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Fraenkel becomes GSWS Executive Vice President
Sallie Fraenkel
US: Sallie Fraenkel has been appointed executive vice president of the Global Spa and Wellness Summit. In the newly-created position, Fraenkel will lead business development, marketing, PR and event
management and will be helping to chart the future direction of the organisation.
www.gsws.org KLAFS acquires Microsalt Stefan Schöllhammer
Germany: KLAFS has acquired the intellectual property rights to the Dutch dry salt inhalation specialist Microsalt International BV. KLAFS’ CEO Stefan Schöllhammer said: “Acquiring Microsalt’s
innovative know-how represents an interesting expansion of our product range, which will further reinforce our leading position in the wellness and spa market.”
www.klafs.com 20 Richmond celebrates first spa at sea for Royal Princess
UK: Hospitality designer Richmond International has created its fi rst spa at sea for the Royal Princess Cruise Ship, the newest member of the Princess Cruise fl eet. Located just off the main atrium, the Lotus Spa
features a sensuous décor intended to be representative of the earth’s natural elements and includes dark hardwoods, stone and simple metallic fi nishes. Facilities include a full-service salon, teeth whitening stations, a barbershop and mani-pedi areas, a relaxation
room and 18 treatment rooms. There is also an enhanced thermal suite called the Enclave, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, heated stone loungers, rain shower, hammam, laconium and caldarium. The 141,000-tonne, 3,600-passenger Royal Princess
was launched on her maiden voyage in June, following her naming ceremony by Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.
www.richint.com
Klaus Nyengaard Wahanda strengthens team Chris Wood
UK: Online health and beauty portal Wahanda has appointed Klaus Nyengaard, former CEO of JUST EAT, and Chris Wood, who was MD at toptable, to become the chairman and CCO respectively. CEO of Wahanda, Lopo Champalimaud, said: “We’re really excited about the new additions to our team. Both have proved to off er a dynamic, creative and forward-thinking approach to the digital sector.”
www.wahanda.com Barr + Wray announces partnership
Turkey: Leading aqua-leisure supplier Barr + Wray is to expand into the Turkish market following a partnership agreement with the Istanbul-based wellness consultancy Promet. By joining forces, both companies will seek to identify projects where they can bring a joint approach and offer international designs at competitive local prices. Established in 1993, Promet specialises in the design and installation of heat experiences while Barr + Wray view the Turkish market and those in the neighbouring countries such as Georgia and Kazakhstan as the next step in an ambitious business expansion strategy.
Barr + Wray’s managing director Alister MacDonald told European Spa: “Our partnership offers real potential future growth for Barr + Wray and Promet and we will be looking to replicate this model in the future as we pursue opportunities in other markets around the world.”
www.barrandwray.com www.prometspawellness.com.tr
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