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Akasha spa to open in Jerusalem
Piero Lissoni-designed retreat to open at Mamilla Hotel
A 10,764sq ft (1,000sq m) spa designed by the
Milan-based interior architect Piero Lissoni
is to open at the end of August 2010 at the
Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, Israel.
Called the Akasha Wellbeing Retreat & Spa
and located less than a mile from Jerusalem’s
Old City walls, the facility has been created as a
core component of the hotel’s experience.
The spa’s design incorporates feng shui
principles to create a warm and relaxed
atmosphere. One of the standout features is a
music meditation room, which mixes changing
sounds, lights and images that are aligned with
the elements, or forces, of feng shui. Other
facilities include watsu pools, hammams, an
organic bar and a Technogym-equipped gym.
Treatments integrate Western and Eastern
practices with natural healing techniques and
are conducted under the guidance of Akasha’s
director, Guy Nadler. A range of tailored,
individual programmes are also offered while
therapies use Pevonia products.
Mamilla Hotel is part of the Alrov Luxury
Hotels collection, a subsidiary of the Tel Avivbased real estate company Alrov. Details:
www.mamillahotel.com
The hotel and spa opened on 1 July
Luxury spa debuts on
Italy’s Tuscan Riviera
The Principe Hotel & Spa has opened
on the Tuscan Riviera in Italy. Situated
in the town of Forte dei Marmi, the
new property features 28 en suite bedrooms, a rooftop bar and a beach club.
Facilities at the 5,381sq ft (500sq m)
spa at Principe include four treatment
rooms, a swimming pool and an integrated whirlpool, sauna and steambath
area, separated by glass walls. The
spa has been designed using natural
light wherever possible.
Treatments will use the organic ILA
brand and Bellefontaine as well as
ayurvedic therapies from the Italian
company Lakshmi Ayurvedic. Details:
www.principefortedeimarmi.com
The property is located in the heart of Jerusalem less than one mile from the Old City walls
First Egyptian salt cave
launches at Taba Heights
Taba Heights resort in the Red Sea has unveiled
what is reported to be Egypt’s first salt cave.
Made using salt entirely from the Dead Sea
and the Siwa Oasis, the cave’s floor is covered in
a thick layer of salt crystals while the ceiling has
salt stalactites, creating a unique environment.
The air also includes iodine and calcium.
A session takes 45 minutes and guests can
also purchase salt cosmetics, lamps and candles.
Taba Heights is located in Egypt’s Sinai
Peninsula and offers views of four countries
– Egypt, Israel, Jerusalem and Saudi Arabia.
Details: www.tabaheights.com
McCaffrey joins Clarins
Taba Heights is in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula
Barry McCaffrey has been appointed to
spearhead the opening of Clarins spa accounts
within the hotel and day spa sectors in the US.
As director of sales for the spa division, McCaffrey will be drawing on more than 20 years
of experience including his most recent role,
for [ comfort zone ] in the US, where he was
responsible for building the brand with a focus
on corporate hotel and resort groups.
McCaffrey said: “I’m thrilled to be working
with the team of experts at Clarins USA.
There is a strong commitment to growth and
development of this new channel for Clarins in
North America.” Details: www.clarins.com
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Mustapha’s Place hotel and bar on the east
coast of Zanzibar in east Africa has launched a
mini-spa with a difference.
The US$750 (£491, %580) Casuarina Spa is
located above the hotel among the casuarina
pines and palm trees of the hotel’s garden.
Adapted from what was previously an upstairs area in one of the hotel’s guest bedrooms,
the repurposed space features a new staircase
and window and is very intimate, covering a
total area of 64.5sq ft (6sq m).
With one treatment room and one massage
bed, spa furniture was manufactured by local
Zanzibari carpenters, led by carpenter Ali
Mohamed Hamada, who was responsible for
the redesign. Treatments include a range of
aromatherapy massages and body scrubs.
