Minor Hotels has celebrated the launch of its new medi-wellness concept – Life by Anantara – and opened a retreat space at its Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand.
Rooted in the four elements of Thai Traditional Medicine (TTM) – earth, water, wind and fire – Life by Anantara was first announced in June and blends ancient Thai wisdom with advanced medical treatments, diagnostics, personalised nutrition and guided fitness for a holistic approach to wellbeing. The retreat’s core philosophy, known as the Life Method, incorporates four key wellness pillars: Longevity Medicine, TTM, Complementary Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine.
This launch not only introduces a new wellness brand for Anantara Hotels & Resorts but also marks Minor’s second new wellness concept
for 2024. In an exclusive interview with Spa Business, Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier outlined plans for expanding the Life by Anantara concept.
Head to p10 to learn more about Minor’s strategic wellness expansion plans.
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Habia endorses Arif Isikgun’s therapist retail success training
Industry training authority Habia has, for the first time, endorsed a course dedicated to upskilling therapists in retail to help boost spas’ sales performance.
Called Retail Excellence and Sales Empowerment, the course has been developed by Arif Isikgun, CEO of Ai Beauty Consultancy, educator and beauty industry veteran.
Isikgun reports that the course has been shown to increase retail sales by 120 per cent, as verified through multiple case studies. “This growth directly impacts a spa’s bottom line by increasing turnover and profit margins with products already on the shelves,” he explains.
Developed over two years, the course draws on Isikgun’s
Our aim is to provide an affordable way to educate, guide and support entrepreneurs
Samantha Dunn
This course is the culmination of my life’s work
Arif Isikgun
17 years of experience working with prestigious brands including Guerlain, L’Oreal, Sephora, Harrods, Selfridges and QVC.
Beyond driving sales, the course also aims to foster personal growth for therapists, enhancing their confidence, communication and ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
“It’s more than about profit,” says Isikgun. “It’s an investment in your team and in elevating the level of service your spa provides.”
Spas interested in the course are encouraged to get in touch for an initial discovery call to ensure the offering is the right fit for their needs – reach out to hello@aibeauty.co.uk.
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Samantha Dunn to launch affordable DIY consultancy programme
Afirst-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world will launch in November.
Called WellBusiness Builder’s Academy, the new course was created by Samantha Dunn, who’s been a spa consultant for nearly 25 years and worked with established brands including Kamalaya and Chiva-Som.
In the latest issue of Spa Business, Dunn – who’s based in Sydney and was chair of the Australian Wellness Association until recently
– explains that she’s devised the programme to take entrepreneurs through the steps she takes as a professional consultant.
“Participants will effectively have their entire business mapped out,” she says.
Dunn envisions that the typical attendee will be someone wanting to start their first bricks-and-mortar spa or wellness business.
“Our aim is to provide an affordable way to educate, guide and support entrepreneurs.”
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I’ve had the opportunity to really get under the skin of Aqua Sana Forest Spa
Laura Freeman
Laura Freeman named Aqua Sana group spa manager
Laura Freeman has stepped into the role of group spa manager at Aqua Sana – the award-winning spa brand which has recently rebranded to Aqua Sana Forest Spa to better reflect its offering.
Freeman brings 18 years of experience in the spa industry, having started out as a therapist in 2007 before joining Aqua Sana Woburn Forest in 2014. She was instrumental in the opening of the spa, progressing from assistant treatment manager to spa manager – where she supported more than 130 colleagues – and now heads up the entire team across its six locations.
Celebrating her 10th anniversary earlier this year, Freeman will continue to work closely with director of spa Stuart Angus to support the business in its new chapter as Aqua Sana Forest Spa.
She said: “Since I started 10 years ago, I’ve had the opportunity to work across several areas of the business and really get under the skin of Aqua Sana Forest Spa.”
