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$25m hot springs spa set for Perth

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Proposals have been submitted for a AUS$25m (€15.5m, £13.4m, US$18.3m) hot springs development on the banks of Swan River in Perth, Australia. Formerly Dalkeith Hot Pools, the site used to be a popular bathing spot for tourists and the local community in the 1920s and 50s. After reading articles about the photo: Plus Architecture

history of Dalkeith Hot Pools, local investor and director of FJM Property Barry Jones was inspired in 2018 to redevelop the destination. Now, plans for Tawarri Hot Springs are under assessment for approval by

■■ If plans are accepted, construction will begin at the end of 2021

the West Australian Government. Designed by Plus Architecture, the

“We want to create a classic European-

5,500sq m development will be open to all members of the public and house

style spa and wellness centre that'll be

a two-floor spa, a range of indoor and

unique in Australia,” said Jones. “The

outdoor geothermal pools, saunas,

design vision is to create an atmosphere

hammams, steamrooms, cold plunge

of tranquillity using geothermally heated

pools, treatment rooms and relaxation

water and natural building materials.”

areas, as well as a restaurant and cafe.

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Guests will be offered traditional African massages

DEVELOPMENT

Boutique spa hotel to open in Arizona desert town

The Wilde Resort & Spa is set to debut this September

photo: ALONSO DESIGNS

Anantara plans retreat on Zambezi river banks

Barry Jones

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spa business people Aspria CEO and founder Brian Morris announces €50m warchest to drive acquisition programme

spria Holdings, owner

pandemic, we asked

of eight premium

ourselves: in what direction

wellbeing clubs in

does Aspria now head?”

Germany, Belgium and

says Aspria CEO and

Italy, has entered into a

founder Brian Morris.

financial partnership with

“We see this partnership

Fortress Investment Group.

as the foundation of an

The deal makes over

exciting future direction, not

€50m (£42.9m,US$58.9m) of

to mention a hugely positive

investment available to Aspria,

sign for our sector. It's proof

accelerating its emergence

wellbeing is now on the radar photo: ASPRIA

from COVID-19 lockdowns and placing the company on the acquisition trail. ■■ Morris and his board have done a €50m deal with Fortress

Fortress, itself a subsidiary of Japanese giant SoftBank –

of the world's biggest financial institutions, not simply as part of a broader group of consumer investments, but as a valuable and worthy

Wellbeing plays a crucial role in all our lives, and major investors are now recognising this.

the owner of brands such as Uber and WeWork – currently has US$53.1bn (€45.1bn,

market in its own right. “Wellbeing is no longer peripheral. It plays a

£36,7bn) of assets under

crucial role in all our lives, “As our sector emerges

management on behalf of

recent deal with Aspria

1,800 institutional clients

marks the organisation's first

from what has been an

now recognising this.”

and private investors. The

serious foray into wellbeing.

incredibly challenging

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and major investors are

Philippe Zuber reveals One&Only and Chenot plan to grow partnership with new Grecian spa retreat

erzner International, the owner of One&Only Resorts, is set to open a

We're excited to add this exclusive beachfront location just outside of Athens to our European footprint

brand new Greek destination with tailored programmes

Kerzner CEO. “This exclusive

and pioneering treatments

beachfront location, just

the beachfront estate within

designed to enhance vitality

outside of Athens, is the

a six-hectare forest reserve,

and optimum health.

perfect destination to begin,

in Athens in 2022. Named One&Only Aesthesis,

photo: KERZNER

■■ Philippe Zuber – CEO of Kerzner International, the owner of One&Only Resorts

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will be the brand’s second

The spa will mark the third

or end, any Greek adventure,

European destination, joining

Chenot wellness facility at

through the ultra-luxury

the recently opened One&Only

a One&Only resort. Other

experience of One&Only.”

