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Susan Harmsworth awarded MBE for services to industry Starwood Capital and HHM enter into new partnership Susan Harmsworth, founder and chief executive of ESPA, has been recognised in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire). Awarded for her outstanding services to the spa and beauty industry, the honour reflects Harmsworth’s involvement in the global spa industry for the majority of her professional life. She said: “I’m passionate about what I do every day, but simply couldn’t have done this without everyone else around me, so special thanks need to go to clients worldwide and my fantastic team.” Details: www.espaonline.com Starwood Capital Group and Hersha Hos- pitality Management (HHM) are to go into partnership in a move aimed at providing the latter with the finance to expand its operations in the continental US. Starwood Capital is a private investment firm focused on real estate, while the privately held HHM is a third-party hotel management company that currently operates more than 70 hotels in the US. e new partnership will be looking to invest in select-service and full- service hotel management opportunities across the country. Details: www.starwoodcapital.com Harmsworth founded ESPA in September 1993 Rotating hotel for Solta Island Pevonia teams up with Elounda De Luxe e designs for Europe’s first rotating hotel, to be built on a hillside olive grove on Solta Island, have been unveiled. Masterminded by Richard Hywel Evans of Studio RHE, the new-build marina and resort will be located 35 minutes by boat from Split. e hotel will rotate from its position in the centre of an infinity-edged swimming lake that cascades onto a hillside spa below. Guests will have ever-changing views over the Adriatic Sea, the surrounding countryside and the Roman remains of a Diocletian fish farm. The natural product and treatment line Pevonia UK, in association with Pevonia Greece, has unveiled a new partnership with the Domes of Elounda De Luxe Resort in Crete. Pevonia is to be the primary brand within the Domes Spa, which has facilities including a black mosaic sea- water swimming pool and is a member of the Ledra Hotels & Villas group. Business development manager for Pevonia Greece, Theodora Serefeas, said: “We have found that the Ledra group of hotels is an example of how a partnership based on mutual values can truly lead to success.” Details: www.domesofelounda.com e hotel will rotate at a speed of 1.3 times per day e Waterfall Spa will feature a water-walled reception as well as five treatment rooms that are surrounded by a shallow lake. Hywel Evans said: “is is a stunning ex- ample of how exciting and bold design can be. In the case of Solta Island, the need was simple: every guest should enjoy the breathtaking view and our design provides just that.” Studio RHE was commissioned by the Croatian developer e Profectus Group, which is currently in the final stages of signing off the project. Details: www.studiorhe.com Croatian property features swimming lake cascading onto a spa spa opportunities Issue No 90 2 July – 15 July 2010 £2.00 www.spaopportunities.com from the publishers of spa business world news, jobs & training updated daily online e resort is a member of Ledra Hotels & Villas Read Spa Opportunities online: www.spaopportunities.com/digital

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Susan Harmsworth awarded MBE for services to industry

Starwood Capital and HHM enter into new partnership

Susan Harmsworth, founder and chief

executive of ESPA, has been recognised in the

2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours with an MBE

(Member of the Order of the British Empire).

Awarded for her outstanding services to the

spa and beauty industry, the honour refl ects

Harmsworth’s involvement in the global spa

industry for the majority of her professional life.

She said: “I’m passionate about what I do

every day, but simply couldn’t have done this

without everyone else around me, so special

thanks need to go to clients worldwide and my

fantastic team.” Details: www.espaonline.com

Starwood Capital Group and Hersha Hos-

pitality Management (HHM) are to go into

partnership in a move aimed at providing the

latter with the fi nance to expand its operations

in the continental US.

Starwood Capital is a private investment

fi rm focused on real estate, while the privately

held HHM is a third-party hotel management

company that currently operates more than

70 hotels in the US. Th e new partnership will

be looking to invest in select-service and full-

service hotel management opportunities across

the country. Details: www.starwoodcapital.comHarmsworth founded ESPA in September 1993

Rotating hotel for Solta Island

Pevonia teams up with Elounda De Luxe

Th e designs for Europe’s fi rst rotating hotel, to

be built on a hillside olive grove on Solta Island,

have been unveiled.

Masterminded by Richard Hywel Evans of

Studio RHE, the new-build marina and resort

will be located 35 minutes by boat from Split.

Th e hotel will rotate from its position in the

centre of an infi nity-edged swimming lake that

cascades onto a hillside spa below. Guests will

have ever-changing views over the Adriatic Sea,

the surrounding countryside and the Roman

remains of a Diocletian fi sh farm.

The natural product and treatment line Pevonia UK, in association with Pevonia Greece, has unveiled a new partnership with the Domes of Elounda De Luxe Resort in Crete.

Pevonia is to be the primary brand within the Domes Spa, which has facilities including a black mosaic sea-water swimming pool and is a member of the Ledra Hotels & Villas group.

Business development manager for Pevonia Greece, Theodora Serefeas, said: “We have found that the Ledra group of hotels is an example of how a partnership based on mutual values can truly lead to success.” Details: www.domesofelounda.com

Th e hotel will rotate at a speed of 1.3 times per day

Th e Waterfall Spa will feature a water-walled

reception as well as fi ve treatment rooms that

are surrounded by a shallow lake.

Hywel Evans said: “Th is is a stunning ex-

ample of how exciting and bold design can be.

In the case of Solta Island, the need was simple:

every guest should enjoy the breathtaking view

and our design provides just that.”

