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SHA reveals global growth plans SHA Wellness has cited ambitions to have a clinic on every continent within the next 10 years, following its recent announcement of expansion into Mexico and the UAE. SHA's flagship Spanish destination welcomes approximately 6,000 guests a year and remains at "full capacity". VP Alejandro Bataller told Spa Opportunities: "We feel we've reached our maximum potential at SHA Spain, so we wanted to make our offering more accessible to a global market." The brand explored multiple potential international locations, assessing climate, environment and access to clinical resources. Analysis showed Mexico and the UAE were best-suited to the business'

â– SHA Mexico is due to open in 2023

needs and the locations are set to open by 2021 and 2023, respectively, with SHA developing and managing both properties. Both sites will offer the traditional SHA Method and health programmes,

"We always aim to offer outstanding therapies and uphold our high standards, but it's important we tailor our offering to each market's

however, the brand anticipates each site

individual needs," Bataller said.

will attract guests with specific needs.

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Six Senses announces UK debut London property set to open in 2023

Kim Jong Un opens mountain thermal spa

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spa opps people CoMo chief executive Olivier Jolivet unveils upgraded Cocoa island resort in the Maldives

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OMO Hotels and Resorts

Maldivian coral walls and

has reopened Cocoa

Kajan thatched roofs.

Island, the Maldivian

The resort has also gained

private island resort, following

an open-sided Pilates and

a seven-month refurbishment.

yoga studio, which sits in an

"The Maldives has

elevated position above the

become a highly competitive

lagoon, offering 360-degree

market," said Olivier Jolivet,

views. A third of the private

COMO Group's CEO.

island is occupied by the

"Luxury hotel companies

COMO Shambhala Retreat,

keep raising the ante, from

the island's wellness centre,

building ‘reclaimed islands', to

which offers Asian-based

tunnelling out underwater wine

wellness therapies, nutritional

cellars. Sometimes we forget that nature and simplicity

advice and exercise. ■■Jolivet said nature has a role to play in modern luxury

have a very important role

COMO owner, Christina Ong, said "The moment I

"The Maldives is a highly competitive market with luxury hotel companies constantly upping the ante"

to play in modern luxury." COMO Cocoa Island is home to 34-overwater villas inspired by local Dhoni

first encountered Cocoa, something about its spirit snagged me. It felt so graceful and healing."

boats, the accommodations

contemporary interiors

have been inspired by the

have been recast top-to-

created by Singapore-based

island's nature and now

Maldivian sister-site – COMO

bottom with clean-lined,

Lekker Architects. The villas

include wood, traditional

Maalifushi in Thaa Atoll.

COMO Cocoa Island has a

Ingo Schweder appointed to provide industry expertise for zero-carbon saudi Arabian wellness resort

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ngo Schweder, founder and CEO of GOCO and MD of Howarth HTL

"Our input will drive a concept that will set a new benchmark for the luxury wellness hospitality industry"

Health and Wellness, has been appointed to provide

accommodate 835 villas

input will help drive a concept

hospitality development

and condominiums. Triple

of wellness that can be

and industry expertise for

Bay will be the core of

found across AMAALA, a

a Saudi Arabian mixed-use

AMAALA, and will feature

project that will set a new

development project.

wellness, medical and surgical

benchmark for the luxury

facilities. It will include an

wellness hospitality industry."

Set to open in 2030, the 31.4sq km (12.1sq mi)

integrative holistic wellness

mixed-use development

centre, medical wellness

also provided AMAALA

■■Construction is scheduled

project, called AMAALA, will

resort, a wellness village

with wellness guidance,

to start in 2020

range across three different

and a research institute.

technical services and

locations – called Triple Bay,

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GOCO Hospitality has

Schweder said: "I‘m proud

The Island and The Coastal

to be a part of this project,

Development – which will

and hope that our focused

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Emlyn Brown underlines Accor's wellness focus

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■■Brown said it's time to reassess the value of wellness

"We want guests to experience a sense of wellbeing and leave feeling better than when they arrived"

lobal hotel operator,

Business gives insights into

Accor, has published a

Accor's strategy for delivering

white paper dedicated to

wellness interventions to

wellness across its portfolio

hotel guests in all areas,

of brands, which include

including those beyond the

Raffles, Fairmont and Sofitel.

walls of hotel spas and gyms.

