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New Tao Wellness Spa breaks ground in Croatia
Croatia’s Tao Wellness Spa is on natural beauty and the sur- about to break ground on a roundings, including light, new fitness, wellness and spa colour and sounds from facility with architect Branimir nature itself into the building. Bilusic and his firm Arhikon. Branimir is incorporat- The 5,000sq ft (464sq m) ing his belief that nature can stand alone facility is cur- impact healing and rejuve- rently in the construction nation, a view he shares with phase and is expected to be co-owners of Tao Wellness complete in early 2014. Spa, Dawn and Dr. Sasa Piljek. The new concept will house Branimir said: “We a chiropractic and homeo- are creating a design that pathic alterative treatment encompasses and embraces centre, several multipurpose the vision, so we will bring spa suites, a respiratory, treat- the natural beauty and ment inhalation Himalayan sense of calm and rejuvena- salt room and a dojo for tion from nature, from the martial arts. The facility was designed by architect Bilusic with eco-friendly luxury in mind exterior and bring it inside this Tao Wellness Spa is part unique space.” of US-based Vital Life World’s (VLW) well- location with the guidance of Eastern Medicine VLW is continuing to expand glob- ness division and is located in the town Doctor Saša Piljek. ally with spa consultancy and as owner and of Samobor, 20 minutes from the capital, Designed with eco-friendly luxury in- operator of a spa onboard the M/V Explorer. Zagreb. VLW will operate the facility on mind, architect Branimir Bilusic is focusing Details: http://lei.sr?a=W2b6D
Louvre accelerates its Mountain resort expansion in Poland unveiled in Yunnan Louvre Hotels Group is further strengthening its portfolio in Poland A new luxury boutique resort and spa has with the opening of three new-built been unveiled in a mountainous region in hotels in June and July, in top Polish Northern Yunnan, China. cities Bydgoszcz, Gdansk and Krakow. Regalia Resort & Spa, Deqin is surrounded The group will open two Golden by snow mountains, rivers, forests, and deep Tulip hotels, less then two years after valleys and features 88 guestrooms including its launch in Poland. The Golden 21 one and two bedroom villas. Tulip Gdansk Residence will be sit- The resorts Andaman Spa by Regalia is based The 88-rooms offer views of Meili Snow Mountain uated close to the sea and will be on an holistic approach to rejuvenation and developed by Qualia. It will feature relaxation and offers a fusion of authentic tra- The treatment menu includes full body mas- a wellness centre, a sauna, spa pools ditional Thai and Asian massage. sages, therapeutic massage, facial treatments, and a swimming pool. The Andaman Spa’s suites provide a wide exclusively for him treatments and signature The group is also planning to move range of wellness and facial treatments com- packages. forward with expansion strategies in bined with traditional Asian remedies to Highlights include slimming packages pro- Lithuania and Ukraine by the end of rejuvenate the mind and body. Decorated in vided by Icoone Beauty Care, which treats the year. Details: http://lei.sr?a=E0Z2z south eastern style, each of the spacious spa adipose tissue, body contours and aging of suites offer views of the Meili Snow Mountain the skin. Details: http://lei.sr?a=k8H0N
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The six-star Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has refreshed its wellness offering with the introduction of five new wellness workshops. The five day programmes: ‘Sleep Therapy’, ‘De-stress in Paradise’, ‘Wake up to Energy’, ‘Holiday season countdown – beach perfect’ East, Miami will open at Brickell City Centre and ‘Falling in Love again’ are all designed for two and are Swire Hotels to enter US with aimed at offering solutions to first East-branded property modern-day illnesses. ‘Falling in Love Again’ is aimed at couples seeking to re-discover their love Available year-round, each Hong Kong-based Swire Hotels has workshop lasts five days and features the skill Couples will take part in traditional roman- announced that it will open its first US of guest yoga practitioner Areeya, coupled with tic experiences such as candlelit dinners and a EAST-branded property at the new US$1bn the wide range of health and wellness facilities champagne bath with rose petals. An artfully (€753m, £638m) Brickell City Centre, available at the resort’s two spa facilities. designed yoga programme will bring couples mixed-use development in downtown