Studio RHE was commissioned by the

Croatian developer Th e Profectus Group, which

is currently in the fi nal stages of signing off

the project. Details: www.studiorhe.com

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Th e resort is a member of Ledra Hotels & Villas

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NEWS

Confi rmed opening date for Hotel Verta

Sicily’s third Hilton opens with a large Klafs spa

Hotel and resort operator Von Essen has

announced the opening date for its Hotel Verta

property in London, UK.

Th e hotel was originally scheduled to open

in June 2009, but the project has been delayed

a number of times due to problems in the

excavation of the site.

Although Von Essen was handed the keys to

the property back in February, the hotel will not

open to guests until 12 September 2010.

Th e hotel will also off er a subterranean spa

called Spa Verta. Facilities will include a hydro-

vitality pool consisting of air loungers, air seat,

standing air station and two neck massage

stations, sanarium, heated lounges, a steam-

room, sauna, gym and signature spa treatments

in the four therapy rooms.

Th ere will also be a grooming room, while

the lead brand for the spa’s treatments will be

product house Anne Semonin. Details: www.

vonessenhotels.co.uk

Hilton Worldwide has opened the Hilton Giardini Naxos in Sicily, the third prop-erty on the Italian island to open under the Hilton Hotels brand.

Formally known as The Russott Hotel, the property has been converted to a Hilton and operates as part of a fran-chise agreement with Russott Finance. Occupying a prime beachfront location, Hilton Giardini Naxos enjoys panoramic views across the Ionian Sea and boasts its own private beach.

The hotel’s facilities include a spa designed and equipped by German company Klafs, a Hilton Fitness by Pre-

cor fi tness centre and a swimming pool. The hotel also boasts two restaurants.

Sebastiano Russotti, president and CEO of Russott Finance Spa, owner of the Hilton Giardini Naxos, said: “The property is now a completely refur-bished hotel, which we anticipate will bring signifi cant growth in eastern Sicily, in particular the areas of Naxos and Taormina. We have appreciated the support and professionalism of the Hilton Worldwide team and look forward to continuing this relationship with the same enthusiasm in the future.” Details: www.hiltonworldwide.com

Th e hotel is located in London’s Battersea area

Packages from Healing Hotels

A range of new programmes have been

unveiled by some of the European members of

the Healing Hotels of the World holistic group.

Th e Grand Hotel Kronenhof, situated in the

Swiss Alps, is off ering an Anti Burnout Retreat,

delivered in co-operation with fi tness special-

ists Gut Training. Elsewhere, La Clairière Bio

and Spahotel in Alsace, France, is planning a

week-long ayurveda-based retreat in August

while Germany’s Zum Kurfürsten Vital and

Wellnesshotel is to focus on Traditional Chinese

Medicine. Details: www.healing-hotels.comExterior of the Grand Hotel Kronenhof

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Certifi cation for Tabacón Grand Thermal

Wyndham Hotel Group acquires Tryp hotel brand

Th e Tabacón Grand Spa Th ermal Resort in

Arenal, Costa Rica, has achieved the Luxury

Eco Certifi cation Standard (LECS), becoming

the fi rst hotel in the country and the second in

the world to pass all the requirements required

for certifi cation to be awarded.

Th e resort has also introduced Tabacón

Green, a programme intended to further

environmental awareness and allow each guest

to contribute in a meaningful, memorable way.

So far, more than 3,000 trees have been planted,

to help minimise the carbon footprint of arriv-

als by car or bus. More than 50 per cent of the

872 acres of land owned by Tabacón is under

protection as primary or secondary rainforest.

LECS was created in a partnership between

Sustainable Travel International, a global non-

profi t travel solutions provider and Leading

Quality Assurance (LQA). Th e LQA is a joint

venture with Th e Leading Hotels of the World

company, established to provide quality assur-

ance, benchmarking and training in the luxury

sector of the hospitality industry.

Costa Rica in continuing in its eff orts to

become the world’s fi rst carbon-neutral country

by 2021. Details: www.tabacon.com

In a deal worth around US$43m (£30m, 36m),

the Wyndham Hotel Group business unit is to

acquire the Tryp hotel brand from Sol Meliá

Hotels & Resorts.

Wyndham will also enter into a license agree-

ment with the current 91 Tryp hotels located

throughout Europe and South America that

will continue to be owned, operated, managed

or licensed by Sol Meliá. Th e two companies

have formed an alliance designed to develop

the Tryp brand globally and will market the

hotels through their respective central reserva-

tions systems and loyalty programmes.

Tryp, expected to be renamed Tryp by Wynd-

ham, is a select-service, mid-market brand.

Sol Meliá will continue to operate hotels,

resorts and vacation clubs under its seven other

owned brands. Details: www.wyndham.com

Th e thermal hot springs at Tabacón Grand Th ermal in Costa Rica

Spa Cenvaree extension

Th e next facility to open under the Spa Cen-

varee brand will launch at the Centara Grand

Beach Resort & Spa Sokhna, marking the

group’s entry into Egypt. Opening in October

2010, the spa will feature 11 multi-function

therapy rooms with separate male/female areas.

Th e luxury Spa Cenvaree brand is owned

by Th ailand’s Centara Hotels & Resorts group.

Details: www.centarahotelsresorts.comTh e new spa will open on 1 October

Sareeraya Villas to launch in August on Koh SamuiSareeraya Villas & Suites is to open with a large spa on Chaweng beach in north-ern Koh Samui, Thailand in July, 2010.

