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Sensei to unveil second retreat
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Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison, will open its second retreat – Sensei Porcupine Creek – in early 2022. The brand’s first standalone retreat, the destination will be based in a 230-acre private estate, nestled against the Santa Rosa mountains in Rancho Mirage, California. The tranquil setting will include 22 hotel rooms in the former estate house, as well as private villas in the PHOTO: SENSEI
grounds, which will blur the boundaries between the indoors and outdoors to reconnect guests with nature. The destination will offer similar
■■ The new resort will open its doors in 2022
spa, nutrition, movement and other wellness and sports programmes found at its sister facility, Sensei Lanai, A
opportunity to offer our programming
Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii.
in a stunning luxury setting that takes advantage of its majestic desert location,
“Our first retreat is located in Koele, the spiritual uplands of Lanai,” explained
which has long been a destination
Kevin Kelly, CEO of Sensei, “Now, with
for health and wellness seekers.”
Sensei Porcupine Creek, we have the
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DATA
Over half of US homes have a smartwatch
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Seed to Skin appoints Terry Prager Prager named new global operations manager
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We have the opportunity to offer our programming in a stunning luxury setting
58 per cent have a smartwatch or fitness tracker
A third of investors looking to buy more hotels in Europe
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spa business people Global Wellness Summit podcast presents new six-episode season hosted by Kim Marshall
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he Global Wellness
Most episodes explore
Summit (GWS) has
trends featured in the GWS’
launched a new season
Future of Wellness 2021 report
of its podcast. Each of
and each podcast episode
the six episodes takes
sees Marshall interview
a deep dive into a new
a number of experts on a
wellness trend with special
current wellness topic.
guest commentary.
This season explores a host of issues including how travel
hosted by Kim Marshall,
is getting a “wellness reset”
wellness industry veteran
in 2021, the future of immune
and co-founder of S’Well
health, a financial wellness
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The new season is
Public Relations. Her guests range from James Nestor, ■■ Marshall has hosted the GWS podcast since its launch in 2019
author of the recent New York Times best seller
movement toppling the taboos around money, the growth of the mind-body medicine that is breathwork, a new era of
This podcast explores the latest industry research and impact of evidence-backed wellness trends
Breath, the New Science of a Lost Art to the founders of Esalen Massage, on how
conscious leaders, and more. The GWS Podcast (currently at 42 episodes) is free to
the iconic retreat changed
listen to on Apple Podcasts,
the concept of wellness. Originally launched at the 2019 Global Wellness
Summit, the GWS says
industry research and the
the podcast is dedicated
real-world impact of evidence-
podcasts are available.
to exploring the latest
based wellness trends.
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Spotify and everywhere
Susie Ellis announces Global Wellness Summit 2021 to relocate from Tel Aviv to Boston
T
he Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced a new
There’s no better place to gather health and wellness leaders to rethink the place of wellness in society
location and dates for in Israel, we made the
and a comprehensive virtual
decision to pivot to the US
package, providing access to
to be held in Tel Aviv,
again this year,” said Susie
all the mainstage keynotes and
Israel, in mid-November,
Ellis, GWS chair and CEO.
panels focused on the very
its 2021 conference. Originally scheduled
it will now take place in
photo:GWS
■■ Susie Ellis said the 2022 summit will be held in Tel Aviv in Q3 of next year
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different future for wellness
Boston, Massachusetts,
there’s no better place to
as the world emerges from
from 30 November till 3
gather health and wellness
the pandemic – on-demand
December 2021 at the
leaders to rethink the place
for every time zone.
five-star Encore Boston
of wellness and prevention in
Harbor – a Wynn Resort.
society, medicine, technology
summit’s theme, topics and
“After consulting with
and in the investment world.”
speakers will be announced
the GWS’ global Board of Advisors and our partners
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The 2021 conference will offer in-person participation
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spa business insider Contents issue 375
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New horizons
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Fresh concepts
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Bathing
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Wellness technology
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Spa insights
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Supplier innovations
■■ Prager has worked in the beauty industry for over 30 years
It’s a wonderful opportunity to work alongside owners who have true passion about everything they do
Terry Prager is Seed to Skin's new global operations manager
L
uxury ethno-botanical
operates in – spa, retail and
skincare and spa brand,
e-commerce – and also grow
Seed to Skin, has
the Seed to Skin team.
appointed Terry Prager as
“It’s truly a wonderful
global operations manager
opportunity to be able to
to further develop and grow
work with such a luxury
the brand's presence.
natural skincare brand
Prior to the appointment,
true passion and integrity in
executive director of spas for
everything they do,” she said.
