news update
Nightclub operator Pacha opens resort on Ibiza
Pacha, the global nightclub operator, has launched a luxury resort on Ibiza, with the development off ering 164 bedrooms, a well- ness centre, a yoga studio, a pool, a 200-seat restaurant and a conference centre. Destino sits on the cliff s of Cap Martinet,
on its own corner of the island and off er panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Room prices start at €300 (us$400, £250). T e wellness centre off ers a range of mas-
sages, including tui na and one based on ayruveda, starting at €110 (us$146, £93) for 50 minutes. Suppliers include oxygen- based product house Intraceuticals along with seaweed-based skincare by Voya, Valmont, Red Flower and Caci. T e yoga studio has a full programme of
classes by four diff erent yoga instructors. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=p2K0b
One&Only to touch down in Australia next year
T e One&Only brand, owned by Kerzner International, is to make its debut in Australia by taking over the management of the luxury island resort – Hayman, Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays. T e Hayman, which is owned by Mulpha
Australia, will undergo a reported us$50m (€37.6m, £31.6m) renovation before it reopens as One&Only Hayman Island in April 2014. Refurbishments will include a new beauty
centre and fi tness suite to sit alongside the existing spa; a refreshed pool area and pool wing; and redecorated suites. Development of private residences already underway will also continue. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=O9Z5H
Six Senses retains Lamuu management contract
Six Senses, on the Laamu atoll in the Maldives, has announced that it will con- tinue operational management of the property following its acquisition by the Singapore-based HPL Hotels & Resorts. T e takeover, which was handled by HPL
subsidiary, Leisure Frontiers, will see the new owners make enhancements to the resort in collaboration with the Six Senses Hotels, Resorts & Spa brands. Designed and operated by Six Sense,
the 97-villa property, which includes spa facilities, opened in 2011 and was the fi rst high-end island resort in the Laamu atoll. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=O3k9o
Dalai Lama Q&A at GSWS
Spa professionals are being invited to submit questions for His Holiness the Dalai Lama who will addresses indus- try leaders for the fi rst time at a Q&A during this year’s Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) in India (see p24). T e Q&A will form part of
the spiritual leader’s keynote session on 6 October, dur- ing which he will explore the topic What is Wellness? The Dalai Lama has spo-
ken and written about health and wellness for many years, from both scientific and experiential persepectives. His lecture comes at a signifi cant time for
What would you like to ask the Dalai Lama? T e Dalai Lama is known for his support
the sector, as it begins to demonstrate it has more to off er than just pampering. Industry leaders are highlighting the wide-ranging, proven health benefi ts behind many of thera- pies, experiences and services (see sb10/3 p20).
of women leaders. Given how many women hold top-level positions in the spa industry, this is likely to be an interesting talking point. To put forward your questions for the Dalai Lama, email
info@gsws.org.
Waldorf Astoria enters emirate of RAK
Hilton Worldwide’s luxury brand, Waldorf Astoria, has opened its fi rst UAE hotel in the emerging hospitality hotspot of Ras al-Khaimah (RAK) – an emirate between Dubai and Oman. Designed to refl ect the features of
an Arabian Palace, Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah houses 346 guest- rooms and suites. T e hotel, which off ers 350m of pri-
vate beach also includes a signature Waldorf Astoria Spa, a fi tness centre, four restaurants and an 18-hole cham- pionship golf course. T e new arrival is one of a num-
T e hotel is designed to honour regional Arab culture
ber of hotels included in a us$250m (€188m, £158m) investment of the RAK government. T e funds are being used to develop the emir- ate’s tourism off ering. Another project, the 627-bed Rixos Bab Al
Bahr Resort, is scheduled to open in February 2014 on the man-made Marjan Island.
Meanwhile, Hilton will also open a DoubleTree by Hilton Resort on Marjan Island next year. In 2012, the government and Spanish football
club Real Madrid announced plans to establish a major us$1bn (€756m, £632m) visitor attraction that includes the fi rst sports stadium open to the sea. Details:
www.rasalkhaimahtourism.com
Growth for the top fi ve US spa benchmarks in 2012 Spa visits grew by 2.8 per cent to 160 million;
US spa industry revenue increased by 4.7 per cent to us$14bn (€10.5bn, £8.8m) last year, according to the new ISPA 2013 US Spa Industry Study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Indeed, there was rise in all of the industry’s ‘big fi ve’ benchmarks from the previous year.
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the average guest spend was us$87 per visit, up 1.8 per cent; the number of locations rose by 0.5 per cent to 19,690; and total employee numbers was 343,600, representing a 1.2 per cent increase. Read more:
http://lei.sr?a=N1N7r
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