With four treatment rooms as well as a fi tness area, treatments offered will include Sareerya’s signature Royal Thai Massage while others will combine Thai, Chinese and Indian wellness traditions. Details: www.sareeraya.com

The Third Space to expand with second club in LondonThe UK-based health and fi tness club brand The Third Space is to open a sec-ond club in early 2011 in the Marylebone area of London. In addition to exercise facilities, equipment and training, the new development will also feature a spa.

Eric Dunmore, CEO, said: “We’re look-ing to offer the Third Space experience to more people within London. There is a huge demand for an innovative, premium health club facility in London’s affl uent areas, where the market is underserved.” Details: www.thethirdspace.com

Local Scottish authority rejects £1.3bn resort plansWoodland Trust Scotland has welcomed Perth and Kinross Council’s decision to refuse planning permission for a £1.3bn ( 1.56bn, US$1.48bn) resort at Pitlochry, Scotland. Under the plans, the estate would have been redeveloped into a private members’ club – incorporating a 104-suite hotel with restaurants and bars and a health spa with 10 suites.

Planning permission was refused on the grounds that the scheme would go against national policy and guidance.Details: www.perthshire.com

An artist’s impression of the new spa

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PRODUCTS

MIX AND MOSAIC

KANSHI PRODUCTS

From the Italian mosaic tile

maker Trend of Vincenza

comes the Vitreo, Brillante,

Shining (VBS) collection, which

combines vitreous glass tesserae

with a backing membrane matrix

made from polyurethane threads

for easier, faster installation.

Comprising three colour

‘families’ – the opalescent Vitreo,

aventurina-accented Brillante

and irridescent Shining – the

hand-cut mosaic squares can be

used individually or combined

for custom mixed designs. Th ere

is also a range of 24ct gold Auero

mosaics, hand craft ed with gold

leaf and lead crystal to create

further highlights and accents.

A new range of African aromatic

spa products called Kanshi™ –

meaning ‘beautiful fragrance’

– have been unveiled. Based on

natural skincare rituals, the

Kanshi™range features ingredi-

ents inspired by the fl avours of

West Africa and include papaya,

mango, coconut and shea butter.

Created by Dzigbordi K. Dosoo,

the founder and chief executive

offi cer of spa group Allure Africa

in collaboration with Lydia Sar-

fati, the founder of Repêchage®,

the entire range of 33 products

– grouped into dry and oily skin

types as well as body care and

lifestyle ranges – are available for

global distribution.

Product News

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ÓG IRELAND’S SKINCARE

A new range of peat-based skincare for

both men and women has been unveiled

by Óg Ireland. Products include a cleanser,

toner, moisturiser, body scrub and body

mask. Pure 9,000 year-old peat is used

in the mask while peat extract is used in

the creams. Th ere is also a full menu of

treatments to accompany the products.

Natural peat contains essential oils, fatty

acids and lipoids which help to re-establish

the natural ph balance of the skin. It is said

to be naturally hypo-allergenic while it also

contains preserving properties and has

considerable moisture retention.

KEYWORDS: og ireland

KEYWORD: airex

Global gymnastic mat producer AIREX®

has created a new extra large version of its

Balance-pad. Th e multi-functional piece of

kit is 98cm (38.5in) in length and is said to

be particularly suitable for lateral position

exercises although it is also suitable for

endurance and therapeutic training. Usable

on both sides, the waffl e pattern on the top

and the underside of the pad ensures that

the product is non-slip while massaging

and stimulating the soles of the feet as well

as actively promoting blood circulation.

AIREX® XL BALANCE-PAD

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SOUTH SEAS EXPERIENCE

REEBOK PINK STEP

SPC’S NEW BODY LOTION

TYLÖ SHOWER AND STEAM

Th e SPC brand of luxury spa products has

unveiled a new hand and body lotion. Coming

in a 300ml container, the lotion contains

rich moisturising ingredients including

sweet almond oil, apricot kernal oil and oat

extract which are combined to help nourish

and protect the skin. Combined with mallow

extract, the lotion is easily absorbed and is

particularly useful for treating dehydrated,

delicate, mature and sensitive skin. Th e lotion

joins SPC’s complete range of face and body

skincare products also includes the Decadent

Rose Cleanser, Decadent Rose Moisturiser,

Ginger Body Scrub, White Chocolate Body

Cream, Kiwi Complexion Scrub, Sweet Almond

Eye Balm and a range of massage oils as well as

a Exhilarating Citrus Candle. Originating from

the SPA SPC at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire,

UK, SPC is a British skincare brand.

Swedish manufacturer Tylö has unveiled a new

sauna and steam bathing system for facilities

where space is an issue. Covering a total of

only 13.9sq ft (1.3sq m) of fl oor space, the

minimalistic i1309 sauna and i110/c steam

shower units have enough space inside for two

adults and have all the functions of larger, more

conventional sauna cabins and steamrooms,

including built-in LED lighting, a hygrometer

and thermometer. Th ere is also the option

of two diff erent sauna heaters with the i1309

[pictured, right], so it can be kitted out as

either a traditional sauna or to include a steam

sauna while the benches are made from heat

treated dark ash. Meanwhile, the fully glazed

i110/c corner unit combines a multi-functional

shower column incorporating a control panel

with 100 per cent humidity steam bathing, to a

maximum temperature of 45˚C.

