Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US wellness market with a new hot springs in New York state’s historic spa village of Sharon Springs.
Scheduled to open in 2028, the 40-key property will blend the tradition of Japanese ryokan innstyle accommodations with onsen bathing facilities powered by Sharon Springs’ mineral-rich hot springs. It will be located approximately a 3.5-hour drive from New York City.
Hoshino Resorts described the project as a “significant milestone” in its global expansion, adding that its vision is to revive Sharon Springs’ storied history of mineral water therapy while offering a tranquil retreat showcasing the restorative benefits of onsen culture.
Led by fourth-generation family member Yoshiharu Hoshino, the 110-year-old company seeks to provide a unique experience focused on the local charms of each destination and a high level of omotenashi (Japanese-style hospitality).
In an interview with Spa Business, Hoshino said that onsen resorts are “extremely precious cultural assets” in Japan. He claims excellent food, relaxing baths and top-notch customer service are hallmarks of a classic onsen experience.
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Jennifer Young launches acupuncture therapy to offer ‘holistic alternative
Anew weight management treatment using auricular (ear) acupuncture has been introduced at Champneys day spa locations throughout the UK.
The holistic therapy, developed by skincare specialist and therapist trainer Jennifer Young, is positioned as a natural alternative to Ozempic, the popular anorexigenic drug for weight loss.
The 50-minute treatment (£96, US$125, €115) aims to support weight management by addressing hormonal imbalances that may contribute to weight gain or hinder weight loss.
The therapy focuses on stimulating 12 key acupuncture points that correspond to 14 hormones involved
The industry landscape has changed drastically over the last two decades
Shane Evans
to Ozempic’
I created this treatment after years of seeing people struggle with weight management
Jennifer Young
in hunger, metabolism and pleasure. Young claims that this natural technique mimics some effects of weight loss drugs, which target the brain’s hypothalamic and limbic regions to suppress appetite.
Young is a qualified biologist and specialist in hormonal health and has built her reputation on supporting clients with hormonerelated issues, particularly those undergoing cancer treatment or experiencing menopause.
“I created this treatment after years of seeing people struggle with weight, often blaming themselves for what they eat or denying themselves food,” she said, speaking exclusively to Spa Business.
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Massage Heights to undergo major rebrand, announces Shane Evans
US massage franchise
Massage Heights is to undergo a major brand refresh and transition to the name Heights Wellness Retreat, following a recent announcement made by co-founder and CEO Shane Evans at the business’ annual summit.
The transformation will introduce a refreshed logo and a suite of touchless therapy services to the brand’s 115 locations in 2025 – both aimed at deepening the brand’s commitment to holistic wellness. The new brand identity underscores a
comprehensive approach to health, with expanded service offerings integrating physical, mental and emotional wellness practices.
Evans said: “The industry has changed drastically over the last two decades – consumers are looking for a more complete and personalised approach to their wellness. Through our evolution to Heights Wellness Retreat, we’re expanding our offerings which will result in higher revenues and profit margins for our franchisees.”
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The Oura Ring is designed to be a personal health companion
Tom Hale
Tom Hale unveils Oura Ring 4’s new innovations
The new Oura Ring 4 includes Smart Sensing technology that gives more accurate health data and is supported by a redesigned app to make the connection between behaviour and long-term impact.
“The next-generation Oura Ring 4, the reimagined Oura App and the development of the Smart Sensing platform represent significant steps forward for wearables across accuracy, comfort, personalisation and design,” says Tom Hale, Oura CEO.
With the automatic activity detection, users can track their heart rate across more than 40 different activities – including pastimes such as dancing and gardening. Oura has also launched its first stress feature, Daytime Stress, to empower ring wearers to learn how to better handle periods of physiological stress. Wearers can see how the physiological impact of their daily activities affects their stress levels and gain a better understanding of the impact of their habits and behaviours.
