ in leave-on liquid exfoliation for smooth and radiant results, without the irritation of a scrub
Sponsored: Comfort Zone – Collagen power
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Comfort Zone is launching an innovative facial and two new home care formulae to deliver skin tone and longevity
First person: Costa Blanca cure
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Jane Kitchen visits Spain to compare and contrast two world-class medi-wellness clinics: well-established SHA and ambitious newcomer ZEM
First person: Imagination alchemy
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Helen Andrews tries out a theatrical sensory treatment by cosmetics high street retailer Lush
Sponsored: Gharieni Group – Tech-powered recovery
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
The new brand in the Gharieni Group portfolio – Metawell – is delivering what today’s wellness clients are seeking most – deep recovery and mind-body renewal
Spa people: Tim Fu
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Leading a wellness architecture project in Slovenia that’s one of the first in the world to use AI in all stages of design
Research: Bigger picture
Spa Business 2025 issue 3
Rising salaries and shifting consumer expectations – two new surveys by the UKSA and GSG reveal the trends impacting UK spa operators
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group acquires Spabreaks.com
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Oct 2025
Ecommerce company Excalibur Group has announced the strategic acquisition of spa deal website Spabreaks.com, enhancing the group’s presence in the luxury spa, wellness and leisure sectors.
Destination Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA relaunches with updated wellness offering
BY Helen Andrews | 09 Oct 2025
The Devona Spa at Hilton Aberdeen TECA, UK, has relaunched following upgrades that include a new partnership with Germaine de Capuccini and the installation of a Wellness Lounge featuring technology from the Gharieni Group.
Longevity through recovery
BY Michael Emmerson | 08 Oct 2025
Longevity has fast become the ultimate aspiration in wellness. But living longer is only meaningful if we can live better. That’s why recovery is no longer a side note, it’s the foundation of a long, vital life.
Positive Prime Global Summit to highlight potential for AI-neurotechnology in spa and wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Oct 2025
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will provide a forum to discuss how to incorporate innovative technologies for transformative wellness experiences.
Minor Hotels to expand footprint in Egypt via joint venture with Sunrise Resorts and Cruises
BY Helen Andrews | 08 Oct 2025
Minor Hotels has signed an agreement with Egyptian hospitality group Sunrise Resorts and Cruises to form a new joint venture company that will open up to 50 hotels over the next decade.
Global Wellness Institute outlines how wellness real estate is delivering business and wellbeing benefits
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Oct 2025
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate developers and prospective residents are factoring wellbeing features into their decision- making.
Former Hindu monk initiate and podcast host Jay Shetty to keynote ISPA 2026
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Oct 2025
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced that entrepreneur, author and host of podcast On Purpose, will host a keynote speech at the three-day 2026 conference.
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani reveal new resort brand – Sosei – following sale of Soneva to KSL
BY Helen Andrews | 07 Oct 2025
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and Six Senses, are launching a new luxury hotel brand called Sosei, which means “rebirth” in Japanese.
Kevin Kelly announces launch of WellSurvey Europe
BY Helen Andrews | 06 Oct 2025
WellSurvey is expanding its research to include European consumer data about attitudes towards wellness and wellbeing products, services and practices.
ESPA introduces reimagined aromatherapy candle collection
BY Helen Andrews | 03 Oct 2025
ESPA has recrafted its hand-poured aromatherapy candle collection in white ceramic vessels that have a soft matte glaze and refined ribbed detailing.
MSpa: Redefine spa setup, redefine portable
BY Michael Emmerson | 02 Oct 2025
The Oslo Series is a perfect balance of style, durability and portability that delivers the premium look of a traditional spa while keeping setup simple — two people take just 30 minutes to assemble, no tools required.
Aman to develop its first African safari resort in Mozambique
BY Helen Andrews | 02 Oct 2025
Aman Resorts is developing its first African safari resort and branded residences at Aman Karingani, a retreat within the 150,000-hectare Karingani Game Reserve in southern Mozambique.
