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Before Kate Middleton walks down the aisle, you can be sure she’s indulging in some serious beauty treatments to get ready for the big day. (With an estimated two billion viewers around the world predicted to tune in, we’d be indulging in all-things-beauty too!) Now you can treat yourself as well: The Royal Wedding may […]

In light of Mother’s Day, we thought it the perfect time to spotlight couple’s massage. Spas are boosting their efforts when it comes to catering to duos, and the couple’s massage, which allows two people to enjoy massage in the same room side-by-side as one therapist works on each person, continues to top the list […]

Clinique La Prairie, an award-winning health spa and medical center based in Montreux, Switzerland, celebrated its 80th anniversary in NYC last week with a luncheon, courtesy of the clinic’s Executive Chef Jean-Bernard Muraro. There, the clinic, which has made significant discoveries in cell therapy and anti-aging, introduced its new initiatives for 2011, which include: An […]

When it comes to the world of spas and salons, it’s undeniable that men and women have very different needs…and that the industry tends to favor the females. In response to this imbalance, men’s spas and custom barbershops are beginning to punctuate the spa scenes in major cities around the world, like the newly opened HOMMAGE. Luxury men’s grooming brand HOMMAGE has teamed up with Julien Farel to create a new kind of gentleman’s club, and the April 4th New York City opening of the flagship HOMMAGE Atelier marked a highpoint in the trend of upscale male grooming.

The ancient ritual of hammam, also known as the Turkish hamam or Turkish bath, has become a popular trend in the spa world in the last couple of years, but how much do you really know about this purifying and cleansing treatment? This insider’s guide to all-things-hammam, from the experts at SpaFinder and NewBeauty, shares everything from the tradition’s history to the four-step process to the look of this exquisite spa experience, which offers true results.

Pet parents rejoice! The spa world hasn’t forgotten about our furry friends and how they help to make our lives better. In fact, studies have shown that pets not only help to make us healthier, but they can also make us live longer. Our friends at Petside.com reported on a study from George Washington University’s […]

Are you a spa enthusiast interested in the spa industry? If so, you can’t miss the first annual Washington Spa Alliance Symposium, where valuable information and new insights on the redefining of the American spa experience will be revealed and discussed. With featured speakers including Dr. Pamela Peeke, Philippe Bourguignon, vice chairman, Revolution, LLC & […]

In exergaming the body, rather than just a handheld device, propels the game forward. One of the first popular videogames to combine body movement and video gaming was Dance Dance Revolution, a fixture of Japanese and American arcades in the early 2000s.

“It’s Not Easy Being Gray.”  That was the headline in an article in the New York Times last week.  You will definitely want to read it!  In my last blog post I talked about the #1 SpaFinder Spa Trend for 2011, Aging…Raging.  Well, this article will make sure you never forget this trend. Check out the photo (here […]

Savvy spas are rethinking everything to address the needs of the growing “over-65” cohort. From facilities to equipment to programming, not to mention just plain old pain relief, spa menus are changing to meet the needs of clientele with back, neck, knee and mobility issues.

Let the Spa Research begin!  (Guess what…it already has.) When it comes to Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) research studies that support many spa and wellness modalities (such as massage, exercise, meditation, yoga, Reiki, and the like) we need not wait to create them – they already exist. In my previous blog post I wrote about the two Global Spa […]

The phrase “pass the salt” has been worn down by the healthy notion to pass on salt altogether, but now, at the spa

Happy end of year! Now in its eighth year, SpaFinder’s Spa Trend Report™ showcases 10 trends forecast to influence spa experiences and the wellness industry this year and for decades to come. The report is developed by SpaFinder president Susie Ellis and derived from research with consumers, travel agents, spa professionals and industry leaders, as well as data from SpaFinder’s relationships with 9,000+ spas/salons across the globe.

Some of the year’s hottest spa trends.

Want an insider’s look at the top ten spa trends for 2011? Our expert and president Susie Ellis shares her insight on the spa industry in SpaFinder’s annual 2011 Spa Trend Report™. This global report, now in its eighth year, is based upon analyses from industry experts who visit hundreds of day and stay spas […]

Massage can do more than just work out the kinks

Building on both Korean and European spa traditions, Spa Castle in Flushing, Queens, has something for everyone! From gender-separated bathing areas comprising several heated mineral pools, a steam room, and cold baths for invigoration to a unisex sauna village complete with seven different sauna rooms each designed to treat different health concerns, it is easy to lose track of time experimenting with all of the many relaxation options.

In a recent survey, travel agents reported the #1 emerging spa travel trend was people increasingly hitting stay spas for special occasions. Occasions like the big ’0s’, anniversaries,

Last year at this time we predicted that there would be more need in the real world and more emphasis in the spa world on…stillness.  Well, the former has definitely happened however the latter has a ways to go. After you re-read our #10 trend prediction for 2010, I will grade myself and comment once again […]

Rereading our Diversity Trend from last year’s trend report it strikes me that the statement, “Spa-going has become so mainstream that the face of the spa-goer will now continue to reflect the wider global population” pretty much sums it up.  And I think we gave a fair amount of good examples that were on the radar.  […]