Starting a new chapter
Massage Heights rebrands as Heights Wellness Retreat, elevating wellness offerings with touchless tech
Making a splash
Australia’s Soak Bathhouse accelerates national rollout plans
HCM Summit
Accor’s Emlyn Brown tells HCM Summit that wellness and fitness are now integral to luxury hotel experience
SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Comprehensive wellness Mediterranean longevity principles inspire Spanish health retreat debuting in January, ZEM Wellness Clinic
Creating a sanctuary
Amrit unveils expansive fourstorey spa in Palm Beach designed to guide guests towards ‘higher sense of wellbeing’
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BATHING
Soak Bathhouse to unveil Sydney bathing oasis in 2025
The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down as urban Australian bathhouse brand Soak Bathhouse announces plans for its fifth location, opening in Alexandria, Sydney, in April 2025.
Soak was co-founded in 2020 by husband-and-wife duo Alexis and Niki Dean to create a portfolio of urban oases to make wellness easy, accessible and affordable.
The couple launched their flagship location in November 2020 on the Gold Coast in Queensland, which was later joined by a rooftop day spa in Brisbane’s West End in 2022.
NEW OPENINGS
The announcement of Soak Alexandria marks the third property in the business’ construction pipeline, joining facilities under development in South Yarra, Melbourne and a flagship Sydney outpost in Bondi Junction. Both are due to launch by the end of 2024.
Located only 4km from Sydney’s central business district, Soak Alexandria will cover 700sq m and become part of the Bourke & Bowden mixed-use development, a AUS$230 million (US$154.4 million, €142.3 million, £118.3 million) project helmed by architect John Wardle.
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UK’s first public floating sauna opening in November
We want to roll out this Nordic inspired bathing experience across the UK
Jon Miller
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK’s first public floating sauna, set to make a splash on 23 November at Liverpool’s Princes Dock.
Called WYLD Sauna, the facility will feature a floating pontoon housing a 30-person Finnish sauna, two ice baths, two cold waterfall showers and four heated outdoor showers equipped with salt rubs.
In addition, guests will be able to access outdoor seating, a floating café offering refreshments and snacks, changing rooms and
■ Soak creates urban social bathing retreats
Soak Alexandria will help Sydneysiders escape, unwind and recharge
Alexis Dean
■ The new facility will open in late November
direct access to the water for a refreshing post-sauna dip.
Jon Miller, co-founder of WYLD Sauna, said the company’s goal is to introduce the traditional Nordic sauna experience to docks, lakes and harbours across the UK.
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WYLD
Exercise in 40s and 60s counters ageing
Stanford Medicine’s research reveals that aging is non-linear, with notable changes occurring around ages 44 and 60.
This study, published in Nature Aging, tracked 108 adults (aged 25-75) over nearly two years, analysing biological samples to identify shifts in molecular profiles.
Results showed age-related disease risks rise significantly after 60, and that only 6.6 per cent of molecules change linearly with age. In the mid-40s and early 60s, shifts in metabolism, skin ageing,
OPINIONS
“Wellness is integral to luxury hotel experience”
Accor, which has 5,200 hotels globally, is shifting from being a room-based organisation – built for sleeping – to being built for living, said SVP of wellbeing, Emlyn Brown, at the inaugural HCM Summit, hosted last week.
“My role is to bring wellbeing out of the spa and fitness areas and into the rooms, design and nutrition. Wellness for us is the aspiration creator which puts heads on beds,” Brown said, during a live on-stage interview.
He stated that 80 per cent of Accor’s guests are taking daily steps to improve their wellbeing and 35 per cent of those who visit luxury
cardiovascular health and immune function become pronounced.
Researchers suggest lifestyle adjustments like reducing alcohol and increasing exercise to mitigate health risks in these transitional decades.
hotels are super healthy and want services to maintain this. Wellness travelers spend 60 per cent more than leisure travelers and return more.
