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Greece not capitalising on thermal spa potential
Greece’s hot springs remain a largely untapped tourism resource, according to the secretary general of the Union of Greek Spa Towns, Markos Danas. “We have an exceptional prod- uct but it’s poorly used,” he told the International Business Times in April. “Hot springs are mostly run by local communities, and this has lim- ited the scope of development.” The country has 850 hot springs with known curative properties, but just 100 of those are easily acces- sible and fewer are commercially operated. Many are still free to the public, out in the countryside and have minimal supporting facilities. Read more:
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The Senkyaku Banrai complex is close to Tokyo's 2020 Olympic venues Thermal spa facility for Tokyo mega complex Celebrity Cruises has 10 spas
Canyon Ranch to operate Celebrity Cruises’ spas
Arizona-based spa operator Canyon Ranch took over the running of well- ness facilities on board the fl eet of Celebrity Cruises ships in April. The 10 spas, which were previously operated by Steiner Leisure, have been rebranded as Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Sea. Canyon Ranch has created some exclusive face and body treatments for Celebrity Cruises and will also run the beauty salons and fi tness areas on the ships. Canyon Ranch also operates the spa on board Curnard’s Queen Mary 2, as well as eight at-sea spas for Prestige’s Oceania and Regent Seven Seas liners.
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Senkyaku Banrai, a 1.7-hectare shopping and entertainment complex within walking distance of Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic venues, will feature one of Japan’s largest thermal spa facilities, according to national news- paper The Asahi Shimbun. It’s reported that the complex, which is being planned by the Tokyo metropolitan government, will include a seven-storey tower with thermal bathing and spa facili- ties plus accommodation. At the top of the tower will be an open air bath. When it opens in March 2016,
Senkyaku Banrai is expected to attract up to 4.2 million visitors a year.
Other facilities include a multilingual tourist information centre, 140 food stores, a food court big enough for 1,000 customers and cooking schools. Operators announced so far include Kiyomura, which runs the Sushi-Zanmai food chain; and Daiwa House Industry Company. The complex will sit next to Toyko’s relocated fi sh market which is scheduled to open about the same time. The original site for the for the iconic Tsukiji wholesale fi sh market is only 4km away, but the new location will be up to 40 per cent bigger and more modern. Read more:
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Brando resort aiming for LEED Platinum status
The Brando eco-resort, opening this July in French Polynesia, is planning to become the fi rst resort in the world to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certifi cation. Previously owned by actor Marlon Brando, the island of Tetiaroa will have a Deep Nature spa called the Varua Polynesian Spa, built overlooking a freshwater lake. Designed by Lonsdale Western Design, the spa will feature its own range of Varua- branded skincare products.
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