"Accor is making wellbeing

have guests experience a

We're looking at things such

sense of wellbeing during

as how much the company

their stay and ensure that

invests in wellness; how we

they leave feeling better than

integrate 'feeling better' into

when they arrived; better

the entire customer journey,

rested, more nourished

so our guests can stick to

and in a happier state of

their healthy habits while

mind," Brown added. Accor claims the paper

how we provide spaces for

will act as a catalyst to

them to discover new ones".

help energise and focus

It's a Wellness World: The

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Kim Jong Un opens mountain spa resort, Hyatt to expand presence in Finland, OneSpaWorld announces extension of Celebrity Cruises partnership and California's latest hot spring convention

Upcoming conferences, exhibitions and trade shows around the world

A military skincare range produced with the help of the US military and a 900km Australian bathing trail

The latest jobs and vacancies from the world of spa and wellness

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"At Accor, our goal is to

a company-wide imperative.

they're away from home; and

Ingo Schweder appointed to assist Saudi Arabian wellness resort, Olivier Jolivet unveils refurbished COMO Maldivian resort and Emlyn Brown discusses Accor's renewed wellness focus

teams globally and

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Susie Ellis welcomes two new appointments to GWi's board of directors

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usie Ellis has welcomed Renee Moorefield and Michelle Floh to the

"Michelle and Renee's backgrounds will inform the GWI's programmes initiatives and projects"

Global Wellness Institute's (GWI) board of directors. Floh leads the Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation, a non-profit which focuses

■■Ellis said she is thrilled to welcome Floh and Moorefield to the board

organisation that provides the

shares my personal goal to

wellness industry with fresh

make wellbeing a priority

ideas and best practice."

wherever we work, live and

Moorefield, an existing

play," said Moorefield, GWI chair and CEO Susie

on improving the health

GWI member, chaired the

and wellness of families –

Wellness at Work Initiative

Ellis said: "I'm thrilled to

particularly women and girls

and helped to shape and

welcome Renee and Michelle,

– worldwide. In this role, she

guide The Wellness Moonshot

their backgrounds will inform

draws on her experience in the

campaign. She is also the

the GWI's programmes,

American and Candian private

co-author of Driven by Wellth

initiatives and projects".

and public healthcare sectors

and CEO of Wisdom Works.

Floh said: "I'm privileged to join the GWI, a trusted

"It's an honour to be part of an organisation that

Moorefield and Floh increase the number of GWI board members to 13.

Terry Prager joins natura Bissé as executive director of hotel and day spas

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panish skincare brand

renowned globally for its

Natura Bissé has

professional expertise and

appointed Terry Prager

achievements," said Prager.

as executive director of

"Natura Bissé was recently

hotel and day spas.

awarded the accolade of

The role involves leading the

World's Best Spa Brand [at

development and execution

the World Spa Awards] for

of the brand's US strategy to

the second consecutive year,

maximise profitable growth in

which speaks volumes to the

hotel and day spa channels.

depth of professionalism and

Prager has 30 years'

quality the brand portrays.

experience in the international

I look forward to a bright

spa industry and was

future with Natura Bissé."

formerly VP of development and operations at ESPA

Nancy Feetham, Natura ■■Prager has 30 years' experience in the international spa industry

International Americas, she

Bissé SVP, said: "Terry has a results-oriented

It's a privilege to work with a brand known globally for it professional expertise and achievements

has also held roles at Ritz Carlton and InterContinental. Nancy Feetham, Natura Bissé's GM and SVP,

leadership style, new business development skills and a focus on strategic efforts. I am confident her

has tasked Prager with

cultivating and building new

strengthening the brand's

business opportunities that

be working with such a

will help to drive our next

current relationships, while

deliver accelerated growth.

prestigious brand which is

phase of growth".

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Resense opens 3,000sq m spa in Ghana Spa consultancy and contract

and products, claimed to

management company.

deliver a sense of place.

Resense, has opened the

R&R Luxury is supplying

Resense Spa & Wellness at

treatments, with Phytomer

the Kempinski Hotel Gold

and Charme d'Orient being

Coast City Accra, in Ghana.

introduced imminently.

The experience features

Due to open in Q2 of

a 3,000sq m spa spread

2020, facilities on the

across three floors, with

second floor will be based

each level dedicated to

around beauty, with hair,

a separate speciality.

nail and barber services.

