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Othership eyes major US roll out CLICK TO READ

Urban wellness brand Othership has ambitions to expand its social bathhouse concept in North America, according to CEO and co-founder Robbie Bent. The company operates two destinations in Ontario, Canada, which combine contrast bathing, breathwork and guided emotional regulation to create a space for people to connect with OTHERSHIP

Othership hosts large-scale sauna and ice-bath classes that

OTHERSHIP

themselves and their community.

■ Othership studios feature a performance sauna, ice baths and communal spaces

blend elements of Aufguss sauna with group therapy modalities

in Williamsburg and one in Flat

including visualisation, group

Iron – which is under construction

sharing and nervous system

and due to open in Q2 2024.

regulation modalities like breathwork, vocal toning and music.

potential destinations for studios

Bent told Spa Business that

in New York, Chicago, Boston,

Othership is expanding into New

Washington and Miami.

York City with two locations, one

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Spa will open at The Lana in April 2024

Clinique La Prairie CEO reveals expansion plans

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Simone Gibertoni speaks to Spa Business

PRODUCTS

HYDRAFACIAL

Dior picks Dubai for fourth spa location

EXPANSION

Robbie Bent

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE

DORCHESTER COLLECTION

CONCEPTS

Our long-term goal is to open Othership spaces in every city in North America

The team is now looking at

HydraFacial revamps signature scalp ritual

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Keravive scalp treatment receives new updates

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spa business people GOCO and Fullerton collaborate on wellness investment, reveals Ingo Schweder

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OCO Hospitality is

a minority share in GOCO

collaborating with

Hospitality Holdings Thailand.

Fullerton Fund

GOCO expects to deploy

Management (Fullerton) to invest

investment capital from Fullerton

in wellness-centric properties in

over the next 18 to 24 months,

the Asia-Pacific region, via the

focusing on acquiring strategic

Fullerton Thai Private Equity fund.

assets in the Asia-Pacific region.

GOCO is a global wellness

Schweder said: “Fullerton makes a great partner, as we have a

management company and

mutual understanding of the need

its new acquisition plan will

to develop and further democratise

GOCO HOSPITALITY

consulting, development and

target a range of value-creation strategies, including financially distressed properties, value-added renovations, rebranding and

CEO Ingo Schweder revealed

We look forward to potential opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand and the Maldives

that Fullerton has also bought

Ingo Schweder

wellness-focused repositioning. Speaking exclusively to Spa Business, GOCO founder and

wellness destinations in the AsiaPacific region and beyond. “We look forward to potential collaborative opportunities in Indonesia, Thailand and the Maldives and also outside the region – in Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, India and Germany.” MORE >>> http://lei.sr/e7b4M_B

Simon Casson named CEO of Corinthia Hotels

CORINTHIA HOTELS

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eteran hotelier Simon

locations in New York, Rome,

Casson has been

Bucharest and Brussels in 2024.

appointed CEO of luxury

Corinthia Hotels already operates

operator Corinthia Hotels, owned

a portfolio of award-winning hotels

by the Corinthia Group.

in London, Budapest, Lisbon, St.

A distinguished figure in hospitality,

I am humbled and delighted at my appointment at this important moment for Corinthia Simon Casson

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Petersburg and the Island of Malta.

Casson has spent more than three

The operator will also open

decades at Four Seasons Hotels

properties in Doha, Riyadh and

and Resorts – throughout which

new resorts in Malta and the

he oversaw a significant period

Maldives in the coming years.

of growth and served as EMEA president for seven years. Casson will start his new role

“I am humbled and delighted at my appointment at this important moment for Corinthia as we boldly

on 6 April and head up Corinthia

embark on a new era,” he said.

