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7 APRIL 2025 ISSUE 472

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GWI plans NYC real estate event

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On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) will host the fourth annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium in New York City.

Industry leaders from real estate, and more will explore how health and wellness are shaping the built environment, from homes to workplaces and hospitals.

“Through keynotes and

■ Keynotes will spotlight regenerative design and longevity-focused living

GWS

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architecture, design, sustainability

conversations, this symposium will demonstrate the depth and

Well research, offering fresh insights

breadth of wellness real estate

and trends. The symposium will take

projects and the collaboration at

place at West End Labs, a LEED Gold,

the heart of this booming wellness

WiredScore Platinum, and Fitwel-

sector,” said Nancy Davis, GWS

certified venue. Attendees can also

and GWI’s chief creative officer.

join a VIP networking reception on 16 June at BBC Studios in Manhattan.

The event will feature the release of GWI’s updated Build Well to Live

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Deepak Chopra heads up Hyatt wellbeing board Hyatt forms Wellbeing Advisory Board

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This symposium will demonstrate the depth and breadth of wellness real estate projects

SUPPLIER NEWS

Remedy Place opens vast social wellness club in Boston

Living Earth Crafts homes in on lymphatic drainage

New club marks the brand's largest club yet

Introduces new Cascade treatment table model

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spa business people Robert Hanea reveals locations for Therme Group's first-ever US projects

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herme Group has unveiled

as the perfect place to introduce our

plans to realise its first US

concept – offering an unparalleled

wellbeing destination in

experience while enhancing the

Dallas, Texas. If approved by the

city’s economic and social vitality.”

City of Dallas, Therme Dallas will

If approved by the Dallas City

introduce the company’s evolved

Council, the project is expected

approach to urban wellness.

to generate over US$1.8 billion

Spanning hundreds of thousands

(€1.7 billion, £1.4 billion) in tax

of square feet, the modern complex

revenue over 30 years.

Therme Group’s expansion is

saunas and wet rooms, thermal and

gaining some serious momentum.

mineral pools, waterslides, relaxation

The company recently announced

THERME GROUP

will feature thermal baths, dozens of

beds, immersive art, diverse dining options and abundant greenery.

“Therme Group is proud to bring

“With our expertise in creating

Therme Group is proud to bring its vision for accessible, world-class wellbeing to the US

wellbeing destinations, we see Dallas

Robert Hanea

its vision for accessible, world-class wellbeing to the US,” said Robert Hanea, CEO of Therme Group.

a JV with Georgetown Company to support the development of 10 US destinations and revealed plans for an ‘oasis in the sky’ in Dubai.

Its second US destination will be Therme DC – a 15-acre wellness destination at Poplar Point.

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Alexandra Walterspiel unveils Sensei's first outpost outside the US

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adún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, a five-star resort and spa in

first international expansion, a

Puerto Los Cabos, Mexico,

major milestone for our rapidly

has announced a partnership

growing brand,” said Alexandra

with Sensei – the luxury wellbeing

Walterspiel, Sensei CEO.

SENSEI

company founded by Larry Ellison,

This partnership marks Sensei’s first international expansion Alexandra Walterspiel

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“This partnership marks Sensei’s

“We’re honoured to bring our

tech pioneer and co-founder of

offerings to the Ritz Carlton

Oracle, and Dr David Agus, a world-

Reserve – a brand that places

leading physician and scientist.

such an emphasis on local cultural

The new tie-up brings Sensei’s

integrations and guest experience.

personalised wellness programmes

With the property’s beachfront

to the five-star destination, offering

location, Sensei’s programming aligns

guided one-on-one consultations,

perfectly with guests’ passion for the

spa treatments and group fitness,

outdoors, wellness and relaxation.”

yoga and meditation classes.

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People

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Sleep health

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Country focus

Therme Group to introduce first US urban wellbeing oasis in Dallas, Texas, shares Robert Hanea

Start-up, Kip, launches an app to tackle insomnia

Canada cracks top ten for world’s fastest-growing wellness economies, reveals GWI

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Steaming ahead

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The social wellness wave

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Supplier innovation

Ryan Wellness Group will go beyond traditional spa consulting Kenneth Ryan

Kenneth Ryan announces launch of global consultancy

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enneth Ryan, a seasoned leader in luxury wellness, hospitality and experiential development, is launching Ryan Wellness Group, a consultancy

firm built on three decades of industry expertise.

The industry veteran has launched the new

The Springs Resort to complete major expansion, doubling pools and adding two-level spa

Remedy Place’s largest club yet lands in Boston – powered

by AI, biometrics and nextgen recovery tech

The latest in products and innovation from Living Earth Crafts, Thalion, Elemis, Comfort Zone and L’Occitane en Provence

consultancy with a view of going “beyond traditional spa consulting”. He’ll use an approach that fuses science-backed longevity, elevated services and cutting-edge innovation to create and scale ultrahigh-end wellness experiences in hospitality, private membership clubs and residential communities.