Natura Bissé in the US. She’s
Founded by Jeanette
been working in the global spa
Thottrup, Seed to Skin is
and beauty industry for over
dedicated to sustainably
30 years and has previously
harnessing the healing power
held corporate roles at La
of nature and incorporates
Prairie, Espa and Ritz-Carlton.
Italian produce and wild ingredients into its handmade
and expand the brand
products – all formulated using
portfolio across the three
advanced molecular science.
channels Seed to Skin
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Capella launches all-new sister brand Patina in the Maldives
Aire Ancient Baths expands footprint and opens first London bathing experience
New research from Deloitte shows over half of US homes now own a smartwatch or fitness tracker
On-call therapists, bespoke treatments and DNA testing: Ultima Collection responds to new demand for private wellness escapes, plus Cushman & Wakefield's latest report reveals over a third of investors are looking to buy more hotels in Europe
The latest in products and innovation from Phytomer, Tur Therapietechnik, Tata Harper Skincare and RKF Luxury Linen
alongside owners who have
Prager held the role of
Prager plans to strengthen
Terry Prager appointed as Seed to Skin's new global operations manager
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Capella Hotel Group has
hackers’, programme
unveiled the first installation
wellness journeys at Flow.
of its sister-brand Patina
This can include treatments
Hotels & Resorts in the
that improve cellular
tranquil setting of the
health, such as lymphatic
Maldives’ North Malé Atoll.
drainage, or sessions incorporating technologies
luxury lifestyle brand for
such as hyperbaric chambers,
progressive travellers of a
sound and light rooms.
new generation, Patina is a
“Fitness amenities
'thoughtful sister' to Capella,
also have a playful
with the potential for both to
element and there’s a
be operated in close proximity.
plant-based restaurant
Patina’s wellness concept,
concept, named Roots.”
Flow, “has a curious and adventurous character
the Flow spa at Patina
represented by the phrase
Maldives includes six double
‘state of mind, body and
treatment rooms, a watsu
play’,” said Nick Clayton,
treatment suite, flotation
Capella CEO, speaking
tank suite, Hammam,
exclusively to Spa Business.
sauna, hydrotherapy pools
“Health and lifestyle experts, known as ‘resident
■■ Further Patina locations are planned for Bali, China and Japan
Spanning 1,500sq m,
and salon services. More: http://lei.sr/6a3B6_B
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Conceived as an ultra-
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Capella launches all-new sister brand
Patina’s wellness concept has a curious and adventurous character Nick Clayton
Soundbathing in plant song during Natural Wellbeing week From early morning goat walks to sunrise yoga and Tai Chi to sound bathing, this July, The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall, UK, became the venue for a programme of natural wellbeing activities.
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SOUNDBATHs
■■ The experience fosters an inter-species relationship
Heligan – an anagram of the word
The experience has been shown to have a positive impact on health Laura Chesterfield
healing – created the programme for
have a positive impact on health and
3-11 July to leave visitors feeling
awareness about the consciousness
relaxed, uplifted and restored.
of nature” said Laura Chesterfield,
A highlight included garden plant immersion sound bathing experiences, where guests could physically experience
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“The experience has been shown to
its Natural Wellbeing week during
Heligan's head of garden experience. “It’s an innovative way to create more meaningful relationships
impulses and soundwaves generated by
between people and nature.”
plants – known as plant bioacoustics.
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Isle of Mull Hotel names new spa manager the spa teams on the Cunard
been confirmed as the
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new spa manager at the Isle of Mull Hotel & Spa’s all-new Driftwood Spa in west Scotland. Moses began her career as a spa receptionist with
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Rebecca Moses has
Cruise Line. Moses also
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On her new appointment,
rebranded as OneSpaWorld –
so pleased to be working
on a carnival cruise ship and
In her most recent role, she
Liz Terry
the successful launch of the
Moses remarked: “I’m
of management positions.
