spa business issue 3 2012


Mystery shopping Solage Spa in California, p68


Investigating spa management training, p60


The Waltons on taking Irish seaweed global, p78


60|Investigation: Moving on up Te second-part of our investigation into global spa management training by Rhianon Howells


64| Pearl of the Adriatic Kath Hudson visits the Dubrovnic Sun Gardens integrated resort in Croatia


68|Mystery shopper: Glorious mud? Jane Scrivner reveals the good and bad points of mud treatments at two spas in Calistoga, California


74|Spa tourism: Madeiran marvel Te Portuguese island of Madeira holds much promise as a wellness destination. Anni Hood finds out about its spa tourism strategy


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Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, Croatia, p64


78|Family matters: The Waltons Te husband and wife behind Irish seaweed firm Voya on global growth


82|Join the club Kate Cracknell reports on Kuwait’s Al Corniche Club Resort and Spa


88|Products focus: Water equipment – part 2 More hydrotherapy kit highlights


92|Products New products and equipment; plus Biossentials’ create it fresh approach


98|Research: Touch point Melbourne’s RMIT University examines 740 studies outlining the proven benefits of massage


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