“Our luxury market is changing considerably; previously it was pitched towards Baby Boomers, but now we’re starting to look at younger demographics. There is also a growth segment of people going to luxury hotels and demanding three-day programmes, for example around detoxing.”
One of the things Brown is addressing is improving the fitness experience in hotels beyond lining cardio machines up in front of a window.
■ Exercise can offset the surge in ageing which occurs at different life stages
Comprehensive wellness
Mediterranean longevity principles are the driving force behind ZEM Wellness Clinic – a new Spanish health retreat debuting in January
■ ZEM will o er guests six wellness retreat programmes
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea is the name of a brand new health and longevity retreat coming to Alicante, Spain, on 7 January 2025.
The concept is backed by a philosophy rooted in the principles of Mediterranean longevity and will consist of a 95-key luxury hotel, a medical-wellness clinic, a 4,000sq m spa, a fitness space and farm-to-table culinary concepts.
Nestled in a sea view location surrounded by centuries-old vegetation, the retreat is poised to become a premium health destination dedicated to longevity, holistic wellbeing and high-end medical wellness.
The destination will be a competitor to the award-winning SHA Wellness health destination, located a 25-minute drive away.
The new operation is being spearheaded by CEO Franck De Weerdt, hospitality industry veteran and former corporate hotel director at SHA Wellness' Alicante flagship.
The spa
The retreat's name, ZEM, replaces the 'n' in 'zen' with 'm' to emphasise its Mediterranean influence
A marble-clad spa with 40 treatment rooms, named ZEMness, will sit at the heart of the retreat and o er an extensive range of wellness amenities.
Designed as a Mediterranean wellness oasis, the spa will be crafted with natural
ZEM will be a competitor of the SHA Wellness health destination, located a 25-minute drive away
materials and enhanced by subtle lighting and soothing ambient music for an immersive yet tranquil experience.
Guests will be able to unwind in three di erent saunas (biosauna, infrared and Finnish), a hammam, steamroom, ice room, snow room and a Rasul mud chamber. Other highlights will include a Himalayan salt cabin, sensory and seasonal showers, a hydrojet pool and various warm, plunge and Watsu pools.
The spa will o er an array of traditional treatments – massages, facials, mud therapies and body treatments –alongside modern wellness technology, including mind-body solutions from Gharieni Group-owned Metawell and hyperbaric oxygen therapy facilities. Meanwhile, a salon and barbershop will provide nail and hair services.
ZEMness has opted to work with two Italy-based spa and wellness equipment suppliers, Lemi Group and Nilo, to kit
out treatment rooms both in its spa area and medical-wellness clinic.
The spa will be complemented by ZEM's fitness centre o ering TRX, functional and cardio training, a Pilates studio, sports rehabilitation, personal training and post-surgical recovery. Yoga and mindfulness classes will round out the o erings.
Medical wellness
ZEM's medical-wellness clinic will o er more than 400 treatments, powered by advanced medical technology and led by specialists from diverse fields including cardiology, dermoesthetics, nutrition, dentistry, regenerative medicine, pain management and more.
The clinic will operate with an integrative health approach combining personalised medical programmes and preventative medicine with tailored treatments.
Guests will be able to choose between six wellness retreats, divided into two categories: Longevity – promoting a longer, healthier life, and Balance & Vitality – focused on weight control, detoxification and stress management.
Nutrition
In line with the Mediterranean longevity philosophy, nutrition will be a cornerstone of ZEM's wellness approach.
Guests will enjoy customised meal plans rooted in the Mediterranean diet, using fresh ingredients from the destination's organic farm.
Beyond wellness, ZEM will also o er private lounge areas, a restaurant, a cinema, a cookery school and three heated swimming pools.