Editorial director
played an instrumental role in
Steiner Transocean – since
then progressed into a variety
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We'll provide every guest with a tailored experience
was operations manager for
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Six Senses' opens Ibiza resort focused on wellbeing
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Six Senses has opened a year-round destination in Ibiza, set in Xarraca Bay at The resort features 116 guest rooms and has been
multi-layered wellness
classes, functional fitness,
integrated into the contours
workshops and bespoke
running trails and jungle
of the bay to enable guests to
skincare solutions.
gyms. The Rose Bar is a
The resort delivers Six Senses' Integrated Wellness programmes, based on the
It also has an Alchemy
destination for longevity
Bar, in-house experts and
programmes, combining
visiting practitioners.
diagnostics with nutritional
Six Senses Ibiza will offer
guidance and modern
company's six pillars of
immersive retreats twice a
healing methods to optimise
wellness – sleep, eat, spa,
year, designed to “lead guests
health and performance.
move, mindfulness and grow.
to great consciousness,
The spa offers signature and locally-inspired
The 12,900sq ft space
passion, reconnection, and a
houses a fitness area, rooftop
reawakened sense of self”.
yoga platform, outdoor
treatments, biohacking
Fitness is high on the
to “optimise the body’s
agenda, with both group
salon and hot bath.
natural recovery systems”,
and private wellness
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■■ The resort also features Six Senses Residences
the northern tip of the island.
enjoy unobstructed sunsets.
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Elemis boutique opens at Harrods UK-based luxury skincare
Reveal Camera – a diagnostic
brand Elemis has partnered
tool that provides an in-depth
with premium London
analysis of the skin.
Found in Harrods' White
Combined with a lifestyle consultation, Elemis' skincare specialists create a
Hall, the store is designed
personalised skincare plan to
to be the first expression in
target individual concerns.
the UK of Elemis’ fresh new
“We’re delighted to be
brand identity and concept. Proudly bold and British, the design is based on a Georgian architectural language One hallmark of the space
launching into Harrods,” said Noella Gabriel, Elemis' global president and co-founder. “A celebration of two our partnership pushes the
area. Home to state-of-
boundaries of beauty, with
the-art technology in facial
skincare that harnesses
mapping, customers are
the best of British, from
invited to kickstart their
locally-sourced ingredients
journey with a complimentary
to cutting-edge formulations,
HD Skin Consultation.
developed in London
The boutique also houses a
■■ Visitors are offered a complimentary HD Skin Consultation
British icons born in London,
is the HD Skin Consultation
medical-grade Elemis HD Skin
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launch a new retail boutique.
Our partnership with Harrods pushes the boundaries of beauty
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department store Harrods to
Noella Gabriel
and made in England. More: http://lei.sr/Z9C2t_B
Banyan Tree Group opens European flagship in Greece Banyan Tree Group is continuing its global expansion with the opening of its first flagship property in Europe, Angsana Corfu Resort & Spa. Set on a hilltop estate in Corfu’s Akra
Corfu is an ideal sanctuary for our newest sanctuary Sergio Serra
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GROWING FOOTPRINT
■■ The spa overlooks Benitses Bay's turquoise waters
Punta bay, near Benitses Village, the 196room resort is surrounded by views of the ocean and lush mountainous landscapes. The resort's Angsana Spa
Guests can also visit indoor and outdoor pools, a yoga pavilion and gym. “Corfu is an ideal destination for our
encompasses 11 soothing treatment
newest sanctuary given its focus on
rooms and spa gardens overlooking
environmentalism and wellness and
the bay. Its philosophy is dedicated to
its vibrant culture," said Sergio Serra,
prioritising both mental and physical
AVP and regional director of sales and
wellbeing for guests, as well as blending
marketing for The Americas and EMEA.
Eastern and Western healing techniques.