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Star quality
WITT unveils new wellness certification for hotels and resorts, aiming to create “Michelin Guide for wellness travel”
Celebrating excellence
Winners of the 10th annual World Spa Awards announced
SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Reaching new heights
Wellness to play pivotal role in Minor Hotels’ ambitious global expansion strategy, says CEO Dillip Rajakarier
Creating a nature haven
Plans unveiled to bring £30m private wellness club to 400-year-old country estate in north west England
Supplier innovation
The latest in products and innovation from Comfort Zone, Jarvi, Wellness Hospitality Conference, Halotherapy Solutions and Klafs
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CERTIFICATES
WITT unveils new wellness certification for hotels and resorts
Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organisation composed of hospitality, wellness and travel specialists, has created a new wellness certification for hotels and resorts.
The WITT Certified award is designed to serve as a beacon of assurance, indicating that a property genuinely prioritises wellbeing, and to help set destinations apart in a competitive market.
“This seal provides hotels and resorts with a significant advantage in attracting travellers by offering objective and rigorous audits of their wellness amenities
and services,” said Robin Ruiz, company CEO and founder.
WITT has already certified more than 100 properties in North America, including locations run by well-known operators such as Four Seasons and The Ranch.
In late 2024, the company will debut a consumer-focused website, offering travellers an easy way to discover WITT-certified hotels.
“Think of us as the Michelin Guide for wellness travel,” said Ruiz. “Our website will empower consumers to travel confidently knowing that their expectations will be met.”
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Think of us as the Michelin Guide for wellness travel
Robin Ruiz
PROJECT PREVIEW
First glimpses revealed of £3m spa coming to Scotland
Our investment will introduce guests to a new luxury spa experience
Jack Simpson
Family-run Scottish hospitality group SimpsInns has announced plans to launch a new spa at The Waterside Hotel in West Kilbride, Scotland, set to open in Q2 2025.
Drawing inspiration from its waterside location, SimpsInns intends for the spa to emphasise nature and the great outdoors. Guests will have access to a variety of outdoor facilities including a large hydro pool, a sheltered fire pit and more.
Inside, the spa will be home to a four-person Rasul experience, a thermal area with
a sauna and a steamroom and three experience showers.
Jack Simpson, senior management representative from SimpsInns, said: “Our investment will introduce guests to a new luxury spa experience with an iconic Ayrshire coast backdrop.”
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■ New York state’s iconic Mohonk Mountain House has received the certificate
■ The spa is set to open in the second quarter of 2025
Kerzner to boost wellness portfolio
Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels and residences with two new fitness-centric wellness destinations in 2025.
The first, SIRO Boka Place, will be operated under the group’s fitness-focused hospitality lifestyle brand SIRO which invites guests to live at their fullest potential through a specialised blend of hospitality, fitness and wellness.
Kerzner’s premium hotel brand, One&Only Resorts, is also expanding DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE
AWARDS
Winners
of World Spa Awards 2024 announced
Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed.
The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism.
With 355 accolades up for grabs this year, the awards were split into 10 categories: World (42), Africa (33), Asia (55), Caribbean (25), Europe (78), Indian Ocean (8), Latin America (20), Middle East (33), North America (44) and Oceania (17).
Winners are determined following a year-long search for the world’s
in 2025 with the opening of its first US property, One&Only Moonlight Basin, in Montana.
Wellness will be at the heart of the 92-key resort’s offerings, featuring an alpine spa sanctuary with treatments inspired by the surrounding wilderness.
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top spa and wellness brands. Votes were cast by industry professionals, the media and the general public.
Rebecca Cohen, MD of World Spa Awards, said: “As we celebrate a decade of recognising excellence, we’re thrilled to see both the consistent quality of established names and spirit of new entrants.
“This year’s winners reflect the dynamic nature of our industry, showcasing a perfect blend of luxury, innovation and holistic wellbeing.”
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■ 355 accolades were up for grabs this year
■ The Montana property will open next year
24 OCTOBER 2024
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London
NEW GLOBAL EVENT
Fitness, health, wellness
Excitement is building for the new all-keynote HCM Summit from Leisure Media, HCM magazine and Spa Business magazine.