Portonovi in Montenegro.

destinations are located in

Designed to raise standards

Following One&Only’s

Malaysia and Montenegro.

for resort wellbeing, the facility

exclusive global partnership

“Kerzner is very excited

will provide state-of-the-art,

with health and wellness brand

to be adding Athens to

science-based treatments

Chenot, the 127-room resort

our European footprint,”

and Grecian wellness rituals.

will be home to a Chenot Spa,

commented Philippe Zuber,

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People news

New opening

Medi-wellness

Research

Spa insights

Supplier innovations

■■ Dimon said a speaker line-up will be released imminently

We're reinforcing the industry movement to become more accessible and more inclusive

Anne Dimon announces WTA's first conference

he Wellness Tourism

The event will be themed

Association (WTA)

on ‘Wellness Tourism: Now

will host its inaugural

and Beyond’ and embrace

International Wellness

topics targeted to industry

Tourism Conference at the

stakeholders including DMOs,

Carillon Miami Wellness

suppliers, travel agents,

Resort, Florida, between

wellness practitioners,

28-30 September 2021.

wellness retreat leaders and

For the first time, the

others already in the space

association’s annual two-day

or looking to be part of the

event – formerly an AGM – is

growing global industry.

being opened to non-members. “While other conferences

“By welcoming nonmembers to this new

focus on the many aspects

International Wellness

of the wellness industry,

Tourism Conference, the WTA

the International Wellness

is reinforcing the industry

Tourism Conference will focus

movement to become

solely on one pillar – wellness

more accessible and more

tourism,” says Anne Dimon,

inclusive,” says Dimon.

WTA president and CEO.

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Philippe Zuber reveals One&Only and Chenot plan to grow partnership with new Grecian spa retreat

Fairmont Taghazout opens in Morocco with traditional purification rituals

Echelon Health partners with Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park to offer £14,000 preventative medical health assessment

30 minutes of daily exercise 'not enough' for those who spend days sitting down

A new US-based circular skincare brand has launched with 'buy the product and borrow the packaging' model and an iconic Hamptons' spa resort famous for its thalassotherapy spa is receiving a makeover – set to be revealed in December 2021

The latest in products and innovation from Lemi, Aromatherapy Associates, Augustinus Bader, Halotherapy Solutions and Puraclenz

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Marrying indigenous wellness

warm towels are used in

culture and breathtaking

kneading and compression

scenery, The Royal Livingstone

movements to relieve

Hotel by Anantara in Zambia,

muscle pain and tension.

Africa, will host an immersive

Traditionally performed

holistic wellness retreat

to rejuvenate and cure

from 19-22 August 2021.

malaria, fatigue, muscle

Set on the banks of the

pain, inflammation and other

Zambezi River in full view of

body ailments, Ukuchina

the spray of the iconic Victoria

massage is also a popular

Falls, Anantara Spa will offer

postnatal treatment for

a spectacular outdoor setting

women and has been passed

for natural revitalisation.

down through generations.

During the retreat, guests

To ensure both the mind

will choose three 60-minute

and body are nourished,

spa treatments from a

the retreat will also include

menu that draws on revered

Vinyasa sunrise yoga

local wellness traditions.

overlooking the Zambezi, a

Signature experiences will

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Anantara plans retreat on Zambezi River banks

■■ The retreat costs US$1,108 (£802, €937) per person

Signature experiences include the Zambezi Massage which incorporates the traditional African Ukuchina massage technique

soothing evening turndown

include the Zambezi Massage

service, sunset river cruises,

which uses the traditional

cooking demos and self-

African Ukuchina massage

guided nature walks.

technique. In this treatment,

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EXPANSION

Center Parcs is set to develop its sixth UK holiday village in southern England. The company has secured an option agreement to acquire privately owned woodland in Crawley, West Sussex.

photo: CENTER PARCS

Center Parcs unveils plans for sixth UK destination and spa

■■ The site will feature a subtropical swimming facility

The development is expected to cost between £350-400m and create

It's really exciting to have identified a potential site for another UK village Martin Dalby

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Center Parcs’ CEO Martin Dalby,

approximately 1,500 permanent

remarked: “It's really exciting

local jobs once operational

to have identified a potential

In line with other locations, the site is set to feature an Aqua Sana

site for another UK village.” Center Parcs will now carry out site

Spa, around 900 lodges, indoor and

surveys and pre-planning works in

outdoor leisure facilities – including

order to submit a planning application

a subtropical swimming facility – and

to the local authority in due course.

a variety of restaurants and shops.

