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Elemis achieves B Corp Status
BY Megan Whitby | 26 Jan 2023
British skincare and spa brand Elemis has announced its new status as a Certified B Corp after
almost two years of implementing changes to processes, and practices and launching new
initiatives across the business.
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Rudding Park to host first-ever UK Aufguss Championship in April 2023
BY Megan Whitby | 13 Dec 2022
Aufguss, the communal sauna ritual from Europe, is becoming increasingly popular across the
global spa and wellness industry. In 2023, the UK's first-ever national Aufguss Championship
contest will be hosted at luxury hotel and destination spa Rudding Park in Harrogate, North
Yorkshire.
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Spa People: Marc Cohen
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Leading medical, research, science and educational activities are all part of the new medical director’s role at the Peninsula Hot Springs Group in Australia
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Spa People: Deepak Chopra
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
The alternative health guru is on a mission to bring wellness to the metaverse
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New opening: Banyan Tree AlUla
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
A tented desert wellbeing retreat inspired by Bedouin tribes marks Banyan Tree's debut in Saudi Arabia
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Menu engineering: At your service
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Get inspired by the latest wellness services including a high-tech diagnostic circuit at SHA and a Zita West fertility programme at Bürgenstock
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Interview: Stephan Wagner
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
As Saudi Arabia taps into tourism, the man heading up wellness at Amaala talks to Spa Business about what the major development is looking to bring to a previously undiscovered part of the Kingdom
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Interview: Aradhana Khowala
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
The chair of the advisory board of the Red Sea – a Saudi development the size of Belgium – shares her passion for regenerative tourism with Spa Business
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Sponsored: RKF: Dressed to impress
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Following exciting new launches at Equip Hotel in Paris, including the new DresSoft line, RKF Luxury Linen is gearing up for an eco-friendly and fashion-conscious 2023
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Opinion: Cold water immersion
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
A new scientific paper warns of the significant risk of cold water therapies. Spa Business investigates how operators can protect those taking part in extreme bathing programmes
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Event report: Healing Summit
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Self-help and self-love were the key messages from this wellness event in Portugal, says Spa Business’ Lisa Starr
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Interview: Alex & Sue Glasscock
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Editor-at-large, Jane Kitchen is put through her paces at The Ranch's new outpost in Palazzo Fiuggi, Italy and catches up with the owners
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Event Report: Global Wellness Summit
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
The 16th annual GWS, held in Tel Aviv, Israel, homed in on the sector’s biggest issues following the pandemic. Spa Business reports on the highlights
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Research: Wellness for all
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
A new study by the Global Wellness Institute provides a framework for businesses and governments to make healthy lifestyles accessible to all
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Technology: Automation
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
How can spas use automated software functions to free up employee time and streamline their businesses?
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Sponsored: Technoalpin
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
The TechnoAlpin Snowroom made our Grand Aufguss Masters event extra special, says Robert Heinevetter
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Finishing Touch: Cold call
Spa Business 2022 issue 4
Tumor suppression and boosting ‘good fat’ are two potential benefits of exposure to cool temperatures and swimming in icy waters, scientists reveal
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Lumen expands metabolic health platform and preventative healthcare mission
BY Frances Marcellin | 05 Dec 2022
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and
oxygen
in
their breath, has raised US$62m in Series B funding. The round was led by Pitango Venture
Capital,
with participating investors including, Hanwha Group, Resolute Ventures, RiverPark Ventures,
Unorthodox Ventures, Almeda Capital and Disruptive VC.
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Three essential spa revenue strategies for 2023
BY Tim Nash | 02 Dec 2022
Running a profitable spa demands keeping on top of ever-changing guest preferences. Simply
sticking to conventional revenue streams isn’t enough to get ahead of the competition in
2023.
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Protect your investments and maximise your profit with bbspa_Group
BY Megan Whitby | 28 Nov 2022
bbspa_Group is a leading international spa consultancy based in Italy, renowned for its
unique character and organic design approach. Its goal is to optimise spa operations without
neglecting attention to detail and personal interpretation of each project
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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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The skin wellness shift
BY Megan Whitby | 16 Nov 2022
For decades, spas have been divided into various categories. Most operate strictly in their
areas of expertise, however, all spas now seem to be shifting towards one common goal -
wellness.
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Here’s your ticket to record holiday sales
BY Megan Whitby | 11 Nov 2022
The holiday season is the biggest revenue driver for many spas. When the months get colder
and people spend more time inside, going to a spa is the perfect treat.
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HydroMassage introduces 2 new innovative products; becomes WellnessSpace Brands
BY Tim Nash | 05 Nov 2022
HydroMassage is now WellnessSpace Brands, featuring a suite of three wellness and recovery
experiences. Joining the HydroMassage Beds and Lounges are two new, innovative amenities
which
in combination or individually helps to increase club revenues and provide physical recovery
and mental wellness solutions for members.
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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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