Hotels as it prepares to open new

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CONTENTS ISSUE 442 02

New deals

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Concepts

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Health and wellbeing

GOCO and Fullerton Fund Management collaborate on wellness investment, reveals Ingo Schweder

Dorchester Collection's The Lana, Dubai to launch first Dior Spa in the Middle East

Adidas and Bumble buddy up to tackle gymtimidation

SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS

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Building momentum

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State of play

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Supplier innovation

We’re anticipating that Enchant will become an annual event at our locations Deirdre Strunk

Deirdre Strunk announces new Canyon Ranch festival

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estination wellness brand Canyon Ranch will host its first-ever beauty and wellness event, called Enchant at Canyon Ranch, from 17 to

21 March at its Tucson resort and spa in Arizona.

Clinique La Prairie to open up to 50 properties, shares CEO Simone Gibertoni

New GWI study unveils global wellness market leaders: US, China and Germany

The latest in products and innovation from HydraFacial, Bellefontaine, Emperor Ice Baths, Oakworks and Himalayan Source

The event will only be available to guests staying at the resort and will cover everything from beauty and haircare to aesthetics and pro-ageing skincare. More than 25 brands will be showcased at the event, where their teams will host panel discussions, provide demonstrations and offer bespoke services to attendees. Industry specialists will also speak about the latest developments in the space and their unique approaches to success. Deirdre Strunk, Canyon Ranch's senior vice president of spa and beauty, said: “We’re anticipating this will become an annual event at our locations where we can unveil new experiences and interact with beauty purveyors that match our brand ethos in a new and exciting way.” MORE >>> http://lei.sr/R7S8J_B

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spa business news CONCEPTS

Dior to launch first spa in the Middle East this April The Lana – the Dorchester

beauty tech solutions supplied

Collection’s first property in the

by Icoone Therapy, Hydrafacial

Middle East – opened on 1 February

and Iyashi Dôme technology.

and welcomed the first-ever Dior Spa in the UAE in April 2024.

Programming highlights will include three new Dior treatments

hotel’s 29th floor thanks to floor-to-

devised exclusively for The Lana. Additional facilities at the Dior spa

ceiling windows framing views of

will include a futon for Japanese-

Dubai’s iconic landmarks – such as

inspired treatments, a dedicated

the Burj Khalifa – Dior Spa The Lana

beauty room and an elegant boutique

was designed by architecture and

showcasing Dior’s product lines.

interior design firm Gilles & Boissier.

Richard Alexander, GM of

With five treatment rooms and

The Lana, said: “Dior Spa The

■ The spa will be the world’s fourth Dior spa

a couple’s suite, the 4,300sq

Lana will perfectly capture the

ft spa will provide a menu of

essence of Dior's philosophy

signature Dior treatments

and expertise in wellness.”

The spa will perfectly capture the essence of Dior’s philosophy

complemented with modern

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Richard Alexander

DORCHESTER COLLECTION

Bathed in natural daylight on the

GROWTH

SHA Wellness unveils highlyanticipated Mexico outpost Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness Clinic has launched in Mexico, in the first phase of its global expansion plans. Building on the success of its

■ SHA Mexico was first announced in 2019

flagship clinic in Spain, the global

We’re making our offering more accessible to a global market Alejandro Bataller

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rollout plan has been developed

Peninsula. A further opening is

to reflect the consumer demand

set for the Emirates in 2025.

to place health and wellbeing

“We feel we’ve reached our

at the forefront of all areas of

maximum potential at SHA Spain,

life – business and personal.

so we’re making our offer more

SHA Mexico is located in the

accessible to a global market,” said

state of Quintana Roo, in the

SHA vice president Alejandro Bataller.

eastern portion of the Yucatán

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SHA WELLNESS

SHA WELLNESS

its first international outpost


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GROWING FOOTPRINT

MEET THE TEAM

New Anantara resort to open in Oman Global hotel owner, operator and its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint in Oman with a new beachfront resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat.

MINOR HOTELS

investor Minor Hotels is expanding

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This Anantara will come to fruition between the mountains and the sea

Located on the rugged Omani

Editorial director

Liz Terry

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Dillip Rajakarier

coast, the new-build 121-key property

Spa Business editor

is slated to launch in 2026. The property will be owned by Musstir which also owns Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara

Katie Barnes

alongside a private stargazing

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majlis relaxation space. Dillip Rajakarier, CEO of Minor, said: “Our team looks forward to seeing

Publisher

With a focus on wellbeing, the

this new Anantara come to fruition

property will feature a signature

between the mountains and the sea.”