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INTRODUCING
MAESTRO OPUS™
Raffles to debut in Dubai in Q4 2021 of a 3,000sq m Cinq Mondes
scheduled to open Raffles The
Spa with 23 treatment rooms
Palm Dubai in late 2021, after
and two private spa suites,
rebranding the former Emerald
as well as the city’s largest
Palace Kempinski Dubai. Offering panoramic sea views and vistas of Dubai’s
photo: ACCOR
Raffles Hotels and Resorts is
indoor swimming pool. Raffles claims the spa will debut with an iconic design,
iconic skyline, the 389-room
never before seen in Dubai.
resort will be Raffles’ first
“This is a very exciting
Middle Eastern resort and be
opportunity for us,” says Mark
situated within 100,000sq
Willis, CEO of Accor India,
m of landscaping on the
Wellness will take centre
The property will provide a prestigious address for the Raffles brand
stage at the resort in the form
Mark Willis
West Crescent of Palm Jumeirah – the world’s largest man-made archipelago.
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Middle East, Africa and Turkey. “The size of the property and its location perfectly lend itself to provide a prestigious address for the Raffles brand.” More: http://lei.sr/w8Q8t_B
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Aire Ancient Baths opens doors to first UK site in London Aire Ancient Baths has opened its first UK property in the heart of the country's
Electronic, independent molded footrests
■■ The baths house seven different bathing experiences
capital city, London. Inspired by the tradition of bathing in ancient Greek,
There is also a vaporium
of a 90-minute free roam of
Roman and Ottoman
– a steamroom scented with
the baths with the option
civilisations, Aire Ancient
peppermint – a balneum
of treatments afterwards.
Baths London reimagines
(the "thousand jet baths")
the classic tradition of
and a flotarium, as well as a
collection of thermal baths
the thermal baths in a
relaxation area with heated
inspired by antiquity. The
contemporary fashion.
marble for resting and enjoying
concept was launched in
complimentary tea or water.
Spain in the early 2000s and
Located on Robert Street, The London Ancient Bath
In addition to the
Aire is a worldwide
has since expanded to the
Experience consists of
bathing experiences, the
seven bathing experiences
baths house nine large
of varying temperatures –
treatment rooms, suitable
is set to be followed by
including a tepidarium (36ºc),
for couple's massages.
an Aire Ancient Baths
caldarium (40°c) and a
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spa business news EVENTS
The Healing Summit, the
Ixmeier and Claudia Roth – are
international conference
dedicated to the wellbeing of
dedicated to healing, wellbeing
the delegates, speakers and
and initiating positive personal
hotel staff, and stressed that
and societal change, has been
the welfare of all attendees
postponed to May 2022.
is their number one priority. Biging saidd: “The wide
– originally scheduled for
disparity of COVID cases
October 2021 in Albufeira,
across the world means
Portugal – has been moved
we believe the best option
due to the constantly
would be to wait further.
changing COVID-19 infection
Despite this, our commitment
rates around the globe.
to healing is stronger than
An annual event since
to this amazing community
initiative of Healing Hotels
we've created together.”
of the World , and brings
In addition to the
together like-minded
rescheduled event, the
individuals who're drawn to
organisations will honour the
collaborate, raise awareness
original intention of coming
and inspire change.
together via a half-day virtual
Healing Summit co-founders – Anne Biging, Elisabeth
■■ The event will be hosted in Portugal at the Pine Cliffs Resort
ever, and we remain open
2014, the summit is an
event in October 2021. More: http://lei.sr/K4K6Q_B
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The 7th annual Summit
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Healing Summit rescheduled to May 2022
Our commitment to healing is stronger than ever Anne Biging
Over half of US homes have a smartwatch or fitness tracker Fifty-eight percent of US households have a smartwatch or fitness tracker, and 39 per cent of consumers own one personally. The figure comes from the Connectivity & Mobile Trends 2021 Survey by Deloitte,
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wearables
■■ The largest use of devices is for health and fitness
which shows how the pandemic has
People are willing to adopt new products even during challenging times Jana Arbanas
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had a clear effect on people's physical
data, their ability to support health
activity habits. Among device owners,
care providers will likely grow, along
14 per cent bought their smartwatch or
with users' desire to share more of
tracker since the pandemic outbreak.
this data with their providers.