The first-floor spa has 10

The third floor will be

treatment rooms and houses

dedicated to fitness, with a

a traditional mosaic hammam,

gym equipped by Life Fitness.

a sauna and an aroma steamroom. Guests can also

COO said: "We offer guests a

visit laconium beds, spa baths

classical service and luxurious

and experience showers.

atmosphere. Resense

The spa menu ranges

■■ The spa has three floors dedicated to individual specialities

Emma Darby, Resense

Accra provides personal

from massages and

experiences rather than

body scrubs to definitive

treatments and is a highlight

experiences – treatments

of West African wellness."

crafted with local experiences

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Fairmont Windsor park announces spa plans Accor and Arora Group have signed a deal for a new hotel and spa to be operated under the Fairmont brand. The 200-room Fairmont Windsor Park is undergoing a £140m redevelopment

■■The hotel will be Fairmont's third UK property

and will open in late 2020. The destination will feature a 2,500sqm spa and wellness area

a salt room, hammam, Japanese foot

curated by Lisa Barden, spa and wellness

spa and indoor and outdoor pools.

director of Arora Group and former

We're proud to bring the Fairmont brand to Arora's portfolio surinder Arora

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Surinder Arora, Arora Group founder and

chair of the UK Spa Association. The

chair, commented: "We're incredibly proud

spa will have 14 treatment rooms, four

to bring the Fairmont brand to Arora's

wellness rooms and a VIP Spa Suite with

growing hotel portfolio. Our team cannot

exclusive use for guests occupying the

wait to open the door to our first guests".

Royal Suite. Facilities will also include

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Six Senses to debut in UK with London property ■■The property is scheduled to open in 2023

Six Senses has announced plans to open its first UK property in 2023. Six Senses London will be part of

was central to the community of the

a mixed-use redevelopment of former art-deco department store, Whiteleys,

neil Jacobs

Whiteleys was redeveloped in

in West London and will include 110

the 1980s into a shopping centre

guest rooms and suites and a Six

with a cinema and bowling alley, but

Senses Spa reminiscent of an old-

closed its doors in December 2018

fashioned London underground station.

as its popularity diminished.

Six Senses will also develop and

This is a wonderful opportunity to bring our brand values to life

surrounding residential neighbourhood.

CEO Neil Jacobs said: "Six Senses

sell 14 branded residences.

London is a wonderful opportunity to pay

Whiteleys takes its name from William

homage to this heritage and bring our

Whiteley, who opened his first drapery

brand values to life, while celebrating our

shop in 1863. A decade later, the shop

first port of call for Six Senses in the UK."

had grown to a department store which

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Tennessee spa unveils storytelling retreat Tennessee's Blackberry

yoga retreat for 26-29

Mountain Resort is offering

January 2020 – called

a storytelling retreat in the

Reset with Leigh Mallis.

Great Smoky Mountains, from 5-8 March 2020. Called ‘Your life as a story',

Mallis is a meditation and yoga specialist and founder of Pranic Soul, a yoga teacher

the retreat will be hosted by

training programme.

author Shauna Niequist and

She said: "I'm so

literary agent to the stars,

honoured to be working with

Jennifer Rudolph Walsh.

the Blackberry Mountain

The programme costs

team. Layering the yoga

US$900 (€803, £673) per

and meditation with brisk

person and is designed

hikes, cooking demos,

to stimulate participants'

sensory experiences,

creativity. The programme

fresh food, and cosy fires

includes guided conversations,

sounds like heaven".

writing exercises and curated

The event costs US$900

activities, such as journaling,

(€803, £673) and will

crystal meditation and

involve yoga lessons guided

storytelling through art.

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and cooking demos.

■■Blackberry Mountain is located in the Great Smoky Mountains

I'm honoured to work with the Blackberry Mountain team Leigh Mallis

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Mountain thermal spa opens in North Korea North Korea's Supreme

in Samjiyon and was hailed

Leader, Kim Jong Un, has

by Kim as the "epitome

opened a large-scale hot

of modern civilisation".

spring and spa resort –

These projects come as a

called Yangdok County Hot

result of the economy being

Spring Cultural Recreation

constricted by multiple UN

Center – in a bid to drive

sanctions, following tensions

tourism into the country.

with foreign governments

The resort is home to indoor

relating to North Korea's

and outdoor hot-spring bathing

nuclear weapons policy and

and multi-functional sports

human rights breaches.

and cultural facilities. It also

One of North Korea's other

offers skiing and horse-riding.

major tourism generators,

Kim said: "It's a very happy

called Diamond Mountain

event to provide the new hot

Resort, has declined in

spring culture to the people,

popularity since a South

but it's also pleasing to find

Korean tourist entered a

that soldiers of the People's

militarised zone and was

Army created such civilisation

shot by the North Korean

with their own hands".

