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Refocused Eaton to mix ‘wellness and social change’

Katherine Lo, daughter of Langham neighbourhood and location – such Hospitality Group chair Ka Shui Lo, as an indoor Redwood forest park at has transformed the group’s Eaton the San Francisco Eaton Workshop. brand into Eaton Workshop – a global The brand will focus on lifestyle business including a wellness sustainability, creating partnerships component. Lo used her back- with organic bath products and ground in activism, anthropology organic mattress companies, and film to create Eaton Workshop, installing rooftop organic gardens which includes four distinct parts: and wind turbines, and practising , house, media and wellness. aerobic food waste decomposition. The first hotel is set to open in The 209-bedroom hotel will Washington DC early this year, include a wellness centre with with locations to follow in Hong yoga, meditation and alternative Kong, San Francisco and Seattle. treatments, as well as an event space, Each Eaton Workshop will offer Lo used her background in activism and film to create Eaton Workshop coworking club for 370 members, the physical resources of a hotel, rooftop bar, restaurant and cinema. modern-day social working club, radio sta- power of our programming and content, we’ll Wellness programming is inspired by tion, cinema, wellness centre, restaurants and take a moral stance and catalyse productive, new-age practices and experiential learning bar, retail, art gallery, event spaces and more. positive change through dialoguing, following traditions, including community-building yoga “The brand is the manifestation of me the recent examples of tech companies refusing and meditation classes, alternative therapies ‘following my bliss’ so others can follow theirs,” to serve extremist violent racist ideologies.” reiki and acupuncture, and sensory experiences said Lo. “Beyond the eco-minded design and Each site’s aesthetic is designed to tell the such as infrared saunas and sound baths. community-oriented offerings, through the specific story of the site’s history, heritage, Details: http://lei.sr?a=f2Z3B_S

Agua Spas launch Aman opens forest ‘Little White Book’ conservation resort

Hospitality group sbe has developed Luxury hotel operator Aman is set to open an online service to help its London- its fourth location in on Monday spa brand Agua Spa focus on (8 January) – the culmination of an customer aftercare. Launching at ambitious 15-year conservation initiative the end of January, the ‘Little White which saw the relocation of an entire forest Book’ is a digital tool offering and the reconstruction of a historic village. Agua Spa customers treatment Kerry Hill Architects have restored 50 dis- aftercare and wellbeing at home. assembled antique houses in order to create The resort’s name means ‘nourishing cloud’ There are two Agua Spas in London, Amanyangyun, integrating contemporary both operating at sbe-owned – comfort into the 400-year-old fabric of the together to transport and replant 10,000 trees Mondrian London and The Sanderson. buildings. The story began in the city of Fuzhou – including a 17m tall, 80-tonne Emperor Little White Book incorporates in the province of Jiangxi, where construction Tree, one of the tallest in China – and stone- a Q&A section, featuring skincare of a new reservoir threatened the existence by-stone disassemble and rebuild the houses and wellbeing scenarios which are of thousands of camphor trees and homes 27km (17 miles) southwest of Shanghai. answered by the spas’ brand experts. dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Many of the antique pavilions still bear Details: http://lei.sr?a=b9K3b_S Over the course of a decade, Fuzhou-born ornate stone carvings and inscriptions. entrepreneur Ma Dadong and Aman worked Continued on back cover