The event will bring together a powerful lineup of speakers and contributors from across the industry to share creative insights and experience, with a focus on business success and innovation.
You’ll go away inspired and informed, with ideas to implement in your own professional life, as well as valuable contacts and access to best practice to drive your success as we head into 2025.
In addition to the summit talks, a carefully curated exhibition will showcase the latest innovations, while summit networking events, including the After Party, hosted by Les Mills, will give the opportunity to connect, make new contacts and do businesses.
All this, along with product sampling, book signings and activations will make the summit a powerful new event for the sector.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Jonny Wilkinson Founder, One Living
Will Orr CEO, The Gym Group
Pieterjan (PJ) Nuitten MD, Jims Fitness
Dean Kowarski Group CEO, Virgin Active and Kauai
Colin Waggett CEO, Third Space
Oliver Patrick Co-founder, Future Practice
Keith Burnet CEO, Alchemist & Adventurer
Fahad Alhagbani CEO, Armah Sports
Baz Moffat Founder, The Well HQ
Emlyn Brown Senior VP Wellbeing, Strategy Design & Development, Accor
Liz Terry Editor, HCM Magazine
Musgrove CEO, Fitness First UK
Belinda Steward CEO, Places Leisure
Falardeau Partner, McKinsey
Eric
Justin
Phillip Mills Founder, Les Mills
Reaching new heights
Wellness to play pivotal role in Minor Hotels’ ambitious global expansion strategy, says CEO Dillip Rajakarier
We want to make wellness attractive to everyone and educate people about living healthier and longer lives
Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra hotels by 2026. According to CEO Dillip Rajakarier, wellness is a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy, as he explained in an exclusive interview with Spa Business (www. spabusiness.com/MinorHotels).
A subsidiary of Minor International (MINT), one of Asia's largest hospitality companies, Minor Hotels’ aggressive expansion plan will increase its global portfolio by nearly 40 per cent. Currently, the brand operates more than 70 spas across its 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries.
Plans already include the development of 10 additional spas and clinics by the end of 2024 as well as the launch of two new wellness brands: Life by Anantara and AvaniWell.
The significant expansion follows a record-breaking 2023 when Minor posted a core net profit of THB121.4 billion (US$3.4 billion, €3.1 billion, £2.5 billion), a 450 per cent jump from 2022.
Among its eight brands, Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli and NH Hotels are expected to be key drivers of growth –with Avani projected to reach 100 resorts.
Rajakarier says the long-term goal is to “drive wellness into all of Minor’s
■ As CEO, Rajakarier has been responsible for the strategy, operations and development at Minor Hotels since 2020
■ The flagship Life by Anantara clinic has just launched in Phuket, Thailand
As a Thai-based company, wellness comes naturally to Minor and is ingrained in our DNA
brands”. “As a Thai-based company, wellness comes naturally to Minor and is ingrained in our DNA,” he says. “It’s not a fad; it’s something we’ve authentically nurtured. Guests today are willing to spend more on wellness because they’re not only looking to live longer but also to lead better lifestyles.”
Now, the company is exploring ways to help customers of any age fulfil this need, both at its properties and after they leave.
AvaniWell and Life by Anantara
Since 1999, Minor’s spas have been operated and conceptualised by its spa and wellness division, MSpa.
Up until recently, it managed four wellness brands. Anantara Spa and Avani Spa are both in-house concepts inspired by the company’s Thai heritage and it also has third-party partnerships with mediwellness companies Clinique La Prairie and Verita Healthcare Group.
The addition of AvaniWell and Life by Anantara takes MSpa’s in-house brands up to four – six if you also include the third-party partnerships.
Rajakarier emphasises that both the new launches are part of Minor’s plans to carve out its own distinctive wellness niche that’s accessible, fun and sociable.
He reveals: “We have plans to expand the Life by Anantara concept across other Anantara resorts worldwide but Thailand will serve as the initial testing ground.”
