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global spa and wellness www.spabusiness.com 2017 3 http://www.spabusiness.com http://www.spabusiness.com global spa and wellness www.spabusiness.com 2017 3 TURNBERRY ELAINE OKEKE Miami’s iconic MARTIN resort gets a 21st century spa insight into the African spa market Wellness ASK AN EXPERT Communities THE UNITED STATES Mental wellbeing Amanda Al-Masri Equinox’s new VP of spa services http://www.spabusiness.com AP DPhttp://www.spabusiness.com BtoB 2017 SPA BUSINESS 420x297mm GB TER.indd 1 11/07/2017 10:08 Le Guanahani, St. Barthelemy. Clarins, the leading prestige Gran Meliá Villa Agrippina, Rome. skin care brand in Europe1 and 60 years of Spa experience. Spa treatments have always been the source of Clarins’ expertise. 60 years ago, Clarins founder discovered that by listening to what clients had to say, he gained a better understanding of their specifi c beauty concerns. Listening to his clients La Badira, Hammamet. was a ‘winning idea’ he always maintained. Based on Clarins’ scientifi c understanding of the face and body, all of our spa treatments are performed using 100% manual methods; no machine can replace the instinctive sensitivity, warmth or gentle precision of the hands. This approach to beauty is what’s kept our clients coming through the door, again and again. Partner with Clarins and benefi t from: - High performing spa treatments that deliver scientifi cally proven results2. - A customized operational programme to help develop your business long-term. - The commercial and marketing experience of a brand trusted by millions of women. - Maximum visibility through editorial endorsements and targeted, tailor-made PR activities. Visit us at: http://int.clarins.com/spa/ 1. NPD BeautyTrends®: products sold in Perfumeries and Department Stores, Luxury brands, value sales 2015 in a total 4 countries (France, Italy, Spain mainland and UK). 2. Lifting Replenisher and Power Firmer Treatments. AP DPhttp://www.spabusiness.com BtoB 2017 SPA BUSINESS 420x297mm GB TER.indd 2 11/07/2017 10:09 THE NEWEST GENERATION LECTUA EL L T N I PATENT PENDING TY PROPER UNIQUE FLEXIBILITY NOVEL CONCEPT DESIGN 7KDQNV WR LWV QXPHURXV DGMXVW 7KH63/6SKLQ[LVWKH¿UVWIXVLRQRI PHQWSRVVLELOLWLHVDQGWKHSDWHQWHG WZRGLIIHUHQWW\SHVRI*KDULHQLWUHDW GRXEOHVLGHG DGMXVWDEOH DUPUHVWV PHQWWDEOHVLWFRPELQHVWKHSUDFWL WKH0/;/LPEHURIIHUVHQWLUHO\QHZ FDOIXQFWLRQDOLW\RIDIDFLDOWUHDWPHQW WUHDWPHQW SRVLWLRQV ,W DOVR KDV D FKDLUZLWKWKHSOHDVDQWFRPIRUWDQG 1.ODUJHVWRUDJHVSDFHLQWKHEDVH 2.WKHLQGLYLGXDOGHVLJQRIDVSDWDEOH *KDULHQL*URXS*HUPDQ\H[SRUW#JKDULHQLFRPZZZJKDULHQLFRP http://www.spabusiness.com EDITOR’S LETTER Modern slavery Spa therapists and assistants are the engine room of the industry, driving huge profits for operators. However, some of them are living in a shadow world of exploitation and misery as modern slaves. It’s time for the industry to tackle this poisonous practice ews is reaching Spa Business from a number of highly reputable sources about employment practices in parts of the spa N and resorts industry which amount to modern slavery and human trafficking. Spa therapists, mainly women, are being recruited from third world countries by agents who charge them a huge fee to secure jobs in high-end hotels and resorts as therapists. In exchange, the agents then take away their passports SHUTTERSTOCK/TCSABA and take a cut of their earnings until such time as their ‘debt’ has been discharged. We are hearing of ‘fees’ for placements of up to US$10,000 against earnings of US$400/month, meaning these women are being tied in to years of being ‘farmed’ for cash while being unable to escape, due to the confiscation of their passports. Therapists’ pay and working conditions need closer scrutiny We understand that hotel and spa operators are not directly involved in the transactions by which these people are procured, but that they take the staff from the agents Women are being being tied in to for free without question – effectively turning a blind eye. years of being ‘farmed’ for cash, while The spa industry has grappled with many reputational challenges over the years, such as the link to prostitution being unable to escape due to the