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Kelly Hoppen designs Celebrity cruise ship spa

Celebrity Cruises has unveiled air; a Zen-inspired relaxation its new The Spa on Celebrity lounge; and a welcome ritual. Edge, a 22,000sq ft holistic spa “As we curated The Spa journey inspired by nature and designed with Celebrity, the inspiration by Kelly Hoppen, who also behind this revolutionary concept designed the ship’s accommodations. was to connect guests with nature “The spa has always been a sacred while delivering distinctive sensory space to me; as a young girl, I always experiences, uncompromising dreamt of designing my very own service, and a wealth of new wellness spa, and Celebrity Edge proved choices that are exclusive at sea,” to be the perfect outlet for living said Glenn Fusfield, president and out my dreams,” said Hoppen. CEO, One Spa World, which will “A spa is a place where one goes operate the spa. “We’ve created a to relax and be pampered, so for me concept that not only evolves spa and The Spa had to be neutral in palette Hoppen has taken inspiration from nature for the 22,000sq ft spa wellness but sets the new standard.” and complementary lighting, evoking The spa will feature more than a sense of calmness,” she continued. “Every the experience at The Spa through a 124 treatments, including signature offerings aspect of the design is meaningful to me; from concept called SEA – inspired by the Sea, such as the Ocean Spa Wave Massage, Hot the dramatic crystal installation – which was Earth, and the Air – which transcends Mineral Body Boost, Poultice-Powered inspired by the qualities that crystals have had the design of The Spa and treatments. Muscle Release, Zero Gravity Wellness on my life – to the imposing and dramatic, SEA aims to unite every experience Massage, Restorative Salt Stone Massage, yet Zen sculpture acting as a reception desk.” throughout the wellness journey, through and Thousand Flower Detox Wrap. Natural elements are infused into bespoke blended essences, which fill the Continued on back cover

WTS names Warren operations director

WTS International has named Catherine Warren as corporate operations director of its spa division. Warren first joined WTS in 2010, where she was most recently in charge of the Forbes Five Star Spa and Leisure Programmes. Her previous career roles include vice president of health and wellness at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort and medical spa Catherine Warren first joined WTS in 2010 Currently recruiting director/assistant athletic director at the Atlanta Athletic Club. She also had a stint as “Catherine Warren brings a wealth of a team for a an on-board spa manager with Steiner Leisure experience to our firm,” said Gary Henkin, new spa hotel in in Hawaii. In her new role at WTS, Warren president of WTS International. “She truly will oversee a portfolio of accounts utilising understands the luxury spa market and will Buckinghamshire her “considerable skill-set” in areas including be collaborating very closely with our spa strategy creation and implementation, resource directors in her new role. I’m thrilled to have her SEE PAGE 16 management, brand development and the representing our company at a corporate level.” integration and management of assets. Details: http://lei.sr?a=h9f8z_S

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 Expansion for Boston’s G20 Spa The Leisure Media Company Portmill House, Portmill Lane, After more than 23 years in Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK business, Boston’s G20 Spa Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 + Salon has expanded to a Fax: +44 (0)1462 433909 three-storey location with e-mail: please use contacts' more than 17,000sq ft of space. [email protected] The lifestyle spa features shops, a salon, a makeup Subscriptions counter and guest relation facilities on the third floor, Denise Adams +44 (0)1462 471930 where guests enter. Locker [email protected] rooms, relaxation areas and a nail salon are situated on the Editor in chief fourth floor, with expanded Liz Terry +44 (0)1462 431385 spa services on the fifth floor. The spa’s decor is Editor modern and fresh, with The spa includes a custom-built salt cave with a halogenerator Jane Kitchen +44 (0)1462 471929 glass tiles, white lacquered finishes and chrome accents designed to include a custom-built salt cave with walls Deputy editor, news and products complement a contemporary urban lifestyle. made from pure Himalayan Salt stones Lauren Heath-Jones +44 (0)1462 471927 “At G2O Spa + Salon, we believe that equipped with a halogenerator to cleanse your lifestyle shouldn’t be a luxury, but and detoxify; a salt therapy flotation pod; Reporters a holistic balance of modern elegance and new guided virtual reality meditation. Tom Anstey +44 (0)1462 471916 and health and wellness, which is why G2O’s signature Experience Room, which Katie Barnes +44 (0)1462 471925 our mission has always been to create a combines herbal-infused steam with an ice one-stop oasis for all needs while offering fog and tropical shower, also has new and Kim Megson +44 (0)1462 471915 the most innovative spa and salon services,” improved services, including a Rasul Purifying Tom Walker +44 (0)1462 471934 said founder and CEO Joyce Hampers. Ritual and Aromatherapy Group Steam, in The spa continues to focus on a complete addition to the popular Bali Revitalizing Ritual. Publisher health and wellness experience. New services Details: http://lei.sr?a=Z7J7t_S Astrid Ros +44 (0)1462 471911