It’s testing the waters with AvaniWell, but he says Minor would be open to opportunities for expanding the concept in destinations where there’s market demand.
Balancing act
While Asia has always been the main market for Minor, the goal is to achieve a more balanced global distribution of brands in the future. Approximately half of
the 200 expected openings will still be in Asia, with India being a particular focus.
However, more than 50 properties will be revealed in both Europe and the Middle East while Australia, New Zealand, the Americas and Africa will also see new openings.
With a personal passion for wellbeing, Rajakarier is clear that wellness will be a priority as Minor continues to expand its international pipeline.
“Wellness used to be a nice-to-have and now it’s a must-have. Our home base in Thailand is famous for wellness and the care in which it’s delivered – it’s about transplanting that into other countries. We want to make wellness attractive to everyone and educate people about living healthier and longer lives. If in the process we can convert some of them to a better lifestyle, this will be a huge contribution to helping create a happier, healthier society.” ●
Gisburne Park will be a holistic sanctuary designed to nurture members and their guests from top-to-toe
Amber Hindley, co-owner of Gisburne Park Estate
Creating a haven
Plans have been unveiled to bring a £30m private wellness club to a 400-year-old private country estate in north west England
Plans have been announced to introduce the first five-star private wellness club in northern England, located on a historic 1,000-acre estate in the Ribble Valley, Yorkshire.
The proposed project, based in an area of outstanding natural beauty, 45 minutes north of Manchester, is being spearheaded by entrepreneurs and estate owners Amber and Guy Hindley.
The duo are on a personal venture to transform part of their privatelyowned 400-year-old Gisburne Park Estate into a holistic sanctuary.
Guy Hindley, the great-grandson of British Home Stores (BHS) founder Harold Hindley, grew up on the estate and inherited it in 2003 as a neglected hunting property – once frequented by prominent figures including Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II.
■ Alongside luxury wellness facilities, the club will be home to a riverfront gym, a 70-acre wildlife sanctuary and three miles of private river walks
GISBURNE PARK ESTATE
■ An artist's impression of the Gisburne Park Estate Wellness Club
A formal planning application for the plans is due to be submitted in early 2025
In the mid-1990s, the family sold the estate’s Grade I-listed Georgian mansion, which was later converted into a hospital.
However, during the pandemic, the Hindleys repurchased the property and have since spent approximately £15 million (US$19.5 million, €17.9 million) transforming part of the estate into a holiday village, complete with 84 lodges and 10 holiday cottages, a restaurant, a wedding venue, a seasonal glamping village and a range of event spaces.
Drawing inspiration from top private members clubs in London, New York and Los Angeles, the couple estimate realising the wellness club and hotel will require an additional £30 million (US$39 million, €36 million) investment.
The Hindleys plan to submit a formal planning application in early 2025.
The wellness club
“Gisburne Park will not be a traditional spa, but a holistic sanctuary designed to nurture members and their guests from top-to-toe,” Amber told Spa Business
The club will combine fitness, spa, wellness and biohacking amenities with nature therapy, nutritious food and community events.
It will o er spa treatments, luxury wellness facilities, a riverfront gym, a 70-acre wildlife sanctuary and three miles of private river walks.
Plans also include a six-treatmentroom spa, indoor and outdoor pools, wild swimming facilities, a spa garden, a Himalayan salt steamroom and IR saunas.
Beyond the gym, fitness facilities will include pickleball, paddle and tennis courts, alongside a schedule of movement and mindfulness classes and a sports rehab centre.
In addition to holistic treatments, members will have access to a suite of modern wellness technology including red light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and more.
“There’s nothing like this in the north,” said Amber, who says the concept has already attracted the attention of highprofile members and organisations. A number of local Premier League football clubs – including Manchester City – have indicated their interest to use the club for training camps and recovery.
Guy anticipates that construction will begin next year – pending a successful planning application process – with completion expected in 18 months.
