19-21 Jul 2026
The Global Ambassador ,
Phoenix,
United States
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22-25 Jul 2026
The Global Ambassador ,
Phoenix,
United States
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23-26 Aug 2026
The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai,
Playa del Carmen,
Mexico
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10-12 Sep 2026
MITEC Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia,
Malaysia
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18-20 Sep 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside,
Norfolk,
United States
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22-23 Sep 2026
Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River,
Bangkok ,
Thailand
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27-29 Sep 2026
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort,
Ireland
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29 Sep - 02 Oct 2026
Pical Resort, Valamar Collection,
Porec,
Croatia
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| Massage Envy acquired by Roark Capital Group |
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| By Kath Hudson 14 Nov 2012 |
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US-based franchise Massage Envy is set for a new chapter following its acquistion by private equity firm, Roark Capital Group.
A specialist in franchising, Roark is a good fit for Massage Envy which is looking to grow its franchise business, which currently has 800 sites in 45 states.
Previously owned by Sentinel, Massage Envy is expected to provide more than 16 million treatments this year. Its ethos is to make professional spa services available at affordable prices and in convenient locations.
"We are thrilled to have Roark as a partner as we continue to grow the Massage Envy brand," says Dave Crisalli, Massage Envy's president and CEO. "Roark’s strong operational approach and deep consumer and franchise experience makes them an ideal partner for our leadership team, regional developers, franchisees and team members."
Roark's managing partner, Neal Aronson, says this acquisition is in line with its strategy of buying market-leading franchises with strong brands and differentiated service offerings. "We believe Massage Envy has significant opportunities to enhance its leadership position in the spa and massage industry."
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08 Jul 2026
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Woodstock, has died, aged 84. Thurman – also known for being father to actress Uma Thurman – ... More
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09 Jul 2026
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance classes and group cold plunge sessions in response to market demand for social connection. The brand says it is encouraging ... More
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03 Jul 2026
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy, will reveal a new spa in February 2027, designed by wellness expert and consultant Patrizia Bortolin. Bortolin has been the ... More
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02 Jul 2026
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club and signalling a significant evolution of its proposition. The flagship central London site, which welcomed members from 1 July, has ... More
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02 Jul 2026
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more than three decades of international hospitality experience, joins Corinthia Hotels Limited (CHL), the Corinthia-branded management company for the parent real ... More
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01 Jul 2026
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination, Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture. Parent company Hoshino Resorts launched the resort to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the ... More
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29 Jun 2026
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has passed away peacefully at the age of 91. A Kiwi icon, Mills created a fitness dynasty alongside his wife, Colleen. ... More
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29 Jun 2026
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will be hosted by Rocco Forte hotel, Verdura Resort in Sicily, Italy. The fifth edition of the event will take place ... More
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07 Jul 2026
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director of spa and wellness for the spa management division of Minor Hotels, MSpa International. Saluja will lead the commercial strategy ... More
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29 Jun 2026
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps up its global expansion of both its Capella and Patina brands. Jaffer will lead the group’s global development and shape ... More
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02 Jul 2026
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss on its iLearn platform. This course will be the first of three educational programmes to be launched in the next ... More
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26 Jun 2026
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business. The cash ... More
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| UK Spa Association |
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