The holistic programmes draw on elements physically back in sync again by creating greater Miami, Florida. from all areas of the resort, such as mas- awareness of each other and re-learning the art Spanning 218,000 sq ft (20,250sq m), sage, yoga, sound therapy, personal training, of working together. EAST, Miami is expected to open in 2015. It meditation and even dining in the underwa- For those wanting to feel great on the beach will feature 263 guest rooms and 89 serviced ter restaurant or candlelit baths to provide the “Holiday Season Countdown” is on offer. apartments, which will also be managed overall wellness. It promotes general wellbeing, weight loss and by Swire Hotels. Highlights include the ‘Falling in Love Again’ addresses physical concerns. Upon arrival, The hotel will have a spa facility, two workshop aimed at couples seeking to re-con- couples will undergo a full body composition restaurants and a rooftop bar, as well nect and re-discover their love for one another. analysis. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q6q9G as meeting rooms, swimming pool and fitness centre. Brian Williams, MD of Swire Hotels said: “We are very excited to be expanding our portfolio to the US with EAST, Miami. Our Four Seasons set to open eighth China hotel hotel aims to create different and surpris- ing experiences that complement the lives The dynamic and diverse city of our guests and their enhance lifestyle.” Shenzhen is to be home to the Details: http://lei.sr?a=c7i6i eighth Four Seasons in China this September. Situated in Futian and Virgin announces location designed by Hirsch Bedner of its next New York hotel & Associates (HBA), the new 26-storey Four Seasons Hotel Virgin Hotels has announced the location Shenzhen will feature 266 of its new hotel set to be unveiled in New spacious guest rooms – York. It can now be confirmed that the new including 33 suites. hotel will be located on the northwest cor- The intimate Spa at Four ner of 29th Street and Broadway. Seasons will be unveiled in With over 300 guest rooms, various fine 2014 with seven treatment dining experiences, meeting rooms, and a rooms offering both tra- The resort is designed by Hirsch Badner and will span 26-floors gym – the new Virgin venture is set to open ditional and cutting-edge in 2016. Richard Branson, founder of Virgin therapies and pampering experiences. For international all-day dining, FOO will Group said: “At long last, the city that never The spa concept will be based on an “holistic be the choice for breakfasts and lunches, or a sleeps will get a beautiful and irresistible mélange of East and West” and will be designed night out. Designed by Japanese SPIN, the res- Virgin Hotel to play, eat, work, mingle, and to create a simple and serene natural setting. taurant will include seating options designed yes, even to sleep,” There will also be two swimming pools – one for couples and crowds, with an outdoor deck CEO of Virgin Hotels, Raul Leal said: indoor, one outdoor – a 24-hour fitness centre and waterfall. “We are delighted to enter the New York and a yoga and exercise studio. Additional amenities will include 1,800 market and specifically to play a part in The hotel’s restaurant offerings include sig- sq m (19,000 sq ft) of event space featuring continuing the NoMad neighbourhood’s nature Zhuo Yue Xuan, serving Cantonese and Four Seasons Ballroom, which seats up to growth as a dynamic destination. regional specialties. The restaurant will offer 360 persons and a 24-hour business centre. A Virgin Hotel will also open in Chicago ten private dining rooms. Details: http://lei.sr?a=m3e0b in 2014. Details: http://lei.sr?a=W4j3V
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Gateway Hotels & Resorts, part of the Taj Group of Hotels, has launched a new hotel and spa in Hubli, India. The Gateway Hotel Lakeside Hubli, will be the fourth Gateway branded hotel in Karnataka, with existing hotels in Bangalore, Mangalore and Chikmagalur. The hotel overlooks the renowned Burj Khalifa Spread over nine acres, the 92-room resort sits on Oberoi Group announces the the banks of Lake Unkal and The 92-room resort will be the fourth Gateway hotel in Karnataka opening of its first UAE hotel features a gym, swimming pool, 3,800sq ft (353sq m) ballroom and a for Body treatments, L’Oreal and Wella for The Oberoi Group has announced the open- 1,076sq ft (100sq m) spa. Hair and OPI for nails. ing of The Oberoi, Dubai, which marks the The spa is a holistic wellness centre catering The hotel is also close by to several attrac- groups debut in the United Arab Emirates. to all grooming