Jana Arbanas, vice-chair, and leader
“Our survey revealed people
of Deloitte's US telecom, media and
are willing to adopt new products
entertainment sectors, said: “As
even while adjusting to challenging
wearables advance to record more
circumstances in trying times.”
discrete health, fitness and wellness
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Spa Business insights
VIP treatment On-call therapists, bespoke treatments and DNA testing: Ultima Collection responds to new demand for private wellness escape
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s the world steers itself through the new COVID landscape, people are placing much higher value on guaranteed privacy and minimised risk of infection during their hospitality and wellness experiences.
As a result, private wellness offerings
have become increasingly popular, particularly with ultra-high-net-worth individuals (uHNWI). ultima Collection’s portfolio of private european residences, chalets, villas and a five-star hotel means it’s well placed to answer this demand, says managing partner Michala Chatel. each destination offers five-star amenities and service, including a spa offering on-demand wellness experiences, in the intimacy of a private residence. “Our approach to wellness and is tailored to each guest and every ultima spa is powered by a concierge team
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■■ Michala Chatel,
including on-call clinicians, aestheticians and therapists who create unique treatments,” explains Chatel, “no request is too big or small for them.” Spa Business spoke to Chatel to understand the logistics of offering wellness on-demand in this way. What wellness services is Ultima providing? every ultima spa offers a range of ©Cybertrek Ltd ©Cybertrek 2021 Ltd sBinsider 2021 Issue 362 375
■■ In 2021 , over 60 per cent of Ultima guests have incorporated wellness treatments into their stays
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We know 80 per cent of wealthy people are dedicating more time and money to wellbeing and wanted to cater to this demand treatments and services, from cellular
Guests can tend to their mind, gut and
to witness a steep increase in the number
hydration and lifting treatments to
soul, starting with a health check-up with
of our long-stay guests. With these
aromatherapy massages and body
a nutritionist, PT and masseuse.
factors in mind, we wanted to create a
wraps, all provided by swiss Perfection.
Then, treatment plans are curated
well-rounded experience that caters to
We’ve also partnered with switzerland-
following Aesthetic Clinics’ DNA analysis
these demands. Thus, ultima escape was
based Aesthetics Clinics to empower
to help make positive, long-term changes
born, to offer the perfect combination of
guests to identify their strengths and
and mitigate the risk of disease.
revitalisation and rejuvenation for guests
weaknesses through its DNA testing
Guests receive tailor-made immunity
who like to prioritise health and wellness.
services. This helps us plan a roadmap
booster supplements informed by hair
of individually tailored treatments
analysis, health check-ups by a licensed
How popular has wellness been for
and services for optimal wellbeing.
physician and four massages a week.
Ultima guests following the pandemic?
They’re also provided with butler service
In 2021 alone, we’ve already had over
What epitomises Ultima’s
five-days-a-week, three PT sessions a
60 per cent of guests incorporate
wellness offering?
week, full access to on-site spa facilities
wellness treatments into their stays. DNA
We know 80 per cent of uHNWIs are
and daily healthy breakfasts.
analysis has been particularly popular as it helps inform every detail of their
dedicating more time and money to wellbeing, so we created a retreat that
What inspired you to launch
experience – even down to personalised
caters to this demand: The ultima escape.
Ultima Escapes?
menus. In light of this uptake, we’re
We knew we had to answer the call of all
continuing to anchor our philosophy
focuses on immunity, lifestyle and the
those looking to maximise their exposure
and offering with wellness as we expand
environment and future healing and
to wellbeing treatments and therapies.
