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Fit tech – 10 of the best Black Friday deals
BY Frances Marcellin | 24 Nov 2022
Black Friday, which falls on 25 November, will be one of the busiest retail days of 2022,
marking the start of this year’s Christmas shopping season. Now extending into ‘cyber week’
and finishing on Cyber Monday, it's a time when shops and companies offer significant
discounts on their products.
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New CryoLounge+ chair offers 'comfortable cold' experience
BY Frances Marcellin | 18 Nov 2022
WellnessSpace Brands, recently rebranded from HydroMassage, has opened pre-orders for its
CryoLounge+ chair – a new hot and cold therapy and compression solution for wellness and
fitness facilities.
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Sue Harmsworth awarded Leading Woman in Wellness
BY Liz Terry | 04 Nov 2022
Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA and 50-year veteran of the spa and wellness and beauty
industry, has been presented with the 2022 Leading Woman in Wellness award.
The accolade, given by the Global Wellness Institute, was presented at the 2022 Global
Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv.
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Noel Asmar Uniforms launches medical scrubs line
BY Megan Whitby | 25 Oct 2022
Known for shaking up the spa industry with its fashionable yet practical therapist wear,
Noel Asmar Uniforms is now entering the medi-spa and healthcare domain with the launch of
its Asmar Scrubs collection.
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Have you missed a marketing opportunity?
BY Megan Whitby | 20 Oct 2022
Spa owners are often reactive in their marketing efforts. They create campaigns to rev up
business, or to introduce a new product or service.
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WHO reveals shocking US$300bn inactivity timebomb
BY Frances Marcellin | 19 Oct 2022
A new report from The World Health Organization (WHO), called Global Status Report on
Physical Activity 2022, has revealed that physical inactivity between 2020 and 2030 will result
in almost 500m people developing a preventable, non-communicable disease (NCD), at a cost
of US$300bn, if governments do not act urgently.
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Healthy City Design Congress 2022 kicks off in London
BY Megan Whitby | 11 Oct 2022
The Healthy City Design 2022 (HCD 2022) International Congress & Exhibition is being hosted
in London to provide a global forum for the exchange of knowledge on the research, policy and
practice of designing healthy and sustainable cities and communities.
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Codelocks develops new glass door smart lock
BY Megan Whitby | 03 Oct 2022
Codelocks has launched its first glass door smart lock to bring intelligent access control
to modern spa, leisure, fitness and hospitality environments.
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Biologique Recherche: 45 years of passion
BY Megan Whitby | 30 Sep 2022
Biologique Recherche was founded by a family of passionate skincare experts. Today, it's
managed by Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, while Philippe Allouche, son of
founders Yvan and Josette Allouche, leads the Research & Development team.
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New opening: Helvetia
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
We dive into ancient Roman bathing traditions at the recently opened urban wellness spa in Florence, Italy
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Editor's letter: Salus per natura
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
Although great buildings lie at the heart of the spa and wellness experience, operators are turning to nature to deliver healing journeys, says Liz Terry
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Spa People: Thierry Malleret
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
We talk to the economist behind Monthly Barometer about key trends emerging in the wellness sector, such as a greater connection with nature
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Spa People: Verena Lasvigne
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
The founder of VLF Spa Consulting shares her learnings from a career running spas on three continents
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Spa People: Kim Weller
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
The wellbeing director of Banyan Tree tells us about the rollout of the company's new brand, Veya – for mind/body wellness
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New opening: Loisium Spa
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
A look at the new luxurious spa situated at the heart of France's celebrated Champagne region
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Interview: Neil Jacobs
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
The CEO of Six Senses talks about creating an eco-system around the brand to deliver hotels, clubs, residential, offices and resorts
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Project preview: Next gen wellness
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
We take our first look at Tulah, the new clinical wellness retreat brand about to make its debut in Kerala, India, and speak to its CEO
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ISPA Research: Rate of recovery
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
Russell Donaldson digs deeper into ISPA's 2022 US Spa Industry Study and considers the industry's resurgence since the end of pandemic lockdowns
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Sponsored: Gharieni: Delivering results
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
Innovation is the hallmark of Gharieni experiences, meeting the rapidly
evolving needs of wellness seekers within the spa and wellness environment
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New opening: Lanserhof Sylt
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
Lisa Starr reports on the industry's eagerly awaited wellness experience – nestled within sand dunes on the German island of Sylt
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Healing: Emotional rescue
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
As people increasingly seek support for their emotional wellbeing, Jane Kitchen talks to the operators who are digging deeper to deliver genuine transformation
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Concept: Soneva Soul
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
The CEO and co-founder of Soneva, Sonu Shivdasani, talks about the philosophy behind the company's new wellness concept, Soneva Soul
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First person: Berkley Springs
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
Mary Bemis experiences the spa town that has been a bastion of the US thermal bathing traditions for centuries
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Spa software: Driving retail sales
Spa Business 2022 issue 3
We take a look at the software solutions that are helping spas to automate their sales and marketing and grow revenues
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Energy bills to be halved by UK government relief scheme
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Sep 2022
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for businesses –
including spas, salons and gyms – as well as charities and public sector organisations starting
from 1 October 2022.
