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POWERED BY www.worldleisurenews.com SpaFinder reveals 2013 spa trends


Healthy hotels, spa-related genomics, inclusive wellness and ‘earthing’ are among the top spa themes for 2013, according to the 10th annual trends forecast by global spa and wellness resource SpaFinder Wellness. Compiled by SpaFinder’s president and


industry expert Susie Ellis, the SpaFinder Wellness Trend Report also predicts that there will be a revival of authentic ayurveda and other ancient therapies and an increase in men looking to have “serious work” done at medi- cal spas and salons. In a preview to the full report, Ellis revealed


the top 10 spa trends for 2013 as being: • Healthy Hotels • The Mindfulness Massage • Earthing • Spa-genomics (telomeres and beyond) • Authentic ayurveda • Color Self-Expression • Inclusive Wellness • Label Conscious Fitness • Men: From Barbers to ‘Brotox’ • Where the Jobs Are


Facilities at the hotel will include a Talise Spa


Jumeirah plans spa hotel for Mumbai; opening in 2017


Susie Ellis has set out the top spa trends for 2013 The full 60-page report, which includes


an analysis of factors influencing each trend and examples of early trend adopt- ers, will be released on 15 January 2013. Details: http://lei.sr?a=I3j4p


New Dubai city to feature 100 hotels


Ambitious plans have been revealed for a new city to be built in Dubai, featuring the world’s largest mall, a theme park complex and 100 hotels. P l a n s f o r t h e n ew


Mohammed bin Rashid city were announced by prime minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. As well as the gigantic Mall of the World, the plans also include the con- struction of 100 luxury hotels, a number of spas and wellness resorts, a 455-acre park and an international Universal Studios-branded family attraction. Located between Emirates Road, Al Khail


Dubai-based hotel operator Jumeirah Group is set to open a luxury hotel in cen- tral Mumbai, India in 2017. The hotel will form part of a development in the Lower Parel district of the city. It is expected to feature 470 rooms, suites and serviced apartments as well as a Talise Spa. A range of restaurants and bars will be on


offer while other facilities include confer- ence, wedding and meeting spaces. Gerald Lawless, CEO of Jumeirah Group,


said: “The demand for luxury hotels in the Indian market has been robust and we are delighted to have initiated the first phase of our expansion into India with this land- mark project in Mumbai.” Jumeirah Group currently operates 20


luxury hotels and serviced apartments including 10 in the UAE, seven in Europe, two in the Maldives and one in China. A further 15 hotels are now under develop- ment. Details: http://lei.sr?a=e1R7T


French brand Sofitel makes China its biggest market


Te giant project will be one of the largest ever undertaken in the UAE


Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, the develop- ment will be overseen by Dubai Holding, a global investment company owned by the


sheikh, and Emaar Properties, the devel- oper of the Burj Khalifa. Real estate company Meraas Holding is to develop the project with the first stage expected to be completed in 2014. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k7h6D


Four Seasons opens safari resort in Serengeti


Four Seasons has launched a new luxury hotel and spa – Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti – in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. The property features 77 guest rooms,


including 12 suites with plunge pools and five freestanding villas with private swimming


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pools. The resort spa has been built around an outdoor infinity pool overlooking an active watering hole, where guests can watch ele- phants gather to drink. There are six freestanding spa pavilions offering Serengeti-inspired treatments.


French luxury hotel brand Sofitel has 15 hotels currently under construction world- wide and 20 projects pending signature. China is now the brand’s primary mar-


ket, with 18 hotels in preparation, and a pipeline of 10 further sites to open by 2015, including three for 2013. Three new properties are planned for


Asia by 2015, two of which will be under the Sofitel So label. Further to this, there are launches


planned next year for Morocco and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and two more for Dubai, joining its existing property at Jumeirah Beach. The company has now completed its repositioning strategy started in 2007. Almost all the hotels are being upgraded and two new labels: Sofitel Legend and Sofitel So have been introduced. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F0E4l


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