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Thann Sanctuary reveals new spa in Singapore
PETE HAYMAN
A new T ann Sanctuary spa has opened at the 86-bedroom Hotel Fort Canning, Singapore – a former British command base during World War Two. Housed within a two-storey glass block, the new spa boasts a total of four treatment rooms - each including a private bathroom and elevated resting platform. Guests will be able to take advantage of
a range of treatments designed to refl ect a ‘holistic emphasis on re-discovering inner physical and mental wellness’..
Kids spa concept launched TOM WALKER
German sauna specialist Klafs has launched a new child-friendly sauna and spa concept which the company is looking to roll out across European hotels. The Steigenberger Hotel
Gstaad-Saanen in Switzerland has devoted an entire fl oor of its Spa Luxury World, which is spread across three storeys, exclusively to children. T e installation is part of
the hotel group’s strategy to cater for a changing demog- raphy among its spa guests. And younger couples with children have been identifi ed a key group to target. Facilities in the 150sq m (1,600sq ſt ) kid’s
area include a tree sauna with a mild top tem- perature of 40˚C, designed to off er a gentle introduction to bathing enjoyment. T ere is also a water grotto for children to cool down
T e hotel spa boasts an outdoor relaxation area
Jouvence Spa debuts at private hotel in Africa
TOM WALKER
A day spa has opened at the privately- owned Myosotis Résidence Hôtel et Spa in Cotonou, Benin. T e 250sq m (2,700sq ſt ) Jouvence Spa
boasts six treatment rooms, a spa pool, ham- mam, Vichy shower and a relaxation area. Swiss product house Aſt er the Rain sup-
plied the spa products and also acted as the overall consultant on the project, off er- ing its expertise in architecture, human resources, training and operations.
Mövenpick takes over Hilton Cebu
TOM WALKER
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has expanded its portfolio of Asian properties with the signing of a management deal for the Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa on the island of Mactan, Philippines. The Swiss hotel group will rebrand
and rename the Mediterranean-inspired property Mövenpick Resort & Spa Cebu. Whether Mövenpick will alter the spa facilities is yet to be confi rmed, but cur- rent amenities include indoor and outdoor treatment areas with a menu off ering both holistic and beauty treatments.
T e fi rst installation of the new concept has opened in Switzerland
in, with an adventure shower and waterfall. Sensory experiences include soft tropical raindrops and sudden thunder and lightning eff ects – creating an element of excitement. T e area is fully supervised by staff and kids
are able to try out many healthy therapies and choose their favourite for a full treatment.
PBA report predicts upswing for US spas TOM WALKER
The latest edition of the US Professional Beauty Association’s Salon/Spa Performance Index (SSPI) paints an encouraging picture for the future of the country’s spa industry. Figures from the SSPI’s
fourth quarter report (Q4 2010) show that the sec- tor bounced back from a decline in retail sales for the third quarter of the year and posted a small growth of 0.2 per cent in the fourth. Salon and spa owners’ out-
Capital spending, such as investment in new treatments, is on the up
look for capital spending activity also picked up in the fourth quarter with 56 per cent of owners planning to make a capital expendi- ture for equipment, expansion or remodeling in the next six months.
T e SSPI is based on the responses to the
Professional Beauty Association’s Salon/ Spa Tracking Survey, which is distributed quarterly among spa owners across the US. Details:
www.probeauty.org
New spa for Dominican Republic resort PETE HAYMAN
Secret Resorts and Spas has launched a new 20,000sq ſt (1,857sq m) Secrets Spa by Pevonia at its Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana resort in the Dominican Republic. Facilities include nine treatment rooms across a main spa building
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and six private suites; an outdoor relaxation garden; a thermal hydrotherapy circuit; and a beauty boutique. Treatments and products at the spa, which
include the Myoxy-Caviar Facial, will be sup- plied by the US-based brand Pevonia.
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