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New spa to debut in Arizona desert town Arizona’s Sedona Rouge resort

be The Wilde Haven Spa,

has announced it is currently

a mindful full-service spa

undergoing a property-wide

and fitness centre offering

transformation and will

treatments that promote

debut as The Wilde Resort

healing and spiritual growth.

& Spa in September 2021.

Outdoor soaking tubs and

Surrounded by the majestic red rock formations of Sedona and situated at the base of the iconic Thunder Mountain, the reimagined 105-room resort is being

We're confident guests will enjoy The Wilde's thoughtfully designed spaces and authentically curated experiences Jay Kriske

designed to provide guests

Editorial director

Liz Terry +44 (0)1462 431385

landscaped seating areas Spa Business editor

will invite guests to relax and

Katie Barnes

take things a little slower.

+44 (0)1462 471925

“We’re confident guests will enjoy The Wilde’s thoughtfully designed spaces, authentically

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curated experiences and

with the perfect balance of

exceptional service delivered

recreation and rejuvenation.

by our talented team,” said

A cornerstone of the newly

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Jay Kriske, GM of The Wilde. More: http://lei.sr/9R5P6_B

reimagined property will

Head of news

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NEW OPENING

Fairmont Taghazout Bay launches in Morocco

Assistant editor

Megan Whitby +44 (0)1462 471906

Head of digital

Tim Nash

Fairmont’s second Moroccan

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outpost has opened in the bay of Taghazout, ■■ The spa offers hammam purification rituals

renowned for its golden sand beaches, azure waters and extraordinary sunsets. The 146-room Fairmont Taghazout Bay stretches over

and traditional hammam

circuit with salt pool, yoga

purification experiences.

studio, outdoor treatment

The offering also

spaces and a garden.

18-hectares of beachfront land

incorporates massages

and is anchored by a 1,400sq

and facials supplied by

coloured backdrop, the

m spa haven, conceived

Spanish skincare and spa

resort's design was completed

as a tranquil sanctuary

brand Natura Bissé.

by US architects HKS, in

with a refined, bright and

Facilities include eight

invigorating atmosphere.

single treatment rooms, two

Blending in with its sand-

partnership with Moroccan architect Abdessamad Achrai.

couples’ treatment rooms,

Design is inspired by

authentic Moroccan treatments

two single hammams and

Berber dwellings rather

inspired by the semi-nomadic

a couples’ hammam.

than the riad architecture

The spa menu offers

Guests can also access

and bustling street markets

as the Berbers – with rituals

a thermal area, relaxation

familiar in Morocco’s cities.

including mud-mask facials

lounge, outdoor wet

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INTRODUCING

Echelon Health unveils £14k health-check photo: MANDARIN ORIENTAL HYDE PARK

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park in London is collaborating with Echelon Health to offer a comprehensive personal health assessment. Echelon Health combines 30 years of clinical practice with medical

Oriental Hyde Park hotel and a day of testing including ECGs, MRIs, CTs, blood tests, ultrasounds and more. Within two weeks after their stay, guests will receive a one-on-one detailed health analysis and healthcare

provide assessments that

suggestions for the future.

detect life-changing and

Mandarin Oriental Hyde

life-threatening diseases

Park GM Amanda Hyndman

New for this summer, Echelon Health's £14,000 (€16,400, US$19,400)

We're delighted to partner with Echelon Health to complement our services Amanda Hyndman

Optimum package includes

PEDICURE SPA

a two-night stay at Mandarin

imaging technology to

before they manifest.

MAESTRO OPUS™

said: “We’re delighted to partner with health specialists that complement the service excellence we strive to deliver.” More: http://lei.sr/t6G8R_B

RESEARCH

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Study: 30 mins of daily exercise 'not enough' A new study claims being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days

Electronic, independent molded footrests

■■ The study challenges current recommendations

a week, isn't enough for those who spend the rest of their time sedentary. Research by Columbia University and an international

casual walking) to sedentary

hours a day – it didn't reduce

behaviour – affect mortality.

mortality risk for individuals

It found the benefits of

who were very sedentary

research team looked at

30 minutes of moderate-to-

data from six studies that

vigorous exercise depends

Sebastien Chastin, PhD,

included 130,000 adults in

entirely on how you spend

professor of health behaviour

the UK, US and Sweden.

the rest of the day.

dynamics at Glasgow

Although the current

The authors used a

(over 11 to 12 hours daily).