Design Ed Gallagher +44 (0)1905 20198 Rosewood Bermuda gets renovation Web team Dawson Design Associates Michael Paramore +44 (0)1462 471926 has led a comprehensive Dean Fox +44 (0)1462 471900 renovation of the Rosewood Bermuda, including a Emma Harris +44 (0)1462 471921 revitalised spa with new Tim Nash +44 (0)1462 471917 wellness and fitness offerings. The property now features Circulation manager a modernised 12,000sq ft Michael Emmerson +44 (0)1462 471932 Sense, A Rosewood Spa, featuring new spa treatments that integrate the essence Subscribe to Spa Opportunities: of the island into the health Online: www.leisuresubs.com and wellness experience. Email: [email protected] The new spa is also now Tel: +44 (0)1462 471913 home to one of the first The renovation includes a revitalised spa with new offerings Annual subscription rates are UK £20, Deborah Lippmann Nail Rest of world £26, students (UK) £13. Salons in the world, offering a signature waterfront, and also features a redesigned Spa Opportunities is published fortnightly by Deborah Lippmann treatment that lobby, an enhanced beach club, an upgraded The Leisure Media Company Limited, Portmill House, Portmill Lane, Hitchin, Herts SG5 1DJ, UK The views expressed in this incorporates her techniques for promoting golf clubhouse and a redesign of the resort’s publication are those of the author and do not necessarily represent nail health and proper nail care. Lippmann signature restaurant and bar by London-based those of the publisher The Leisure Media Co Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored has also created an exclusive Rosewood designer Alexander Waterworth Interiors. in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by means, Bermuda nail polish inspired by the “We’re thrilled to welcome both new visitors electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recorded or otherwise, resort and Bermuda’s pink sand beaches. and longtime guests to our island paradise without the prior permission of the copyright holder, Cybertrek Ltd. Printed by Preview Cromatic Ltd. Distributed by Royal Mail Additionally, an upgraded fitness centre that reflects the rich culture, diverse history Group Ltd and Whistl Ltd in the UK and Total Mail Ltd globally. with new Technogym equipment offers a and stunning natural beauty of Bermuda,” said ©Cybertrek Ltd 2018. ISSN Print: 1753-3430 Digital: 2397-2408 To subscribe to Spa Opportunities log on to www.leisuresubs.com variety of new fitness programmes. The Paul Telford, managing director of Rosewood. or email: [email protected] or call +44 1462 471930. 88-bedroom hotel sits on 240 acres of Details: http://lei.sr?a=N5c6U_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 Four Seasons George V unveils spa