and realise our upcoming destination
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Market interest Cushman & Wakefield's latest report reveals over a third of investors are looking to buy more hotels in Europe
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ver a third of real estate investors intend to buy more hotels across europe, according to recent research from real estate advisory firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Despite the pandemic’s disruption
to the travel sector, only 21 per cent of investors intend to dial down their hotel acquisition activity. The results are part of a survey of 50 senior representatives of major
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private equity firms, funds, ReITs and other institutional investors active in the european hotel real estate market. The respondents’ firms invested – in aggregate – over €26bn (£22bn, us$31bn) during 2016-2020, accounting for approximately a quarter of all hotel transactions in europe. Bořivoj Vokřínek, head of hospitality research eMeA at Cushman & ©Cybertrek Ltd ©Cybertrek 2021 Ltd sBinsider 2021 Issue 362 375
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■■ Resorts were reportedly
the most popular type of hotel among investors
The successful vaccination rollout, paired with rising consumer confidence, has revived the demand for foreign holidays serviced apartments have also
Location, location, location
vaccination rollout, paired with rising
become a more attractive asset type
When asked about geographical
consumer confidence, has revived the
for investors (according to 60 per cent
locations, the uK & Ireland is the
demand for foreign holidays, therefore
of participants), undoubtedly due to
top target region for investors,
boosting investor sentiment.
their resilience during the pandemic,
followed by Germany, the Iberian
high-profitability and low-cost base
Peninsula, France and Benelux.
Wakefield, said: “The successful
“The eagerness to acquire more hotel real estate suggests investors are
and their flexibility to shift to the
looking beyond the immediate impact
medium and long-term rental sectors.
of COVID-19 on the sector, to a point
On the other hand, hotels
At a city level, Barcelona achieved the highest interest ranking among hotel investors, followed
when travel limitations are lifted and the
centred around hosting meetings,
by London, Paris, Amsterdam and
hospitality, leisure and tourism industries
incentives, conferences and events
Munich, dominating the top five.
can fully reopen, recognising that they'll
(MICe hotels), and those located at
prove a strong hedge against inflation.”
airports, have reduced in appeal. That said, Cushman & Wakefield
As a sector within the hospitality industry, Cushman & Wakefield’s latest results are encouraging for the
Travelling for work or leisure?
predicts a return of business travel and
spa sector, as they indicate investors
Resorts, which typically have a stronger
events, as the lack of personal interaction
are still confident and actively
spa offering, were reportedly the
created through distant working creates
investing money into the industry.
most popular type of hotel among
a need for in-person events in future.
investors. Despite the complexity
some investors recognise this,
Furthermore, with the pandemic shifting people’s mindset about the
of their operation, 70 per cent of
with 21 per cent stating their appetite
importance of health and wellness,
respondents consider them to be more
for acquiring MICe hotels hasn't
many investors are likely to complete
attractive than before the pandemic.
been altered due to COVID-19.
their offering with wellness facilities. ●
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hole-body cryotherapy is on the rise in dedicated cryotherapy centres and beauty, fitness, health and wellness outlets. As the market matures, customers are starting to realise the difference between showcased and real temperatures and are turning to highperformance solutions by Art of Cryo. Samina, known for its outstanding orthopedic and bioenergetic-promoting beds made from natural materials, is one such customer and has recently collaborated with Art of Cryo to launch a specialist cryo centre for sleep called Samina Cool. Eighty per cent of people have unrestful sleep and professor Gunther Amann-Jennson, a leading sleep psychologist, founded Samina 30 years ago to optimise people’s sleep quality. He’s now convinced that “whole-body cryotherapy is a megatrend that correlates strongly with better sleep” and has launched Samina Cool at the company’s HQ in Vorarlberg, Austria. The centre comprises Art of Cryo’s single Vaultz V1 lux chamber and members of the public can sign up for just a single session or a range
Whole-body cryotherapy is a megatrend that correlates strongly with better sleep of packages. Along the way, they get access to Samina’s in-store sleep health experts, a sleep-enducing drink and can relax on Samina beds afterwards. “It’s been a great success and Samina Cool is fully booked,” says Philipp Amann, Gunther’s son and the company CEO. He adds that the centre expects to fit in even more sessions as they get up to speed as Art of Cryo’s high-performance chamber is designed to deliver ‘cold medicine’ in a very simple and time-saving manner. The company is already looking to introduce the Samina Cool concept to its retail stores in Frankfurt and Berlin. If successful, a wider rollout might be on the cards – Samina owns 20 stores
globally and has 250 distribution partners. “Our mission is to transform bad sleepers into good sleepers and good sleepers into super sleepers,” says Philipp. “To sleep in a Samina bed after a whole-body Art of Cryo session makes absolute sense and improves the effects.” He also sees cold medicine spreading in the areas of wellness, integrative medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and psychotherapy. The natural remedy has more than 50 areas of application. It can be used to treat anything from sleep disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, pain syndromes and inflammation to anxiety, depression, psychosomatic disorders and numerous chronic health disorders. l spabusiness.com issue 2 2021 57
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product, design and technology launch
■■ The facial incorporates all-new Cyfolia products designed with comforting textures to soothe skin and rejuvenate complexion
Phytomer enhances Cyfolia range and launches exclusive organic facial to pamper face and eye-contour
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■■ Mathilde Gédouin-Lagarde, Phytomer’s deputy GM
F
rench marine product house
of the new moisturising mask
Phytomer has launched
with a delicate eye make-up
with detoxifying red clays,
an Organic Radiance
removal using the new toning
designed to bathe the skin
Plumping Facial, showcasing its
lotion scented with aloe
in hydration and comfort it
organic Cyfolia skincare line.