Magazine sign up at PDF for iPad, Kindle & smart phone Online on digital turning pages Twitter follow us: GET spaopportunities.com/subs spaopportunities.com/pdf spaopportunities.com/digital @spaopps @spaoppsjobs SPA OPPS Job board live job updates Ezine sign up for weekly updates Instant sign up for instant alerts RSS sign up for job & news feeds spaopportunities.com spaopportunities.com/ezine at spaopportunities.com/instant spaopportunities.com/rss spa opportunities news DAILY NEWS, JOBS, TRAINING & TENDERS www.spaopportunities.com CONTACT US Nordic spa for Kananaskis resort The Leisure Media Company Portmill House, Portmill Lane, The newly renovated Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK Kananaskis Delta Lodge Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 in Alberta, Canada, will Fax: +44 (0)1462 433909 soon be home to a Nordic e-mail: please use contacts' spa with a Canadian spin. [email protected] Set to open in February and spanning 50,000sq ft Subscriptions (4,645sq m), the Kananaskis Denise Adams +44 (0)1462 471930 Nordic Spa will be set deep in [email protected] Alberta’s Kananaskis County, surrounded by forest and Editor mountains, and is designed Liz Terry +44 (0)1462 431385 as a Canadian perspective on the wellbeing lifestyle The indoor/outdoor spa will feature hot and cold contrast hydrotherapy Managing editor of Scandinavian countries. Jane Kitchen +44 (0)1462 471929 The spa will feature a relaxation lodge, five A modern-rustic, three-storey, Spa outdoor pools, six sauna and steam cabins, Lodge will stand within the outdoor Head of news an exfoliation room, saltwater float pool, spa area, surrounded by a series of hot, Rob Gibson +44 (0)1462 471902 outdoor heated hammocks, a meditation saltwater and cold plunge pools. labyrinth, heated lounge chairs with music There will be three different sauna types: Reporters stations, a dream lounge, 30-person yoga a barrel sauna, banya sauna and Finnish Tom Anstey +44 (0)1462 471916 studio with silk yoga hammocks, eight sauna, as well as a eucalyptus and alchemist Kim Megson +44 (0)1462 471915 treatment rooms, and the Prospector Bistro. steam cabin infused with aromatherapy oils. “We wanted the spa to feel Canadian from The exfoliation cabin is a space inspired by Tom Walker +44 (0)1462 471934 its core,” said Jennifer Buckler, vice president the traditional Turkish hammam and will Publisher of spa and development. “We’ve taken the have a selection of salts for self-exfoliation. philosophy of Nordic wellness and created The treatment menu will offer deep tissue, Astrid Ros +44 (0)1462 471911 an original design out of it. This space reflects relaxation and hot stone massages. Assistant product editor our location and the Canadian way of life.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=a7u2f_S Lauren Heath-Jones +44 (0)1462 471927

Design Ed Gallagher +44 (0)1905 20198 Viejas to open ‘resort within a resort’

Web team The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Michael Paramore +44 (0)1462 471926 Indians, which owns the Viejas Dean Fox +44 (0)1462 471900 Casino & Resort near San Diego, California, has con- Emma Harris +44 (0)1462 471921 firmed the opening date for Tim Nash +44 (0)1462 471917 its wellness-focused extension. Called The Willows Hotel & Circulation manager Spa, the new property will Michael Emmerson +44 (0)1462 471932 open to the public in February. Completing the third phase of a large redevelopment plan Subscribe to Spa Opportunities: for the property, the extension Online: www.leisuresubs.com has been designed as a resort Email: [email protected] within a resort, focusing Tel: +44 (0)1462 471913 on a holistic approach to Housing 159 suites, the extension is marketed as an adults-only resort Annual subscription rates are UK £20, promoting wellness. Rest of world £26, students (UK) £13. Housing 159 suites, the extension will “We’re thrilled to add the adults- Spa Opportunities is published fortnightly by be marketed as an adults-only, tranquil only pool and spa to this facility,” said The Leisure Media Company Limited, Portmill House, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK The views expressed in this retreat featuring wellness amenities Viejas tribal chair Robert J Welch Jr. publication are those of the author and do not necessarily represent including a new saltwater pool, a luxurious “Our spa will be world class and will those of the publisher The Leisure Media Co Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored spa, salon and a health and fitness club. attract a distinguished clientele from all in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means, Facilities at the Willows Spa include seven parts of the western US to experience this electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recorded or otherwise, treatment rooms, a tranquillity garden, modern, luxurious yet inviting concept.” without the prior permission of the copyright holder, Cybertrek Ltd. Printed by Preview Cromatic Ltd. Distributed by Royal Mail salt sauna, steamroom and two outdoor As well as the wellness areas and Group Ltd and Whistl Ltd in the UK and Total Mail Ltd globally. treatment cabanas. The spa’s salt pool will 159 suites, the tower will house three ©Cybertrek Ltd 2017. ISSN Print: 1753-3430 Digital: 2397-2408 To subscribe to Spa Opportunities log on to www.leisuresubs.com also have a dedicated space for meditation new restaurants and expanded gaming space. or email: [email protected] or call +44 1462 471930. and a range of poolside massage treatments. Details: http://lei.sr?a=d8v8F_S