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Anantara Spa and a fitness centre

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on Oman’s south coast.

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TECHNOLOGY

AAG launches first branded Privai spa in Miami Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has

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■ Guests experience the Somadome technology mediation pods

AAG

announced the opening of its first

Head of digital

Privai Spa + Fitness Center in a hotel – the 411-room Kimpton Epic Hotel in Miami, Florida.

Currently featured in the wellness lounge are Somadome meditation

The newly-renovated 5,000sq ft

pods, which offer colour light therapy,

fitness and wellness centre provides

sound therapy and energy medicine

access to a range of spa treatments,

using magnets and crystal strips.

Technogym fitness equipment,

Another of the spa’s signature

group and private classes, a

technologies is PureWave

wellness lounge, traditional wet and

Technologies VEMI, which couples

thermal facilities and a Medi-Spa.

vibration and electromagnetic

Charlotte Prescott, centre director, explained that touchless technology is

therapy with infrared heat and sound. Privai is AAG’s signature

key to the facility’s identity: “We intend

skincare and bodycare line which

to feature new technology therapies

was established in 2006.

in the lounge every six months or so.”

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FITNESS

Adidas and Bumble buddy up to tackle gymtimidation Sportswear giant Adidas and

Having a gym buddy provides a

social network app Bumble for

good solution for these issues.

Friends have collaborated to

As a result of this new partnership,

help people find gym buddies.

people looking for local workout

The partnership has been

mates can use Bumble for Friends and add “Adidas gym buddy” as

research commissioned by

an interest badge to their profile.

Adidas into gymtimidation.

“We know that next-gen athletes ■ Having a gym buddy can help to overcome gymtimidation

This found the main reasons for

can be pressured by negative self-talk

being nervous about joining a gym

which can form a barrier to training,

are fear of being judged (almost

so disarming these self-limiting beliefs

one in five); not being confident

with community-first solutions is

about how equipment works (one

important to us,” says Aimee Arana,

in three); uncertainty about how to

GM for sportswear and training at

push to the next level (more than

Adidas. “Partnering with Bumble

one in four) and having no one

perfectly supports our mission.”

Partnering with Bumble perfectly supports our mission

to work out with (one in three.)

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Aimee Arana

ADIDAS TRAINING

formed in response to international

PARTNERSHIPS

Blue Zones announces firstever skincare partnership Blue Zones – an organisation dedicated to helping people live IMMUNOCOLOGIE

researching the world’s longestlived cultures – has announced a partnership with spa and

■ A selection of Immunocologie skincare

is now available on Blue Zones’ website

skincare brand Immunocologie.

We’re delighted to be leveraging our knowledge of skin science to partner with Blue Zones Karen Ballou

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The new partnership has seen

and support the skin’s natural immune

three of Immunocologie’s signature

system by balancing its microbiome.

products – Vital Iconic Mist, Vital Clay

“We’re delighted to be leveraging

Mask and a self-heating Lava Mask

our knowledge of skin science

– launch on Blue Zones’ online store.

to partner with Blue Zones in its

Headquartered in New York City,

important mission,” said Immunocologie

Immunocologie creates plant-based

founder and CEO Karen Ballou.

skincare to help ground its users

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Building momentum

Clinique La Prairie CEO Simone Gibertoni speaks to Spa Business about the company's game plan to open up to 50 international properties

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xpansion is on the horizon for Swiss medical wellness brand Clinique La Prairie (CLP) according to an exclusive interview with CEO Simone