BABOR has unveiled three new masks

and peelings called Fiji, Tonga and Tahiti

that feature selected active ingredients and

fragrances from islands in the South Seas. Each

also includes a mono oil, traditionally used

on the islands as a beauty aid and produced

from blossoms, fruits and herbs that are picked

right before dawn and then immersed in fresh

coconut oil. Th e Fiji moisturising gel-cream

mask peel is for dry skin and has exfoliant

grains made from coconut shells. With Vitamin

A pink step has been launched to coincide

with the 20th anniversary of the original

Reebok step. Described as perfect for low

impact aerobic training, the compact step

is only available for a limited time and

can be adjusted to three training heights

with interlocking block positions. It also

features non-slip fl oor blocks and a rubber

moulded platform which ensures that

even the most energetic steps can be taken

confi dently and with comfort, Th e step is

fi nished with a splash of pink fusion.

C-rich extracts of kiwi and mango, the Fiji

mask also includes the active ingredient

Lift olution as well as aloe vera and hyaluronic

acid. Th e mono oil used contains blossom and

fruit extracts of the noni tree and gardenia. Th e

rich Tonga peel mask for dry sensitive skin is

a smooth cream peel with exfoliating grains

made from shells of the tamanu fruit. Th e fi nal,

clarifying Tahiti gel is for blemished, combina-

tion and oily skin. Featuring exfoliating grains

made from pearl, this refi ning cleansing mask

treats the skin with active ingredients from the

island of Tahiti.

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SPA DIARY

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18-20 July 2010COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Th is international beauty and cosmetics fair –

now in its eighth year – attracted 625 exhibitors

and 22,500 visitors in 2009. Th is year there is

a dedicated spa and wellness section. Confer-

ences and seminars are also off ered.

Tel: +1 480 455 3431

Web: www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com

28-29 July 2010SPLASH! POOL AND SPA TRADESHOW

Broadbeach Island, Gold Coast, Australia

SPLASH! is primarily intended for manufac-

turers, retailers, architects, landscapers and

technicians to stay ahead of market directions

in the pool and spa industries.

Tel: +61 2 9660 2113

Web: www.splashexpo.com.au

21-22 August 2010A5M CONFERENCE

Sofi tel Melbourne on Collins,

Melbourne, Australia

Hosted by Th e Australasian Academy of Anti-

Ageing Medicine, the 2010 A5M Conference

will combine internal and external aspects of

anti-ageing and regenerative medicine and will

include over 30 workshops discussing the latest

research and protocols.

Tel: +613 9813 0439

Web: www.a5m.net/conferences

4-5 September 2010SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL SPA &

BEAUTY EXPO

Sydney Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

One of Australia’s largest spa and beauty trade

events. Presents the latest ideas, products,

treatments and equipment from the country’s

leading brands and suppliers.

Tel: +61 2 9422 2535

Web: www.internationalbeautyexpo.co.au

12-13 September 2010EUROPEAN SPA SUMMIT

Portes de Versailles, Paris, France

A benchmark event since it was founded in

2007, the European Spa Summit is targeted

more particularly to hotel sector professionals

and covers all of the problems inherent in

setting up and managing spas.

Web: www.beyondbeautyparis.com

16-17 September 2010THE NATURAL HEALTH

CONFERENCE AND EXPO

Aotea Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

One of Australasia’s foremost trade events

for complementary healthcare professionals,

naturopaths, therapists, pharmacists and health

retailers. Taking place in New Zealand.

Tel: +61 2 9660 2113

Web: www.naturalhealthexpo.com.au

23-26 September 2010INNER IDEA CONFERENCE

La Quinta Resort & Club, California, US

An annual event dedicated to exploring the

cutting edge of fi tness and wellness. Celebrating

its fi ve-year anniversary this year, it will feature

more than 100 sessions on Pilates, yoga, Nia®,

GYROKINESIS® & GYROTONIC® exercise.

Keynote speakers will include six-time Iron-

man® world champion Mark Allen and shaman

and healer Brant Secunda. It is organised by

the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a

leading membership organisation of fi tness and

wellness professionals with more than 23,000

members in over 80 countries.

Tel: +1 858 535 8979

Web: www.ideafi t.com/Inner-IDEA

5-7 October 2010SPA & BEAUTY RUSSIA

Moscow Expocentre, Russia

A new professional spa and beauty tradeshow,

launched by Mondial Spa & Beauté last year. It

will also include the Spa & Beauty Congress,

targeting spa directors, managers and investors.

Tel: +7 495 225 45 51

Web: www.spa-and-beauty.ru

10-11 October 2010PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY

MANCHESTER

Manchester Central, Manchester, UK

A leading professional health, beauty and

wellness event. Last year’s show saw more than

17,000 beauty trade buyers meet, learn and buy

from industry suppliers and get the latest tips

at a series of free masterclasses relevant to their

businesses and careers. Experts taking part

this year will include Andy Rouillard, Daniel

Sandler, Gill Morris and Jaclyn Hughes.

Tel: +44 20 7728 5000

Web: www.professionalbeautymanchester.com

12-15 October 2010INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON

MEDICAL TRAVEL, WELLNESS &

RETIREMENT (IMWELL)

Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Philippines

Th e 2010 IMWell Summit is for healthcare, hos-

pitality and travel industry leaders from around

the world, as well as policymakers from diff er-

ent governments and agency bodies. All come

together to integrate various healthcare delivery

models, systems and global benchmarks for an

effi cient, productive and equitable delivery of

healthcare across nations and societies.

Tel: +632 910 8030

Web: www.philippinesheartofasia.ph

13-16 October 2010INTERBAD

Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Germany

Th e 22nd international trade fair for swim-

ming pools, pool and bath technology, saunas,

physiotherapy and wellness will take place in

Stuttgart. At the same time, there will also be a

congress for professionals within the recre-

ational and medicinal bath industries.