2 Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital Twitter: @spaopps © CYBERTREK 2018 Q Sign up for your FREE digital subscription to spa opportunities magazine: www.spaopportunities.com/green Avani Hotels to make Laotian debut

Avani Hotels & Resorts will open a location in the ancient city of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern , in March. The 53-bedroom hotel will be located on a narrow penin- sula at the joining of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers Microbeads are often used in spa and beauty and features French neoclas- products, such as exfoliating scrubs sical architectural design in the style of the grand villas UK introduces ban on found in Luang Prabang. The AvaniSpa offers two The hotel will include an AvaniSpa with four treatment rooms microbeads in products single and two double treat- ment rooms with a communal relaxation area. Asia with its ancient temples, beautiful French A ban has come into effect in the UK to The AvaniSpa concept adopts an individual UNESCO listed architecture and stunning riv- stop manufacturers making products con- approach to wellness; problematic body zones erside scenery,” said Alejandro Bernabe, VP taining microbeads. Microbeads, which are assessed and a treatment recommended operations at Avani Group Hotel Operations. are often used in products like exfoliating from one of four results-driven options: Boost, The Avani Luang Prabang is the ninth Avani scrubs and toothpastes, have been proven Balance, Calm or Purify. AvaniFit focuses on property in Southeast Asia – the portfolio to make their way into the water cycle lifestyle elements that promote a healthy body already includes five properties in , and oceans, where they can be ingested and healthy mind, and the hotel’s gym will two in and one in . by marine life and enter the food chain. offer a range of cv and strength equipment. Avani Hotels & Resorts – a division Environment minister Therese Daily yoga classes will also be offered and of – currently operates 21 Coffey said the ban is part of a wider there will be a 25m pool and pool bar serving properties in Asia Pacific, the Middle plan to cut down on plastic pollution. smoothies, fresh juices and shared-platters. East, and , most recently “We know that any plastic in the marine “Luang Prabang has long been a bucket-list debuting in both and . environment is not good and we know that destination for travellers throughout Southeast Details: http://lei.sr?a=k3p7z_S animals consume this,” she told Sky News. “They can be ingested directly into the fish and while we’re still looking for extra evidence on the impact on human health, UK’s first gin spa opens in Scotland the point is that they don’t need to be there.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=M2e6k_S Following the success of their gin bars, the team behind Gin71 have opened Fusion rebrands Cam Ranh The Gin Spa in Glasgow. The spa will use the team’s resort as family spa retreat knowledge of natural Scottish botanicals and their proper- Fusion Resorts has repositioned its coastal ties, gained from the growth resort near Cam Ranh, Vietnam as an of the craft gin movement in inclusive spa resort for families. Scotland, to reach a new mar- The move is part of a rebrand of the ket. Paul Reynolds, managing 72-bedroom property, which has seen the director of Gin71 and The Gin former Fusion Resort Nha Trang being Spa, describes his vision for renamed as Fusion Resort Cam Ranh. the spa as “the perfect storm The fresh family focus includes a new spa of great service, exceptional Paul Reynolds has been named managing director of The Gin Spa menu featuring a family-orientated activity treatments and, of course, gin”. schedule, which includes additions such A variety of massages, facials, manicures and The Gin Spa will also be pairing with as anti-gravity yoga, yoga for children and pedicures are inspired by the botanical prop- both Gin71 and its sister business Cup Tea daily meditation and Tai Chi sessions. erties of gin. Guests begin their treatment by Rooms to offer packages featuring after- For mums-to-be, the new spa menu choosing a botanical aromatherapy oil for their noon teas and gin experiences. The spa offers prenatal treatments that include body treatment, followed by a series of inspiration is using Scottish botanicals range JustBe, therapies and a lotus body polish. For men, cards with messages such as “be adventurous” founded by aromatherapist Gail Bryden. a new ‘Gentleman’s Facial’ treatment targets or “your mind affects your body”. “Every product is lovingly handmade ingrown hairs and clogged pores. While traditional tea is served before a in Scotland using purely natural ingre- Founded in 2008, Fusion Resorts treatment, afterwards, guests can unwind dients with the sole purpose of making currently operates five wellness resorts in the relaxation room with drinks from you feel consciously alive,” said Bryden. across Vietnam. a complimentary gin and tonic trolley. Details: http://lei.sr?a=p4u8E_S Details: http://lei.sr?a=m7s4M_S

