news update
Hilton publishes global spa trends report
The presence of a spa is an “important factor” for consumers booking a hotel, according to Emerging Global Spa Trends report published by Hilton Hotels and Resorts. Underlining the importance of spas, more than half of the participants in a worldwide survey of 6,000 people said wellness facilities were an important fac- tor when choosing a hotel. T e research also underlines an increas-
ing importance of men to the international spa industry and how successful facilities should tailor services to this particular audi- ence. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=L1K6C
Spa My Blend for RC Toronto
Clarins has opened its second Spa My Blend – a full-service concept with personalised skincare treatments – at T e Ritz-Carlton (RC), Toronto in Canada this June. It marks the debut of Spa My Blend in North America. The concept is focused
around My Blend by Clarins – a premier skincare and treatment line launched last year that uses high-grade for- mulas that can be tailored to an individual’s needs at any given point in time. T e re-branded spa is located on the fi ſt h
T is is the second Spa My Blend by Clarins in the world In addition, leading beauty and health
fl oor of the 267-bedroom hotel, which has been open for just over a year. Facilities include 16 treatment rooms, male and female relaxation areas and a co-ed Urban Sanctuary sunroom. T ere’s also a Champagne Nail Bar and a range of water experiences including a city-view lap pool and green tea-infused vitality pools.
T e private villa can be turned into a luxury spa
Madame Zabre Spa for private Seychelles island
Madame Zabre Spa Retreat – the most expensive Seychelles villa, costing €12,000 (us$14,700, £9,400) a night – has opened on the privately-owned Desroches Island. The 637sq m (6,858sq ft) retreat –
named after a local beach – is for six people and has been designed with relax- ation in mind. It includes three pools and a large central living area – with a butler, chef and ‘spa angel’ available on request – and can be confi gured to provide a spa suite for Elemental Herbology treatments. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=G2N2v
Tourism Observatory reveals trend forecasts
The Tourism Observatory for Health, Wellness and Spa (TOHWS) has started publication of its Constellation Series of trend forecasts covering the international wellness sector. Established earlier this year, the organisa-
tion aims to provide comprehensive global analysis of health and travel – including holistic, spiritual, spa or medical wellness travel. T e fi rst publication in the series is Wellness and Spa Travel 2015, with systems, structures and trends including wellness being “much more” than spas and spiritu- ality. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=t9p1h
First Marilyn Monroe spa to open in Florida
Niki Bryan, founder of the Niki Bryan Spa Management Company, has partnered with former president of world wide operations at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Al Weiss, to launch Marilyn Monroe Spas. The themed concept will
include spas, salons and nail shops located around the world through a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group, which owns the intellectual property rights for Marilyn Monroe. T e fi rst branded site will open later this year
in Orlando, Florida and will be operated by Niki Bryan Spas – which is headquartered in Orlando. Bryan said the brand will represent “one of the most exciting concepts” within the global spa industry.
professionals have collaborated to create cus- tomised off erings. T ese include the Beauty Bar with hair and make-up by celebrity stylist Jackie Gideon; personal training by Innovative Fitness and bespoke yogagurl sessions. T e fi rst Spa My Blend by Clarins opened in mid-2011 at Le Royal Monceau – Raffl es Paris (see sb11/3 p64). Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=a6q8S
T e Marilyn Monroe brand is regarded as one of the world’s most iconic “Matching the allure and glamour of Marilyn
Monroe with the beauty and spa industry is a natural fi t and I am thrilled to join Al Weiss on this business venture,” Bryan said. Weiss added: “Without a doubt, the Marilyn
Monroe brand is one of the most iconic brands around.” Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=9l5o2
Spa innovations at Four Seasons revealed
Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach in Florida, US has launched a new Lil’ Spa-branded facil- ity for its younger guests. It will target children aged between four and 11-years-old. Elsewhere, the company has also introduced BioMeditation T erapy to the spa at the Four
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Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in California, US. T e new healing modality is designed to remove energy blockages in the body to naturally activate self-healing and strengthen the immune and nervous system. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=u7V4n
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