and wellness needs. It has two tions including the forested hills of the Located at The Oberoi Centre, The treatment rooms and includes a salon. Malenadu region, an elephant camp at Oberoi is a contemporary luxury hotel The spa offers a variety of treatments Sakrebyle and World Heritage Sites in Hampi. that is designed to embody height, light such as massages, body treatments, facials, With the opening of the hotel, The Gateway and space. manicures and pedicures. Products used Hotels & Resorts now has a portfolio of 22 The hotel overlooks the Burj Khalifa and include Janssen for Skin, Forest Essentials hotels in total. Details: http://lei.sr?a=p5P6o each of the 252 rooms and suites have floor to ceiling windows offering guests views of the city’s skyline. The hotel’s spa will be open to guests Eon to introduce Atmosphere in Maldives 24 hours a day and will offer a wide range of massages, beauty and ayurvedic treat- The first ‘Atmosphere’ resort ments in one of the therapy suites. A yoga is set to open on Kanifushi instructor will also be available to provide Island in the Lhaviyani spa guests with classes on request. Atoll, Maldives. Culinary highlights at The Oberoi, Dubai Created by Eon Resorts, include: UMAI, a contemporary Pan Asian which owns three other restaurant; NINE7ONE, an all day dining resorts in the Maldives, the restaurant that offers world cuisine; and Atmosphere brand is expected ANANTA, an Indian specialty restaurant. to grow throughout the Details: http://lei.sr?a=V4P1s Indian Ocean to destinations such as Sri Lanka, India and the Seychelles. 7-star Burj Al Arab hotel The Maldives resort will defends Groupon promotion contain 150 detached villas, The spa is in an exotic tropical garden overlooking the Indian Ocean 2km of beach and a spa. Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, which is known as the The Akiri Spa offers an “authentic and well- offers the natural ambience for relaxation and world’s only seven star hotel, has defended nurtured” collection of holistic experiences and rejuvenation. The spa covers 5,250sq m (56,510 its decision to promote its spa and restau- therapies, with a choice of health and beauty ft) and has 12 fully equipped treatment rooms. rants with Groupon Premium. treatments including Ayurveda therapy, to bal- It will feature brand new facilities including In June the hotel ran promotions on well- ance the body and the mind. hammams, beauty salon, spa pool and a sauna. ness packages, brunch at its Al Muntaha The Akiri Spa, set within a large and exotic The Atmosphere Kanifushi resort will open on restaurant and afternoon tea at Sahn Eddar. tropical garden, overlooking the Indian Ocean, 1 November. Details: http://lei.sr?a=A0P8H In a statement to Hotelier Middle East the spokesperson for Burj Al Arab said: “Our aim was to challenge this perception Lefay Resort & Spa launches private spa suite in Italy by showcasing the extraordinary culinary and spa experiences that are available at Lefay Resort & Spa in Brescia, northern Italy, spa with a treatment area for two people, a Burj Al Arab and opening people’s eyes to has launched a new three bedroom suite with dedicated spa menu and a shower with chro- the fact that the restaurants and the spa are its own private spa and infinity pool. motherapy, steam sauna and an infrared sauna. indeed accessible. The Royal Pool and Spa Suite is situated in The suite also contains a relaxation area and “The initiative was also aligned to wel- the grounds of the Alto National Park, over- a lake view spa pool. It is designed to minimise come the local community back to our looking the nearby Lake Garda. The suite environmental impact and aid energy conser- hotel.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=G5A7S features its own private 55sq m (592sq ft) vation. Details: http://lei.sr?a=j9L7W
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Hilton worldwide is expanding its presence Asian-based spa operator in South Eastern Europe with the sign- Banyan Tree Spa has debuted ing of a DoubleTree-branded property in in Northern China with the Macedonia. launch of the Spa at Banyan Due to open early 2016, DoubleTree by Tree Tianjin Riverside. Hilton Skopje will be situated on the banks Nestled in the historic port of the river Vardar featuring 172 upscale city, Banyan Tree Spa Tianjin guestrooms, including 20 suites. Riverside offers spa guests The hotel will also house a health club a range of time-honoured and spa that will provide over 900sq m Asian healing therapies and (9,687sq ft) of Turkish Baths, treatment Chinese-inspired treatments rooms, gym