© CYBERTREK 2018 Twitter: @spaopps Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital 3 DAILY NEWS, JOBS, TRAINING & TENDERS www.spaopportunities.com Minor takes Anantara to S. America

Minor Hotels will open its first Anantara- branded resort in South America this year, with the launch of the Anantara Maraú Bahia Resort in the Bay of Camamu in . Minor, which is based in Thailand, has taken over the former Kiaroa Eco-Luxury Rock Om was created with yoga brand Manduka Resort and is redeveloping the property. Slated to open in the middle of the year, Hard Rock launches yoga the resort will initially house just 30 guest rooms, suites and bungalows, but will be with musical twist expanded later with the introduction of suites and bungalows in beachfront and garden Hard Rock Hotels has launched an in- settings – some featuring a private pool. The Anantara resort replaces the former Kiaroa room yoga experience which uses the Exact details of the resort’s Anantara Spa are Eco-Luxury Resort and facilities include a large spa ‘power of music’ to help guests re-energise. still to be confirmed, but it will offer traditional The new Rock Om yoga sessions Thai treatments, mixed with spa journeys Anantara brand in emerging and growing have been created in partnership influenced by local wellness practices. luxury markets around the globe. with global yoga brand Manduka Other facilities at the resort will include a In December 2016, it announced and have been made available at all beachfront, Bahian restaurant offering fine din- plans to open a beachfront spa resort 24 Hard Rock Hotels around the world. ing, swimming pool, tennis courts, health club in the Arab Emirate of Sharjah. Marketed for guests who want to “play and a range of leisure activities on the beach Also in 2017, Minor opened two Anantara hard and purify harder”, Rock Om combines – from beach volleyball to horseback riding. resorts in , one in China and Manduka’s yoga expertise and equipment A statement from Anantara said the resort revealed plans for a, Anantara waterfront with original tracks mixed by producer “embodies castaway luxury”. The open- wellness resort in Zanzibar, . and musical director DJ Drez. The classes ing is part of Minor’s plans to establish the Details: http://lei.sr?a=q2b6p_S are led by yogi and instructor Marti Nikko. Rock Om will consist of three individual, in-room yoga videos that will play on Hard Rock’s television systems Hilton opens Lake Como spa hotel across the brand’s portfolio. They will also be made available via a Rock has opened Om page on the Hard Rock website. its first spa hotel in the Details: http://lei.sr?a=M6S4e_S Italian lakes region, follow- ing a deal with property firm the Limonta Group. Tadao Ando-designed The 170-room Hilton Lake Como is located within a W Hotel to open in Osaka mixed-use development adja- cent to the historic Via Olmo. has secured a deal Hilton will manage the to open and manage a 337-room luxury hotel on behalf of GBH hotel in Japan’s second-largest city, Osaka. Spa, an affiliate of the Designed by architect Tadao Ando, Limonta Group, which has the 27-floor property will be operated by a strong track record of Marriott’s subsidiary Worldwide. development in the region. Scheduled to open in 2021, the property Facilities at the hotel is owned by real estate giant and house include an Eforea Spa Hilton Lake Como has 170 rooms and suites and an eforea-branded spa builder Sekisui House and will be featuring five treatment the first-ever W-branded hotel in Japan. rooms – some of which are double suites for “The Limonta Group’s extensive devel- Facilities include a large Away Spa and couples – and an indoor wet area housing a opment experience in the region makes a health club, Fit. Details of the spa are yet sauna, steam room and spa pool. There is also a them an excellent partner for our brand.” to be confirmed but treatments will follow rooftop infinity pool, an outdoor spa pool and The facility becomes the 21st Hilton the Away recipe for rejuvenating body a 24-hour health club. The treatment menu Worldwide hotel trading across Italy, of which journeys, facials and beauty therapies. features deep-tissue, hot stone, sports and seven operate under the flagship brand. According to Anthony Ingham, Swedish massages, as well as aromatherapy. Hilton Worldwide currently oper- W Hotels’ global brand leader, the “Como is a well-established leisure resort ates 14 hotel brands, comprising more opening of W Osaka will look to benefit which has become synonymous with style and than 5,100 properties, with nearly 838,000 from a predicted increase in interest has captured the attention of international trav- rooms in 103 countries and territories. in Japan as a tourism destination ellers, attracting more than 500,000 visitors last Hilton introduced the Eforea spa brand in following the 2020 Olympic Games. year,” said Rob Palleschi, global head of Hilton 2010, with the first site opening in the US. Details: http://lei.sr?a=x2g5M_S Hotels & Resorts. Details: http://lei.sr?a=w2e5V_S