military. This caused

The centre is the second

■■This is the second spa that Kim has recently opened

South Korea to suspend

mountain spa resort unveiled

all tours to the resort.

by Kim, the first is located

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It's a very happy event to provide hot spring culture to the people Kim Jong un

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California hosts global Hot springs Convention Around 120 international owners and operators of geothermal pools, spas and resorts recently gathered in California, US for a conference called Hot Springs Connection. Representatives from 20 US states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand met

■■The two-day conference took place in California

for the two-part conference, claimed to be the only US hot springs event. The event included general sessions,

The event unifies the hot spring resort industry in this country Vicky nash

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"This is an important collaboration to unify the hot springs resort industry in

breakout events, trade exchange and

this country," said Vicky Nash, the event's

networking. The event also saw the

founder. "Together we can enhance public

launch of the Hot Springs Association

perception about our hot springs and

– a non-profit trade association for

create memorable guest experiences."

hot springs owners and associates.

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spa & wellness news NeW OPeNiNg

Hyatt to expand its footprint in Finland Finnish folklore will inspire

"We're excited by the

a new Hyatt hotel, due to

growth we've seen in

open in Helsinki in 2022.

Helsinki's tourism sector in

The property, which is owned

recent years," said Guido

by Ylva, is located in the

Fredrich, Hyatt's regional VP

historic Seurahuone building.

of development for Europe.

The opening of the 224-

development as Finland is an

will mark the introduction

important market for us".

of the Unbound Collection

To realise the scheme,

by Hyatt to the Nordics. The existing building will

Automated Breast Comfort System

"We're thrilled to see the

room Grand Hansa Hotel

Hyatt has entered into a

influences from Finnish

Finland is an important market for Hyatt

folklore and mythology,

Guido Fredrich

be refurbished, with design

Conforma LE™

franchise agreement with Primehotels Oy – a private Finnish company that owns, builds and operates

while the hotel's historic

premium hotels in Finland.

facade will be retained.

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onespaWorld and Celebrity Cruises extend partnership Celebrity Cruises has selected health and wellness provider OneSpaWorld as the exclusive spa and wellness

■■The partnership is building on an existing agreement

partner for its fleet. The onboard spas will offer

The partnership is an expansion of an existing

124 treatments, including

collaboration between the

the Hot Mineral Body Boost,

brands which debuted

and Elemis facials. After the transition, the

on the Celebrity Edge.

ships' spas will feature salons

The agreement, which will see the existing ship's

by haircare brand Kérastase,

facilities rebranded as The

and Gharieni treatment beds. "The OneSpaWorld wellness

Spa, will commence on

experts will help us deliver

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OneSpaWorld will help us deliver even more memorable experiences Lisa Lutoff-Perlo

even more memorable experiences", said Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, Celebrity Cruises' president and CEO. More: http://lei.sr/Y2e7h_s Read moRe online

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Four Seasons to open in New Orleans Facilities will include a spa,

Four Seasons has announced

LEADERSHIP RECEPTIONIST THERAPIST

it will open a property in

four dining experiences, retail

New Orleans in late 2020.

spaces and a rooftop pool.

and Company and Woodward

New Orleans has been a

Interests, LLC, the property

priority for us for many years.

will include a 341-room hotel

We've been waiting for the

and 92 private residences.

right opportunity to make

The property is owned by

our debut in this dynamic

Two Canal Owner LLC, in which

city," says John Davison, Four

both developers are partners.

Seasons' president and CEO.

Situated in downtown New

ATTENDANT

Orleans, the hotel will occupy the top floor of the World Trade Center and will offer panoramic views of both the

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"Launching a property in

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We're in a strong position to enter the market in New Orleans John Davison

"We're in a strong position to enter the New Orleans market. The new property will be a truly stand out development,"he said. Read moRe online More: http://lei.sr/b3W9D_s

city and the Mississippi River.

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erlich joins team behind upcoming amrit in Florida Amrit Resort & Residences – due to open on Singer Island, Florida in Spring 2020 – has named industry veteran

■■Erlich has 30 years experience in hospitality and spa

David Erlich as co-general "When I heard the

manager, spa division.

intention, depth and breadth

Set on over seven acres of the Atlantic shoreline in

of this project, it was

Palm Beach County, Amrit

irresistible," said Erlich. "The owner has created

will include 182 condos and 155 wellness hotel

quite a canvas at Amrit,

rooms when it is complete.

which will enable us to do some amazing,

Comprehensive

cutting-edge work."

programming, designed

Erlich has 30 years

to optimise wellness of mind, body and spirit, has been created based on the five pillars of nutrition – fitness, mindfulness, sleep and relaxation.