There are now plans to add flooring to
another roofed space of 215sq ft (20sq m) to
make it suitable for yoga and pilates. Details:
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The new hair treatments are available poolside
The Spa at Terranea in southern California, US,
has boosted its summer offering with a range of
new MoroccanOil hair treatments. Available at
both the resort’s Cielo Point adult pool as well
as the spa pool, the MoroccanOil treatments
use a blend of Argan oil to protect hair from
environmental elements and help to promote
shine and a soft texture. Among the treatments
featured include a 15-minute intense hydrating mask and a 10-minute balancing scalp
treatment that includes a scalp massage using
essential oils. Details: www.terranea.com
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Luxury hotel operator Dorchester Collection is set to open a new country house
hotel and eco-luxury spa, Coworth Park
near Ascot, UK, in September 2010.
Set in 240 acres of Berkshire parkland,
the 70-bedroom Coworth Park hotel is a
restored Georgian Manor House and will
be marketed as one of the UK’s most
environmentally-friendly hotels.
Facilities include a spa which has
been designed to be eco-friendly. Built
predominantly out of timber structures
with lime hemp walls to create a green
and sustainable building, the spa covers
two floors and will be partly submerged
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into the landscape. The upper floor will
have eight treatment rooms (including
two doubles), a manicure/pedicure salon
and relaxation rooms.
The lower ground level is dominated
by the indoor swimming pool and also
offers a large fitness suite equipped by
Technogym and a sun terrace.
The roof of the spa will be adorned
with a garden of thyme, lavender, chamomile and other fragrant herbs that will
be cultivated for the natural treatments,
while a range of luxury brand treatments
will also be made available. Details:
www.dorchestercollection.com
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Stress-reducing retreat at
Lefay Resort on Lake Garda
A new anti-stress programme has been
introduced at Lefay Resort & Spa in Italy.
Available until the end of September, the
four-night programme has been created
by the resort’s doctors and a Chinese
medicine practitioner and combines preventative principles of Chinese medicine
with more contemporary Western techniques. Details: www.lefayresorts.com
The spa will open at the Vermont-based resort in September 2010
WTS International’s latest US$10m spa
Consultancy WTS International has released
further information about a US$10m (%7.8m,
£6.6m) spa which will open in September 2010
at the Woodstock Inn & Resort in Vermont, US.
Designed by Asfour Guzy Architects, the
10,000sq ft (929sq m) spa has 10 treatment
rooms and indoor/outdoor relaxation spaces.
Offering organic products from Eminence,
Naturopathica and Spa Ritual, signature
treatments will utilise indigenous ingredients
to coincide with Vermont’s four seasons. The
Winter’s Deep Forest Massage will have spruce
and cedar oils; in spring, a Vanilla Maple Sugar
Body Polish will celebrate Vermont’s sugar
season; the summer will bring a Summer Berry
Bliss sugar scrub and massage and autumn will
have a Pumpkin Body Masque.
Other amenities include a VIP Restoration Suite complete with a private bathroom
and oversized shower and private outdoor
courtyard with a sauna, a fire pit and a hot
soaking pool.
Michelle Adams was appointed spa director
of the new facility in June 2010. She will be
tasked with the day-to-day operations of the
spa. Details: www.wtsinternational.com
New version of SpaBooker’s online solution launches
Online management solution SpaBooker
version 6.2 has been rolled out with a range of
new features.
These include a completely revamped
point-of-sale module; an integrated social
media marketing functionality; a smart-phone
booking functionality for customers and a
number of other features, updates and bug
fixes. According to SpaBooker, thousands of
developer hours were spent to close more than
900 different tasks.
SpaBooker has a long history in the spa and
wellness industry, spanning more than two
decades. It was first created when global spa
resource SpaFinder was looking for a management solution to recommend to its partners,
to enable online booking and e-commerce.
