Research has become a hallmark of the annual Global Spa Summit, and this year there was a lot of valuable research from a variety of sources. Euromonitor, Horwath and Diagonal Reports presented in person at the Summit and an additional five reports were shared on a USB memory stick and are now available for anyone to access. There is really
Laughter is the best form of medicine, right? Well, one spa is taking the saying to new heights with the world’s first tickling spa now open in Spain.
Beginning today, I will be sending you short emails that highlight some of the interesting and unique information that came out of the 2011 Global Spa Summit that was held in Bali in May. All of the research, powerpoints and session summaries are now accessible on the GSS website. Videos go up next week. You can find everything here. Because
The farm-to-table concept is cropping up in spas around the country, as more and more spas incorporate ingredients grown from their own land into treatments and eco-friendly daily practices into their business – and we gotta say, this is one spa trend we’ve grown to love! On the menu? Spas are dishing up locally sourced
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.