Tel: +49 711 18560 2591

Web: www.messe-stuttgart.de/interbad

Th is year’s Inner Idea Conference will take place in September in California, US

DIARY DATES

Balanced Body® Pilates Innovative group programming

Training and workshops at

your facility

Unlimited potential for

non-dues revenue

For functional training at

its best, call 00-800-7220-0008

or visit www.pilates.com.

Movement for LifeTM

Sara adds 18 metres to her drive.

Your facility adds £61,546 to its bottom line.

Heather Blankinship, the new spa operations director at Amanresorts p24

Peninsula Hot Springs, Australia p68Six Senses Destination Spa, Phuket p48

10SPA VISIONA record-breaking massage and a

fl oating spa in Th e Netherlands

12 LETTERS Wellness tourism at its best is high-

lighted by an Australian MP

14NEWS Starwood reveals its four-star spa

brand; Spa Chakra is acquired; and

Fairmont makes its Chinese debut

20EVERYONE’S TALKING ABOUT LONGER MASSAGES

Is 60 minutes really long enough for a

therapist to massage all areas of the body

eff ectively? Kath Hudson reports

24 INTERVIEW HEATHER BLANKINSHIP

Th e spa operations director at Aman-

resorts was inspired to create places of

healing aft er a serious car accident 14

years ago. She tells Katie Barnes about her

plans to take Aman spas to the next level

30RESEARCHLOCAL HERO

PKF’s latest report highlights how locals

have boosted hotel spa business in the

downturn. Leonor Stanton reviews the fi nd-

ings and gets feedback from the industry

34CROSSING CULTURES Rhianon Howells fi nds out more

about Hôtel Les Ottomans in Istanbul

38SPA TOURISM CURIOUS ABOUT CROATIA

Croatia is the fi rst country under the

microscope in Terry Stevens’ three-part

wellness tourism series about the Balkans

42THE BIG PICTURE Katie Barnes visits Novi Spa, one

of the largest wellness facilities in Europe

46THE WAY I SEE ITJEFF MATTHEWS

Th e president and COO of Mandara on the

group’s new four-star spa brand, Chavana

48UNCOMMON SENSE We look at Six Senses’ fi rst desti-

nation spa in Phuket and its rollout plans

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What is energy fi eld imaging and should

spas off er it? Rhianon Howells investigates

54 SWEDE HEART Spa consultancy Raison d’Etre has

worked on some famous spas, but has now

stepped into the spotlight with its own

branded spa facility in Stockholm. Katie

Barnes pays a visit

58 FUN TIME SPA Caroline Wilkinson tries out disco

showers and mango-scented steamrooms at

Ocean Spa, the £2m facility at UK holiday

park Butlins, which aims to attract those on

a middle income with its fun image

61RESEARCH SPA PSYCHE Leonor Stanton reviews the Spa

Sentiment Research Report 2009 – which

looks into the spending habits of spa-

goers – and also reveals what the industry

thinks about its fi ndings

64 MODERN MOROCCO Morocco is teeming with tourists

and has a strong wellness tradition, but

how are its spas appealing to today’s visi-

tors? Julie Cramer reports

68 LIVING THE DREAM Jennifer Todd talks to Charles

Davidson, the man behind Peninsula Hot

Springs – Australia’s fi rst thermal resort –

which just completed an AU$8m upgrade

72 VILLAGE LIFE Richmond Village, a UK retirement

home operator, has added two luxury well-

ness facilities to its sites. Rhianon Howells

fi nds out more about spas for the elderly

76FITNESS GETTING PERSONAL How spas could use the Myers-

Briggs Type Indicator personality test to

develop a more eff ective fi tness off ering

78PRODUCTS Product and equipment news

82FINISHING TOUCHA PIECE OF THE ACTION

Just the simple act of exercising is enough

to boost your body image, a study shows

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Social media workshops launched for spas and salons Marketing and training services provider Sleep-

ing Lion has unveiled two new social media

workshops for the spa and salon industry.

Th e fi rst, called Building A Successful Online

Media Strategy is a one-day workshop that can

also be tailored to a half-day course if required.

Th e second, called Social Media Marketing In

Six Weeks, takes place over one hour per day

as an online course to help spas better connect

directly with their customers and is run in

association with online reputation management

company Tiger Two.

Sleeping Lion was launched in 2005 by

marketing professional Sarah Taylor. During

Taylor’s career, she has worked with brands

including Six Senses, Mandara Spa, Th e Savoy

Group and Th e Caledonian Club. Details: www.

sleepinglion.co.uk

New fi ve-star spa programme

James Watt College in Scotland has teamed up

with a number of spas to develop a new, one-

year training course for a small number of its

students with the intention of creating an elite

team of spa professionals. Facilities involved

in the training and off ering work experience

include the Walled Garden at Loch Lomond,

the Carrick Spa at Cameron House Hotel and

Stobo Castle. Details: www.jameswatt.ac.uk

TRAINING

Spas matter² management tool for spas and health clubsA new management tool called spas matter² has been unveiled for professionals within the spa, salon and fi tness industries.

Designed by June Cox and Nicki Kurran, the business tool and resource has been created to help inject structure to existing businesses as well as help new companies launch effectively. Spas matter² helps to transform tedious and forgeten tasks into simple, manageable steps allowing manag-ers to focus on building their company as well as protect their bottom line.