vera, rose and cedarwood.
with its creamy texture.
The collection launched
The skin is then gently
The experience ends
with a Radiance Cleansing
cleaned with cleansing cream
with the application of
Cream, Radiance Exfoliating
followed by the application
the hydra-comforting
Cream and Hydra-Comforting
of exfoliating cream, flecked
cream, to help restore the
Radiance Cream. It’s recently
with argan kernels and
complexion's radiance.
been refreshed with a Radiance
pomegranate seeds, to help
Toning Cleansing Lotion,
reveal a smoother, more
Phytomer’s deputy GM, said
Radiance Enhancing Mask and
luminous complexion.
the new ritual “illustrates
Nourishing Massage Sap Oil. All products used in
Following this, 30 minutes
Mathilde Gédouin-Lagarde,
our unconditional love for
are devoted to a plumping eye
natural ingredients and our
the 60-minute ritual are
contour and facial massage
true passion for wellness”.
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erman medical supplier Tur Therapietechnik is targeting spas that are
looking to get into mediwellness with its brand-new Celloxy oxygen therapy device. The company specialises
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Tur's Celloxy oxygen device is 'ideal for medi-wellness'
■■ Sessions last 45 minutes and can be used as a spa add-on
in altitude training equipment
■■ Maria Papadopoulou, commercial director at Tur
that uses depleted oxygen to
and aerospace technology, to
can be used as a spa add-on
induce a state of hypoxia. This
alternate controlled hypoxia
or even carried out at the
encourages the body to mobilise
and oxygen-enriched air.
same time as some services.
inner resources – breathing
Software ensures all
“Celloxy complements
becomes more frequent, blood
treatment parameters
any rejuvenation,
circulation increases and, as
are altered according
detoxification or anti-ageing
a result, vitality is promoted.
to each person.
treatment,” she says.
Celloxy implements gas
Maria Papadopoulou,
separation techniques, more
commercial director at Tur, says
commonly used in aviation
a session lasts 45 minutes and
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Tata Harper launches sensitive skincare line and treatment skin which defends against
Tata Harper Skincare has
environmental aggressors and is
has also been blended to
launched the Superkind
crucial to maintaining hydration.
exclude a catalogue of over
range for both sensitive and sensitised skin.
The hypoallergenic line
Each Superkind product
85 common irritants that
features a three-piece routine
can trigger reactive skin and
including a cleanser, mask and
compromise a weak skin barrier,
to revitalise reactive skin
moisturiser. All are formulated
such as sulphates, exfoliants,
and fortify the skin barrier
to relieve tightness, dryness,
essential oils and fragrances.
– the outermost layer of our
dehydration and dullness.
The collection is designed
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N
atural product house
Co-founder and co-CEO Tata Harper said she was inspired to launch the range after
■■ Tata Harper, co-CEO
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understanding that people with reactive skin are afraid to try
partner spas around the globe
anything they consider to be
and is set to be showcased
too powerful after experiencing
with a refreshing new facial
vicious cycles of flare-ups.
treatment at locations
“Ultimately, we wanted
including the Lanesborough
to be super comprehensive
Spa in London, Dormy House
to minimise the chances of
in South-West England and
people being in touch with
Glenn Eagles in Scotland.
any potential stressors.”