and swimming pool. The health aimed at achieving complete club and spa will also offer local residents rejuvenation. membership opportunities. Located on the east bank Other facilities include a restaurant, of Tianjin’s Hai River, the The spa offers guests a range of time-honoured Asian healing therapies two bars and outdoor terrace as well as spa features nine treatment 1,400 sq m (15,070sq ft) of events space. rooms. It includes three double royal rooms a tranquil water courtyard surrounded by a Details: http://lei.sr?a=H4Z3F with double rainmist facilities, one double bamboo garden and glass panel where sun- deluxe room, five single deluxe rooms, one light streams through. facial room, a beauty salon with two-foot mas- All therapists are formally trained according sage rooms and a relaxation area. to the stringent curriculum at Banyan Tree Spa Additional wellness facilities include the Academies located in Phuket, Thailand; Bintan, gym, hot and warm dip pools and a pool. Indonesia and Lijiang, China. Spanning over 1,000sq m (10,760sq ft) in the Signature treatments include the Royal basement, Banyan Tree Spa Tianjin Riverside Banyan treatment, which features the Banyan is designed with a contemporary concept. Herbal Pouch Massage, a body scrub and a Contrasted against bricks, the spa features face massage. Details: http://lei.sr?a=I7x9b
Meliá announces opening date for Riyadh project Spa Heaven offers extensive wet facilities for guests Meliá Hotels International New Mainport Hotel opens is to unveil a new property with spa and wellness theme under the Gran Media brand in the centre of Riyadh, Saudi A new hotel, themed around spas and Arabia in 2015. wellness has opened in Rotterdam, The new Gran Meliá the Netherlands. Riyadh will be housed in a The Mainport Hotel, located in the heart modern glass building in of Rotterdam, on the banks of the Maas an urban location in Cairo River, features a number of in-room spa Square, in the heart of the facilities. Each of the five room categories Saudi capital. house the private spa treatment amenities, The hotel will feature 252 walk-in showers and spa pools. rooms, a spa and wellness Waterfront Spa and Spa Suite rooms also centre, several restaurants, have private hot tubs with views across the and a 26,910sq ft (2,500sq city and private Finnish saunas. m) convention centre. In addition, the hotel has its own spa - Spa Meliá’s luxury brand has Heaven, which hosts a Turkish steamroom hotels around the world The 252-room hotel will be situated in an urban location in Riyadh and hammam complex with two treatment including the Gran Meliá rooms and a lounge area for pre-and-post Rome Villa Agrippina, Gran Meliá Fénix Meliá recently announced in its quarterly treatment relaxation. in Madrid, Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora in report a continued commitment to grow at a Also on offer are a number of tradi- Tenerife and the Gran Meliá Puerto Rico. rate of around one hotel every 3 weeks both tional massages and scrubs including hot Meliá Hotels International founder Gabriel in consolidated markets and particularly stone massage, Lomi Lomi massage, Sacred Escarrer said: “Saudi Arabia is a fantastic loca- in emerging markets. In 2013 the company Nature body scrub and a Cocoon body wrap. tion for the luxury hotel industry, and our opened new properties in Latin America, Located on the eighth floor, Spa Heaven also Gran Meliá brand will exceed the expec- Europe and the Middle East. offers impressive view to customers being tations of discerning, contemporary Arab Escarrer said: “The Gran Meliá Riyadh is treated. The hotel’s interior design represents business and leisure travellers thanks to its another sign of our firm commitment to con- the culture of Rotterdam by designer,` Feran powerful service culture based around the solidate the Gran Meliá brand internationally.” Thomassen. Details: http://lei.sr?a=l2d1w Red Glove Service.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=N2t0Z
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October 5-7, 2013 Ɣ New Delhi, India ƔThe Oberoi, Gurgaon
The stage is set for the premier international event for industry leaders: the Global Spa & Wellness Summit, which will be held October 5-7, at The Oberoi, Gurgaon, an award-winning hotel, in New Delhi, India. This year’s Summit will feature new Industry Forums and the first Global Wellness Tourism Congress, inspiring speakers, new research, and an opportunity to experience India’s incredible culture. We hope you will join us for what promises to be “A Defining Moment” for our industry and delegates.