“Our vision is to create a private sanctuary where members can come every day to feel good and improve their sense of wellbeing and fitness.” ●
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest product, design and technology launches
■ Comfort Zone has launched three professional 50-minute facials which showcase the Skin Regimen/Lx range
Comfort Zone refreshes, rebrands and expands Skin Regimen line
Comfort Zone has introduced the next generation of its signature anti-pollution and pro-ageing Skin Regimen range, now rebranded as Skin Regimen/ Lx, featuring 15 innovative products.
Supercharged by its proprietary Longevity Complex, the collection was launched in its first guise in 2017 with 10 products designed to counteract visible signs of ageing related to stress, pollution and urban aggressors.
Comfort Zone has now tweaked the complex with new bioactive ingredients, replacing maqui
berry extract with the more potent myrtle berry extract, known for its higher antioxidant capacity.
Dr Simon James Jackson, head of botanical research at Comfort Zone, explains: “Myrtle berry is a powerhouse of antioxidants and we used it along with carnosine, spinach and tephrosia purpurea to develop the complex, a result of extensive research in our laboratories, proven to protect skin cell longevity and delay cell ageing rate by 80 per cent.”
Alongside enhanced formulations, Comfort Zone has improved the range in terms of efficacy,
■ Dr Simon James Jackson, head of botanical research
sustainability and user experience, refining textures and fragrances.
The brand has also complemented the range with a trio of new 50-minute professional facials and express 15-minute treatments.
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Järvi introduces a heatproof solution for staying hydrated during sauna sessions
Dublin-based wellness company Järvi has introduced the Sauna Bottle, a heatproof water bottle designed to stay cool to the touch and keep water icy cold, even in saunas reaching 90°C, all without using plastic.
Bill Abbott, Järvi owner and product designer, shared with Spa
■ Bill Abbott, Järvi owner and product designer
Business: “During my visits to various saunas, I noticed a recurring problem – people struggled to stay hydrated. They relied on single-use plastic bottles that warped in the heat, metal bottles that became too hot to handle, or small water cooler cups that didn’t provide enough water.
“I wanted a better solution, one that offered cold water without the risk of burns or plastic contamination. That’s how the Sauna Bottle was born; durable, sustainable and designed to keep you hydrated through every sauna session.”
Crafted with sustainability in mind, the double-walled stainless steel bottle is insulated to keep water cool for up to 18 hours. It features
Klafs has developed a new way for people to cool down,” says Phillip Rock, Klafs CEO, announcing the company’s new Frimas Ice Steam Bath. “This multi-sensory experience combines various forms of water, innovative technologies and aesthetic design to gradually immerse users in the cold.”
Frimas experience rooms are cooled to between 0-5°C by arctic-inspired ice walls called Glacier. These can be customised in size, feature blue backlit acrylic blocks and generate a fine ice steam infused with a mint aroma.
It’s recommended guests spend up to 10 minutes in the room which also features Klafs’ Holli snow and steam shower which envelopes
■ Järvi is currently offering the Sauna Bottle for wholesale to spas
a natural cork sleeve bonded with neoprene and a bamboo-covered lid – materials chosen specifically to remain cool to the touch, even in extreme temperatures.
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■ Fine ice steam is infused with a mint aroma
guests in a flurry of ice crystals and cool, moist air dispersed from a ceiling chute.
Spa and health club owners can opt for extra visual highlights by including either of Klafs’ ice fountains.
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Niamh O’Connell and George Gaitanos to headline WHC 2024
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024 at the NH Collection Milano CityLife.
Claimed to be Italy’s first event dedicated to wellness and hospitality, WHC provides a platform for idea exchange, networking and showcasing Italy’s growing wellness opportunities. The conference also aims to highlight best practices and foster the evolution of the spa and wellness industry.
Organised by Teamwork Hospitality, this year’s event will feature 35 speakers, 30 partner companies and representation from international media. Industry leaders will share their insights and experiences with professionals eager to elevate the guest experience through high-quality wellness services.