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Human resource has been revealed as the theme for this year’s Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition’s (APSWC) roundtable, to be held in Singapore from 15 Spa consultant Peigin Crowley has worked on to 16 March. The two-day, the curriculum for the new course invitation-only event will cover four areas of interest Business management – mentoring, job seekers’ per- ception of spa and wellness, course for Irish spa sector human resource management practices and career paths. Spa Business School has joined forces Following the event, The event will result in a white paper on human resources and training with spa consultant Peigin Crowley to APSWC will publish a white provide a business management pro- paper based on the discussions, to act as industry stakeholders and government to gramme designed specifically for the Irish a guide on human resource management achieve it,” said a spokesperson for APSWC. spa market. The partnership has created for the region’s spa sector. The organisations taking part include an advanced business acceleration train- Titled A Personnel View for Asia’s Spa and resorts operator Six Senses; Balinese massage ing programme, which will “enable and Wellness Industry, the paper will be distributed centre Jarin Menari; Thailand-based M-Spa empower” those working in management among the region’s government authorities, International; and the Kamalaya Health Resort. positions in the spa and wellness industry. the media and industry stakeholders. Founded in 2006, the APSWC is a not-for- The first training programme, sponsored “Acting as a roadmap, the collective voice profit organisation, set up to improve and by skincare brand Elemis, will take of the APSWC will help define the industry’s promote the spa industry for the benefit of all. place in March 2018 and will include a future, and what steps need to be taken by Details: http://lei.sr?a=P6D4X_S series of online tutorials and activities as well as an intensive residential element. According to research in 2017 by Phorest Salon Software, there are around 4,000 New leadership for Hutchinson salons and spas in Ireland, contributing around €540m (US$661m, £480m) Michael Tompkins will head annually to the Irish economy. up a new leadership team at Details: http://lei.sr?a=u6d3G_S Hutchinson Consulting after Bill Hutchinson announced his retirement following Four Seasons launches 25 years in hospitality recruitment. Hutchinson is new ‘surrender’ massage handing over the reins to partners Tompkins, Kristine The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, Huffman and Carol Stratford. US, has introduced a signature massage cre- Founded in 1993 ated in collaboration with six top therapists by Hutchinson’s late and consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac. wife, Lori Hutchinson, The Surrender Massage is designed Hutchinson Consulting for guests to “surrender completely specialises in hotel, spa and Michael Tompkins joined Hutchinson Consultancy in 2016 into blissful relaxation” and uses restaurant talent recruitment. subtle techniques to unlock tension “After 25 years of serving an industry I love, Meanwhile, Huffman will manage and powerful strokes to melt knots. this is a bittersweet moment,” said Hutchinson. hospitality design construction consulting; “All too often, treatment protocols are “Michael Tompkins joined us in 2016 and resort, medical and wellness spa dictated by product brands remotely, has brought new levels of expertise to the consulting; brand development; financial but this signature massage was birthed business. While I move on to new ventures, forecasting and business plan development. out of the expertise of our senior-level I know Lori’s vision is being realised and I’m “Lori and Bill Hutchinson have created massage therapists, with the guidance of thrilled about the new partners and the team’s a revered company, and I feel honoured to spa consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac,” said ongoing growth of Hutchinson Consulting.” be merging the brands Michael, Carol and Michael Newcombe, general manager of Hutchinson Consulting will continue I have created with the Hutchinson legacy,” the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at its primary focus on hospitality, wellness said Huffman, commenting on the changes. Beverly Hills and head of the global spa and and spa recruiting, managed by Tompkins. “We’re looking forward to offering wellness task force team for Four Seasons. Additional recruitment services will include leading hotels, spas and restaurants The massage releases deep tensions on pre-employment testing, resume writing and an umbrella of services to help grow physical, emotional and mental levels. executive coaching. The firm will also offer brands both in the US and internationally.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=6Q6u5_S marketing services managed by Stratford. Details: http://lei.sr?a=D7f7z_S