Gibertoni in the latest issue of Spa

Business (www.spabusiness.com/CLP). Founded in 1931 by professor Paul Niehans, CLP focuses on four pillars – medical insight, wellness, nutrition and movement. Its method involves DNA testing to customise programmes, as well as the use of its famous CLP Extract, Cellular Genomic supplements and Holistic Health supplements. Now approaching its centenary, CLP is entering a new chapter focused on global expansion and innovation. With a flagship resort in Montreux, Switzerland, the brand has been gradually rolling out city-based satellite sites – known as Longevity Hubs – since 2020. The urban outposts have opened in

helm of CLP for seven years

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■ Gibertoni has been at the

Madrid, Bangkok, Doha, Taipei and most recently, Dubai – at the newly-launched One&Only One Za’abeel. “The long-term plan is to reach about 40 Longevity Hubs and 10 Health Resorts, while always maintaining exclusivity and reinforcing that the flagship property in Montreux is the pinnacle of our portfolio,” said Gibertoni. “Our debut Health Resort will launch in ©Cybertrek Ltd 2024 Spa Business Issue 442


■ The Montreux property is CLP's flagship destination

CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE

The long-term plan is to reach about 40 Longevity Hubs and 10 Health Resorts Anji, China, in 2024, followed by another in Amaala, the wellness-focused Saudi giga project, in 2025. “Health Resorts are big projects, as

Gibertoni revealed that the US is the next territory in CLP’s sights.

Why expand now?

medical and wellbeing experts will deliver week-long longevity and detox programmes combining preventative medicine and genetic/epigenetic testing,

you can imagine. In Anji, for example, it’s

“Chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular

with wellbeing, lifestyle and nutrition

a 1.3-hectare site which offers 29 rooms

disease, diabetes and age-related

plans – but on a smaller scale, with

and suites spread over seven villas. On

conditions such as Alzheimer’s are on

around 50 bedrooms.”

top of this, there’s a core building that

the rise and our Longevity Hubs help

Although the CLP rollout strategy is

houses the medical, wellness, movement

people prioritise preventative medicine

ambitious, Gibertoni emphasised that

and nutrition departments.

and early detection,” Gibertoni stated.

he and his team will preserve the brand’s

“It takes years to grow such properties

“They offer a first-access approach

DNA as its portfolio grows.

from the first exchange to being able to

to CLP services such as health

announce and open them and we’re very

assessments, cryotherapy, far-infrared

specialising in disciplines from medicine

selective in the destinations and their

light, nutraceuticals, IV drips and

to science to nutrition to wellness to

exclusivity.

brain stimulation. Plus, they allow our

hospitality and more – who make sure

international clients to continue their

each of its global outposts encapsulates

journey closer to home.”

the expertise and experience of CLP in

“Over the past five years, we’ve engaged in active discussions with several partners across several countries

Meanwhile, the Health Resorts will

about creating Health Resorts with us.

bridge the gap between the Longevity

The Anji project was the first to emerge

Hubs and the Montreux HQ.

as the perfect location to meet all our

“Set in stunning locations, these highly

CLP employs a team of 15 –

every detail. To hear more about CLP’s latest programming, AI-powered assessments, the latest trends in wellness and evolving

criteria but it also reflects the demand

exclusive resort destinations will be

guest profiles, head to the full interview

from our Asian clients.”

very similar to our flagship – in-house

(www.spabusiness.com/CLP). ●

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A new study from the Global Wellness Institute shines a spotlight on the top 145 global wellness market leaders

consumers worldwide is on wellness.

he US, China, Germany,

and ranking first in nine of the 11

Japan and the UK have been

wellness sectors measured by the GWI.

To put this wellness spending

identified as the world’s five

Almost all the top 25 wellness

into context, the research finds

largest wellness markets in

markets have seen strong growth

that annual, global per capita

new research released by

since the pandemic, with the UK,

spending on wellness (US$706) is

the Netherlands, the US, Mexico,

on par with consumer out-of-pocket

Canada and Australia as standouts,

spending on healthcare (US$711).