Clients will also be able to engage in workshops, activities and group classes to enhance their personal growth and expand their wellness knowledge. ●
■ The concept blends spa, wellness, fitness, nutrition, nature and medical wellness
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Creating a sanctuary
Amrit has unveiled its expansive four-storey spa in Palm Beach designed to guide guests towards ‘a higher sense of wellbeing’
Amrit Ocean Resort, a new luxury retreat on Southern Florida's Singer Island, has opened its long-awaited 103,000sq ft sanctuary after nearly seven years of development. Home to 25 treatment rooms, Amrit Wellness & Spa is located on seven acres of private beach in Palm Beach County's Singer Island and has been conceived as a transformative retreat blending European, Chinese and Indian wellness traditions.
Rooted in the Sanskrit word meaning "elixir of life", the spa's philosophy emphasises five pillars of wellbeing: mindfulness, nutrition, fitness, relaxation and sleep.
Managed by hospitality and management company Highgate, Amrit opened in May 2024 with 155 wellness-inspired guestrooms, five dining concepts and more than 10,000sq ft of event spaces.
The resort's brand-new spa was designed in partnership with interior
design firm Bilkey Llinas Design, spa brand and operator ESPA and wellness business consultancy Under A Tree (UAT). UAT played a key role in the project, overseeing the spa's concept development, programming and financial modelling, as well as o ering design and development support.
Highlights include a large indooroutdoor hydrotherapy circuit, a comprehensive menu of both holistic and tech-forward wellness treatments, integrated health assessments, wellness
■ Interior design firm Bilkey Llinas Design helped bring the spa to life
memberships and the Personal Wellness Support System (PWSS) – a proprietary web-based platform designed to further customise guests' wellness journeys before, during and after their stay.
Facilities at a glance
The Amrit spa o ers a comprehensive wellness experience centered around the 17,000sq ft Aayush Hydrothermal Experience with indoor and outdoor pools, hydrotherapy features, saunas and steamrooms.
Facilities include a 1,200sq ft hammam, an IV lounge, oceanfront relaxation spaces, a retail area and a full-service salon providing hair, scalp and nail treatments.
A 3,500sq ft fitness centre o ers Matrix-equipped cardio space and studios for classes in yoga, Pilates, sound baths and more.
■ The treatment o ering ranges from modern hightech therapies to traditional high-touch rituals
The spa's 25 treatment rooms, equipped by Lemi, o er therapies from global brands including Biologique Recherche and MarocMaroc.
Treatments include MediSpa's advanced skin rejuvenation device and TheraLight red light therapy. Guests can also enjoy integrated health assessments by wellness specialists, covering nutrition, body composition and Ayurvedic wellness. Services range from IV therapy and hyperbaric oxygen to PEMF therapy and sound baths.
Amrit also o ers immersive threenight wellness retreat packages for mind-body-spirit rejuvenation. ●
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POTENT
partnership
A new anti-senescence serum from Biologique Recherche offers transformative results and raises the bar in anti-ageing skincare when combined with its iconic collagen formula
After nearly 50 years, Biologique Recherche has solidified its reputation for premium, high-performance skincare with its unique, clinical approach that consistently delivers both immediate and enduring results.
The latest innovation from the leading French skincare authority – Sérum Progeskin – represents the forefront of skin biology expertise, addressing one of the primary causes of skin ageing: cellular senescence.
INNOVATIVE DEFENSE
Derived from the Latin “senescene” meaning ‘to grow old’, cellular senescence is a state where cells cease to divide but remain metabolically active. This process accelerates with natural ageing.
Typically, cellular senescence occurs in response to damage, allowing tissue regeneration and the removal of dead cells. However, in ageing, damage often surpasses the repair capacity, leading to an accumulation of senescent cells.
These cells contribute to a pro-inflammatory environment that fosters age-related diseases and visible signs of ageing, such as thinning skin, flattened dermal-epidermal junctions, wrinkles, reduced elasticity and pigmentation issues.