Details: www.spa-booker.com
Bushmans Kloof revamp
The revamped spa has nearly doubled in size
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The spa at Bushmans Kloof, situated at the
foothills of the Cederberg Mountains near
Cape Town in South Africa has undergone a
complete refurbishment. The extended facility
has nearly doubled in size and now includes
an additional two single treatment rooms as
well as two double treatment rooms, a crystal
steam room with rain showers and a tranquility
lounge. Details: www.redcarnationhotels.com
The resort overlooks Lake Garda in Italy
Asia Spa Institute’s Spa
Master Class Programme
The Asia Spa Institute will run its annual
Spa Master Class Programme on 14-18
August in Hong Kong, China. Co-ordinated through the institute’s partner,
TravelOptions Group, the five-day course
is primarily intended for managers and
professionals who want their career to
progress further as well as those who
are considering a change of career to the
spa industry. The course will culminate
with a Professional Certificate in Spa
Management and Consulting. Details:
www.asiaspa-institute.com
Greek first for Doubletree
by Hilton with Kos property
Hilton Worldwide has opened its first
Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Greece
– the Doubletree by Hilton Resort, KosHelona. The hotel will be operated by
AKTI Helona S.A. Tourist and Commercial
Enterprises under a franchise agreement.
Consisting of seven two-storey buildings,
the hotel – on the south coast of Kos
in the Dodecanese islands – features a
Wellness and Longevity Centre Spa, with
four treatment rooms, a chromotherapy
room, a double ayurvedic suite and a wet
room. Details: www.hiltonworldwide.com
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SPA DIARY
21-22 August 2010
A5M CONFERENCE
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins,
Melbourne, Australia
Hosted by The Australasian Academy of AntiAgeing Medicine, the 2010 A5M Conference
will combine internal and external aspects of
anti-ageing and regenerative medicine and will
include more than 30 workshops discussing the
latest research and protocols.
Tel: +61 3 9813 0439
Web: www.a5m.net/conferences
4-5 September 2010
SYDNEY 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 2010
EUROPEAN 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
23-26 September 2010
The Inner Idea Conference will take place in September in California, US
5-7 October 2010
INTERBAD
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
Trade Fair Centre, Stuttgart, Germany
The 22nd international trade fair for swimming
pools, pool and bath technology, saunas, physiotherapy and wellness, plus the congress for
the recreational and medicinal bath industry.
Tel: +49 711 18560 2591
Web: www.messe-stuttgart.de/interbad
10-11 October 2010
17-18 October 2010
PROFESSIONAL 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: +44 207 728 5000
Web: www.professionalbeautymanchester.com
INNER IDEA CONFERENCE
La Quinta Resort & Club, California, US
An annual event dedicated to exploring the
cutting edge of fitness and wellness. Celebrating
its five-year anniversary this year, it will feature
more than 100 sessions on Pilates, yoga, Nia®,
GYROKINESIS® & GYROTONIC® exercise.
Keynote speakers will include six-time Ironman® world champion Mark Allen and shaman
and healer Brant Secunda. It is organised by
the IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a
leading membership organisation of fitness and
wellness professionals with more than 23,000
members in over 80 countries.
Tel: +1 858 535 8979
Web: www.ideafit.com/Inner-IDEA
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13-16 October 2010
SPA & BEAUTY RUSSIA
12-15 October 2010
INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT ON
MEDICAL TRAVEL, WELLNESS &
RETIREMENT (IMWELL)
Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Philippines
The 2010 IMWell Summit is for healthcare, hospitality and travel industry leaders from around
the world, as well as policymakers from different governments and agency bodies. All come
together to integrate various healthcare delivery
models, systems and global benchmarks for an
efficient, productive and equitable delivery of
healthcare across nations and societies.
Tel: +632 910 8030
Web: www.philippinesheartofasia.ph
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LES NOUVELLES ESTHETIQUES
The Forum, Johannesburg, South Africa
South African spa and beauty networking
conference for decision-makers within the
skincare, wellness and equipment industries.
Tel: +27 11 447 9959
Web: www.lesnouvelles.co.za
10-12 November 2010
COSMOPROF ASIA
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition
Centre, Hong Kong, China
Beauty and cosmetics tradeshow with over
1,350 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors. One hall
focuses solely on beauty, spa and wellness and
nail products and equipment.