The resource covers a range of business areas including health and safety, human resources, operating standards, business management, makreting, energy savings and performance management and is available in hard copy. A web-based version is to launch later in 2010 and will provide instant access and management analysis reporting tools. Details: www.spasmatter2.vpweb.co.uk

TOO MUCH KNOWLEDGE CAN BE DANGEROUS

Crispin examines how educated incapacity could be aff ecting the progression of staff in the wellness industry

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managing director of

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Crispin Reed

I had the pleasure of attending the Global Spa Summit in Istanbul recently. There were many highlights and great speakers. One in particular that stood out was a

talk given by Edie Weiner, the president of Weiner, Edrich, Brown, Inc., a leading futurist consulting group in the United States. Of the many pearls of wisdom that she imparted was the concept of ‘educated incapacity’.

The term educated incapacity refers to an acquired or learned inability to understand or even perceive a prob-lem, far less a solution. It’s based on the phrase ‘trained incapacity’ coined by the economist Thorstein Veblen, who used it to refer to, among other things, the inability of those with engineering or sociology training to understand certain issues which they would have been able to under-stand if they had not had this training.

The training is essential to gain the skill, and there is a requirement for people to be qualifi ed to perform certain roles, spa therapy being no exception. But the argument goes that the training comes at a cost by narrowing the perspectives of the individuals concerned.

Consequently, the more expertly or better trained a person is, the more diffi cult it can be for that person to see a solution if that solution falls outside the framework that they’ve acquired via their training.

So when they’re confronted by a problem and a solu-tion presents itself that’s outside an accepted framework, an expert is often less likely to see it than an amateur

without the confi ning framework. For example, if you’re not feeling well you are highly likely to want to see a fully trained doctor rather than someone untrained. But if a new cure is developed that is at odds with accepted norms, the medical profession is often the last to accept it. Educated incapacity is very much alive and kicking in the corporate world. Edie Weiner cited the example of Sony, who revolutionised portable music with the intro-duction of the Walkman but promptly sued Napster when they launched. Had they not suffered from educated inca-pacity, Sony would have seen the future and introduced downloadable music themselves.

For me, this raises a number of interesting points in relation to the recruitment and training of therapists. As a principle, a spa will want therapists who are well trained in a specifi c treatment or range of treatments. Increasingly though, they demand of therapists that they perform other roles, either formally or informally. Educated incapacity would suggest that specifi c training could end up narrowing their vision and make them less capable of performing other tasks. Job descriptions should therefore be more open, more specifi c and more rigorous to refl ect additional responsibilities. And on-the-job training should be designed to ensure that therapists remain open to new solutions and indeed are pre-disposed to seek them out.

One thing is for sure. The future is going to come and we all need to be ‘capacitated’ to deal with it.

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Further brand extension for Canyon Ranch’s SpaClub

10 Minute Manicure expands

US-based health and wellness company Canyon

Ranch is to further extend its SpaClub brand

via a new deal with Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Via its SpaClub brand, Canyon Ranch will

become responsible for the spa, beauty, well-

ness, fi tness and spa cuisine facilities onboard

the entire Regent Sea fl eet.

A Canyon Ranch SpaClub will be installed

on each ship in December 2009 with the

fi rst cruises to feature the facility being 18

December for Seven Seas Voyager, 20 December

for Seven Seas Mariner and 28 December for

Seven Seas Navigator. Details: rssc.com

American brand 10 Minute Manicure is to

extend its reach away from the airport and into

towns and cities across the US.

Th e franchise model – which off ers

manicures on a no-appointment-necessary

basis – will be available for sites across the US.

Th e model for the company changed as a

result of the economic downturn, combined

with the diminishing amount of renovation

work happening in American airports.

First opened in January 2006 at Cincinnati

Airport, there are currently a total of 10 airport-

based 10 Minute Manicure sites. Details:

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Work begins on ‘sunken’ hotel

Natal Ocean Club spa to launch in late 2010

Construction work has begun on the Songjiang

Hotel, a ‘sunken hotel’ being created in a 328ft

(100m)-deep water-fi lled quarry in Songjiang

close to Shanghai, China.

Situated inside the Shanghai Sheshan Na-

tional Holiday Resort in the Sheshan Mountain

area of Songjiang, the 21-fl oor hotel will have

two underwater levels, 17 fl oors between the

surface of the water and ground-level and two

fl oors above ground-level.

Design and engineering consultancy Atkins

won a competition in 2006 to design the hotel,

which is expected to be completed by the end

of 2010. According to lead architect Martin

A luxury new destination spa will open at the Natal Ocean Club on the Cabo Sao Roque in Rio Grand Do Norte, Brazil in late 2010.

The 5,000sq ft (464.5sq m) Sky Spa will feature a water lounge with views of the Atlantic and include swimming pools as well as hot and cold plunge pools. The spa will also boast a red-wood sauna, eucalyptus steamroom and heat and water-therapy circuits.

Opening in November 2010, the Natal Ocean Club will become a mem-ber of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts group and will have a range of suites and private villa accommodation. De-tails: preferredhotels.com

Th e entire concept of the development will revolve around water and wellness

Jochman, the entire hotel concept will revolve

around water and nature-based wellness and

spa facilities. Th ere will also be a large spa off er-

ing on the water level of the property.

Th e underwater fl oors will house a restaurant

and bedrooms facing an aquarium, while the

lowest level will contain a leisure complex

off ering a swimming pool and water sports.