Country Rankings, the study provides

surpassing their pre-pandemic market

At the regional level, per capita

market size, rankings, analysis and per

sizes by 120 per cent or more.

the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Called The Global Wellness Economy:

wellness spending is higher than

Globally, the wellness economy

consumer out-of-pocket spending on

drives 5.6 per cent of total GDP,

healthcare across every region except

undisputed goliath in wellness spending,

which, according to the GWI, means

North America. Wellness spending per

with an annual market worth US$1.8trn,

one in every 20 “dollars” spent by

capita is also higher than spending on

capita wellness spending for 145 nations. Findings show the US remains the

clothing/shoes (US$289) and hotels/ restaurants (US$475) all across the world (Euromonitor data). In countries like Switzerland, Iceland and the US, people spend far more: on average, over US$5,300 a year on wellness. “For countries interested in growing their wellness economy, it’s crucial to know where they stand in this massive global industry,” say Ophelia Yeung and Katherine Johnston, GWI senior research fellows. SHUTERSTOCK/ MARINAMOS

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“It’s also important to see how different countries’ wellness markets have responded to the impacts of the pandemic.” The report is a sister publication to GWI’s recent 2023 Global Wellness

■ The report found global consumers now spend

Economy Monitor, a complete global

as much on wellness per capita as on healthcare

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■ Declared the world's largest wellness market, the US' highest achieving sector is healthy eating, nutrition and weight loss

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It’s important to see how different countries’ wellness markets have responded to the impacts of the pandemic Top 25 national wellness markets

21. Austria – US$42bn – 13.9 per cent

the Japanese yen fell by 19.8 per cent

1. US – US$1.8trn – 14 per cent

22. Philippines – US$41bn – 8.9 per cent

against the US dollar in 2022, so if it

2. China – US$790bn – 8.9 per cent

23. Poland – US$39bn – 11.1 per cent

looks like its wellness market shrank

3. Germany – US$269bn – 16.8 per cent

24. Thailand – US$35bn – 8.5 per cent

by 3.9 per cent annually from 2020 to

4. Japan – US$241bn - minus 3.9 per cent

25. Sweden – US$30bn – 7.5 per cent

2022 in dollars, it actually grew 6.6 per

5. UK – US$224bn – 19.4 per cent 6. France – US$172bn – 11.6 per cent

cent each year when measured in yen. The top 10 largest markets represent 70

7. India – US$132.5bn – 16.5 per cent

per cent of the global wellness economy,

8. Canada – US$128bn – 13.5 per cent

while the top 25 represent 86 per cent.

9. S. Korea – US$113bn – 9.4 per cent

Wellness spending per capita: top 12 countries

The GWI found that the vast majority

1. Seychelles – US$8,097

10. Italy – US$112bn – 7.9 per cent

of the 25 largest wellness markets have

2. Switzerland – US$5,737

11. Australia – US$110bn – 12.9 per cent

seen robust recent growth. Comparing

3. Iceland – US$5,523

12. Brazil – US$96bn – 18.2 per cent

market sizes in 2019 vs. 2022, 22 of

4. Aruba – US$5,361

13. Russia – US$94.5bn – 13.2 per cent

25 countries (except Thailand, Japan

5. US – US$5,321

14. Spain – US$83bn – 12.4 per cent

and Brazil) are now larger than pre-

6. Austria – US$4,683

15. Mexico – US$74bn – 25.2 per cent

pandemic, as measured in US dollars.

7. Australia – US$4,218

16. Netherlands – US$50bn – 12.1 per cent

But the GWI says it’s important

8. Norway – US$4,197

17. Switzerland – US$50bn – 14.5 per cent

to note that currency depreciation

9. Denmark – US$3,846

18. Indonesia – US$49bn – 5.9 per cent

impacts data for countries like Japan,

10. New Zealand – US$3,689

19. Turkey – US$45bn – 14 per cent

Brazil and some eurozone countries like

11. UK – US$3,342

20. Taiwan – US$43bn – 5.1 per cent

Germany, France and Italy. For instance,

12. Canada – US$3,287

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■ The report reveals how important wellness tourism has become for island nations, such as the Seychelles