Confirmed speakers include Andrew Gibson, advisor, client representative and consultant to the wellbeing real estate, resort and hotel industries; George Gaitanos, chief operating and scientific officer, Chenot Group and Niamh O’Connell, group
vice-president of wellbeing, Jumeirah Group. Attendees will be able to engage with speakers, discover cutting-edge products and services from industry-specific companies and schedule oneon-one meetings with other professionals.
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Halotherapy Solutions launches CBD-infused salt
Halotherapy Solutions, a US-based provider of salt therapy equipment, has introduced a new CBD-infused halotherapy formula called HaloCBD. The product blends 100 per cent organic, USDA-certified, THC-free CBD with pharmaceutical-grade salt
■ Steve Spiro,
to form a crystallised compound. According to Halotherapy Solutions, the new formula represents the next generation of halotherapy, which it has dubbed ACT halotherapy (aerobic cannabinoid therapy).
Over the past six to eight months, the company has conducted beta testing at 12 partner locations, and says results have exceeded expectations. Both new and regular CBD users reported enhanced benefits, while business owners saw an average 30 per cent revenue increase from the sessions.
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■ Andrew Gibson (pictured) will return
CEO of Halotherapy Solutions
■ The company holds the exclusive license to sell the compound
BC SoftWear’s new spa slipper is fully biodegradable while maintaining a luxury feel, says Barbara Cooke
Providing guest slippers is a spa amenities staple, but it’s not always easy to ensure they’re sustainable – an issue which is increasingly demanding attention in the spa industry.
BC SoftWear has now given the spa slipper a sustainable makeover, with a new design featuring Npulp straw soles.
“We’ve never before seen such high demand from spas for a more sustainable option for their spa slipper,” says Barbara Cooke. BC SoftWear’s founder and CEO explains:
“BC SoftWear launched a completely biodegradable, coir-soled slipper three years ago – they’re made from all natural fibres, are completely plastic free and 100 per cent biodegradable. But we were aware they weren’t as luxurious as the five-star spa community required.”
In response, BC SoftWear went back to the drawing board and has now created a brand-new take on luxury sustainable spa footwear. In its new slipper, the coir sole has been replaced with a unique new sole – made from compressed straw – called Npulp.
THE NPULP REVOLUTION
Npulp is a straw-based paper, manufactured through a revolutionary new process that uses an enzyme to digest the straw and turn it into pulp. This eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, while also minimising water and energy consumption. The only ingredients are straw, water and the digestion enzyme.
The Npulp soles in BC SoftWear’s new slippers are both compostable and biodegradable. The sole is also anti-slip – more so than many other biodegradable slippers – as well as water resistant, which is a plus for spas with wet areas.
Npulp also has an OK Compost Certificate from the raw material
The new slippers are anti-slip and biodegradable
We’ve
never seen such high demand from spas for a more sustainable option
Barbara Cooke
supplier which not only identifies the raw material as biodegradable, but also the NPulp manufacturing technique as non-chemical, low-energy and pollution free.
“While this feels like a standard sole, our new slippers make much less of an environmental impact,” says Cooke. “The soles offer considerably better anti-slip protection and are water resistant– a vital consideration for spas looking to provide their guests with footwear that’s suitable for wet areas. BC SoftWear was one of the first suppliers to bring out a biodegradable slipper several years ago, so it’s no surprise we continue to evolve to even better, more environmentally-friendly materials.” ● More: www.bcsoftwear.com
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BC Softwear has ensured a luxury feel is maintained
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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)
■ 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)
■ aswell.au
Bali Spa and Wellness Association
■ www.balispawellness-association.org
Brazilian Esthetics & Spas Association
■ www.abesbrasil.com.br
Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA)
■ www.bubspa.org
Association of Spas of the Czech Republic
■ www.jedemedolazni.cz
Estonian Spa Association
■ www.estonianspas.eu
European Historic Thermal Towns Association
■ www.historicthermaltowns.eu
European Spas Association
■ www.europeanspas.eu
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
■ www.fht.org.uk
Federterme
■ www.federterme.it
FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy)