Designer Atkins has made sustainability key

to the hotel’s construction, including generating

electricity and heating from the site’s geother-

mal energy. A naturally-lit internal atrium will

incorporate the existing rockface of the quarry.

Details: atkinsglobal.com

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Elmcrest College is the first to offer full-time diploma programs in Spa Management in North America. Our curriculum provides exposure to a broad spectrum of management skills, spa industry knowledge and practical applications from the front desk staff to the senior spa manager/director.

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SPA MANAGEROur new spa development will be opening in December 2010 and we are looking to recruit a Spa Manager to over-see and develop this new addition to Rudding Park’s established Hotel, Golf and Holiday Park. Our beautifully designed and boutique style spa has been conceived to provide our guests with a truly personalised and memorable experience.

This role would be ideally suited to a candidate who enjoys a ‘hands on’ style of management, working with and within the team. Previous experience of managing a team of therapists is essential, possibly in a Head Therapist or Assistant Manager role in a large spa. You will be required to select, train and mentor your therapists and create a strong team ethos and culture of excellence, establishing a new benchmark in terms of quality and care whilst delivering therapies to a very high standard.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity,

please send your CV to: [email protected] or Human

Resources Department, Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1JH

now recru i t ing for ;Hairdressers .Personal Trainers Beauty Therapists . Massage Therapists Barbers . Nail Technicians . Spa Receptionists

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Contact: Jan GreenEmail: [email protected]: www.onespaworld.com

Imagine working for the leading spa operator on board

luxury cruise ships. Steiner operates spas on over 131

luxury cruise ships sailing the seven seas.

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AT THE CARRICKON LOCH LOMOND

‘Scottish Hotel Spa of the Year 2008, 2009 & 2010’

Spa Therapists & Hair StylistsThe Carrick Spa - on the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond and part of the world renowned Cameron House Hotel. This is Scotland’s fi nest spa; a quintessentially Scottish escape into a sumptuous world of indulgence and pampering.

We are looking for the very best therapists and Hair Stylists to complement our expert team. Passion, drive and the desire to deliver exceptional service is a must and the successful candidates will need to demonstrate all these attributes. We are currently recruiting for therapists to work at the Carrick Spa and recently opened ‘Beauty Bar at Cameron House’. Experience is preferred but top students and outstanding personalities will also be considered. Training in our product houses and guest journey is necessary for all successful recruits along with retail training.

Full and Part Time applicants will be considered with fl exible working times to include evenings and weekends. Evening only therapists, seasonal therapists (June- October), weekend only therapists, massage therapists and holistic therapists

Salary and package are dependent on experience but are very competitive for the best applicants. Benefi ts of Employment are extensive including friends and family rates throughout DeVere Hotels and free Health Club Membership.

Interested applicants should forward their CV to [email protected]

Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire

Set in 300 acres of park and woodlands, The Grove is a 5-star luxury ‘groovy-grand’ hotel located in the south-east of England. Our spa, Sequoia was recently voted Best Spa in the World by readers of the Daily Telegraph’s Ultra Travel Magazine 2009.

Sequoia offers the ideal opportunity to escape from the stress and strains of dailylife and to enjoy some personal and deserved pampering.

We are looking for experienced and professional Spa Therapists to join the team who will be responsible for delivering ESPA treatments and maintaining five star standardsacross the spa. As a team player in a very busy and high profile environment, successfulcandidates will be expected to support other areas of the spa operation including stock control and achieving sales targets. In return, candidates will be given the opportunity to continue developing their career within the luxury spa industry.

Eligibility to work in the UK (we are unable to process applications from those without the right to work in the UK)Recognised beauty therapy and massage qualification – ESPA trained a distinct advantageAppropriate previous experience and development in a 5-star spa environment or similarExcellent understanding of client care and five star treatment standardsGenuine interest in holistic spa treatments Ability to work as part of a dedicated and passionate teamFlexible approach to working hoursGood level of written and spoken EnglishImpeccable personal presentation

To apply for this position please send your CV to

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Beauty TrainerCompany: MitoniaLocation: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

TherapistsCompany: Cinq Mondes SpaLocation: Egypt

Spa ManagerCompany: Holmes PlaceLocation: Switzerland

Health and Wellness ManagerCompany: Chiva-SomLocation: Hua Hin, Thailand

Full Time Fitness InstructorCompany: Eden Hall Day SpaLocation: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Massage TherapistsCompany: Steiner One Spa WorldLocation: Worldwide

Beauty TherapistsCompany: Steiner One Spa WorldLocation: Worldwide

Spa Manager Company: Cinq Mondes SpaLocation: Egypt

Spa TherapistsCompany: Holmes PlaceLocation: Switzerland

Part / Full Time Life Guard Company: Eden Hall Day SpaLocation: Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

UPDATEDDAILY

Our Luxury Spa sits within the stunning surroundings of the award

winning Sofi tel London Heathrow at Heathrow’s Terminal 5.

Our Spa offers up to the minute and indulgent facilities coupled with an extensive choice of relaxing treatments. A spacious haven of tran-quillity and refi nement will greet you at the Sofi tel Spa where guests and clients can enjoy use of our hydro suite, wide-reaching choice of treatments and also make use of our purpose built relaxation area.

We are looking for a fi rst class Spa Supervisor and Spa Therapists to join our established team.