The GWI discovered that spending on

“staggering”. In the Seychelles, the

wellness is highest in wealthy countries

wellness market accounts for 42 per

that also rank in the top 25 for GDP per capita, including Switzerland, Iceland, the US, Austria and Australia. Those countries have seen significant recent growth in wellness spending (per capita): in the US that spend has risen US$1,636 – and in Switzerland US$1,365 – between 2020 and 2022. While it may be surprising to see small countries like the Seychelles and Aruba so high on this list (the

For countries interested in growing their wellness economy, it’s crucial to know where they stand in this massive global industry

cent of the total economy, while in the Maldives that number is 22.6 per cent. The ratio of how much the wellness economy contributes to GDP is highest in North America (6.9 per cent) and Europe (5.8 per cent) – and lowest in the Middle East-North Africa region, at 3.3 per cent. North America and Europe’s wellness markets have been growing faster than the overall economy. Among the top 25 wellness markets, some

Maldives and the Bahamas also

spending coming from inbound

of the countries where wellness

rank in the top 25), the GWI says

wellness tourists rather than locals.

makes up a bigger percentage of

it’s because these islands are

The GWI describes the impact of the

GDP are the Philippines (10.1 per

major high-end wellness tourism

wellness market – heavily dominated

cent), Austria (9 per cent), the UK

destinations, with a large portion

by inbound wellness tourism – on

(7.3 per cent), the US (7 per cent)

(50-90 per cent) of their wellness

these countries’ economies as

and South Korea (6.8 per cent). ●

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Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, owners of Biologique Recherche, discuss the global rollout of its ‘Ambassade’ flagship spas

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iologique Recherche is already the skincare partner of choice for luxury hotels and exclusive medical and day spas in over 85 countries. The global rollout of its ‘Ambassade Biologique Recherche’ concept is set to further grow its reputation for delivering results-driven treatments in a luxury setting. According to company owners Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, the ‘Ambassade’ (embassy) concept was created by the brand’s founder, Yvan Allouche, who had a vision of creating a network of exclusive Biologique Recherche flagship properties to showcase the brand’s products and unique methodology for spa clients around the world. “Our main goal is to expand our Ambassade network to the most emblematic cities and if possible, open one in each of our partners’ countries,” say Schmid and Delapalme. The most recent locations opened in October in Stockholm and Brussels. Both near the heart of the city, in exclusive shopping areas close to other luxury brand flagships.

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Founded over 50 years ago by a family of experts passionate about skincare, Biologique Recherche is today managed by Rupert Schmid and Pierre-Louis Delapalme, while the son of founders Yvan and Josette Allouche – Philippe Allouche – leads the R&D team.

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Remaining loyal to the brand’s fundamentals, Schmid, Delapalme and Allouche continue to safeguard its unique methodology and results-driven, personalised approach, which combines powerful products and effective bespoke treatment procedures with respect for the skin’s structure to deliver excellent results.

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The new Biologique Recherche Ambassade in Brussels

The company has also opened Ambassades in Paris, Los Angeles, Rome and Shanghai, with further locations coming online soon in New York and Boston and more international openings in the pipeline. Schmid and Delapalme say spa menus reflect the company’s commitment to skincare excellence, while interiors are consistent with its luxury design principles. “To extend the authenticity of the brand and create continuity, we borrowed elements from the original Ambassade in Paris to bring the same spirit to each destination,” they explained. The Ambassades in Bruxelles and Stockholm each contain original pieces of furniture made to measure by cabinet makers and glass artists to reflect the brand’s identity. They also incorporate decor with white, blue and gold touches, as well as the use of onyx displays and brass-trimmed cabinets to showcase products. This consistency, together with the company’s powerful products, effective treatment protocols and customised solutions, is increasing its global visibility and enhancing its reputation. As Schmid and Delapalme conclude, “Building brand recognition on an international scale ultimately benefits our entire network of partners.” l More: www.biologique-recherche.com www.spabusiness.com spabusiness.com issue 4 2023 17 87



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HYDRAFACIAL

■ HydraFacial has incorporated science-backed formulas which are designed to help balance the scalp’s microbiome