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20 Jun 2013 Forum HOTel and Spa Four Seasons Hotel George V Paris, France Following five years of being hosted at the prestigious Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Forum HOTel & Spa will move its location over to the George V Four Seasons Hotel in 2013. The event organizer, Vladi Kovanic, has selected an ambitious theme: EXCELLENCE. To satisfy a demanding clientele and partners, the number of conferences and workshops has been increased while a new “think tank platform” will also be introduced this year. The traditional “Black Diamond Award” will be given to the most innovative personality among european spa managers. Tel: +33 (0)1 42 40 90 77 www.forumhotspa.com Natural & Organic Products Europe incorporates the Natural Beauty & Spa event and two other shows
23-28 Jun 2013 The SPATEC portfolio comprises of a trade fair: Equipotel Spa&Wellness. Spa Cultures Dream Time series of appointment based events that Visitors could view various products and Hotel an der Therme bring together key spa operators of leading services provided in spas, aesthetic centers Bad Orb, Germany medium-to-large hotel, resort, destination, and massage clinics. Have you always wondered what your athletic, medical and day spas to meet with Tel: +55-11-30605000 Dreams may be saying to you, or about key leading domestic and international www.equipotel.com you? Some believe Dreams are windows suppliers. into the Soul. Many ancient cultures Aditionally, professional education 05-07 Oct 2013 like the Greeks and Romans combined programs, engaging networking activies Global Spa and Wellness Summit 2013 dreaming with their stay at a spa. This and a Supplier Showcase round out the The Oberoi atmosphere of relaxation, rest and sleep event experience. Gurgaon, New Delhi, India integrated with “taking the waters” seemed Tel: +1 214 592 4270 The Global Spa & Wellness Summit to enhance and nurture dreaming, and the www.spatecna.com is an international organization that ability to look deeply into one’s inner self. brings together leaders and visionaries to SpaWaters, Dreams & Cultures, a week- 09-11 Sep 2013 positively impact and shape the future of long program held at Bad Orb, Germany, COSMEETING the global spa and wellness industries. The explores these principles in a modern-day Porte de Versailles Summit is an annual, invitation-only event spa setting. Paris, France where thought leaders join together to Tel: +1 210 912 9907 Cosmeeting Paris is the tradeshow to help shape the future of the global spa and www.spacultures.com discover the latest innovations in facial wellness industry. care, body care, hygiene, hair care, natural Tel: +1 212 716 1199 15-18 Jul 2013 or organic cosmetics, accessories, ethnic www.globalspasummit.org Cosmobeaute Malaysia cosmetics and professional brands and Putra World Trade Centre retail spa together with the emerging brands 15-18 Oct 2013 Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala Lumpur,, Malaysia offering original concepts in the famous Wellness and Spa Experience Events at the trade fair includes sharing Zoom area.. Gran Via Exhibition Centre, and discussion of latest beauty trends, Tel: +33 (0)1 44 69 97 67 Barcelona, Spain demonstration of latest products, www.cosmeeting.com Through practical cases and interventions by interactive seminars by professionals experts from around the world, the congress, and showcase of newly develop beauty 16-19 Sep 2013 hosted by the Swimming Pool Show, Piscina products. Tel: +603 8023 0820 Equipotel Spa and Wellness Barcelona, will feature all the knowhow www.cosmobeauteasia.com Anhembi Exhibition Park of centres dedicated to wellness, which Olavo Fontoura 1209, Sao Paulo, Brazil is a booming industry, not only because 08-11 Sep 2013 Companies that commercialize spa it combats stress but also delivers health, SPATEC Fall North America products and provide consulting services balance and personal harmony. Rancho Bernardo Inn for hospitality gathered together in a space Tel: +34 93 233 20 00 San Diego, California, US especially designed for them at Equipotel www.salonpiscina.com
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Omni Hotels & Resorts Trump unveils wellness initiatives acquires five iconic resorts
Luxury hotel operator Trump Omni Hotels & Resorts has reached an Hotel Collection (THC) has agreement to purchase and operate five launched its Trump Wellness resort properties affiliated with KSL Capital triad of programmes, Partners. designed to support each The five properties are: Barton Creek guest’s healthy lifestyle. Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas; La Costa The first programme, Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California; Nourish, aims to enhance Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho each hotel’s in-room din- Mirage, California; The Grove Park Inn ing menu with a range of in Asheville, North Carolina; and The options, providing guests Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. with vegan, gluten-free and The properties will be reflagged under organic selections with com- the Omni brand on 1 July and will add 2,362 plete nutritional values. rooms and five spas to the groups portfolio. Minibars will be revamped Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni with healthier snacks THC have partnered with organic companies to create new menus said: “Each of these properties are rich in rather than the standard heritage and distinctive in their elegance minibar fare. in Kailua and orders organic vanilla bean ice and charm.