SPA SUPERVISOR

Key responsibilities would include;

To set an example to all therapists. Overseeing and maintaining the high standard of treatment and service

within the spa and treatment areas. Assist the Spa Manager in ensuring retail sales are adhered to, the emphasis

being on profi tability. Ensure a par stock appropriate to the business demands. Will be expected to

do stock control, stock takes and orders Responsible for motivation of therapists Ensure exemplary levels of guest service are consistently maintained Maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of all treatment rooms, in accord-

ance with the Health and Safety and Hygiene legislation. Assist the Spa Manager in co-ordinating the day to day running of the SPA. Promote and sell the services of the Spa and maximise the potential of all sales. Will be expected to assist and perform various demonstrations and events. Training and assessment, which will be properly recorded in the relevant areas

for all therapists. To set the highest standard at all times in professionalism, and friendly attitude To maintain impeccable standards of appearance and grooming, wearing the

company uniform and badges at all times. To perform any other duties deemed reasonable by management.

The successful candidate will ideally have supervisory experience from within simi-lar fi rst class establishments and knowledge of all key beauty techniques. Relevant qualifi cations are essential. Previous ESPA training would be a distinct advantage.

SPA THERAPISTSKey responsibilities would include;

Undertaking consultations and treatments; o Facials o Massage o Manicure & Pedicure o Waxing o Body Wraps o Hot Stones

To promote the health and wellbeing benefi ts to clients receiving treatment on a regular basis.

The delivery of an exceptional, luxurious client care at all times

The successful candidate will ideally have a minimum of 1 years experience from within similar fi rst class establishments and knowledge of all key beauty tech-niques. Qualifi ed to NVQ level 3 in Beauty Therapy or equivalent (CIDESCO) is essential. Previous ESPA training would be a distinct advantage.

A high degree of professionalism is a must along with the ability to communicate clearly and work on a fl exible basis including weekends and evenings. A polished appearance is absolutely essential for this role.

Competitive salary and benefi ts are on offer for the right candidates along with a fabulous working environment.

Please apply by email to [email protected]

If you have not received a response within 7 days of applying please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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Nicaraguan alliance made for Grupo Mariana

Th e Grupo Mariana Family of Resorts and

Wyndham Worldwide Hotels & Resorts have

gone into partnership to create the US$30m

(£20.3m, 24.4m), 330-room Wyndham

Mariana Resort & Casino in Nicaragua.

It will be one of the centrepieces of the Sea-

side Mariana Spa & Golf Resort development.

Located near the cities of Masachapa and

Pochomil on the country’s Pacifi c Coast, the

resort will cover 923 acres and overlook a beach

from which the land rises to the banks of the

Tecolapa River, framed by the Sierra Mountains.

Th e central American property will be

located near the village of San Rafael Del

Sur, around an hour’s drive from the capital

Managua. Amenities will include a destination

spa, a luxury hotel and a private beach club as

well as a Jack Nicklaus golf course.

Th ere will also be a medical facility as part of

the resort as well as a ‘town centre’ with shops,

restaurants and cafes.

Construction work began on the resort

development in December 2009. Th e fi rst phase

– including the spa, residences and beach club

– will be completed by December 2011. Details:

www.seasidemariana.com

2012 launch for Eléa spa in Cyprus resortTh e Eléa Golf & Spa Resort near Paphos, Cy-

prus, will be launched later this year in part of

a development plan that will include extensive

spa facilities opening within the next two years.

Designed by the six-time major winner, Sir

Nick Faldo, the par 71 golf course is located

8km from the international airport and will

become the centrepiece of Eléa Estate, a luxury

resort development.

Th e Eléa Estate will boast luxurious villas and

apartments, a boutique hotel supported by a

Th e entire estate will be completed and opened by the middle of 2012

range of dining options, extensive spa facilities

and a 24,326sq ft (2,260sqm) clubhouse with

underground parking. Th e spa – together with

a boutique hotel – is estimated to be completed

by mid-2012.

Th e course will also be supported by the Eléa

Golf Academy that sits alongside the clubhouse.

It features a full length driving range complete

with target greens and bunkers, a short game

practice area and a putting green. Details: www.

palmerstonhotels.com

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American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) +1 877 905 2700

Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition +65 6337 7473

Australasian Spa Association +61 3 9387 9627

British Association of Beauty Therapy &

Cosmetology (BABTAC) +44 845 065 9000

British Hospitality Association (BHA) +44 845 880 7744

British International Spa Association (BISA) +44 1580 212954

British Resorts Association (BRA) +44 151 934 2285/2286

Comité International D’Esthétique

Et De Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) +41 44 448 2200

Complementary Medical Association +44 845 129 8434

The Day Spa Association +1 201 865 2065

European Spas Association +32 2 7332661

Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) +44 870 420 2022

UK Fitness Industry Association (FIA) +44 207 298 6730

Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists +44 870 000 4242

The International Federation of Aromatherapists +44 208 567 2243

International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub

Association (IHRSA) +1 617 951 0055

The International Medical Spa Association +1 201 865 2065

International Spa Association (ISPA) +1 888 651 4772

Institute of Hospitality +44 208 661 4900

Leading Spas of Canada +1 800 704 6393

New Mexico Spa Association +1 505 331 2344

New York Spa Association +1 315 359 9389

Premier Spas of Ontario +1 800 990 7702

Samui Spa Association +66 7742 08712

Spas Association of the Czech Republic +420 222 511 763

Spa Association Singapore +65 6223 1158

Spa & Wellness Association Singapore +65 6323 9235

Spa Business Association +44 1268 745 884

SpaFinder (US) +1 212 924 6800 (Europe) +44 870 121 6066

Spas Research Fellowship +44 1737 213 169

Thai Spa Association +66 2665 7395

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