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The project's intention, depth and breadth made it irresistible David erlich

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23-26 January 2020 les Thermalies Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France Water and wellness show with a focus on thermal spas and thalassotherapy. The event markets itself as the essential exhibition to promoting and selling treatments and products to a targeted clientele.

www.thermalies.com

26-29 January 2020 Green Spa network Congress The oaks, ojai, California, US The GSN's signature event, the theme of this year's congress will be

■■APSWC is running its fourth Round Table event

"Transformation". The Congress aims to bring spa professionals together

11-13 MarCH 2020

on the Rising Stars of Wellness,

from across the industry and around

the Rise (and Fall?) of Traditional

and the future, while creating a positive

APSWC Round Table 2020 Naman Resort, da Nang, Vietnam

vision for themselves.

The APSWC's fourth Round Table, with

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suggested white paper topics focusing

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the world to talk about work, business

Therapies, and KPIs in spa & wellness business.

28-30 January 2020 Spatex 2020 ericsson exhibition Hall, Ricoh arena

16-17 February 2020

6-8 MarCH 2020

spa and wellness show. With 100+

World Spa & Wellness Dubai Festival arena, dubai, United arab emirates

BeAUTY Düsseldorf düsseldorf exhibition Centre düsseldorf, Germany

Exhibitors, SPATEX brings together under

The World Spa & Wellness Dubai is

An international trade fair for cosmetics,

one roof the country's largest showcase

marketed as the leading networking

wellness and spa professionals. It

of new products and innovations but it is

event for top-tier executives and owners

attracts around 55,000 trade visitors

so much more than just an Exhibition.

of spas, hotels and wellness centres.

from 76 countries. The Trade show will

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tel: +44 (0) 207 351 0536 www.worldspawellness.com

see 1,500 exhibitors and brands from 32

SPATEX is the UK's only dedicated pool,

3-4 February 2020 Beautyworld Japan Fukuoka Fukuoka Kokusai Center Fukuoka, Japan

countries displaying their products

www.beauty-duesseldorf.com

19-21 February 2020 29-30 MarCH 2020

Beautyworld Japan Fukuoka will be

ForumPiscine - 12th international Pool & Spa expo and Congress Bologna exhibition Centre, Italy

lifting the curtain to welcome all

ForumPiscine is marketed as the only

The convention is leading networking

professional buyers, aestheticians, nail

international event in Italy for the pool and

event for CEOs and owners of spas,

artists and beauticians. The event will

spa Industry. Now in its 12th year, the three-

hotels and wellness centres. This

look to showcase the latest products,

day event is organised by Editrice Il Campo

strategy-focused convention allows

techniques and knowledge available in

and features a conference and an exhibition

executives to share experiences of

the beauty and wellness industries.

for more than 7,500 delegates.

operating successful spas.

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Military standard A US-based brand has developed a skincare line with the help of active-service personnel from the US military

■■BRAVO SIERRA's range features eight products for the body, hair and face

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ounded in 2018, BRAVO sIeRRA claims to be the first military-native wellness company. Products were developed with the help of 1,000 people on active-duty from the us

military, who engaged in field-testing and provided feedback. The brand’s range features eight items, including products for the body, hair, and face, all of which are vegan, cruelty-free and formulated without parabens, phthalates, sLs/sLes or phenoxyethanol. All products are priced between us$5 (€4, £4) and us$14 (€13, £11). Co-founded by Benjamin Bernet and Justin Guilbert, BRAVO sIeRRA takes its name from the NATO phonetic alphabet and alludes to cutting through the Bs. Bernet previously worked for L’Oréal and Glossier and was also head of global marketing for Kiehl’s men’s care, while Guilbert is a former marketing executive from Garnier and Maybelline. “We started BRAVO sIeRRA with

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■■The brand operates with a revenue share model

We're constantly engaging the military community in every aspect of our company their service to the country and we were

difficult for those with sensitive

inspired to take that unifying ethos

skin or ingrown hairs. In response,

and launch a company that develops

the brand created sharper shaver:

products which reflect that message”.