The R&D teams at Biologique Recherche have focused on two key proteins involved in this process, firstly, Progerin, a protein that accumulates with age, disrupting cell regeneration, extracellular matrix integrity and inflammatory responses. This leads to thinning skin, wrinkles and loss of subcutaneous fat, resulting in a gaunt
The new formula is applied to the face, neck and décolleté
Sérum Progeskin’s formula combats signs of ageing
Sérum
Progeskin and Sérum Collagène Originel work in synergy to preserve the skin’s natural youthfulness
Dr Philippe Allouche, Biologique Recherche
appearance typical of chronological ageing and secondly, Klotho. This is known as the ‘youth protein’ and maintains proper cell function by enhancing skin resistance to oxidative stress and blocking ageing pathways. Unlike progerin, klotho supports skin health and delays cell senescence.
the purest form of collagen, representing the original protein in its raw state.
Sérum Progeskin’s formula targets these proteins to combat ageing. Designed to be used around the face, neck and décolleté, it leaves the skin firmer, plumper and more toned, visibly reducing wrinkles and fine lines for a rejuvenated appearance.
Sérum Progeskin features a cutting-edge blend of two active ingredients: Progescence, which decreases progerin synthesis, reducing senescent cell accumulation over time and Pro-KL which activates klotho protein, supporting cellular metabolism and promoting skin cell longevity.
POTENT PARTNERS
For enhanced anti-ageing results, Biologique Recherche has paired Sérum Progeskin with its renowned Sérum Collagène Originel. This powerful combination addresses established wrinkles and preserves youthful skin.
Launched in 2022, Sérum Collagène Originel targets four primary types of collagen using Type 0 Collagen, silene extract, green microalgae, and soy glycopeptides. Type 0 Collagen, derived from marine jellyfish, is
Working with a marine biotech specialist, Biologique Recherche’s R&D team extracted this ancient collagen to re-densify skin, making it tighter, smoother and plumper, while significantly reducing wrinkle length.
Sérum Collagène Originel specifically addresses established wrinkles, while Sérum Progeskin targets cutaneous ageing. Together, they provide a potent anti-ageing skincare solution.
Dr Philippe Allouche, co-chair and head of creation and R&D at Biologique Recherche, comments: “Sérum Progeskin and Sérum Collagène Originel work in synergy to preserve the skin’s natural youthfulness, delivering a firm and radiant complexion.”
ABOUT BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE
The science-led brand formulates its products without artificial fragrances in its own laboratory in France. Biologique Recherche is the partner of choice for exceptional spas, medical spas and premier luxury hotels in over 80 countries. Biologique Recherche has its own flagship Ambassades in Paris, Rome, Brussels, Stockholm, Shanghai and Los Angeles. l More: www.biologique-recherche.com/en-gb
Progescence®
SUPPLIER NEWS
Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest product, design and technology launches
Spa Life Ireland celebrates record attendance for 2024 conference
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland conference set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the UK, Europe and the US. Hosted at the scenic Farnham Estate in County Cavan, the convention attracted hospitality managers, spa owners, consultants and industry suppliers, who gathered for a conference programme focused on the latest industry trends, challenges and growth opportunities. Delegates also participated in Spa Life’s signature speednetworking forum where buyers and suppliers connected to discuss
■ Connection, education and networking are at the heart of every Spa Life event
specific business needs. This was complemented by a mini-expo area where brands showcased some of their latest innovations, a gala dinner, brand demonstrations at the estate’s spa and group wellness classes.
Kilian Fisher, director of Spa Life International, shared: “We’re still on a high after our biggest-ever Spa Life Ireland. There were countless memorable moments, but a special one for me was the end of the event when every attendee stayed until the final Closing Address. In hundreds of events, I’ve never seen this level of engagement.”
He also extended thanks to the Farnham Estate team: “Staff went above and beyond to impress every delegate with outstanding service.”
In other news, Spa Life has announced dates for its 2025 events:
■ Spa Life UK – 22-24 June, The Old Thorns Hotel & Resort, Liphook.