Hyperice and Myndstream unite to redefine recovery
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Oct 2025
Hyperice, the global recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has partnered with Myndstream – the industry authority in music for health and wellbeing – to deliver a powerful new solution for operators looking to elevate recovery offerings.
More than a treatment: the Beautylizer ritual experience
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Oct 2025
Vibration, compression, and red light - all in one handpiece - offer therapists a way to smooth cellulite, restore fluid balance, and tone tissue. But with Beautylizer, the true magic lies in the ritual of relaxation.
Silkfeel: a textile revolution, honoured in Paris
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Oct 2025
RKF Luxury Linen once again asserts its leadership in textile innovation with Silkfeel – a high-end satin fabric that offers high quality performance, unmatched softness and a demonstration of the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
The rhythm of vitality and longevity
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Oct 2025
Art of Cryo’s portfolio forms a complete arc: M.C.S. to awaken, Vaultz cryotherapy to drive deep, cold-induced responses and Flow System to circulate, integrate, and settle.
Nirvana: the essence of wellness
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Oct 2025
Nirvana is much more than just a treatment bed: it is an invitation to let go, to cross the threshold into a state of deep, boundless wellbeing.
Knesko teams up with Yogando Retreats for programme bridging spirituality with self-care
BY Helen Andrews | 01 Oct 2025
Fairmont Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico, will host a three-day programme designed by Yogando Retreats and Knesko skincare between 24-26 October.
Crafted with purpose, designed for the Spa
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Oct 2025
The Madison Collection introduces two exciting new additions to their collection to elevate your guests’ spa experience. Their Algarve and Vime spa blankets were designed specifically for the nuanced demands of spa use.
Radical botany – Active Super Eye Cream from Wildsmith
BY Michael Emmerson | 01 Oct 2025
Clinically proven to reduce fine lines and improve elasticity, Active Super Eye Cream from Wildskin combines Argireline peptides, Paracress, Niacinamide, and multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid.
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz unveils Tamina Health Centre for longevity and preventative medicine
BY Helen Andrews | 30 Sep 2025
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility staffed by medical professionals called the Tamina Health Centre.
Mandarin Oriental to enter South Korea with hotel and four-floor destination spa in Seoul
BY Helen Andrews | 29 Sep 2025
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market for the first time, in Seoul’s Central Business District, north of the Han River, with the property opening in 2030.
Lumina Wellbeing curates Vietnamese Herbal Detox Retreat with Buchinger fasting specialists
BY Helen Andrews | 27 Sep 2025
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox – a company led by coaches trained in the Buchinger therapeutic fasting method.
Questex introduces Be+Well umbrella brand for all its spa, beauty and wellness events
BY Helen Andrews | 26 Sep 2025
Events company Questex has introduced a new umbrella brand called Be+Well for its activities across all spa and beauty markets, to recognise the evolution salons and spas are undergoing – into wellness destinations.
Groupe GM introduces Algotherm hotel amenities range
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Sep 2025
International amenities company Groupe GM has developed a new line of hotel products in partnership with skincare company Algotherm.
Superbowl champion Tom Brady and wrestler Logan Paul join massage robot outfit, Aescape
BY Helen Andrews | 25 Sep 2025
AI-powered automated massage company Aescape has secured deals with sportsmen Logan Paul and Tom Brady.
Comfort Zone expands Skin Regimen Lx Line with Pro-Collagen innovations for ultimate skin longevity
BY Tim Nash | 24 Sep 2025
With collagen at the heart of today’s skincare conversation, Italian professional brand Comfort Zone – a certified B Corporation – expands its /skin regimen/Lx line by introducing its latest innovations in skin longevity.
Voya unveils brightening Bio Glow toner
BY Helen Andrews | 23 Sep 2025
Irish seaweed science skincare brand Voya has launched its Bio Glow toner, which contains ingredients designed to exfoliate, refine and hydrate the skin for a brightened complexion.
     
 


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