Hydrafacial revamps Keravive scalp treatment

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ydraFacial has relaunched

of oil glands and hair follicles on

rays, styling wear and tear, heat,

its dedicated scalp protocol,

the scalp, where a community of

chemical treatments, products

Keravive. The refreshed

diverse bacteria work to create

and environmental pollution.

treatment features three steps and

a balanced microbiome and

HydraFacial has designed

is designed to purify, nourish and

environment for healthy hair.

the Keravive treatment to suit

rebalance the scalp to promote healthier, fuller hair growth. Hydrafacial is known for cleansing,

Like the skin on our face and

all scalp hair types, including

body, the scalp is an area that

braids, extensions, locks,

can become clogged with oil and

dyed hair and more.

extracting and hydrating the skin

product build-up, leading to scalp-

It is also suitable for all ages and

using patented hydradermabrasion

related problems such as scalp acne,

genders, and can be personalised

and vortex technology alongside

dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.

to target areas prone to hair loss

distinct serums – including

With this in mind, HydraFacial’s

boosters by Murad, Hydropepdie,

updated treatment is designed to

Omorvicza and JLO Beauty.

help rebalance the scalp and hair

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alotherapy equipment

immune system and improving

supplier Himalayan

athletic performance.

Source has partnered

Himalayan Source has teamed

with two US medical wellness

up with two locations – LifeGaines

clinics to enhance their guest

Med Spa in Boca Raton, Florida,

journey and treatment outcomes.

and Kuya in Austin, Texas – and

Halotherapy – known as salt therapy – is claimed to benefit respiratory health and skin ailments as well as supporting the

equipped both with a halogenerator and a Himalayan salt wall. Now, guests undergoing IV therapy can upgrade their experience

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Himalayan Source pairs halotherapy with IV therapy to enhance treatment benefits

■ Halotherapy is growing in

popularity across the industry

with halotherapy and inhale pharmaceutical-grade salt as they recline during their treatment.

the health benefits of salt therapy

Dr Richard Gaines, chief

but immediately feeling a sense

medical officer of LifeGaines,

of relaxation when relaxing

said: “By combining our wellness

by the beautiful salt wall.”

protocols and IV therapies with salt therapy, we’ve taken our ■ Dr Richard Gaines, chief

“Our guests are not only loving

medical spa to the next level.

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medical officer of LifeGaines

Bellefontaine bolsters Cellstemine line

S

wiss spa and skincare brand Bellefontaine has launched the 24h Glow Repair Mask to help consumers achieve a

smoother, firmer and more glowy complexion. BELLEFONTAINE

The latest addition to the brand’s pro-ageing Cellstemine collection, the mask is powered by plant stem cells derived from edelweiss, argan and alpine rose, as well as the probiotic concentrate lactobiotyl.

■ The new mask is suitable for all skin types

The line already features the 24HR Repair Cream, Eye Contour Perfection Cream, Intense

Its ingredient list also includes a cocktail

Renewal Serum and Night Renaissance Elixir.

of natural minerals and antioxidants to

The mask's creamy formula is designed to

combat free radicals while protecting the

hydrate the skin, help erase signs of fatigue

skin barrier against external aggressions.

and stimulate cellular repair activity while restoring suppleness and comfort.

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SUPPLIER NEWS Oakworks unveils Low-Height Spa table collection

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akworks has launched a new treatment table range to redefine accessibility

standards in the spa industry. Jessica Wadley, VP of business OAKWORKS

development, integrative health and wellness division at Oakworks, commented: “We introduced the ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa

■ The ADA Compliant Low-Height Spa table line is

table line with our unwavering commitment

made up of four existing Oakworks treatment tables

to inclusivity and accessibility in mind. “Recognising the diverse needs of our clientele,

Each bed is also equipped with plush

we sought to create an environment where

AeroCel padding and an ergonomic design

everyone, regardless of physical ability, can enjoy

to ensure a luxurious experience.

the rejuvenating benefits of spa treatments.” Comprised of Oakworks’ existing Britta, Talise,

Oakworks says the line blends innovation with accessibility, creating an environment

Palas and ProLuxe models, the line features beds

that caters to all spa guests, without

with a maximum height of 19 inches which ensure

compromising on style or functionality.

easy wheelchair access and promote a seamless transfer for clients with mobility challenges.