Tel: +852 2827 6211
Web: www.cosmoprof-asia.com
15-18 November 2010
ISPA CONFERENCE & EXPO
Maryland, Washington, US
With four days of speaker presentations
covering topics including business strategy,
leadership and management, plus more than
300 exhibitors, each year, thousands of global
spa professionals attend this conference.
Tel: +1 859 226 4326
Web: www.experienceispa.com
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INNOVATIONS
AT POOL POSITION
From water worlds to wellness oases, from the counter-current system to the operator’s concept –
interbad provides visionary concepts, first-class products and innovative applications relating to
pools, saunas and spas for designers, planners, design engineers, hoteliers and operators.
CONTACT: Lincoln West Ltd, Tel.: +44-1732-525950, E-Mail: enquiries@lincolnwest.co.uk
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DALESAUNA DRY FLOAT
Dalesauna has unveiled its Dry Float
System. Created to be quieter and less
mechanical than its predecessors, the
equipment can be used to give clients body
wraps, or for thalassotherapy treatments.
Once the product has been applied, the
client is wrapped loosely in a duvet with
an undersheet to keep the equipment clean
and gently lowered into a bath of water
for the dry float, with a rubber membrane
between the person and the water.
Dalesauna’s new air compression technology replaces the older hydraulic platform
system, for greater ease of use and comfort.
ECOLITE V9 COMPACT
The Ecolite V9 compact IPL system
offers beauty salons, spas and skin
clinics a compact IPL system for delivering
treatments. The new V9 system features
a range of advanced features as well as
increased treatment options, supported
with improved computer software. The
machine has also been redesigned to offer
a more contemporary look. In addition to
delivering all the treatment benefits of the
Ecolite V8, the new machine now features
an IPL skin resurfacing protocol as well as
clip-on disposable heads, designed for the
removal of very fine hair.
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BABORGANIC
Babor’s baborganic range of
face and body products – which
draws inspiration from the
purity of the Swiss Alps – has
been extended with a new cream
intended to reduce first lines and
wrinkles and two new cleansing
products. All the baborganic
products feature an active
ingredients complex consisting
of glacial water, edelweiss, meadowfoam seed oil and oxygen
energy. The Pure Line Reducing
Cream also features the Alpine
herb imperatoria and is joined
by the mild Glacier Cleansing
Milk, which is suitable for all
skin types, and Pure Energizing
Skin Water facial tonic.
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KETTAL DAYBED
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A range of new furniture, called
Kettal Landscape, has been
unveiled by the Kettal design
studio. Featuring modern architectural shapes intended to blend
in with natural settings, Kettal
Landscape is a complete system
that comprises configurable
daybeds, pergolas and personalised aluminium furniture.
Featuring Natte structured fabric,
the daybeds are available in a
wide range of different colours
and configurations and would be
particularly suited to relaxation
spaces within spas. Accessories
for the day beds – such as sun
blinds and aluminium panels –
are also available.
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GIFTING SETS FROM AA
Launching globally from September 2010,
Aromatherapy Associates (AA) have unveiled
a new addition to their gifting collections. The
Perfect Partners set combines smaller versions
of two of AA’s ‘hero’ bath and shower oil
products – Revive Morning and Deep Relax.
The Revive blend includes pink grapefruit,
rosemary and juniper berry while Deep Relax
features vetivert, camomile and sandalwood.
The Perfect Partners set joins the Miniature
Oils Collection and the Indulgence Candle.
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HASLAUER AND SPA
VISION TEAM UP
German wellness company
Haslauer and equipment specialist Spa Vision have joined forces
in the UK spa market. Haslauer’s
portfolio features a wide range
of thermal rooms as well as the
Rasul® and Soft-Pack System®
(Dry Floatation). As well as the
equipment portfolio, Spa Vision
will supply Haslauers ‘Kurland’
range of naturopathy products,
muds, herbs and crèmes – many
having been created to be used
in conjunction with Haslauer
equipment. Spa Vision and
Haslauer will also offer a
complete concept, planning and
layout design service.