The iconic Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris will officially unveil its new Le Spa this July, after an extensive renovation that includes a new 17m (55ft) swimming pool, vitality pool with hydromassage water experience circuit, a 90sq m (970sq ft) fitness room, and The spa is located at the company’s headquarters new results-driven treatments. in the picturesque Cotswolds region of England The new Le Spa is spread over 720sq m s (7,750sq ft), Skincare brand ila opens and has been designed by The Le Spa has undergone an extensive renovation and added a pool Parisian interior designer day spa in UK countryside Pierre-Yves Rochon, who has drawn Highlights include a Kobido traditional inspiration from ancient spa traditions. Japanese facelift, an Alaena organic certified Organic skincare brand ila has opened The space includes six treatment rooms bio anti-ageing treatment, and a Dr Burgener its first day spa in the UK. and is bright, modern and elegant, using a escape designed especially for Le Spa. Set in the British countryside at colour palette of light grey and silver tones. The Kobido Japanese facelift has been the company’s headquarters in the Inspiration from Greek, Roman and Turkish created by Dr Shogo Mochizuki, and is Cotswolds, the three-room spa offers mosaic patterns lies alongside curated pieces based on the oldest facial tradition in a treatment menu packed with ‘soul of modern art and floral compositions Japan, dating back to 1472, when it was nurturing’ holistic therapies, including designed by Jeff Leatham. used exclusively for imperials and nobility. stress-relieving full body massages, “We meticulously selected materials, furni- The Breath of Life face and body treatment youth-enhancing signature facials and ture and pieces of art that embody the spirit from organic skincare brand Alaena has been quick-fix treatments designed to deliver codes and harmony of the hotel, both classic created by Dr Sylvie Peres, and is inspired visible results in short spaces of time. and resolutely contemporary,” said Rochon. by tui na, a therapeutic art of Chinese The treatments are designed as an As part of the new spa, a selection of new Medicine, using patented active ingredients. antidote for modern life and combine a signature experiences has also been developed. Details: http://lei.sr?a=N6q7z_S rejuvenating touch with ethical products and aromatherapy. Each treatment is accompanied by complimentary sound healing sessions featuring exclusive music Evolution Wellness buys Fivelements designed by ila founder Denise Leicester. Details: http://lei.sr?a=r8n5m_S Evolution Wellness Holdings has acquired integrated wellness lifestyle Fire hits newly renovated company Fivelements for an undisclosed sum. Mandarin Oriental London Bali-based Fivelements owns eco-wellness retreat Around 20 fire engines and more Fivelements Bali and the than 120 crew fought a large fire at the newly opened, holistic sports Mandarin Oriental Hotel in London, wellness retreat, Fivelements which was in the final stages of a Hong Kong. Fivelements will multi-million pound redevelopment. join Celebrity Fitness and The blaze at the five-star, 181-bedroom Fitness First Asia as the third hotel broke out at around 3:30pm on 6 June. brand in Evolution’s growing A spokesperson for the hotel said portfolio of companies. Fivelements owns wellness retreats in Bali and Hong Kong the cause of the fire is not yet known According to Evolution, – but according to eyewitness reports, the addition of Fivelements marks the start transformation programmes, along with plant- it is believed to have started either of Evolution Wellness’s “diversification of its based cuisine, where visitors can experience on the roof or one of the top floors. portfolio from fitness into wellness”. the benefits of their own wellness journey and There were no reports of any injuries “The addition of Fivelements to our also take away with them insightful knowledge an a total of 36 hotel guests and 250 portfolio is a part of our strategy to diversify to help them on the path to wellness. members of hotel staff were evacuated. our investments to bring a holistic integrated “The capability and talent at Fivelements Last year, The Mandarin Oriental Hotel wellness approach and complement to fitness provide us with an exciting opportunity to Group commissioned interior designer to both our existing and new customers,” influence and enhance the value proposition Joyce Wang to lead the multi-million- said Simon Flint, CEO, Evolution Wellness. for our existing customer base and add new pound restoration, which included “Fivelements ranks on the world stage in revenue streams to the business.” a full renovation of the hotel’s spa. delivering comprehensive wellness and lifestyle Details: http://lei.sr?a=q9n3n_S Details: http://lei.sr?a=P5t4F_S

The 17th International Sauna Congress took place earlier this month in the twin cities of Haparanda and Tornio, on the border between Sweden and Finland. INTRODUCING Organised by the International Sauna Association (ISA), the event ™ is held every four years in CLUB LE different parts of the world, and is a mixture of scientific presentations, workshops, The International Sauna Congress takes place every four years sauna bathing, food, music, excursions and activities. Presentations and and gene expression; cultural presentations on workshops cover three areas: health science, shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and sauna; the history and culture, and technology and design. vanishing practice of Estonian smoke saunas; More than 200 people from 24 countries and modern Lithuanian baths. attended the event, including delegates from Technology, design and architecture were new sauna countries such as Pakistan and explored in presentations on sauna stoves, Kenya, as well as a group of 20 from Japan. and contemporary sauna architecture. Twelve Presentations covered the globe, from workshops delved into topics including Finnish Sydney to Seattle. Seminar topics focused on sauna design, building a mobile smoke sauna, research into saunas and health, including and Russian banya and youth culture. the effects of saunas on cardiovascular health Details: http://lei.sr?a=w5E4K_S Wellness to meet fashion at GWS