a product suitable for sensitive skin

BRAVO sIeRRA was first made

with a foam-to-cream texture which

available to military patrons in a

can be used with or without water.

strategic partnership with military

The product was then sent into the

channel agency experts at Air Force,

field to be tested by military members,

Army, Marine Corps and Navy

who were asked to provide feedback.

exchanges worldwide and is also available to civilian consumers. “We believe that if our products

“We’re constantly engaging the military community in every aspect of our company,” said Guilbert. “We

are good enough for the men and

also operate with a revenue share

women who go through extreme

model and contribute five per cent of

■■Benjamin Bernet (pic-

conditions to serve our country, then

our revenue to the Morale, Welfare

tured) co-founded the brand

we’re confident they’ll outperform the

and Recreation, which offers a

with Justin Guilbert

expectations of high performance-

complete range of community support

seeking civilians,” said Guilbert.

programs to us service members,

The brand kicked off by developing a shaving cream, asking people on

veterans, and their families”. The brand has announced

active-duty how they shave and found

plans to enter the nutrition space,

most only had access to cold water

expand the product range and

or no water at all, making it especially

launch partnerships in 2020. ●

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We're creating an experience that’s nature-based, wellness-focused and defined by a common regenerative development philosophy Matt sykes

A blueprint for bathing A 900km bathing trail has been proposed for the southern coast of Australia as part of a blueprint for growth

M

att sykes, former experience manager at Australia’s Peninsula Hot springs, has proposed a blueprint for Victoria's emerging hot

springs and bathing tourism sector. sykes produced the blueprint

after he won the Victoria Tourism Industry Council’s Lynette Bergin Fellowship in 2018. It was recently presented at the G3T summit (Global Thermal Think Tank), the California Hot springs Convention and the Victorian Tourism conference. sykes has proposed a 900km bathing trail along Australia’s southern coastline – called the Great Victorian Bathing Cycle. ■■The report was funded by the Victoria Tourism Industry Council's Lynette Bergman Fellowship

The integrated coastal bathing trail would link hot springs running from Metung to Portland; taking in

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■■The trail will span 900km of Australia's southern coastline

Victoria has a plethora of geothermal springs which creates a unique selling point globally for the state a stretch of sea baths and saunas

Central Australia, he then travelled to

around Port Phillip Bay, as well as a

Tasmania and then furth afield to China

string of baths and floating saunas

and Japan He also explored europe,

along the Yarra River. In total, the

visiting Iceland, Finland and Norway,

cycle would connect around 50

and then Denmark, sweden and the uK.

locations, business and initiatives. The trail will connect a wide variety

sykes argues the initiative will kickstart community and economic

of bathing destinations including hot

regeneration and is an opportunity to

springs and sea baths, river baths

create a nature-based economy which

and beaches, mineral springs, forest

is supportive of the local ecology.

baths and salt, ice and lake baths.

“Victoria has a plethora of geothermal springs,” he said, “this

■■The cycle will connect around 50

will connect with Victoria’s Aboriginal

creates a unique selling point globally

locations, businesses and intitiatives

Cultural Trail as well as hiking, rail

for our state and positions Victoria

and bike trails. Routes will take

prominently among destinations

in Victoria’s Green Necklace and

around the world that are focusing on

Melbourne’s Blue Necklace. To inform

this lucrative and growing sector.

The Great Victorian Bathing Cycle

the blueprint, sykes visited global

"By 2030 we could create a

thermal destinations, researching

signature wellness experience that’s

industry benchmarks and experiencing

nature-based, wellness-focused and

a variety of international bathing

defined by a common regenerative

methods. He started in southern and

development philosophy." ●

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SUPPLIER NEWS

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Suppliers tell Spa Opportunities about their latest product, design and technology launches

■ The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental Boston has become one of the first spas in the US to offer Aromatherapy Associates' Forest Therapy Journey

Sarah Ivens on Forest Therapy's US debut at the Mandarin Oriental Boston

T

he Spa at the Mandarin

ageless and endless.

a cleansing guided meditation

Oriental Boston has

Reconnecting with nature

and a long massage, designed

become one of the first

reduces blood pressure,

to relieve restlessness. It

spas in the US to offer the

improves sleep, strengthens

concludes with a soothing

Forest Therapy Journey from

the immune system, calms the

scalp massage and a foot

Aromatherapy Associates.

nervous system and relaxes an

mud mask to leave guests

overworked brain," Ivens said.

feeling calm and restored.