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=i8G4D For the Nourish programme, THC culinary cream from historic Lappert’s Hawaii in Kauai. teams have partnered with organic certifying Quick Bites, the second programme, is companies to develop a selection of menu designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and items made with certified organic ingredients features an express in-room menu that will sourced locally and delivered fresh daily. include health-wise options. All items will have For example, Chef Greg Sgarro at Trump delivery guaranteed in 15 minutes or less. These National Doral Miami has arranged for nearby food selections have been designed for guests Paradise Farms to grow a variety of organic on the run or with time constraints and can herbs and vegetables exclusively for the resort’s be taken to go. use. At Trump International Hotel Waikiki The third programme, Travel Fit, encourages Beach Walk, Chef Shoji Namatame sources guests to maintain their workout regime while hydroponic lettuces from Maunawili Farms travelling. Details: http://lei.sr?a=W4W8e The project is being designed by Edouard Francois Steiner extends deal with Royal Caribbean Ambitious project to transform Colombo skyline
Health and wellness pro- Indian conglomerate, The Krrish Group, vider Steiner Leisure, has plans to build a US$650m (£418m, €491m) announced a new deal with mixed use development in the colonial dis- Royal Caribbean International trict of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. that extends the term of its The company has enlisted the help of original agreement with French architect Edouard Francois to the cruise line brand until design the project, called Krrish Square. It December 2017. will cover an area of 450,000sqm (4,8m sq Steiner has been the exclu- ft) surrounding a historic British colonial sive provider of spas, salons, building in the heart of the city. fitness and related beauty The design includes three towers rising products on Royal Caribbean 420m, 320m and 230m respectively (1,377ft, vessels. The newest vessel - the 1,049ft and 754ft) which will be linked by two Quantum of the Seas - will sky-bridges. The project will include a hotel, include a two-level spa and fit- cinema, spa, offices, apartments, commercial ness centre, which will include centre, salon and fitness cente. The hotel will two private fitness consulta- Steiner is the exclusive provider of spas for Royal Caribbean vessels peak at an altitude of 400m (1,312ft). Francois tion rooms, an indoor cycling said his design was inspired by the British studio, Smile Spa, barbers, thermal suite and The remaining 66 locations are land based, colonial building which forms the nucleus relaxation lounge. with 28 of those operated by third parties that of the project. Treatments on offer will include Elemis have licensing agreements with Steiner. The Krrish Group is currently negotiating face and body therapies, Bliss treatments and Steiner is also scheduled to start operat- with high-end brands which are interested medi-spa services, performed in one of 19 ing onboard Anthem of the Seas, scheduled in the project, including finding an operator treatment rooms. to set sail in 2015 while the Quantum of the for its luxury hotel. Construction is expected Steiner Leisure operates onboard 159 ships - Seas will enter service in 2014. Details: http:// to start end 2013 and be complete in 2016. almost three-quarters of their entire operation. lei.sr?a=F5p5o Details: http://lei.sr?a=G1b7P
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Email: [email protected] www.koretherapy.com 13 TO ADVERTISE call +44 (0)1462 471908 email [email protected] spa opportunities Discover a forthcoming issues: worldwide 05 July 2013 leader in spa Book by 27 June education. 19 July 2013 Taught by leading Book by 11 July industry experts and offered completely Build a foundation for 02 August 2013 RECRUITMENT success and profi t online to accommodate Book by 25 July learners worldwide, through extensive training in all areas of the spa University of California, business, including: TO ADVERTISE Irvine Extension’s Spa & Hospitality Management s Business planning Tel: +44 (0)1462 471908 Day-to-day operations Certifi cate Program s Email: [email protected] s Quality management presents cutting edge s Retailing ways to make your s Human resources spa stand out in a s Customer engagement competitive market. s Green Strategies http://unex.uci.edu/mkt/campaigns/spaHospitality.asp RECRUITMENT / TRAINING RECRUITMENT spa opportunities JOBS ONLINE Q Regional Account Manager and Trainer Q General Manager Company: Aromatherapy Associates Company: BarrettClark Location: Hong Kong, SAR Location: Brussels, Belgium Q Spa Manager Q Spa Therapist Company: Renfrewshire Leisure Limited Company: Aromatherapy Associates Location: Paisley, United Kingdom Location: Knightsbridge, London, United Kingdom