The confluence of fashion and wellness will be explored during the first-ever Wellness Meets Fashion show, which will take place at the Global LUXURIOUS DESIGN Wellness Summit’s (GWS) gala event on 7 October, 2018 COMPACT MANI/PEDI in Cesena, Italy. The wellness fashion RETRACTABLE FOOTBATH runway is a collaboration www.livingearthcrafts.comlivingearthcrafts.com between BuDhaGirl, a fashion/lifestyle brand focusing on mindful glamour; photographer Louie Schwartzberg’s Moving Art; Jessica Jesse, founder of BuDhaGirl, will work on the fashion show athleisure brand La Forma; and the Summit’s creative team. affects our health and wellness, and the “2018 started out with a bang for the impact fashion can have on our lives starts partnership of wellness and fashion,” said to crystallize. At an extremely basic level, GWS chief creative officer and executive that means everything we wear — and how director Nancy Davis, citing the January we wear it — can affect not only our physical cover of American Vogue, which featured wellbeing but also our mental wellness.” Lupita Nyong’o performing yoga on a Davis said the goal is to “create an experience stand-up paddle, and the word wellness that underscores how important and integral emblazoned in large print across the cover. each industry is to the other – in an inspiring, “Fashion holds a unique place in our creative way that is sure to delight GWS culture — and has the power to motivate delegates. Combining Jessica Jesse’s creative and inspire change,” said Jessica Jesse, talents with the extraordinary imagery of founder of BuDhaGirl. “Add to that the Louie Schwartzberg will create a unique and fact that society as a whole is waking up to breathtaking experience for our delegates.” the idea that absolutely everything we do Details: http://lei.sr?a=v2Z3B_S