The Forest Therapy Journey is an 80-minute ritual, inspired by

■ Sarah Ivens

shows that interacting with

(£178, €207) Monday -

a Japanese belief that involves

nature is key to everyone’s

Friday and US$260 (£201,

spending time in nature to

health, like getting enough

€234) on weekends.

improve overall wellbeing. The

sleep, water and exercise."

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In addition, the spa will offer

The blend is formulated with

the Forest Therapy retail line

body and mind and features the

pink pepper, for its uplifting

which includes a bath and

Forest Therapy oil, a new blend —

effect and respiratory benefits,

shower oil and wellness mist.

the brand's first in several years

juniper berry, to clear the mind,

— developed by author and Forest

and Mediterranean cypress,

Therapy expert Sarah Ivens.

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Treatments cost US$230

Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing,

treatment is designed to calm the

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"More and more evidence

The treatment consists of

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SUPPLIER NEWS Jörg Demuth introduces sustainable spa slippers

U

rb'n Nature, a skincare brand owned by The Organic Spa Company,

has expanded its Zero Waste collection of hotel and

■ The slippers are designed to be used multiple times

spa amenities to include a range of environmentally friendly slippers.

The slippers are available in

Unlike traditional spa ■ Jörg Demuth

500 years to degrade. Urb'n Nature's slippers are recycla-

a range of styles and colours

ble and compostable because

slippers, which are single-use

and can be customised to

they're made from natural

and made from plas-

include the spa/hotel's logo.

fibres. They're designed

tic-based materials such

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cork, wool and palm leaves.

Jörg Demuth, chief prod-

to be used multiple times

as PVC, Urb'n Nature's are

uct officer at Urb'n Nature,

and reduce the need for

designed for multiple-uses

says: "Hotel slippers are usu-

single-use items in spas."

and are made from natural,

ally made from plastics and

sustainable materials, such

other non-recyclable mate-

as responsibly-sourced cotton,

rials, which can take up to

SPA-KIT KEYWORD URB'N NATURE

Barbara Close unveils Naturopathica's CBD Chill range

N

aturopathica, a natural

the Chill Full Spectrum

relieves the symptoms of stress

skincare brand based in the

CBD Microdose Elixir and

and soothes aching muscles.

US, has developed a new

the Chill Full Spectrum

line of skincare products with CBD oil as its key ingredient. Developed by Barbara

Close says: "CBD is

CBD and Kava Balm.

a naturally occurring compound

An ingestible oil, the

found in hemp flowers, a

Microdose Elixir is formulated

plant with a rich history in

Close, founder and CEO of

with cannabinoid-rich hemp

herbal medicine, going back

Naturopathica, the collection,

flower extract and cold-pressed

thousands of years."

called the Chill CBD Collection,

hemp seed oil with essential

consists of two products,

fatty acids and vitamin. It's

"Our CBD is CO2 extracted — the cleanest extraction method for maximum potency — and

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■ Barbara Close

found in CBD products, ours designed to promote a sense

is full-spectrum and contains

of calm and aid restful sleep.

an array of cannabinoids, as

While the CBD and Kava Balm

well as beneficial vitamins

is an all-over body balm that

and minerals and omega fatty

melts into the skin. It contains

acids. When combined, these

kava root and vetiver, as well

elements deliver an 'entourage

as cold-pressed hemp seed oil

effect' for enhanced relief."

and hemp flower extract. It has a balm-like texture, which melts ■ The Chill CBD Collection is designed to promote a sense of calm

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unlike the isolates commonly

into the skin on contact and

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Promotion

Gharieni expands partnerships with flagship spas Spa equipment innovator, Gharieni, is partnering with leadingspas around the world to showcase its products to clients inreal world settings, as CEO, Sammy Gharieni, explains

Flagship spas benefit from consistent training, free maintenance and product upgrades

Bergamos Retreat


Aether Institute

The Lamp Hotel

Gharieni Flagship Spas are fully furnished with its equipment so clients can experience wellness concepts in a real spa

JW Marriott Turnberry

What’s the vision and inspiration behind Gharieni Flagship Spas?