Q Spa and Leisure Manager Q Spa Therapist Company: Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa Company: The Grove Location: Merseyside, United Kingdom Location: Watford, United Kingdom Q School Leisure and Sport Manager - North West Q General Manager Company: School Lettings Solutions Company: BarrettClark Location: Milan, Italy Location: North West, United Kingdom Q Spa Therapist Q Spa Therapist Company: Danesfi eld House Hotel and Spa Company: GLL Location: Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Location: London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom Q Beauty Therapist Q Spa Manager Company: énergie group Company: Almyra Hotel, Cyprus Location: St Albans, United Kingdom Location: Paphos, Cyprus For more details: www.spaopportunities.com 14 TO ADVERTISE call +44 (0)1462 471908 email [email protected] RECRUITMENT SPA THERAPIST £Competitive + benefits SEQUOIA AT THE GROVE is looking for a skilled therapist to join the team. The role involves working on a one-to-one basis with our guests to deliver personal consultations and treatments that revitalise the body. The award-winning spa has been voted the Best Spa in the World by The Telegraph’s Ultra Travel and is a consistent finalist in Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Awards. An excellent opportunity to build on your skills base as a qualified therapist to learn signature treatments within the ESPA range. Previous spa experience essential. BTEC NVQ ITEC of CIBTAC or equivalent ESPA experience desirable. [email protected] For more information please visit: www.thegrove.co.uk www.westbayclub.co.uk SPA MANAGER (Permanent) PAISLEY Salary: £25,000 p.a. (All inclusive) Hours: 40 Full Time CLOSING DATE: 7th JULY 2013 Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd July 2013. Exciting opportunities This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Spa Manager to join our recently opened EVE Spa: a fi ve star luxury experience situated within our fl agship Lagoon Leisure Centre in the heart of Paisley, Renfrewshire. are available at Lifehouse The Spa has four luxurious Treatment Rooms, Tanning Room, Nail Bar, Relaxation Area and fabulous Thermal Experience, where clients can enjoy Lifehouse Spa & Hotel is an exciting, feeling truly relaxed in mind and body while journeying through each of our experience rooms. contemporary health spa, offering a As Spa Manager you will have a proven track record in the recruitment, unique, life enriching experience, training and development of a team of therapists. You will be able to tailor-made for every guest. motivate team members and colleagues, maintaining agreed standards of product delivery and constantly exceeding customer expectations. You We are currently recruiting for the following position: will also be experienced in managing Spa fi nances and other performance targets and be able to work to agreed revenue targets and deadlines; maximising sales opportunities and managing stock levels. Massage Therapists (varied hours) The Spa Manager must be able to demonstrate effective organisational The ideal candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and communication skills and be able to deal effectively and professionally and have the following key attributes: with guests and colleagues at every level. As Spa Manager you must be prepared to drive the business forward. You will be a proactive member • Ideally Cidesco trained or minimum NVQ/ of the management team and assist in developing and promoting events Diploma Level 3 in Therapy and activities to generate revenue and promote retention. • Proven Experience within a Spa or Large Salon You must have a Beauty/Spa Therapy qualifi cation to NVQ Level 3 or • Exceptional Drive & Ambition equivalent , have proven experience of working in a similar environment; • Flexibility to work weekends and evenings essential supervising and leading operational teams; have a First Aid qualifi cation and working knowledge of health and safety. Lifehouse offers a very competitive package Successful candidates must have a fl exible approach regarding hours along with excellent benefits & commission worked to suit the needs of the service. To apply please contact [email protected] or visit www.lifehouse.co.uk For further information and to apply, please visit our website: *No Agencies* www.renfrewshireleisure.com/vacancies 15 DAILY NEWS, JOBS, TRAINING & TENDERS www.spaopportunities.com ADDRESS BOOK Argentina Spa Association Training institute expands reach in Asia T: +54 11 4468 0879 W:www.asociacionspa.org Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition T: +65 9777 3204 W: www.apswc.org The American Hotel & Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) Lodging Education Institute T: +603 4253 3478 W: www.amspa.org.my (EI) has expanded its reach Australasian Spa Association in Asia after signing agree- T: +61 4 3003 3174 W: www.aspaassociation.com.au ments with both Beijing Bali Spa and Wellness Association (BSWA) W: www.balispawellness-association.org Hospitality Institute (BHI) Brazilian Spas Association and the Bandung Institute of T: +55 11 2307 5595 W: www.abcspas.com.br Tourism (BIT) in West Java, Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) Indonesia to