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BISSÉ’s has unveiled its new Sun
Defense line. Designed to protect
and care for all skin types, the
eight products are intended to
provide effective sun protection
and feature vitamins E and F as
well as natural botanical extracts.
With a Phyto-aroma based on
a warm orange fragrance, the
products also feature essence of
violet and Tonca fruit extract as
well as hypoallergenic organic
filters for UVA/UVB rays. The
Sun Defense range includes
an SPF50 high protection sun
cream, an SPF50 Sun Expertise
serum and an SPF40 high
protection gel spray mist.
The Indonesia-based Martha Tilaar Group
has launched a new 185-page coffee table
book. Focused on Bali’s centuries-old
healing secrets, the book covers the island’s
holistic wellness culture and how it is
informed by Hindu beliefs. Researched
and published by Martha Tilaar, the Bali
Spa book also examines the rituals and
ceremonies behind many Balinese spa
therapies and provides detailed information on massage and energy treatments as
well as health and beauty recipes.
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New Tower Spa suite for
Bowood Hotel in Wiltshire
Bowood Hotel & Spa near Caine in
Wiltshire, UK, has unveiled its new
Tower Spa suite. Located at the top of a
single tower, the suite boasts the highest
vantage point of the hotel with large oval
windows on both sides framing views
across Capability Brown’s 2,000 acre
Grade I listed Great Park at Bowood.
Details: www.bowood.org
The Thailand destination spa is located in Hua Hin
Chiva-Som unveils 34 new treatments
The hotel is in the 2,000 acre Great Park
Service providing massage
therapy for the elderly debuts
A new service called Happi Hands
has debuted in the UK. Specialising in
massage therapy, manicures and hand
treatments for elderly people in care, its
staff are trained to provide gentle contact
and therapy. Founder Jane Lightfoot
said: “We offer a completely new approach to the care of one of the most
neglected groups in society. I say to our
new therapists that a 20 minute session
for our customers is as beneficial as going to a spa for a week would be for us.”
Details: www.happihands.net
ResortSuite offers range of
subscription-based pricing
The provider of integrated, guest-centric
hospitality management software,
ResortSuite, has introduced a range of
subscription-based pricing. This gives
spas, hotels, health clubs resorts and
golf courses an alternative purchasing
method with access to the full capabilities of ResortSuite’s solutions via
a monthly subscriptions fee. The new
pricing structure was developed to
satisfy the growing demand for a simpler
and more manageable payment option.
Details: www.resortsuite.com
The Thailand-based health resort Chiva-Som
in Hua Hin, Thailand, is to extend its treatment
menu with 34 new options.
The additions to its extensive new health and
wellness menu have been created in line with
the health retreat’s philosophy of providing
beauty, health and longevity solutions through
innovative and effective programmes.
New treatments for this year include a
consultation with Chiva-Som’s integrative and
anti-ageing medicine doctor, who will examine
the causative factors in a person’s history to
look ‘beyond’ diagnoses and symptoms.
There is also a new biofeedback stress
management service that monitors heart rate
variability, while each guest can also be taught
individual stress management techniques.
Mi-en acupressure – a facial accupressure treatment – will also be offered, which stimulates
nerves and muscles to aid relaxation.
Last year, in June, the Chiva-Som signature
product range debuted, including 27 of the
most popular products, for both men and
women. Sold at Chiva-Som and on their associated website, the range is entirely manufcatured
in Thailand. Details: www.chivasom.com
Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health closes
The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health
(FIH), a charity founded by the Prince of Wales,
has been shut down.