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon elevates guest journeys with Prism Light Pod technology
Corinthia Hotel Lisbon has announced a partnership with whole-body red light therapy supplier Prism Light Pod.
The luxury Portuguese hotel’s spa treatments now include the brand’s full-body red light therapy pads and guests can rent the pads for private use in their rooms.
■ Sharon Cassius, VP of spa and wellness, Prism Light Pod
“Combining our Prism Light Pad services with existing treatments like facials and body therapies significantly boosts the spa’s results,” said Sharon Cassius, VP of spa and wellness, Prism Light Pod. “Guests enjoy improved skin health, enhanced circulation and a sense of complete rejuvenation.”
Whole-body red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation, has been scientifically validated for its wide range of health benefits. These include enhanced skin health, reduced inflammation, improved energy levels and faster recovery from physical exertion.
The therapy is non-invasive, stimulating the mitochondria in the
Bramley launches professional spa offering
British apples, wildflowers and sustainability are at the heart of Bramley Skin, a new spa brand founded by Chloë Luxton, a former product development expert at Cowshed.
An extension of the Bramley hotel amenity line, Bramley Skin introduces 24 professional products.
Its spa menu, inspired by the British countryside, offers 13 treatments infused with native flowers and herbs from wild meadows, designed to “reconnect guests with the sights, sounds and scents” of British wild spaces.
Bramley Skin is targeting boutique-sized properties around the world and has already secured partnerships with eight select UK hotels.
■ Prism Light Pod pads feature 2,200 red and near-infrared LEDs
body’s cells to accelerate cellular repair and regeneration. Proposed benefits include faster post-exercise recovery, enhanced skin elasticity and improved overall vitality.
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■ The line includes 24 products and 13 treatments
Luxton says: “We blend our unique apple concentrate with essential oils and nature’s most potent ingredients. We’re thrilled to bring our treatments to spas acros the globe.”
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Clodagh creates biophilic designs for Oakworks
Renowned spa designer Clodagh has brought a touch of ‘rustic bling’ to Oakworks wellness equipment range by creating a furniture collection featuring biophilic patterns.
Clodagh is known for her love of nature, feng shui and wabi-sabi and has channelled these approaches with two new intricate finishes.
Graphic and pointillist, the Canopy motive features abstract patterns inspired by the shadow and light effects at play in treetops. Meanwhile, Leaves & Shade is reminiscent of autumn leaves on the forest floor.
Both can be engraved onto the Clodagh Lounger, Prema table or Trolley by Oakworks in either a walnut or grey wood design.
The Lounger, with a plush top, offers a zerogravity-esque curve and tilt and takes its lead from NASA design principles. Prema is an ergonomic massage table and the Trolley offers customisable storage with optional extras such as expandable work surfaces and towel warmers.
Clodagh and her team explained that both patterns are intended to transform the furniture into “a stunning work of art … and to enhance the calming, relaxing environment offered in the best spa experiences”.
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TCM and Ayurveda inspire OTO ’s new Nutridaptives supplements
OTO Wellbeing has lifted the lid on Nutridaptives, its first-ever supplement range designed to meet the demands of modern life while promoting optimal mind, body and skin health. The line’s three formulas –called The Menopause Complex,
■ Gemma Colao, OTO Wellbeing founder
The Sleep Complex and The Mushroom Complex – blend mushroom extracts and herbal ingredients revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda and other ancient healing approaches with science-backed essential vitamins and minerals.
OTO says the supplements harness the power of nootropic and adaptogenic plant extracts alongside minerals and vitamins backed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to boost wellbeing and promote balance.
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■ Nutridaptives are available in three unique blends
■ The Clodagh Lounger engraved with the Walnut finish
Sustainably sumptuous
BC SoftWear considers sustainability in everything it does, from product
ranges to its factory and packaging
BC SoftWear’s spa linens, towels and robes are well known for being a sustainable option for spas.