Caledonian University and lead

technique called compositional

recommendation of 30

study author, said: “Getting

analysis to determine how

minutes per day of moderate-

30 minutes' physical activity

different combinations of

to-vigorous physical activity

daily is what’s currently

activities – from moderate-to-

reduced the odds of an

recommended, but you still

vigorous exercise (activities

earlier death by up to 80

have the potential to undo all

that increase heart rate) and

per cent for some – those

that work if you sit too long.”

light physical activity (such as

who sat for less than seven

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Plans revealed to build world's deepest pool in UK Plans have been revealed to build the world's deepest pool in Cornwall, UK, which would house facilities serving the

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Each tree possesses different active substances, frequencies and materials that allow the human body to deeply regenerate

■■ The £150m project includes a 164ft (50m) deep pool

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deep shaft. The pool will hold

will look to cater for the

The £150m project would

42,000 cubic metres of water

professional sports sector –

see an aquatic centre, housing

– the equivalent of 17 Olympic

as well as healthcare – with

a 164ft (50m) deep pool built

size swimming pools – making

an emphasis on rehabilitation

at the Aerohub Enterprise

it the largest and deepest

from physical deconditioning.

Zone at Cornwall Airport.

indoor pool in the world.

The project is led by a

In all, the 10-acre site is

The centre will offer state-of-

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privately-funded company,

the-art whole system human

astronaut training centre,

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Raising the bar A new US-based circular skincare brand has launched with 'buy the product and borrow the packaging' model

oday’s consumers have high expectations for brands to tackle sustainability head-on. In early 2021, a new us beauty and wellness brand named Ace of Air raised the bar for the industry by

launching with a fully circular shared packaging model which operates with a Buy the Product and Borrow the Packaging scheme.

The offering Ace of Air is co-founded by former Revlon CMO, stephanie stahl; supermodel, Petra Nemcova; and founder of merchant banking firm, Three Ocean Partners, David Knowlton. It launched with eight vegan and cruelty-free skincare and supplement products, priced between us$35-us$85 (€29-€71, £25-£61), in packaging capable of at least 100 uses made from steel, ceramic and by former Revlon CMO, Stephanie Stahl

PHOTO:ACE OF AIR

■■Ace of Air is co-founded

Fairtrade rubber. When purchasing, consumers pay a non-refundable us$2 (€2, £1) fee to rent packaging on top of the products. They must then return their

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■■ The company's mission is to empower users to take responsibility as consumers

PHOTO:ACE OF AIR

We created Ace of Air because our planet needs a beauty brand that fundamentally changes what and how we consume reusable Boomerang Box – which adds a further us$3 (€2, £2) to the bill –

integrate sustainability into their practice and ethos. And with major brands such as esPA

which must be returned in 30 days or

getting on board with product return

they’re charged us$20 (€17, £14).

and recycle schemes, it seems only

ultimately, the company is driven by a desire to transform the beauty industry’s response to the accelerating

a matter of time until these models become standard practice. such models allow brands not only

environmental crisis and encourage

to help consumers build awareness of

consumers to take responsibility

responsible consumption but also helps

for the full life of packaging.

to distinguish themselves in a saturated

“In 2017, we began creating an

market rife with green-washing.

uplifting, inclusive brand designed to

In future, spa operators could also

have a positive impact on people and

run similar product return and recycle

our planet,” comments stahl, Ace of Air

schemes through their retail boutiques.

CeO and co-founder. “We decided to do this because our

Ace of Air’s packaging model shares

PHOTO:ACE OF AIR

Products are also shipped in a

similarities with The Body shop’s

■■ Ace of AIr's range also includes

planet needs a beauty and wellness

original pioneering approach to

five types of supplements

brand that fundamentally changes

sustainable beauty.

what and how we consume.” The renting model provides potential

Launched in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, the brand introduced one-oﬀ

inspiration for professional beauty and

refillable sustainable packaging and

skincare brands wishing to seriously

ethically sourced ingredients. ●

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Interior design will be inspired by Gurney's Montauk's luxury, relaxed personality and its natural beachfront surroundings Alonso Ignacio, Alonso Designs

Beside the sea An iconic Hamptons' spa resort famous for its thalassotherapy spa is receiving a makeover – set to be revealed in December 2021

urney's Montauk Resort's luxurious waterfront spa in Long Island, us, is being reimagined by architect Ignacio Alonso of Alonso Designs.