The closure of the FIH, which promoted
a holistic approach to medicine and lobbied
for a greater use of homeopathic treatments,
comes after one of its former senior officials
was arrested on a fraud charge. In a statement,
FIH claimed that the closure of the organisa-
tion had been in planning for months but had
been “brought forward as a result of a fraud
investigation at the charity”. The FIH statement
added that: “Since the foundation was set up in
1993, integrated health has become part of the
mainstream healthcare agenda, with more than
half a million patients using complementary
therapies each year, alongside conventional
medicine.” Details: www.fih.org.uk
Retreats at Laguna Beach
One of the new retreats will focus on detox
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The range of wellness retreats at Spa Montage
Laguna Beach in California, US, is expanding
with the release of the spa’s August to December
2010 programme. Designed to enhance personal wellbeing, they will include a Detox Flow
weekend retreat featuring yoga with Genevieve
Fischer in September and a raw foods lifestyle
retreat in October with natural educator Susie
Sondag. Details: www.montagehotels.com
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skilled, job-ready spa personnel in demand by premier spas worldwide.
Our graduates have gone on to work in all types of amazing environments
from cruise ships and resorts in Dubai, St. Lucia, Barbados and Mexico to
hotel and days spas worldwide.
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SPA MANAGER/DIRECTOR DIPLOMA PROGRAM
27 AUG 2010
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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Our 10-month full-time program has attracted students from across the
globe. Our curriculum represents some of the highest standards in the
world. We provide students with the skills and knowledge highly sought
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Work begins on ‘sunken’ hotel
Songjiang-based property to be built in a water-filled quarry
Construction work has begun on the Songjiang
Hotel, a ‘sunken hotel’ being created in a 328ft
(100m)-deep water-filled quarry in Songjiang
close to Shanghai, China.
Situated inside the Shanghai Sheshan National Holiday Resort in the Sheshan Mountain
area of Songjiang, the 21-floor hotel will have
two underwater levels, 17 floors between the
surface of the water and ground-level and two
floors 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
Jochman, the entire hotel concept will revolve
around water and nature-based wellness and
spa facilities. There will also be a large spa offering on the water level of the property.
The underwater floors will house a restaurant
and bedrooms facing an aquarium, while the
lowest level will contain a leisure complex
offering 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 geothermal energy. A naturally-lit internal atrium will
incorporate the existing rockface of the quarry.
Details: atkinsglobal.com
The 5,000sq ft spa will feature a water lounge
Natal Ocean Club spa
to launch in late 2010
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 redwood sauna, eucalyptus steamroom
and heat and water-therapy circuits.
Opening in November 2010, the
Natal Ocean Club will become a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts
group and will have a range of suites
and private villa accommodation. Details: preferredhotels.com
The entire concept of the development will revolve around water and wellness
Further brand extension for
Canyon Ranch’s SpaClub
10 SEPT 2010
Book by 31 August
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, wellness, fitness and spa cuisine facilities onboard
the entire Regent Sea fleet.
A Canyon Ranch SpaClub will be installed
on each ship in December 2009 with the
first 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
10 Minute Manicure expands
A Lulur Ritual taking place within a SpaClub
American brand 10 Minute Manicure is to
extend its reach away from the airport and into
towns and cities across the US.
The franchise model – which offers
manicures on a no-appointment-necessary
basis – will be available for sites across the US.
The 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 airportbased 10 Minute Manicure sites. Details:
10minutemanicure.com
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ESPA AT CORINTHIA LONDON
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPERIENCED SPA PROFESSIONALS
ESPA at Corinthia London, the eagerly anticipated
flagship spa of these two prestigious brands, is due
to open early 2011 and will become one of the
most high profile spas in the UK.
We are looking for highly skilled, experienced
and passionate spa professionals for the following
positions:
SPA MEMBERSHIP SALES MANAGER
HEAD & SENIOR THERAPISTS
AESTHETICIANS
The Landmark London ranks amongst the finest of the capital’s leading
luxury hotels. Our Spa & Health Club provides a quiet heaven away from
the stress of every day life, with a 15-metre chlorine-free swimming pool,
glass walled poolside Klafs samarium, menthol and sandalwood showers,
a whirlpool and 4 treatment rooms offering a wide selection of ESPA and
VOYA treatments.
recruitment
Make your mark at the Landmark Spa & Health Club…
We are now recruiting for
SPA SUPERVISOR &
PART TIME SPA THERAPIST
…with a passion to deliver service with a great attitude and the ability
to respond quickly in our exciting environment. Successful candidates
will have at least 12 months experience in a similar role focused on
Spas and treatments alike. The ideal candidates must hold an NVQ
Level 3 qualification.