The SupremeSoft range o ers up to 70 per cent less energy use and 10 per cent less water consumption during laundering, as well as a 31 per cent quicker drying time. All vital considerations for spas that launder in house.
“The standout sustainable advantage comes from the reduced cotton content,” says founder and CEO, Barbara Cooke. “While cotton o ers ultimate luxury, it absorbs a significant amount of water during laundering, which extends drying times. By minimising its use, our products dry quickly and help spas improve energy e ciency.”
British-based and family run, BC SoftWear considers sustainability in everything it does, from its products and factories to plastic-free packaging. Sustainability starts at source, with locally-grown cotton used wherever possible to reduce products’ carbon footprint. In addition, a raft of new sustainability initiatives have
been introduced at BC SoftWear’s principle factory in Turkey.
The factory has already installed solar power plants in surrounding fields and on the factory roofs, meaning it now uses its own clean energy to produce textiles. This prevents 30,000 tons of CO2 emission and 2.9m3 of natural gas consumption yearly. The factory also has its own biological treatment plant, which can treat 3,500 tonnes of wastewater a day saving three tonnes of CO2 emissions a year. Traditionally, water used to cool dyeing machines was wasted, but this heated water is now collected in a large indoor pool and the energy used to create steam, saving 220 tonnes of CO2 emissions a year.
Cooke adds: “Every spa customer we speak with is striving to meet their sustainability targets. We too are aware of our responsibility towards the environment, so have worked alongside our Turkish factory to ensure every opportunity to reduce environmental damage is taken. There is no Planet B, and every small change we make now will have lasting positive impacts in the future.” ● More: www.bcsoftwear.com
BC SoftWear’s UK-based sustainability initiatives
■ Paper wraps and corn starch used in all packaging, saving almost 100 tonnes of single-use plastic each year.
■ Solar panels will be installed on the roof of BC SoftWear’s 20,000sq ft facility in Maidenhead, with an estimated saving of 6,000kg of CO2, which is the equivalent of a 22,000mile car journey each year.
■ Plastic shrink wrapping replaced with reusable rubber bands, saving 600kgs of plastic a year.
■ Spa flip flop recycling initiative created for clients which recycles the flip flops to be used for children’s playgrounds.
■ BC SoftWear’s distribution vehicles will all be electric in the very near future and the directors' own cars are already electric.
■ More and more sustainable footwear options are being developed all the time.
The brand seizes every opportunity to minimise environmental impact
MORE THAN COLD!
The vario Vaultz V3 by Art of Cryo is a top-of-the-line wholebody cryo solution that uses cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences .
This sophisticated solution is designed for people who are serious about incorporating cryotherapy in their wellness routine. Its advanced features and emphasis on creating exceptional results make it the stand-out offering on the market.
Technology
● Set-up: The vario Vaultz V3 features a triple cryo room system, allowing for gradual and controlled exposure to cold temperatures.
● Temperature range: -110°C (-166°F), with two anterooms with -60°C and -10 °C.
● High-tech controls: The system includes advanced controls for precise temperature management, ensuring consistent and safe cryotherapy sessions.
● User-friendly: Featuring a touch screen encased in either carbon- or chrome-plated stainless steel, this interface is designed for ease of use and session customisation.
Design and comfort
● Spacious and comfortable for up to six guests to stretch and move around.
● Ultra-large windows for clear views and extended comfort.
● All doors are flush and fully integrated within the walls.
● Triple glazed entrance door with continuous handle.
● Emergency door for one step exit.
● Six light-guided treatment timers.
● Light-guided breathwork.
● Multi-coloured LED lights.
● Music playback.
Style: Hemlock wood or designer stainless steel interior.
Treatment Targets
Vaultz V3 is the perfect fit for modern tecspas with results-oriented concepts
● Longevity ● Beauty ● Recovery ● Regeneration
● Performance ● Preparation ● Detox ● Relax
● Medical Wellness and much more.
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)