The year-round 158-room resort in

New York’s aﬄuent Hamptons area dates back to 1926. It consists of a two-storey building that sits on top of an oceanfront promontory with a large saltwater pool at the upper level and treatment rooms at the lower level. Currently, the resort’s

PHOTO: ALONSO DESIGNS

■■ The thermal area is gaining four

new experiences – a large caldarium, thermae and a dual frigidarium

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30,000sq ft seawater spa is closed for comprehensive renovations. set to debut in December 2021, new highlights will include co-ed relaxation areas and eucalyptus oil-infused aromatherapy steamrooms. The resort’s existing saltwater swimming pool fed directly by the ©Cybertrek Ltd ©Cybertrek 2021 Ltd sBinsider 2021 Issue 376

fed by the North Atlantic ocean is being refreshed

Being a marathon runner helps me to translate the real needs of visitors into wellness design North Atlantic ocean is being renovated

Tribeca's Aire Ancient Baths among

and will be complemented with

others – led him to the Gurney’s project. Besides being an architect, Alonso is a

large caldarium, thermae and a dual

keen marathon runner and big supporter

frigidarium – all with direct ocean views.

of wellness facilities and their benefits.

Newly designed treatment rooms

“This helps me to translate

featuring indoor/outdoor space will

the real needs of visitors into

oﬀer chromotherapy, hydrotherapy

wellness design”, he said.

and full-body treatments. The spa’s

One of Alonso’s main objectives

locker rooms, reception and retail

is to open the building to its

space are also being re-imagined.

picturesque waterfront location, by

Once complete, the spa will include

introducing ocean-view treatment

PHOTO: ALONSO DESIGNS

four new thermal experiences – a

a medical spa, scottish sauna,

rooms and dedicated outdoor space

■■ The current renovation follows

infrared sauna, gym, strength and

for treatments and relaxation.

resort upgrades completed by

cardio rooms, plus a multi-function fitness studio for classes. Alonso is the lead designer – including

Interior design will be inspired by surroundings. Materials have been

interior design and FF&e – and project

chosen to help drive attention to the

coordinator for the spa upgrade.

stunning views the building oﬀers. To

He told Spa Business his broad

this end, all bodies of water will have

professional experience as a designer in

an infinity drain that blurs the edge

the wellness field – including realising

between the ocean and pool water. ●

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the resort’s personality and beachfront

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PHOTO: ALONSO DESIGNS

■■ The resort’s existing

salt water swimming pool

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■■ The bed is capable of withstanding the effects of direct sunlight, water and salt

Lemi introduces Bellaria – a new treatment table designed for outdoor use

B photo: lemi

■■ Matteo Brusaferri, Lemi GM

ellaria is the latest

facilitates different treatments

treatment bed designed

and ensures maximum

from all over the world for an

by spa and beauty

comfort for the customer.

outdoor spa bed, we agreed

equipment supplier Lemi.

The control also comes

to undertake the design

with AUT and END controls.

of a solution for tropical

perform wellness treatments in

The first restores the bed to

places,” he said, “a product

outdoor environments, the bed

its zero position while the

that could guarantee quality

is equipped with a seamless

second manoeuvres the bed

while enhancing relaxation

mattress and horseshoe

into an end of treatment

in an outdoor environment.

headrest and is capable of

position for the client’s exit.

Created specifically to

withstanding the effects of direct sunlight, water and salt.

Lemi GM Matteo Brusaferri

“The product's design turned out to be a priority

said the company was

because treatments in outdoor

actually already working on

environments have become

waterproof material and

Bellaria prior to the pandemic

highly sought-after, so we

is electrically adjustable

outbreak – the aftermath of

worked to focus on this product

through a practical handset

which brought high demand

as much as possible.”

control that allows lifting

for outdoor spa treatments

movements and synchronised

due to the minimised risk of

back-leg movements. This

virus transmission outdoors.

The base is made of

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“After receiving requests