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Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach in Florida, US has launched a new Lil’ Spa- branded spa facility for its younger guests. Targeted at children aged
between four and 11-years- old, the services include the Lil’ Bliss massage, “Scrub-a- dub-facial”, Little Princess manicure and pedicure, Boys Sport manicure and pedicure, as well as Little Princess and boys hair cuts and styles. According to a spokes-
person, Lil’ Spa has been designed to cater for the needs of the “modern fam- ily” by providing a soothing and educational family bond- ing experience. When staying at the resort, Te Spa journey
An artist’s impression of the planned hotel An increasing number of operators are beginning to cater for families
begins the evening prior when a plush kiddy- sized bathrobe is delivered to the room, along with slippers. Each gentle, calming service is designed to enhance the child’s develop- ment, vitality, and self-confidence. Children and parents also learn quick and easy ways to
continue techniques at home and will leave with a special spa treat.
was identified as being among the top 10 spa trends for 2012 in Susie Ellis’ annual forecast report published in January. For a comprehensive outline and examples of each trend, go to:
http://lei.sr?a=w1v7e
Xiangshan Hot Spring and Wellness Center in China, a new oceanfront bathing attrac- tion reported to cost US$25m (€20m, £16m), is scheduled to open in August 2013. Located next to the Hilton
Ningbo Xiangshan Resort, the centre is designed by US-based WATG and Tailand-based GOCO Hospitality to include a 6,000sq m (64,583sq ft) standalone building. The building will house
24 treatment rooms – including two suites and a spa pavilion. Meanwhile, a medi-spa and weight manage- ment clinic with seven suites will provide a “unique” selling point. Te Xiangshan Hot Spring and Wellness
Te 6,000sq m wellness resort is scheduled to open in August 2013
such as vitality pools. A 5,000sq m (53,820sq ſt) outdoor bathing
Center will offer a number of results-orien- tated wellness programmes, including ones that address specific health concerns. Other indoor facilities will include a women’s
beauty salon; a male grooming area; relaxation areas and quiet zones; and water experiences
area will offer mineral and thermal springs. GOCO is the sole consultant working on
the spa, which is owned by resort developer Sanil Guo Yuan. GOCO is to provide feasibil- ity, concept and design services. It will then manage the centre and springs.
Malaysia-based YTL Hotels has secured a £20m (US$31.6m, €24.8m) development loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) towards the construction of a new hotel and thermal spa in Bath, UK. RBS’ Consumer Industries Team has pro-
vided the funding, which will support the group’s acquisition and redevelopment of three buildings in the heart of the historic spa city. Te Gainsborough Hotel and Spa will be housed in a Grade II-listed building and will be one of the UK’s first to use natu- ral thermal water when it opens in 2014. YTL Hotels – the hospitality arm of
YTL Corporation Berhad – took over the development of the new hotel and thermal spa from Bath Hotel and Spa Limited late last year. Dato Mark Yeoh Seok Kah, exec- utive director of YTL Hotels said: “[Te project] will capitalise on one of the city’s most unique attractions – the naturally occurring thermal spring waters – that have attracted tourists and visitors to the city for generations.”
Hilton Worldwide will open its first managed property in Peru by the end of the year. Te global hospitality group has signed a
management contract with JGJ Proyectistas SAC for the new-build 207-bedroom Hilton Lima Miraflores, which had been originally planned as a franchise property. Facilities will include a luxury spa, a
heated outdoor swimming pool and a Precor-equipped fitness centre, although a spokesperson said further details are yet to be confirmed at this stage.
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