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5-6 February 2018 Professional Beauty GCC The Meydan, Dubai, UAE Professional Beauty is one of world’s leading trade expos with eight shows across four countries. The Dubai edition is the key exhibition for the industry in the GCC region and attracts around 3,000 visitors. www.professionalbeauty.ae

25-26 Feb 2018 World Spa & Wellness Convention ExCeL London, United Kingdom The convention is a leading networking event for CEOs and owners of spas, hotels and wellness centres. www.professionalspawellness.com

5-6 March 2018 Healing Summit Hotel de Rome, Berlin, Germany The summit is a two-day global conference designed to share wisdom and experiences The HOTel&SPA event, held for the 11th time this year , includes a number of keynote talks and sessions about what healing can do for the wellness industry and its customers. 7 Jun 2018 The two goals of the convention are to: www.healingsummit.org Forum HOTel&SPA bring together companies and Four Seasons Hotel George V clients of the industry and provide 6 March 2018 Paris, France the opportunity for discussions and Women in Wellness Leadership Conference This year marks the 11th edition of the knowledge-sharing sessions on the best New York, US annual HOTel&SPA and the focus will present and future practices. Curated by American Spa, the event is for be on the theme of looking to the future. www.forumhotspa.com female leaders and women who aspire to leadership in the wellness industry. http://lei.sr?a=J7f3m

9-11 March 2018 15-19 March 2018 20-23 May 2018 Beauty Düsseldorf Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna SPATEC Spring North America Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre, Germany Fair District, Bologna, Italy Ritz Carlton Sarasota, Florida, US The event showcases the latest wellness The exhibition covers the various sectors of The event will bring together America’s most trends and beauty products – and attracts the beauty industry – from perfumery and important spa operators to meet with key professionals from all over the world. cosmetics to beauty, spa and raw materials. leading domestic and international suppliers. www.beauty-duesseldorf.com www.cosmoprof.com www.spatecevents.com

11-14 March 2018 26 Mar 2018 21-22 May 2018 Green Spa Network Congress WPSA Symposium World Spa & Wellness Asia Carmel Valley Ranch, California, US The Watergate Hotel JW Marriott Resort, Phuket, Thailand Now in its 10th year, the congress covers Washington D.C, United States The new one-to-one event will consist of sustainability in the spa industry. The interactive event explores the way the an inspirational conference, intimate brand Tel: +1 800 275 3045 spa industry engages with its customers. showcase and a networking programme. www.greenspanetwork.org www.washingtonspaalliance.com www.worldspawellness.com

15-16 March 2018 15-17 May 2018 23-25 May 2018 APSWC Round Table 2018 Asia Pool & Spa Expo 23rd Annual ESPA Congress Singapore Poly World Trade Expo Center, Domburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands The event is being marketed as Asia’s only Guangzhou, China The European Spa Association (ESPA) roundtable event to tackle the issues in the A leading industry trade fair for the spas, Annual Congress is a one-of-a-kind, multi- Spa & Wellness Industry. sauna, bath and water parks. dimensional, multi-day event. www.apswc.org www.poolspabathchina.com www.espacongress.eu