If you are passionate about Spa and Health Clubs and are a highly
committed people person, a customer service professional and an
innovative thinker with a hands on approach, we would like to hear
from you.
We’re offering a dynamic and quality service environment with an
attractive salary and benefits package.
To apply, please email your application including CV and covering
letter including your salary expectations to Anna Warmus,
Human Resources, The Landmark London, 222 Marylebone Road,
London NW1 6JQ or email careers@thelandmark.co.uk
www.landmarklondon.co.uk
REMEDIAL MASSAGE THERAPISTS
SPA SALES & RESERVATIONISTS
FITNESS MANAGER
PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINERS
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate
excellent skills and proven experience within a 5*
luxury environment.
We are only able to accept applications from
candidates eligible to work in the EU.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter
clearly stating your role requirements to:
espa.people@espainternational.co.uk
Interviews will be held in London in August and September.
SPA MANAGER
Our 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: recruitment@ruddingpark.com or Human
Resources Department, Rudding Park, Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1JH
DISCOVER ESPA & CORINTHIA HOTELS AT
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spa opportunities
We’re looking for a well - qualified and motivated Beauty Trainer/Laser Therapist
to join our day spa Indulgence in Hong Kong. We would be delighted to offer a
competitive salary, training and excellent career opportunities to the right candidates.
Beauty Trainer / Laser Therapist
Duties
• Required for up to 30% of the time to plan and conduct professional training
sessions for the therapists.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to develop treatment programs &
plan treatment promotions and assist in the collection of customer feedback.
• To prepare the training manual and translate product information.
• Mainly perform the Laser treatment and you’ll also need to perform facials,
massage, waxing and body treatment for our customers.
JOBS ONLINE
visit www.spaopportunities.co.uk
for more details on the following jobs
Spa Director
Company: The Observatory Hotel Day Spa
Location: Sydney, Australia
Spa Therapist
Requirements:
• You will need to be qualified to NVQ level 3, BTEC, CIDESCO, CIBTAC
or equivalent, and have a minimum of 5 years experience in a salon or spa
environment is essential, in which 2 years as the beauty trainer.
• Must hold the laser/IPL certificate
• Experience using by E light of Syneron and Velasmooth is an advantage
• You'll need good communication skills to work with people from various
nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
• A positive 'can-do' attitude, hard working and pro-active.
• Can adapt and enjoy life in Hong Kong.
Company: Coworth Park
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
If this is you then this is your chance to work in an ultra modern Salon overseas in
Hong Kong with an already established & successful team!
Beauty Therapist
If you are at that stage in your career & life that you want to work overseas,
please forward your detailed resume with current and expected salary and your
recent photo in MS WORD FORMAT to irisleung@indulgence.hk as this is a
fantastic opportunity.
Company: Berkeley Health Club and Spa
Location: London, United Kingdom
Please visit www.idulgence.hk to know more about us.
Spa and Leisure Director
Company: Mere Golf Resort and Spa
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Beauty Therapists - Full and Part Time
Company: Center Parcs
Salary: £7.33 per hour
Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Closing date: 05 Aug 2010
Treatments Manager
Company: Woolley Grange
Location: Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
Therapist
Company: Woolley Grange
Location: Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
Opening of a five star hotel in
Crans Montana, Switzerland.
We are currently looking for professional spa receptionists,
therapists and personal trainers for our Spa & Sport Club.
Be part of a young and professional team, and work in a unique
environment in the sunniest part of the Alps. 1300m2 of wellness
facilities, 8 treatment rooms, fitness and studio, relaxation, wet area
and a medical room. Working with a unique natural and organic brand,
offering some nutrative dishes, specializing into Pilates and Yoga, we
attach a great importance to our client’s global health.
