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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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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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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
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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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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
H
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.
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H
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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T
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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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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