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Hotel and resort operator Starwood is set to open and operate a hotel under its St Regis luxury brand in the heart of Hong Kong. Scheduled for a 2019 launch, the 129-bedroom hotel will be located in the historic Wan Chai district, a commercial and retail hub close to Victoria Harbor. The interiors of the 25-storey St Regis Hong Kong – which is owned by China Resources Property – will be created by acclaimed Hong Kong designer André Fu. The opening is part of Starwood’s plans to expand the footprint of the new Luxury Brands Group, which was established in December 2016 following the merger Adria Lake of AW Lake Design is creating the spa of Starwood and Marriott International. concept in conjunction with WOW Architects The group includes eight luxury chains – St Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, in the Greater China region. The new opening Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will be the first St Regis in Hong Kong. Hotels & Resorts, Edition and JW Marriott. In 2017, Iridium Spa at The St Regis St Regis is the fastest growing Vommuli Resort – a concept created ™ of the luxyry brands, having more by AW Lake in conjunction with WOW MELROSE than doubled its footprint in recent years. Architects – won three awards at the World Victorian Style Pedicure Chair There are more than 40 St Regis-branded Spa Awards – including for best spa design. hotels open worldwide, with nine properties Details: http://lei.sr?a=k3n9c_S

Jumeirah to open five resorts in 2018 Luxury hotel group has set out plans for an ambitious expansion which will see it enter three new markets during 2018. Jumeirah will open five new resorts during the year, including its first properties in Bahrain, and Electronic controls & ® Oman – signalling the Sanijet pipeless technology group’s intention to enter emerging tourism markets with its luxury offering. The five properties, each featuring large spas, The new Muscat Bay resort is set to include a 1,200sq m Talise Spa are Jumeirah Royal Saray, Bahrain; Jumeirah Sa’adiyat Island, Abu Dhabi; “We’re confident of continuing our suc- Jumeirah Bali, Indonesia; Jumeirah Nanjing, cess story in new markets in 2018,” said Linda China; and Jumeirah Muscat Bay, Oman. Lewis, Jumeirah’s vice-president of global One of the first properties to launch will be sales for , Africa and South Asia Jumeirah Muscat Bay, located in the cove of and Asia Pacific. “We believe our strength Bandar Jissah, near Qantab. The development lies in our ability to understand the needs will include a 1,200sq m (12,920sq ft) Talise of our guests and in creating bespoke luxury Bespoke finishes Spa, a dive centre, sports and leisure facilities, inspired by Arabic hospitality and charm.” Crypton® stain-resistant restaurants, bars and cafes, and a kids club. The announcement follows a year of fabrics The resort will also include conference and growth for the Dubai-based Jumeirah. The banquet facilities to cater for Oman’s grow- company – part of global investment giant ing attraction as a destination for conferences, Dubai Holding – announced a five per cent corporate meetings and large-scale events. increase in the number of room nights www.livingearthcrafts.com The resort is part of a larger development for the year, compared to 2016 figures. that includes 300 residential townhouses. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P7C4T_S

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Job Summary What we offer YOU As a Beauty Therapist you will help provide O Competitive Salary a friendly, knowledgeable and professional O 10% Retail Commission ZLY]PJLVɈLYPUNH^VYSKJSHZZYHUNLVM,S O 50% discount on Food & Beverage emis, Decleor, Carita, Aromatherapy As O 30% discount on Golf & Spa retail sociates & Jessica nail treatments. You will products consult each client to fully understand their O Free Relocation services personal needs and be committed to deliv O,_[LUZP]L [YHPUPUN IV[O PU[LYUHSS` HUK ering exceptional treatments. As a Beauty externally Therapist you’ll also be supporting your O Worldwide career opportunities within line manager to maximise revenue through Marriott & Starwood hotels great customer service & proactive selling O Heavily discounted associate room of high quality spa retail products. rates for you & friends and family O Professional learning and development Skills and Knowledge opportunities O Previous experience in luxury spa or O Free meals on duty and free uniform OPNOWYVÄSLZHSVU O Free car parking O:WH)LH\[`X\HSPÄJH[PVUH[5=83L]LS O Play Golf for free and preferential rates /5+VYLX\P]HSLU[ for family & friends O Strong Communication skills & inter O,_[LUZP]L4HYYPV[[LTWSV`LLILULÄ[Z personal skills O,_JLSSLU[ SL]LS VM ZWVRLU HUK ^YP[[LU CLOSING DATE: 28TH FEBRUARY 2018 ,UNSPZO O7YVHJ[P]LHUKYLSPHISL How to apply O Able to work independently and within 7SLHZLJSPJRSPURILSV^[VZ\ITP[`V\Y*= a team and cover letter. O,_JLSSLU[WYLZLU[H[PVU J\Z[VTLYJHYL In line with the requirements of the Asylum & O (ISL[VKLHS^P[OKPɉJ\S[ZP[\H[PVUZWYV Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be MLZZPVUHSS`HUKLɉJPLU[S` eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented O Flexible approach to working hours includ evidence of eligibility will be required from can- ing evening, weekends & bank holidays didates as part of the recruitment process.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INTERIOR DESIGNER ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