La Butte aux Bois

GHARIENI FLAGSHIP SPAS

LOCATIONS

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort and Spa, Florida

USA

Bergamos Retreat, Friendswood, Texas

USA

La Butte aux Bois, Lanaken

Belgium

The Lamp Hotel, Norrköping, Sweden

Sweden

Aether Institute, Prague

Czech Republic

We’ve been collaborating with premium partners to take exceptional spas to the next level. The idea behind our flagship spas is to create wellness facilities – fully equipped by Gharieni – where our clients can experience our wellness concepts in a real spa environment. Under this arrangement, the spas benefit from constant training on new products, free maintenance and service and special product upgrades. That creates a win-win situation for all.

away from the experience of getting a 60-minute massage at a Gharieni Flagship Spa, but that’s exactly what you need to do if you really want to appreciate the quality of our products.

Why should spa buyers visit a Gharieni Flagship Spa?

What innovations are you showcasing?

It’s difficult to fully appreciate the potential of our equipment on a trade show booth or even in one of our showrooms around the world. We can demonstrate the functionality of our treatment beds, but it’s more challenging to present the features which create the emotional journey, such as scent diffusers, integrated chromotherapy or brainwave entrainment tools like the Spa.Wave System. Testing a spa table for a couple of minutes in a showroom is worlds

All flagship spas need to offer a minimum of 10 treatment rooms to provide enough space to display a wide variety of Gharieni products. All partner spas have a different focus when it comes to their spa menu, but besides our treatment tables, they use our high-end spa concepts like the Quartz concept, the Spa.Wave System, MLX Dome, the WellMassage 4D treatment concept or highlights from our HydroSpa Collection, like the Libra Edge horizontal shower experience.

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Do these relationships inspire you to develop new concepts?

We’re in permanent dialogue with our flagship spas, which enables us to react quickly to suggest upgrades. Each improvement we make goes directly into our development pipeline to improve our products. Through the training we do, we also have lively exchanges with local therapists, who come up with new ideas and suggestions that help us create new wellness concepts or treatments. We don’t want to reveal too much yet, because 2020 is already just around the corner, but there are still a few surprises to come. l

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We are looking for a full time Senior Spa Therapist and Spa Therapist with outstanding customer service skills, client care and supervisory experience.

As a spa therapist with spa experience, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the best brands such as Murad, Caudalie, and Jessica.

As a senior spa therapist with spa experience you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the best brands such as Murad, Caudalie and Jessica.

You should have a minimum NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy as well as being able to operate the business aspects of a spa environment such as reception duties and cash handling.

You should have a minimum NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy as well as being able to operate the business aspects of a spa environment such as reception duties, stock control and cash handling, delegating duties to the team, monthly meetings and supporting the spa manager to help run and build the business. You will be carrying out all level 2 & 3 treatments as well as providing consultations, upselling retail and treatments, you will be expected to give professional advice to promote treatments and products, as well as achieving and exceeding targets set by the Spa Manager.

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WEB ADDRESS BOOK Connect with spa organisations from acround the world. We welcome your entries – write to spaopps@leisuremedia.com

Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA)

German Spas Association

Salt Therapy Association

■ www.deutscher-heilbaederverband.de

■ www.salttherapyassociation.org

Hungarian Baths Association

Serbian Spas & Resorts Association

■ www.furdoszovetseg.hu/en

■ www.serbianspas.org

The Iceland Spa Association

South African Spa Association

■ www.amspa.org.my

Bali Spa and Wellness Association ■ www.balispawellness-association.org

Brazilian Spas Association ■ www.abcspas.com.br

Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) ■ www.bubspa.org

Association of Spas of the Czech Republic ■ www.jedemedolazni.cz

The Day Spa Association (US) ■ www.dayspaassociation.com

Estonian Spa Association ■ www.estonianspas.eu

■ www.visitspas.eu/iceland

The International Medical Spa Association ■ www.dayspaassociation.com/imsa

International Spa Association (ISPA) ■ www.experienceispa.com

Japan Spa Association ■ www.j-spa.jp

Leading Spas of Canada

■ www.saspaassociation.co.za

Spanish National Spa Association ■ www.balnearios.org

Spa Association of India ■ www.spaassociationofindia.in

Spa & Wellness International Council ■ www.1swic.ru

■ www.leadingspasofcanada.com

Taiwan Spa Association

National Guild of Spa Experts Russia

Thai Spa Association

■ www.tspa.tw

■ www.russiaspas.ru

■ www.thaispaassociation.com

Portuguese Spas Association

The UK Spa Association

■ www.termasdeportugal.pt

■ www.spa-uk.org

Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

Romanian Spa Organization

Ukrainian SPA Association

■ www.fht.org.uk

■ www.romanian-spas.ro

■ www.facebook.com/UASPA

European Spas Association ■ www.espa-ehv.com

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