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MKV Design, the principal designer in the reinvention of Switzerland’s Bürgenstock Resort, has been recognised by Hospitality Design as winner in the wellness category for its design of Bürgenstock’s Alpine Spa. Muchemu plans to start a beauty brand Perched on the mountainside 450 metres Muchemu to receive above Lake Lucerne, the 10,000sq m, three-level spa Tabacchi Scholarship was a key element in the The hotel’s Alpine Spa won the Hospitality Design award for wellness recreation of Bürgenstock The International SPA Association (ISPA) Resort. The main challenge for the designers connection between body and mind.” Foundation will award Christine Muchemu was how to make such a large spa feel intimate. MKV created a spa that offers a sequence of from Ithaca, New York, the Mary Tabacchi “The question we asked ourselves was spaces that are both extroverted – to embrace Scholarship onstage during the general how to strike the right balance between a the rejuvenating power of nature – and session at the 28th annual ISPA Conference scale that would reflect the sheer majesty introverted, to provide levels of meditation. & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center of the surrounding landscape while The treatment rooms wrap around the in Phoenix, Arizona, from 24-26 September. ensuring that guests would feel at ease,” said fully glazed walls, while the entrance tunnel Muchemu will receive US$5,000 Maria Vafiadis, founder of MKV Design. though the mountain takes visitors on a to offset her education expenses; a “Our aim was for guests to be released into contemplative journey, and the refurbished spa complimentary registration, travel stipend contemplation of the natural world, to consider restaurant opens onto a garden and pool. and hotel accommodations to attend how they feel about themselves and achieve Details: http://lei.sr?a=P6Y4P_S the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo; a one-year ISPA student membership and will be assigned a one-year mentor to help navigate her career aspirations. Raison d’Etre launches break-up breaks “Words cannot express the awe-inspiring gratitude I feel for having Spa consultancy firm Raison been honoured as a recipient of the Mary d’Etre’s (RdE) has named Tabacchi Scholarship,” said Muchemu. the ‘break-up break’ as Details: http://lei.sr?a=v7s8e_S an essential trend for the spa and wellness industries. Billed as an ‘anti-trend’ Branden Fein named spa – a wellness idea created by RdE’s Think Tank, that aims director at Crescent Court to offer substantial, long- term solutions with longevity, Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, Texas, has rather than short-term fads – named Branden Fein as the new director of the break-up break is a type its 22,000sq ft spa and fitness centre. of wellness experience for In his new role, Fein will oversee the guests undergoing major life day-to-day operation of the spa, and will changes. It offers comforting manage more than 50 members of staff. In amenities, emotional healing addition, he will be responsible for the spa’s therapies, stress management Break-up breaks have already been implemented in a number of spas overall wellness offering and will expand and life coaching services that the existing treatment menu by developing cater to guests’ emotional needs. see this as a continuing development in the new treatments and experiences. Capitalising on the current trend for spa industry, as spas increasingly become Fein joins the company with experience wellness tourism, break-up breaks are a source of emotional support and healing gleaned over a decade-long career in the spa designed to boost health and happiness for guests,” said Annika Jackson, director industry, including a stint as the director of for guests seeking peace and reflection. of business development at Raison d’Etre. spa, salon and fitness at Pinehurst Resort The concept has already been implemented “Once spas can recognise their role in & Country Club in North Carolina. He in a number of hotels including the Renew healing, support and emotional care, a has also held various executive positions Breakup Bootcamp in New York, US; the whole new element of wellness travel can be at Mokara Spas at Omni Hotels and Resorts Ashdown Park Hotel in East Grinstead, UK; opened up. Spas and retreats are no longer and has served as the operations manager and Mii Amo in Sedona, US. a place to simply ‘relax’ - the demand for a for the Halcyon Days Salon and Spa at Saks “We have seen more and more situations in deeper, more emotionally motivated care is Fifth Avenue in San Antonio, Texas. which people going through transition periods set to rise across the globe,” Jackson added. Details: http://lei.sr?a=P2r4N_S in life are seeking comfort, and we absolutely Details: http://lei.sr?a=Y3S2a_S

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24-26 September 2018 ISPA Phoenix, Arizona, US This global gathering includes speaker presentations an Expo filled with the latest The event, now in its 14th year, has been described as ‘‘the best-looking show in beauty’ spa products. This year, ISPA moves from Las Vegas to Phoenix, Arizona, where it will 30 September - 1 October 2018 industry professionals descend on the be held at the Convention Center. Olympia Beauty Olympia Exhibition Centre London. www.attendispa.com London The event features live stages, seminars, Now in its fourteenth year, Olympia interactive features, competitions and 6-8 October 2018 Beauty brings over 500 of the biggest awards. Also includes the Salon & Spa Global Wellness Summit beauty brands to London. In 2017, Owners’ Club and Restaurant. Technogym Headquarters, Cesena, Italy Olympia Beauty saw over 18,500 www.olympiabeauty.co.uk An invitation-only international gathering that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively impact and shape the future of the US$3.7tr global wellness economy. 22-26 October 2018 3-6 November 2018 The 2018 Summit’s theme is “Shaping the Bali wellness study tour Spa and Wellness International Congress Business of Wellness,” and delegates are Various locations Astana, Kazakhstan challenged to look at the way business Organised by the Asian Pacific Spa and An annual event addressing managers and is done and to create new, collaborative Wellness Coalition in cooperation with owners of spa and wellness facilities in models for the future. the Bali Spa & Wellness Association, this Russia and Eastern Europe. www.globalwellnesssummit.com educational 5-day tour will delve into some www.1swic.ru of the lesser-known traditional and cultural 7-8 October 2018 healing and spiritual practices that make Bali 4-7 November 2018 Professional Beauty Ireland so unique, while showcasing some of the Spatec North America Dublin, Ireland island’s leading retreats, spas and wellness Four Seasons Westlake Village, California Showcasing the latest innovations and offerings. Brings together spa operators and suppliers unveiling next year’s beauty trends. www.apswc.org for a series of one-on-one meetings. www.professionalbeauty.co.uk/ireland www.spatecevents.com/northamerica-fall 23-26 October 2018 16-17 October 2018 Spatec Middle East 13-14 November 2018 Independent Hotel Show The St. Regis Dubai Al Habtoor Polo Resort SpaLife UK Olympia, London A results-oriented event that brings together Hilton Birmingham Metropole A curated collection of more than 300 spa operators from the Middle East region to A spa-dedicated conference that includes product and service providers from across meet with suppliers to participate in a series product innovations, industry insights, the hotel supply chain. of one-on-one meetings. networking opportunities and education. www.independenthotelshow.co.uk www.spatecevents.com www.spa-life.co.uk