and the sex trade, and it appears that this horrible confiscation of their passports link to modern slavery is the next frontier on which we must fight the forces that would undermine us. We already know the industry has a tendency to exploit something is done to rid the industry of this exploitation, women, particularly those who are from less well educated our reputation as a sector from both a corporate backgrounds and who do not have the power to control standpoint and as an employer will continue to suffer. their own destinies. They are often worked too hard Hotel, spa and resort operators must step up and and paid too little by operators in pursuit of profits. take responsibility for this situation. If staff are being This unfairness is not confined to the developing world. offered by an agent for free, then someone is paying We know of operators in Europe, the UK and the US who and questions need to be asked about who that is. routinely overwork and massively underpay therapists, We need to build an industry on firm and fair while generating huge returns for shareholders. foundations and not on human misery and exploitation. This is a continuum, with overworked therapists at one end and modern slavery at the other, and until Liz Terry, editorial director @elizterry Contact Spa Business magazine: TEL: +44 (0)1462 431385 EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.spabusiness.com TWITTER: @spabusinessmag FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/spabusiness ©CYBERTREK 2017 spabusiness.com issue 3 2017 7 http://www.spabusiness.com SCIENCE RESULTSNo.1 PERSONALBritish Professional Skincare & Spa Brand NATURE http://www.spabusiness.com http://www.spabusiness.com CONTENTS spa business ISSUE 3 2017 spa business global spa and wellness spabusiness.com 40: Interview: Amanda Al-Masri on Equinox’s integrated approach to spa and fitness 26: Helena Christensen works with Nimue 62: A look at the most exciting wellness communities in the US 7|Editor’s letter 30|News 54|Research: Spa Retail Liz Terry shares her thoughts Lanserhof acquires UK’s Grayshott Contento Marketing’s new survey on Spa; Six Senses to make Swiss debut; spa retail profitability and revenue 20|Letters Chiva-Som to open Bintan resort Jason Culp on spas and sleep; Tobias 58|Research: Cosmetic Services Bielenstein discusses the importance 40|Interview: Amanda Al-Masri A new study from Horwarth HTL on of thermal water studies Equinox’s new VP of spa services on the growth of cosmetic beauty services the integration of spa and fitness 22|Spa people 62|Wellness communities: The US Design duo Bigert & Bergström; Anni 50|Ask an Expert: Mental wellness Part 3 of our series explores some of Hood and Thierry Malleret collaborate; What role can spas play in helping the most exciting American wellness Helena Christensen works with Nimue people live a more mentally well life? communities in development 10 spabusiness.com issue 3 2017 ©CYBERTREK 2017 http://www.spabusiness.com 88: Insight into the African spa market 80: Miami’s iconic Turnberry Isle reimagines its spa for the 21st century 105: Suppliers tell us about their latest launches 76: Macau’s new Wynn Palace spa 76|First person: Wynn Palace 94|Fitness: Five Feet to Fitness Neena Dhillon checks out the new spa Hilton’s new concept hopes to inspired by Chinese royal residences revolutionise in-room wellness 80|New opening: âme Spa 98|Software: Revenue management Miami’s iconic Turnberry Isle Strategies to yield concrete results SUBSCRIBE reimagines its spa for the 21st century FOR FREE 105|Product Innovation 88|Q&A: Elaine Okeke Martin Suppliers tell us about their launches To receive a free digital Jane Kitchen talks to the founder of subscription to Spa Business the Spa & Wellness Association of 116|Finishing touch SIGN UP ONLINE: Africa about spa on the continent A new study on acupuncture and pain www.spabusiness.com/green ©CYBERTREK 2017 spabusiness.com issue 3 2017 11 http://www.spabusiness.com FROM THE SEA TO THE SKIN http://www.spabusiness.com For nearly 50 years, PHYTOMER has been transforming the sea into skincare to reveal women's beauty at its best. 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