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The Baccarat Hotel in Manhattan – which Beijing- based Sunshine Insurance bought from hotel opera- tor Starwood for US$230m (€210m, £154m) earlier this year – reopened on 18 March. For the spa, which is set to
open in April, famous crystal maker Baccarat has partnered with skincare brand La Mer to create Spa de La Mer – its first spa in the US. Te spa has four treatment rooms and a 50ſt (15m) black and white mar- ble-tiled indoor pool, which is surrounded by day beds in alcoves. Spa consultancy Raison d’Etre is in charge of the Baccarat spa concept. Te 114-key property features 15,000 pieces
who is known for his detailed prints of utopian gardens, will decorate the spa. The hotel’s interiors were designed by
French duo Gilles & Boissier to combine the features of a classic Parisian hotel with
Mandarin Oriental’s group spa trainer receives a promotion
Mandarin Oriental’s Petra Roberts has been promoted from group spa trainer to group spa manager – learning and development, the operator’s group director of spa, Jeremy McCarthy, told Spa Opportunities. “Petra has been in the group spa train-
ing role for seven years and this change is a recognition of her continued contribu- tions that have kept the Spa at Mandarin Oriental signature treatments at the fore- front of the industry,” said McCarthy. “In her new role, Petra’s focus will expand
Artwork by painter François Houtin will decorate the Spa de La Mer
from Baccarat SA in addition to a number of dining facilities, a gym and a spa. Artwork by painter François Houtin,
the contemporary midtown New York vibe. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill served as archi- tects for the 50-storey tower, while Tony Ingrao led the residential design of the 60 private residences within the tower. Chinese companies are buying up high-
end hotel real estate around the world. For example, the Anbang Insurance Group is planning to buy New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel for US$1.95bn (€1.8bn, £1.3bn). Details:
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Six Senses unveils meditation package Te Nail Yard is expected to expand in Europe soon
Six Senses Spas has launched Six Senses Meditation, mind- fulness sessions to be offered to guests of the brand’s resorts and spas around the world on a compli- mentary and regular basis. Tis is separate to the roll
out of Six Senses yogic pro- grammes. Anna Bjurstam, VP of Six Senses Spa, outlined the differences exclusively for Spa Opportunities: “Te yoga programmes are targeted and encompass yoga, treatments, nutrition and mindfulness. The Six Senses Meditation programme is a standalone service – to pro- vide guests with a chance to work on general consciousness, awareness and mindfulness.” Te mindfulness aspect of this new service is
Family-owned Eco nail boutique to open in Edinburgh
Former director of global spa development at skincare brand Elemental Herbology, Kirsty MacCormick, is to launch the first of a number of facilities dedicated to manicures and pedicures under her new beauty service brand: Te Nail Yard. Te first facility is in Edinburgh, UK. MacCormick, who is founder and
Anna Bjurstam, VP of Six Senses Spa, outlines the meditation programme
guests though. Staff within the spa are encour- aged to undertake seven or 15-minute sessions during team briefings and training courses. “For our staff, we have a seven minute
based around the brand’s six senses philosophy: engaging with sight, sound, scent, taste, touch and the sixth sense – which is described by the company as the heart chakra. Practitioners are asked to expand their hearts to feel compassion. Te meditation programme is not just for
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version and it is very much targeted at ris- ing above the daily challenges a spa goes through,” continued Bjurstam. “For exam- ple, if a spa is full that day, the meditation is focused on maintaining a vibrant energy.” Details:
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CEO, formed the new brand with her cousin Sandra Macleod, who is a part- ner and MD of the venture. The pair’s extensive market research revealed an opportunity for a professional brand that provides value for money while also being good for the environment. Te duo have created an open plan nail
boutique in Morningside in Edinburgh, which opened on 7 April. Te ground floor will house six manicure stations, six ped- icure stations and a retail area of 20sq m (215sq ſt). Te mezzanine level will host a Boyzone – a private space for men. Details:
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beyond training on signature treatments to evolving how our learning and devel- opment strategy supports the overall guest experience,” added McCarthy. “Petra’s focus right now is on creating learning opportunities for our expert therapists to continue their career development.” Details:
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