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The star attraction at Disney and Center Parcs’ new Villages Nature development outside Paris has been completed. The practice of French architect Jacques Ferrier have completed the 9,000sqm (96,875sq ft) AquaLagoon, The first WIW Conference was held in 2018 which houses one of the largest indoor waterparks in Two Women in Wellness Europe. The tiered pyramid structure contains wave pools, conferences for 2019 water slides and an active The tiered structure is located alongside an open-air geothermal lagoon river alongside an open-air merican Spa is bringing back its geothermal lagoon. Other attractions include and provides swimmers a view of the sky. The Women in Wellness Leadership an interactive farm, hanging gardens and structure’s glassy form references and reflects AConference twice in 2019. The first adventure play areas. The building’s design the water, and the surrounding landscape event will take place 12 March, 2019, in New was conceived as an origami sculpture and a continues this theme with the presence of York City, and the second will take place “built landscape rising into the sky.” waterfalls, mist, steam and aquatic plants. on the US West Coast in October 2019. Outdoor walkways and terraces allow the The direction of the winds and the path of The conferences are designed for women public to ascend the exterior of the building the sun have determined the plan. Protected in the wellness industry looking to develop and look out at the surrounding development from cold northeasterly winter winds, the their professional and personal leadership – which includes villas, a forest and a large aquatic park opens towards the west to make skills while networking with their peers. adjacent lake. At the top, a transparent dome the most of cool breezes in warm weather. They will feature speakers who will address allows natural light to flood the interior space, Details: http://lei.sr?a=k7f3j_S a variety of topics, delving deeper into some themes addressed at the first conference as well as even more targeted leadership, entrepreneurship, and business tracks. ‘Blue Zones’ to be explored at GWS “I’m beyond thrilled with how our first conference came together and inspired Dan Buettner – who so many women — and men — who identified the five places in attended,” said Julie Keller Callaghan, the world where people live editor-in-chief and publisher of American the longest, healthiest lives Spa and founder of the conference. “We did and founded Blue Zone comprehensive post-event research, and we wellness communities – will found that attendees loved the content and discuss the science of living want even more extensive and meaningful longer at the Global Wellness programming that will give them the tools Summit this October at the they need to succeed, whether it is in their Technogym headquarters current roles, their future endeavours, in Cesena, Italy. or their entrepreneurial aspirations. My Buettner is an explorer, team and I look forward to creating two National Geographic Fellow even more memorable events in 2019.” and best-selling author. He Tickets to each event are US$400 per discovered what he termed person. Both conferences will follow a format “Blue Zones” – places where that includes keynote speakers, breakout people regularly live and Dan Buettner, who discovered Blue Zones, will present at the Summit sessions, a networking lunch, and cocktail thrive to age 100. party with activities like a photo booth, mini Buettner is also the founder of the Blue Zone “This is real-world science that’s far more spa treatments and experiences, and more. Projects, wellness communities across the US relatable than dry statistics. And how perfect Attendees will also receive a gift that design in key Blue Zone lessons learned that he will be with us in Italy, which is home bag with more than US$300 worth of and which have been successful in curbing to Sardinia, one of the five Blue Zone Regions goodies, local hotel and spa discounts, obesity and smoking, and boosting overall where the whole Blue Zone story began.” and passes to IECSC New York for the quality of life and activity levels. The first Blue Zone research (and the term March event. Post-event, attendees will “Everyone in the wellness industry itself) came from Dr Giovanni Pes, a physician/ have access to a private American Spa needs to understand the lessons from demographer who studied the southern Institute eLearning course with videos, the Blue Zones, and Dan Buettner’s work Italian island of Sardinia, whose population presentations, and more from the day. is rapidly changing the ways the world boasted extraordinarily high life expectancies Registration for the March 2019 event is thinks about health, wellness, happiness, – including the highest concentration now open at www.americanspawiw.com prevention, aging and longevity,” said of male centenarians in the world. Details: http://lei.sr?a=x4J8u_S Susie Ellis, GWS chair and CEO. Details: http://lei.sr?a=H3V4M_S

