spa ‘Notable potential’ for Guernsey


A report carried out on behalf of the States of Guernsey has uncovered the “notable poten- tial” of the Channel Island’s medical tourism industry. The independent study,


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which was undertaken by Oxford Economics, was com- missioned in order to provide a “third-party” outlook on the island’s economic profile and opportunities for growth. The report said that cos-


metic surgery provided one of the “strongest opportunities” for growth across both domes- tic and external markets. A reported VAT increase on aesthetic proce-


Cosmetic surgery is among the “strongest opportunities” for Guernsey


dures in the UK could benefit inbound medical tourism, while Guernsey may also be able to look towards attracting European residents. The report said: “The medical tourism


sector should probably be sold in tandem with Guernsey’s existing core brand image


– premium quality, skilled professional labour and relaxed, picturesque surroundings. “Guernsey needs to treat medical tourism as


a niche sector in order to identify true special- isms and concentrate on providing key services to a higher standard than elsewhere.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=U0X2X


£15m Cheshire resort scheme completed Lori Hutchinson


A new 81-bedroom hotel has opened at the independently- owned Mere Golf Resort and Spa near Knutsford, Cheshire, to mark the completion of a £15m redevelopment. Mather and Co worked on


three parts of the scheme, which has included the inte- rior design of the new hotel – an extension to the resort’s original golf club building. Te consultancy carried out


Bette Kolstad


lori@hutchinsonconsulting.com 707.935.9760


bette@hutchinsonconsulting.com 707.939.9075


interior design work on a 1,253 sq m (13,487sq ſt) health club and day spa, which opened early last year and includes seven treatment rooms and a hammam. A thermal zone with sauna and steamroom,


Te resort’s spa and indoor pool opened as part of the scheme last year Te health club and spa facilities are located


a salt room and a caldarium Roman-style hot room also feature at the spa, which uses Carita and Aromatherapy Associates products.


within a former stable block and courtyard at the property and was the first phase of the proj- ect. It also houses an indoor pool and gym. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=S2T0M


Public sector day spa opens in North Wales www.hutchinsonconsulting.com


Te launch of Wales’ first public sector day spa at Deeside Leisure Centre in Queensferry, Flintshire, has marked the completion of an extensive £5.5m refurbishment of the facility. Afon Spa has opened along with the Evolution Extreme Centre, which was the final


phase of the project undertaken by Flintshire County Council alongside Alliance Leisure. Te spa houses four treatment rooms, a herb


sauna, a crystal steamroom, a salt grotto, an igloo, a spa pool and an aroma room. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=o3y1f


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