become Global T: +359 2 942 7130 W: www.bubspa.org Academic Partners (GAP). China Spa Association The EI supports and T: +86 21 5385 8951 W: www.chinaspaassociation.com encourages the certification Association of Spas of the Czech Republic of hospitality professionals T: +420 606 063 145 W: www.jedemedolazni.cz The Day Spa Association (US) in all facets of the industry, EI encourages the certification of hospitality professionals in all facets T: +1 877 851 8998 W: www.dayspaassociation.com including spas, hotels, food Estonian Spa Association and beverage establishments, trainers, hospital- managers who have rich theoretical and prac- T: +372 510 9306 W: www.estonianspas.eu ity educators and hotel suppliers. It serves the tical knowledge about rules and regulations European Spas Association needs of hospitality schools and industries in 54 of the global hotel industry. Looking into the T: +32 2 282 0558 W: www.espa-ehv.com countries with more than 90 licensed affiliates. hotel management practice, the hotel indus- Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) BHI offers a four-year Bachelor of Arts in try needs pragmatic talents who have a solid T: +44 23 8062 4350 W: www.fht.org.uk Hospitality Management programme, with knowledge foundation with rich practical expe- French Spa Association (SPA-A) W: the academic certification of Ecole hôtelière rience and enthusiasm.” www.spa-a.com German Spas Association de Lausanne (EHL), while BIT offers 14 study Noviendi Makalam, director for BIT said: T: +49 30 24 63 692-0 W: www.deutscher-heilbaederverband.de programmes in hospitality, travel and tourism “Within our future strategy, we would be very Hungarian Baths Association management, with more than 17,000 alumni pleased to adopt EI professional certifications. T: +36 1 220 2282 W: www.furdoszovetseg.hu/en working in hospitality around the world. By doing that, we are certain our institution The Iceland Spa Association Dr. Li Botan, BHI chair, has said that China can contribute more in the growth of human W: www.visitspas.eu/iceland is currently suffering a shortage in high-level resource development in hospitality and tour- The International Medical Spa Association managers. He said: “China’s hotel industry ism of Indonesia and the ASEAN region.” T: +1 877 851 8998 W: www.medicalspaassociation.org is still lacking a generation of professional Details: http://lei.sr?a=B4n0r International Spa & Wellness Association (ISWA) T: +49 69 130 25 86 0 W: www.iswa.de International Spa Association (ISPA) T: +1 859 226 4326 W: www.experienceispa.com One&Only to debut resort in Saudi Arabia Japan Spa Association W: www.j-spa.jp Leading Spas of Canada Kerzner International has T: +1 800 704 6393 W: www.leadingspasofcanada.com entered into an agree- National Guild of Spa Experts Russia ment with Al Khozama T: +7 495 226 4289 W: www.russiaspas.ru Management Company, a Portuguese Spas Association T: +351 217 940 574 W: www.termasdeportugal.pt Saudi developer and owner Romanian Spa Organization of luxury hotels, to develop T: +40 21 322 01 88 W: www.romanian-spas.ro and operate a new One&Only Samui Spa Association resort in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia T: +66 7742 08712 W: www.samuispaassociation.com on the Red Sea. Serbian Spas and Resorts Association The new property will T: +381 36 611 110 W: www.serbianspas.org feature 150 luxurious guest South African Spa Association rooms, suites and villas, a T: +27 11 447 9959 W: www.saspaassociation.co.za One&Only residential compo- Spanish National Spa Association T: +34 902 1176 22 W: www.balnearios.org nent, a health spa and a range The 1m sq m resort will offer 230 metres of beachfront in Obhur Spa Association of India of dining and retail options. T: +91 995 889 5151 W: www.spaassociationofindia.in The resort is set to become a destination for resort will be well received by our many loyal Spa Association Singapore both business and leisure. One&Only guests and new guests alike.” T: +65 6223 1158 W: www.spaassociation.org.sg The 1m sq ft (95,000 sq m) resort will be Like all properties within the One&Only Taiwan Spa Association located in Obhur, north of Jeddah and com- collections, the Jeddah resort will place an W: www.tspa.tw mand 230 metres of beachfront. emphasis on privacy while evoking a ‘sense Thai Spa Association This will be One&Only’s first resort in of place’, showcasing the country’s history and T: +66 2168 7094 W: www.thaispaassociation.com The Kingdom. Alan Leibman, CEO, Kerzner reflecting the local culture in its design. Turkish Spa Association T: +90 212 635 1201 W: www.spa-turkey.com International said: “Jeddah is the perfect loca- The resort will offer programmes for fami- The UK Spa Association tion for the first One&Only experience in the lies whilst preserving space for adults only as T: +44 8707 800 787 W: www.spabusinessassociation.co.uk Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The beachfront loca- well. Guests will also have access to unique Ukrainian SPA Association tion is remarkable and I am very confident the sporting facilities. Details: http://lei.sr?a=q4y8Y T: +3 8044 253 74 79 W: www.spaua.org 16 Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital Twitter: @spaopps © CYBERTREK 2013