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The 11th annual Forum Hotel & Spa took place on 7 June at the Four Seasons George V. Jane Kitchen reports from Paris

rganised by Vladi Kovanic, Th omas Bauer, COO, VAMED Vitality World, this year’s Forum Hotel & Spa Austria; Beata Aleksandrowicz, co-founder, conference focused on the theme Pure Massage Spa Training Method; Tracey O of ‘A New Era in Wellness’, Woodward, CEO, Aromatherapy Associates; and brought together spa and hospitality and Aldo Melpignano of Borgo Egnazia. executives from across Europe and beyond: Th e one-day event is designed as an France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, educational and networking event for the Netherlands, Morocco, Portugal, Russia, those in the hotel, spa, thermal and Luxembourg, the UK and the US. thalasso industries, and also includes the Th e event included presentations from Black Diamond Award, which recognises Roger Allen, CEO of Resources for Leisure outstanding spa directors. Assets; Martin Rhomberg, regional vice Th is year’s award was given to Erica B. president and general manager, Four D’Angelo, spa director at GOCO Spa Venice Seasons Hotel des Bergues, Switzerland; at the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa. O

The one-day event is designed as an educational and networking event for those in the hotel, spa, thermal and thalasso industries

Th e event – organised by Vladi Kovanic (top photo on left ) – includes speakers, networking, and the Black Diamond award, which was presented to Erica D’Angelo (top photo on right), spa director at GOCO Spa Venice at the JW Marriott.

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The Tides: pure Dutch nature inside

Modern living might be tough on our minds and bodies, but newly-launched Dutch wellness and self- care brand The Tides offers just the antidote with a new class of pure, raw products and treatments

rawing inspiration from Industry insiders Annemarie D nature, Dutch wellness Wortman and Kimmo Jacobs and self-care brand The (above) have sourced pure Tides looks to the Dutch coastal magnesium for the new brand. There’s a wide range nature reserves, with its rhythms of products, including a of the sea, seasons and elements, Digital Detox bath soak and to provide a new class of pure, Liquid Chill Pill body oil (left) clean products and treatments for consumer and professional use. With The Tides, industry insiders Annemarie Wortman and Kimmo Jacobs sought to establish a The base of The Tides truly Dutch brand, using natural products and treatments ingredients to offset the stresses and strains of life in the modern are 100 per cent pure, world and help customers regain raw and locally-sourced balance, strength and vitality. Dutch ingredients “Using the purest ingredients, we formulate functional products and treatments that heal and nurture the Netherlands. Wortman explains: implement for consumer and from the inside out and balance “The source is a pre-historic sea, an professional use. For the spa, the excesses of living modern life,” expanse of highly-salinated water it offers Pure Magnesium Body says Wortman. “The base of The that existed within the ancient Massage Oil, Bath Salts Therapies, Tides products and treatments supercontinent Pangaea. Over Aromatherapy Blends and Body are 100 per cent pure, raw and the course of millions of years, it Polish. While at home products locally-sourced Dutch ingredients flooded with water then evaporated include Pure Dutch Magnesium known for their purifying, again and again to condense into and Seaweed Bathing Rituals re-mineralising, strengthening a layer of pure magnesium.” formulated as a Digital Detox, and revitalising properties.” Untouched by modern-day Energy Booster, After Workout At the heart of the The Tides is a pollution, The Tides’ magnesium Formula or Natural Sleep key ingredient: the newly-launched is mined sustainably using just Aid, to Body Oils, Gels and products harness the therapeutic water pressure. Alongside the Polishes – everything to keep properties of 100 per cent natural magnesium, the brand uses you well in the modern world. magnesium. A structural element seaweed that’s sustainably- Wortman adds: “At The Tides of the blood, bones, muscles and cultivated from the Oosterschelde, we truly believe that looking good, organs, this magic ingredient a natural reserve in the south-west feeling good and doing good catalyses hundreds of biochemical of the Netherlands, one of the should be part of everybody’s processes throughout the body cleanest bodies of water in the beauty and wellness aesthetic and is essential to human health. Seaweed, hemp, world; together with organic Dutch and that means embracing The magnesium used in The sea salt and clay hemp, sea salt, clay and plants products that are clean, ethically Tides is sourced from a layer of are all used and herbs endemic to the region. sourced and creating resources purest magnesium, discovered The Tides provides products to give back to nature.” 1600m underground in the north of and treatments that are easy to KEYWORD: Tides