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The new range will be ■■ The hypoallergenic line features a three-piece routine
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■■■RKF has created the masks for use by spa and hotel staff, as well as the general public
rKF luxury linen’s ppe masks receive green light for sale and use in GCC spas and hotels
R
KF Luxury Linen has upgraded its facemask line with the highest
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possible safety certification in the Gulf Cooperation Council
■■■ The recyclable masks are able to withstand 50 washes, are breathable and lightweight
(GCC) to enable them to be sold in and used by spa and hotel staff – and their guests – in GCC countries. During 2020 Q2, RKF created the PPE masks – which achieved five international
It's crucial for the masks to be sustainable yet chic in order for us to cater to the high-end luxury markets in the GCC Riadh Bouaziz
safety certifications – in collaboration with the French Government to help aid the global PPE shortage. However, Riadh Bouaziz, RKF CEO and founder, recently
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RKF's masks are also
spa and hotel staff.
certified by the French
Made in France, the masks
Government Defense
updated the recyclable masks
are category one protected
Procurement and Technology
so they adhered to the GCC’s
at 99.9 per cent, capable of
Agency (DGA), the French
PPE standards and certifications
50 washes, breathable and
General Army Direction and
suitable for adults and kids.
the French Institute of Textile
Following this, RKF increased production and rolled out new masks in fresh designs.
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for retail and for use by
Bouaziz said it was crucial the masks were sustainable
It then also created 12
yet chic in order to cater to the
bespoke and stylish designs
GCC's high-end luxury markets.
and Clothing Industry.
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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
Bali Spa and Wellness Association ■■ www.balispawellness-association.org
Brazilian Spas Association ■■ www.abcspas.com.br
Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) ■■ www.bubspa.org
Association of Spas of the Czech Republic ■■ www.jedemedolazni.cz
Estonian Spa Association ■■ www.estonianspas.eu
European Historic Thermal Towns Association ■■ www.ehtta.eu
European Spas Association ■■ www.espa-ehv.com
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) ■■ www.fht.org.uk
Romanian Spa Organization
■■ www.deutscher-heilbaederverband.de
■■ www.romanian-spas.ro
Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Salt Therapy Association
■■ www.globalwellnessinstitute.com
■■ www.salttherapyassociation.org
Green Spa Network (GSN)
Serbian Spas & Resorts Association
■■ www.greenspanetwork.org
■■ www.serbianspas.org
Hungarian Baths Association
South African Spa Association
■■ www.furdoszovetseg.hu/en
■■ www.saspaassociation.co.za
Hydrothermal Spa Forum
Spanish National Spa Association
■■ www.hydrothermal-spa-forum.net
■■ www.balnearios.org
The Iceland Spa Association
Spa and Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA)
■■ www.visitspas.eu/iceland
The International Medical Spa Association ■■ www.dayspaassociation.com/imsa
International Sauna Association ■■ www.saunainternational.net
International Spa Association (ISPA) ■■ www.experienceispa.com
Irish Spa Association ■■ www.irishspaassociation.ie
Japan Spa Association ■■ www.j-spa.jp
Leading Spas of Canada ■■ www.leadingspasofcanada.com
■■ www.swaafrica.org
Spa Association of India ■■ www.spaassociationofindia.in
Spa Industry Association ■■ www.dayspaassociation.com
Spa & Wellness International Council ■■ www.1swic.ru
The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA) ■■ www.sustainablespas.org
Taiwan Spa Association ■■ www.tspa.tw
Thai Spa Association ■■ www.thaispaassociation.com
FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy)
National Guild of Spa Experts Russia
The UK Spa Association
■■ https://www.femteconline.org/m
■■ www.russiaspas.ru
■■ www.spa-uk.org
French Spa Association (SPA-A)
Portuguese Spas Association
Ukrainian SPA Association
■■ www.spa-a.org
■■ www.termasdeportugal.pt
■■ www.facebook.com/UASPA
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