WTS International, one of the world’s leading spa, đƫ Establish and maintain knowledge of sources, fitness and leisure consulting and management technical specifications and availability of firms, is seeking a Project Interior Designer for pertinent equipment and materials. Stay abreast our corporate office in Rockville, MD. The Project of trends and innovations in the leisure industry. Interior Designer will be responsible for providing đƫ Responsibilities may require an adjusted work design assistance specific to spa, fitness or other schedule, travel, and evening/weekend hours in recreation/leisure portions of hospitality projects. order to meet deadlines. They will also be responsible for the identification and procurement of specialized equipment that QUALIFICATIONS such facilities require. đƫ Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from an accredited institution. RESPONSIBILITIES đƫ A minimum of three years experience working đƫ Prepare and submit space programming as an interior designer in the field of Hospitality. documents, equipment layouts and đƫ Must possess an interest in fitness, spa and specifications as well as other project-specific recreation activities. input to architects, interior designers and/ or đƫ High level of proficiency in AutoCAD required. other members of the project team. Experience with Revit a plus. đƫ Specify specialized fitness and spa equipment đƫ Skilled in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and provide layouts and equipment lists to Photoshop and Sketch Up. architects, engineers, interior designers and đƫ Effective oral and written communication skills. other project team personnel for assigned đƫ Professional appearance, communication and projects. demeanour at all times. đƫ Secure bid/quotes on above equipment as đƫ Must be self-directed, exhibit efficient time needed for assigned projects and coordinate management, organization and analytical skills. the procurement of said equipment with the đƫ Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly appropriate disciplines on the project team. changing environment.

WTS International, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to having a diverse workforce. APPLY NOW: http://lei.sr?a=g6z4A 13 TO ADVERTISE call +44 (0)1462 431385 email [email protected]

RECRUITMENT ADVANCED THERAPIST

We’re a group of fabulous Hotels and Venues set in beautiful countryside and our hotels are full of great people… A great team.

We are actively seeking an Advanced Therapist to provide treatments confi dentially and professionally to the highest standards to all guests and clients of the hotel and spa.

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SPA DIRECTOR VENICE, ITALY Competitive Salary & Benefi ts Package

GOCO Hospitality, a leading Requirements: international wellness consultancy O Leadership experience within a and management company, is luxury spa and hospitality brand recruiting a Spa Director for it O award-winning GOCO Spa Venice. High attention to detail and quality OStrong commercial acumen with This is a rare opportunity to take the focus on performance KPIs leadership role in one of the top spas OExpert communications skills in Europe. OGreat people skills with ability to deal with team and international guests GOCO Spa is situated at the JW OTeam player Marriott Venice Resort and Spa on a beautiful private island in Venice, Italy. OHigh standard of personal grooming

The Spa Director will take overall Excellent salary and benefi ts package responsibility for the management and for the right candidate. operations of the resort’s spa, leading Closing date: 15th February 2018 the team to deliver exceptional service to the resort’s guests, ensure very high standards of professionalism and meet Apply now: revenue and profi t targets. http://lei.sr?a=u5O4O

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