We are recruiting a new Team for a 1,600m2 new spa hotel currently under construction in Iver, Buckinghamshire, due to open in autumn 2018.

The former country estate of the Duke of Marlborough is being renovated to create a world-class ﬁve-star hotel and spa, set in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside. We are building a state of the art facility, sympathetically blended into the original estate. We have a range of different positions that we’re recruiting for including:

Senior Spa Therapist Spa Receptionist circa £24,000 plus benefits scheme (Full time) circa £20,000 plus benefits scheme (Full-time) and Essential Attributes: Spa Therapists O Experience of working in a similar position. circa £20,000 plus benefits scheme (Full time/ O Reception, reservations or customer facing Part-Time/Casual) experience. O Good IT skills to include Microsoft Office Essential Attributes : packages. OExperience of working in a similar business. O Reliable, efficient and pro-active. O A passion for customer service excellence. O Keen for personal development and learning. O Beauty Therapy qualification NVQ Level 3 or O Ability to work calmly under pressure. equivalent. O Pool Plant, Lifeguard, Fitness Instructor O Exceptional treatment standards. or Beauty Therapy qualifications are O Ability to work as part of a team. advantageous. O Reliable, efficient and pro-active. O Keen for personal development and learning. O Experience of working with Premier Core and further beauty qualifications are an advantage.

In addition, we offer the following beneﬁts: To apply and OBonus Scheme O Pension Scheme O 28 days holiday O Discounted hotel and F&B view all vacancies O Training programmes rates for Marriott globally available O Meals on duty (the hotel will be a member O Uniform of one of the world’s leading please visit: O Dry Cleaning Service luxury hotel brands) http://lei.sr?a=z4I9f O Social Events and Activities O Childcare voucher scheme

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A Global Spa and Wellness Leader is currently recruiting various positions within Doha, Qatar

This brand new site will be the Middle East’s largest female-only Wellness & Spa Centre, offering fantastic opportunities for growth and progression.

These are just some of the roles we’re recruiting for: Q Wellness Director QSpa Operations Manager QSales Manager QEvent Manager QFitness Manager QIT Supervisor QFitness Instructor QSport & Recreation Coordinator QPersonal Trainer QWellness Advisor QButler QRetail Assistant Q Chef de Partie

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If you are magic at massage and fantastic at facials, then you could be for us. We’re looking for a Spa Therapist to join our award winning team and spa*.

The Celtic Manor Resort houses two luxurious spas with 16 gorgeous treatment rooms, offering the latest in therapies with leading products, ready and waiting for you to get your hands on.

When you join the Celtic Manor family, you get some pampering too!

Celtic Manor Resort family beneﬁts include: O Very competitive rates of pay, which are O Childcare Voucher Scheme reviewed on a regular basis £8.30 - £9.58 O Cycle 2 Work Scheme per hour, depending on experience. O Discounted Room Rates O Attractive commission scheme O Discounted Food & Beverage Rates O Own in house Celtic College O Discounted Spa & Resort Retail O 28 holiday days per year O Discounted On-Site Activities O Free Meals on Duty O Staff Accommodation £459pcm O Discounted Leisure Membership (subject to availability)

*Voted Readers’ Choice Best UK Hotel Spa & Best UK Spa Manager 2015 Spa Traveller awards.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

The Celtic Manor Resort is an equal opportunity employer and would welcome interest from applicants of all ages.

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