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apping into the growing

traditional timber-

interest in cold water

clad coolers (and the

immersion, Emperor

inner mould) come

Ice Baths has created what

in various finishes

founder Daniel Watson calls

and colours – 14 as

“the most bespoke [portable]

standard, but Pantone

ice bath on the market”.

shade matching

“We’ve thought of everything,”

is available too.

says Watson, explaining that the

There’s also a

EMPEROR ICE BATHS

Emperor Ice Baths makes global debut

choice of underwater LED lights and

■ The system is controlled with a touchscreen LCD control

EMPEROR ICE BATHS

optional extras such as ozone filtration, a built-in external

adding ice, can be managed via

drawer for storing accessories

a touchscreen LCD control with

and a shelf with a phone slot.

wifi capability and an app.

The plug-and-go system, which has been made to bring the ■ Daniel Watson, founder

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WEB ADDRESS BOOK Connect with spa organisations from around the world. We welcome your entries – write to spateam@leisuremedia.com Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC)

French Spa Association (SPA-A)

Romanian Spa Organization

German Spas Association

Salt Therapy Association

■ www.deutscher-heilbaederverband.de

■ www.salttherapyassociation.org

Global Wellness Institute (GWI)

Saudi Arabian Wellness Association

■ www.globalwellnessinstitute.org

■ www.saudiwellness.org

GSN Planet

Sauna from Finland

■ www.gsnplanet.org

■ www.saunafromfinland.com

Hot Springs Association

Serbian Spas & Resorts Association

■ https://hotspringsassociation.com

■ www.ubas.org.rs

Hungarian Baths Association

South African Spa Association

■ www.furdoszovetseg.hu/en

■ www.saspaassociation.co.za

Hydrothermal Spa Forum

Spanish National Spa Association

Brazilian Esthetics & Spas Association

Icelandic Spa Association

Spa and Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA)

Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA)

The International Medical Spa Association

■ www.apswc.org

Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) ■ www.amspa.org.my

Australian Hot and Mineral Springs Alliance ■ www.bathing.org

Australasian Wellness Association (ASWELL) ■ https://aswell.au

Bali Spa and Wellness Association

■ www.balispawellness-association.org

■ www.abesbrasil.com.br

■ www.bubspa.org

■ www.hydrothermal-spa-forum.net ■ www.hlsi.is

■ www.dayspaassociation.com/imsa

■ www.romanian-spas.ro

■ www.balnearios.org

■ www.swaafrica.org

Spa & Wellness Association of Canada

■ www.spaandwellnessassociationofcanada.com

Association of Spas of the Czech Republic

International Sauna Association

Estonian Spa Association

International Spa Association (ISPA)

Spa Industry Association

Irish Spa Association

The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA)

■ www.jedemedolazni.cz ■ www.estonianspas.eu

European Historic Thermal Towns Association

■ www.historicthermaltowns.eu

European Spas Association ■ www.europeanspas.eu

Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) Federterme

■ www.saunainternational.net

■ www.experienceispa.com ■ www.irishspaassociation.ie

Japan Spa Association ■ www.j-spa.jp

Latin American Spa Association ■ www.spalatinoamerica.com

Leading Spas of Canada

■ www.leadingspasofcanada.com

■ www.federterme.it

National Guild of Spa Experts Russia

FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy)

■ www.russiaspas.ru

■ https://www.femteconline.org/m

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Portuguese Spas Association ■ www.termasdeportugal.pt

Spa Association of India

■ www.spaassociationofindia.in ■ www.dayspaassociation.com

■ www.sustainablespas.org

Taiwan Spa Association ■ https://www.twspa.tw/

Thai Spa Association

■ www.thaispaassociation.com

The UK Spa Association ■ www.spa-uk.org

Ukrainian SPA Association

■ www.facebook.com/UASPA

Wellness Tourism Association

■ www.wellnesstourismassociation.org

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