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Why all-in-one systems are the future of spa technology
BY Tim Nash | 14 Sep 2022
Modern spas use business management software for POS, marketing, bookings, financials and
more. With all the choices available, it can be challenging to know which systems will work
well for your business – and with one another.
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Herb Kohler, executive chair of Kohler Co, dies aged 83
BY Megan Whitby | 08 Sep 2022
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler Co has announced the death of its
executive chair Herbert Vollrath Kohler Jr. The 83-year-old passed away on 3 September after
dedicating 61 years of his career to the family-owned organisation.
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Treatwell completes merger with Uala
BY Megan Whitby | 07 Sep 2022
Beauty and wellness services booking platform Treatwell and salon management software Uala
have merged into one entity, under the Treatwell name.
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Comfort Zone stands for regeneration
BY Megan Whitby | 01 Sep 2022
Beauty grows from the ground up. Starting deep within the soil, beauty stems from this
planet and is ours to preserve, protect and nourish.
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Fritz Lanman appointed CEO at Mindbody
BY Frances Marcellin | 02 Aug 2022
Mindbody has announced that Fritz Lanman will become the company’s new CEO from 3
September 2022. He will succeed Josh McCarter who will join Mindbody’s board of directors.
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Maximise spa breaks with Core by Premier Software
BY Megan Whitby | 22 Jul 2022
Capturing clients’ attention can be challenging against so much competition. That’s why
leading spa, wellness and leisure business management system provider Premier Software has
partnered with spa booking agency,Spabreaks.com, to redirect focus to your spa and increase
bookings.
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All change at Six Senses New York
BY Megan Whitby | 18 Jul 2022
Faena Group is rumoured to be gearing up to open a property in New York, replacing Six
Senses as hotel operator in the One High Line mixed-use development.
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Virgin Active opens at Milan’s sleek new Bocconi University
BY Frances Marcellin | 06 Jul 2022
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to provide a new sports and wellness
centre at Milan’s Bocconi University. The building has been designed by Pritzker-prize winning
architects architects SANAA, renowned for creating iconic constructions such as the New
Contemporary Art Museum building in Manhattan and the Christian Dior building in Tokyo.
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How can the wellness industry attract Gen Z consumers?
BY Megan Whitby | 06 Jul 2022
Generation Z (Gen Z) has been cited as the next big generation of consumers that the wellness
industry needs to target, but how should spas appeal to their new lifestyle which is more
‘switched on’ and ‘fast-paced’ than previous generations?
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Editor's letter: The wellness metaverse
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
We’re being handed a powerful new tool that will become a channel for creativity and innovation – pioneering wellness operators are already getting to grips with its exciting potential
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Spa People: Michael Stusser
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The wellness pioneer explains how he created an authentic Japanese bathing experience in the heart of the California hills
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Spa People: Scot Toon
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The Asia MD of The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts unveils the company's latest island development plans
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Project preview: Off-grid
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
Svart Six Senses is set to open in Norway in 2024, and redefine the meaning of sustainable wellness tourism and regenerative travel
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News report: Growth & vitality
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The new Kepos by GOCO spa has opened at Daios Cove. Jane Kitchen went to Crete to investigate
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Interview: Rainer Usselmann
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
Tech business Happy Finish is bringing metaverse-based experiences to the wellness sector, working with Wund
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Everyone's talking about: Menopause
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
From taboo to hot topic – how can spas offer treatments and a safe space for women to explore this often challenging phase of life?
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Research: Bounceback
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
PwC says the US spa market was worth US$1bn in 2021 and growing well, according to data from ISPA's latest industry-wide study
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First person: An icon reborn
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
Fairmont unveils the stunning renovation of its iconic Century Plaza hotel in LA, and Rianna Riego checks out the new spa
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First person: Energy healing
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
Lindsay Madden-Nadeau discovers powerful energy healing at Mandali's silent retreat in northern Italy
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Q&A: Mia Kyricos
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The wellness leader talks about the creation of her new trademarked framework for the development and delivery of wellness interventions
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Mystery Shopper: The Londoner
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
Our reviewer travels undercover to check out the spa offering at The Londoner – one of the most high profile openings in the capital in recent times
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Software: True picture
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
We look at how spas can effectively guide product development and boost profits using the latest software insights
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Sponsored: ISPA: data insight
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
ISPA supports its members with robust research to help
them develop strategic plans and attract their target market
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Q&A: Magdaleena Nikolov
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The GM of spa, wellness and retail at Fairmont
Century Plaza talks to Jane Kitchen
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Founders: The story of Mandali
Spa Business 2022 issue 2
The founders of Mandali, Wildrik Timmerman and Wouter Tavecchio, welcome visitors with an embracing message
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Deepak Chopra and OpenSeed create private meditation pods
BY Megan Whitby | 17 Jun 2022
OpenSeed has partnered with Deepak Chopra – physician, author and wellness expert – and Yves
Behar, CEO of fuseproject design studio, to launch meditation pods for personal wellness
practices in the spa environment, workplace or private residences.
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Zenoti’s top three strategies to maximise your spa’s social media presence
BY Megan Whitby | 09 Jun 2022
Social media is an integral part of our lives, with US adults spending 95 minutes on social
media each day. For spas, social networks dominated by photos and videos – such as Facebook
and Instagram – are ideal destinations to showcase your brand and picture-perfect services.
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