Receptionist / Junior Therapist
Company: Woolley Grange
Location: Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
Spa Senior Receptionist
Company: Coworth Park
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
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Role Requirements:
UÊ Eligibility to work in Switzerland (EU or Swiss permit)
UÊ Good level of written and spoken English
UÊ Good level of written and spoken French
UÊ Third language is an advantage
UÊ Recognised beauty therapy and massage qualifications
UÊ /or Personal Trainer diploma
UÊ Appropriate previous experience in a five star property
UÊ Impeccable personal presentation
UÊ Excellent understanding of Client care
Good package + commission
Start Date November 2010
Please visit our web site for more information
about the property : www.cransambassador.ch
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To apply for this position please send your CV
to p.magne@cransambassador.ch
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visit www.spaopportunities.co.uk
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CEG launches £250m
resort consultation
Commercial Estates Group (CEG) has begun a
second public consultation over proposals for a
£250m (%294m, US$379m) resort development
at Carlyon Bay, Cornwall, UK.
Facilities planned as part of The Beach
include holiday homes, a large spa, a gym,
swimming pools and tennis courts, as well as
restaurants and a watersports centre.
The developer said it had considered feedback received at a previous consultation held
in October last year, with plans now featuring a
“more Cornish design” and a larger beach area.
Planning permission for The Beach was
initially approved in 1991, with sea defences
constructed to protect workers. However, the
scheme ran into delays in 2007 after plans for
upgraded defences were refused.
CEG has put forward a more sustainable
development, which includes 12 key objectives
agreed with the local authority to ensure the
scheme can move forward.
Among the new plans are efforts to establish
a car-free environment; an emphasis on cycling
and walking; ‘living roofs’ to absorb rainwater
and provide wildlife habitats and expansive
open spaces. Details: www.ceg.co.uk
Six Senses intends to achieve a net zero carbon footprint for Soneva Fushi by 2012
Soneva Fushi to boost solar power system
Following a successful eight month trial period
of operation, Six Senses is to quadruple the size
of its solar power system at its flagship Soneva
Fushi resort in the Maldives.
Already said to be the largest renewable
energy plant currently operated in the Maldives,
the 70kW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant
system, once quadrupled in size, will provide
almost half of the resort’s electricity.
Sonu Shivdasani, CEO and chair of Six
Senses, said: “This is a significant first step in
achieving our commitment of a net zero carbon
footprint for Soneva Fushi by 2012 as well as
supporting the carbon reduction goals of the
Maldives government. We are hoping that our
example will lead other resorts to pursue solar
PV as a low cost, clean energy alternative.”
The ‘grid parity’ system was fabricated in an
easy-to-assemble kit form by Beck Electric of
Germany. The entire system was then shipped
to the Maldives and installed in two weeks by
a team of 10 local workers. The panels have
been discreetly assembled in the middle of the
island’s jungle. Details: www.sixsenses.com
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American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) +1 877 905 2700
The International Federation of Aromatherapists +44 208 567 2243
Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition + 65 6337 7473
International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub
Association (IHRSA) +1 617 951 0055
Australasian Spa Association +61 3 9387 9627
British Association of Beauty Therapy &
Cosmetology (BABTAC) +44 845 065 9000
The International Medical Spa Association +1 201 865 2065
International Spa Association (ISPA) +1 888 651 4772
Institute of Hospitality +44 208 661 4900
British Hospitality Association (BHA) +44 845 880 7744
Leading Spas of Canada +1 800 704 6393
British International Spa Association (BISA) +44 1580 212954
New Mexico Spa Association +1 505 331 2344
British Resorts Association (BRA) +44 151 934 2285/2286
Comité International D’Esthétique
Et De Cosmétologie (CIDESCO) +41 44 448 2200
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
Complementary Medical Association +44 845 129 8434
Spa Association Singapore +65 6223 1158
The Day Spa Association +1 201 865 2065
Spa & Wellness Association Singapore +65 6323 9235
European Spas Association +32 2 7332661
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) +44 870 420 2022
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
UK Fitness Industry Association (FIA) +44 207 298 6730
Thai Spa Association +66 (0)2665 7395
Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists +44 870 000 4242
VisitBritain +44 207578 1000
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