Welcome I SS U E 50 | F E B R UA RY/ M A RC H 2016
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The Team
elcome to the 50th edition of European Spa, which we celebrate with a new look; re-energised and elegantly refreshed to mark this milestone. As we head into our next half-century, our mission to inform and inspire continues apace, with carefully curated content to help shape successful spas of the future. As a growing global population seeks new ways to relax, heal and live longer, a phrase you will hear a lot more of in future is ‘health is the new wealth’. We reflect this shift in emphasis through our sparkling new Wellness section (p63), which shines a light on the wide-ranging and fascinating possibilities now opening up at pioneering destinations worldwide. Elsewhere, we test the thermal waters at the stunning new Gainsborough Bath Spa in Somerset, UK (p72); we journey to Portugal’s picturesque wine-producing Douro Valley to discover the latest integrated wellness programming at Six Senses’ first European resort (p36); and we report back on discussions of how to ‘build a well world’ at the Global Wellness Summit in Mexico City (p52). Each and every reader of our magazine is an ambassador of wellness and, as such, is sure to be inspired by the latest trends that we bring to you courtesy of much-respected global media, marketing and gifting company Spafinder Wellness 365 (p82). We hope you agree that with our well-established News (p23), Menu (p103) and Style (p115) sections, our new-look magazine is perfectly poised to help guide your business to a successful and adventurous 2016.
Sarah Camilleri Publisher and founding editor
Publisher & founding editor Sarah Camilleri +44 (0) 115 950 4748 sarah.camilleri@spapublishing.com
Contributing editor Hellena Barnes +44 (0) 115 950 4748 hellena.barnes@spapublishing.com
Subscriptions manager Angela Sharpe +44 (0) 1353 772173 subscribe@spapublishing.com
Art director Richard Page +44 (0) 7917 646495 richard@spapublishing.com
Contributing editor Mark Smith +44 (0) 7956 658261 mark.smith@spapublishing.com
Accounts manager Julie Jones +44 (0) 115 950 4748 accounts@spapublishing.com
Production editor David Fagan +44 (0) 115 950 4748 david.fagan@spapublishing.com
Contributing editor Sarah Todd +44 (0) 115 950 4748 sarah.todd@spapublishing.com
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The No.1 business magazine for spa and wellness professionals. Published six times a year by Spa Publishing Ltd, European Spa is an independent, intelligent business title specifically for spa decision makers shaping the wellness market throughout the UK, Europe and beyond. European Spa is printed by Buxton Press on paper sourced from FSC-certified forests. Spa Publishing Ltd is registered in England. Company No. 6293825
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