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Exclusive: Accor reimagines future of wellness, spa and fitness design in all-new white paper

17 Feb 2025
Accor has released a comprehensive white paper designed to deepen understanding of wellness design and its capacity to enhance guest experiences, boost loyalty and drive revenue. [read more]
Accor has released a comprehensive white paper designed to deepen ... [read more]

Come together: Global Wellness Day 2025 to emphasise power of meaningful connection

17 Feb 2025
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to return for its 14th year on 14 June 2025, embracing the theme: #ReconnectMagenta – a call to restore meaningful connections with ourselves, our communities, and the planet. [read more]
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to return for its ... [read more]

Data-driven longevity spa Nao to debut at Minos Palace Resort in May 2025

13 Feb 2025
Minos Palace Resort in Crete is set to unveil a major new spa and longevity hub in May, as part of a €5 million (US$5.2 million, £4.2 million) resort-wide overhaul. [read more]
Minos Palace Resort in Crete is set to unveil a ... [read more]

Elemis joins forces with Aston Martin Aramco as first-ever official skincare partner

12 Feb 2025
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis as its first official skincare partner, marking the beginning of a multi-year collaboration between the two British brands. [read more]
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis ... [read more]

Suzanne Holbrook appointed to spearhead wellness at Marriott

10 Feb 2025
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its wellness division with the appointment of Suzanne Holbrook as global leader of spa, fitness and wellness operations. [read more]
Marriott International is ushering in a new chapter for its ... [read more]

Maybourne to expand Surrenne portfolio with new Parisian retreat in 2027

09 Feb 2025
Luxury hospitality group Maybourne Hotel Group has announced plans to open The Maybourne Saint-Germain in 2027, marking its debut in Paris and second property in France. [read more]
Luxury hospitality group Maybourne Hotel Group has announced plans to ... [read more]

Therme Group unveils plans for 100m-high ‘oasis in the sky’ in Dubai – a US$545m landmark

06 Feb 2025
Therme Group is forging ahead with its ambitious global expansion strategy and has unveiled plans for a futuristic new AED2 billion (US$545 million, €526 million, £438 million) flagship in the Middle East, called Therme Dubai – Islands in the Sky. The destination is set to open in the UAE in 2028. [read more]
Therme Group is forging ahead with its ambitious global expansion ... [read more]

Kamalaya delves into cognitive wellness with new brain health facility and retreat

04 Feb 2025
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui is unveiling new facilities and programmes to address the growing demand for spa and wellness services focused on brain health, cognitive function and mental clarity. [read more]
Thailand’s award-winning wellness sanctuary Kamalaya Koh Samui is unveiling new ... [read more]

Minor Hotels enters joint venture with Royal Holdings to establish foothold in Japan – targeting 21 hotels by 2035

30 Jan 2025
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a 50/50 joint venture with Japanese hotel and restaurant operator Royal Holdings. [read more]
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of ... [read more]

Canyon Ranch tackles menopause and perimenopause with new M/Power retreats

29 Jan 2025
US-based luxury wellness brand Canyon Ranch has launched a targeted four-day retreat designed to support women through menopause and perimenopause with expert-led health insights and treatments. [read more]
US-based luxury wellness brand Canyon Ranch has launched a targeted ... [read more]

New Global Wellness Summit report forecasts top 10 wellness trends for 2025

28 Jan 2025
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining 10 trends that will shape the US$6.3 trillion global wellness industry in the coming year. [read more]
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future ... [read more]

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to debut in Dubai this March, emphasising wellness throughout customer journey

27 Jan 2025
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date on 14 March with the unveiling of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, the brand’s new ultra-luxury five-star Dubai resort. [read more]
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most ... [read more]

Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr unite to support LA wellness community amid wildfire devastation

23 Jan 2025
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces to aid LA’s spa and wellness community as the city copes with the aftermath of more than two weeks of devastating wildfires. [read more]
Industry figures Kim Marshall and Lisa Starr have joined forces ... [read more]

Four Seasons to assume management of historic Park Gstaad hotel and spa in Swiss Alps

21 Jan 2025
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has announced plans to take over the management of legendary Swiss alpine skiing retreat, The Park Gstaad, starting in the 2026-2027 winter season. [read more]
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has ... [read more]

Archaeologists discover impressive ancient Roman spa complex among Pompeii’s ruins

21 Jan 2025
An excavation of the lost ancient city of Pompeii in Naples, Italy, has unearthed a well-preserved private thermal spa dating back almost 2,000 years. [read more]
An excavation of the lost ancient city of Pompeii in ... [read more]

Longevity, GLP-1s and mental healthcare headline agenda for 2025 Lake Nona Impact Forum

16 Jan 2025
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and business are set to gather at The Lake Nona Impact Forum in Orlando, Florida, this February. [read more]
More than 700 world-class leaders across health, wellbeing, technology and ... [read more]

GWI's Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative's new white paper champions "immense potential of wellness architecture"

14 Jan 2025
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative (WADI) has released an in-depth white paper exploring the principles, strategies and economic, physiological and environmental benefits of incorporating wellness into the built environment. [read more]
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Wellness Architecture and Design Initiative ... [read more]

Four Seasons’ new Tierra Mar Spa honours local tribal wellness wisdom and channels rustic coastal charm

13 Jan 2025
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in Los Cabos, Mexico, as part of Four Seasons' latest opening in Cabo’s Golden Corridor. [read more]
A major new 15,000sq ft destination spa has launched in ... [read more]

Spas of America crowns Top 100 Spas of 2024 – Spa at Séc-he leads rankings for second year running

10 Jan 2025
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of 2024 to showcase the continent's most sought-after destinations for relaxation and rejuvenation. This year’s honorees include 82 spas in the US, 15 in Canada and three in Mexico. [read more]
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released ... [read more]

Jamie Pagan joins Wildsmith Skin as head of spa and wellbeing development

08 Jan 2025
English spa and wellbeing brand Wildsmith Skin has appointed seasoned industry veteran Jamie Pagan to its senior leadership team. Pagan brings more than three decades of experience in the global spa and wellness sector to the role and will focus on expanding and enhancing the botany-inspired brand’s wellbeing offerings worldwide. [read more]
English spa and wellbeing brand Wildsmith Skin has appointed seasoned ... [read more]
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