Ryan’s extensive experience includes serving as VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott, where he oversaw more than 650 locations and generated annual revenues exceeding US$500 million (€462.6 million, £386.1 million).

He has contributed regularly to Spa Business, sharing insights on trends, best practices and thought leadership.

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spa business news OPERATORS

Hyatt forms Wellbeing Advisory Board with Deepak Chopra Love Squad, Peloton instructor,

Wellbeing Collective Advisory Board

Today Show On-Air contributor.

(WCAB), featuring seven industry

n David Stewart: Founder of

specialists, including Deepak

Super Age and Ageist.

Chopra. The board will focus on

n Deepak Chopra MD: Physician,

enhancing Hyatt’s holistic wellbeing

author and wellness specialist.

offerings, with a particular emphasis

n In-Q: Emmy-nominated poet,

on elevating meetings, events,

songwriter, master convener and

and guest experiences through

advocate for mental wellbeing.

innovative wellness practices.

n Dr John Scott: Head

Members include:

of LearningDesign and

• Dr Alfiee Breland-Noble:

strategy at MasterClass.

Mental health specialist, nonprofit

n Juliet Funt: Author of A

founder and collaborator with

Minute to Think, Fortune 500

Miraval Resorts & Spas, one of

advisor and creator of Hyatt’s

Hyatt’s leading wellness brands.

Mindful Meetings Guide.

n Ally Love: CEO/founder of

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■ Hyatt will expand its wellness offering

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Hyatt Hotels has launched the

The board will focus on enhancing Hyatt’s holistic wellbeing offerings

SLEEP HEALTH

Start-up, Kip, launches an app to tackle insomnia Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep habits.

Founded by fitness industry

Shaun Traynor

response to his own difficulties, Kip focuses on promoting the wind-down before bed, including

to bridge the gap between daily

disconnecting from technology.

life and quality rest, using science-

Traynor said: “Sleep isn’t

backed solutions to transform

just about closing your eyes,

night-time routines, including

it starts long before that.”

personalised guidance, breathwork,

Traynor has partnered with

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■ Kip supports people in their wind down before bed

relaxing sleep sounds and access

leading experts in sleep science,

to a supportive community.

psychology and behavioural health

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KIP

Sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes, it starts long before that

veteran, Shaun Traynor, in

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COUNTRY FOCUS

Canada ranks top 10 in wellness growth Canada’s wellness economy is one

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with a 7.3 per cent growth rate from 2019 to 2023, reaching US$143.8 billion, according to the Global Wellness Institute’s latest report.

The country now ranks as the

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of the fastest-growing globally, Editorial director

Liz Terry

+44 (0)1462 431385 ■ Canada’s wellness economy soars globally Spa Business editor

eighth-largest wellness economy,

Katie Barnes

surpassing its pre-pandemic value

the global top ten, including Healthy

by 33 per cent. Despite a dip in

Eating, Personal Care, Physical

2020, the sector rebounded steadily,

Activity, and Mental Wellness.

reaching US$118.8 billion in 2021

The findings highlight Canada’s

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and US$134.4 billion in 2022.

expanding wellness landscape and

The report breaks down key

its growing global competitiveness.

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segments, many of which rank in

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MEN'S HEALTH

The UK’s male suicide rate is at its highest since 1999, with

■ Gyms can help the male mental health crisis

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Health clubs can help tackle male suicide

Head of digital

Tim Nash

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men significantly less likely to seek help than women.

researching local mental health

In 2023, around 17 in 100,000

initiatives to improve interventions.

men died by suicide, compared to

Health clubs already support

6 in 100,000 women. Loneliness

mental wellbeing through exercise,

is also more prevalent among

which boosts mood and confidence

men, worsening with age.

while providing social interaction.

To tackle this, the University

However, the sector must do

of Sunderland and Space North

more to engage inactive men.

East hosted a public lecture on

By empowering fitness professionals

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spa business insights

Steaming ahead

An iconic Colorado hot springs oasis is set to complete a major expansion this month, doubling its number of soaking pools and adding a two-level spa

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he Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is set to complete a game-changing expansion this month, doubling

its guestrooms and geothermal soaking pools while introducing a new spa, enhanced programming and an elevated dining concept.

Perched above The Mother Spring – claimed to be the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring – the resort’s transformation will take it to 157 guest rooms and 51 soaking pools, terraced along the San Juan River.

The expansion also includes a new adults-only relaxation area and a family-friendly wellness zone, ensuring options for all guests.

An all-new spa The Springs’ upcoming two-level,

Massage, will use heated river stones to ease muscle tension

This is more than an expansion.

It’s a defining moment for hot springs wellness in the US 8

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■ A new Pagosa Stone

geothermal-inspired spa will be home to 12 treatment rooms, including a private geothermal pool suite for couples.

Designed with handcrafted stonework and panoramic mountain views, the spa will emphasise the healing power of hydrotherapy and also offer evidence-based treatments.

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■ The Springs will reopen with over two dozen new geothermal soaking pools and water features

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At a time when travellers are seeking deeper, more transformative wellbeing experiences Massage, which will use heated river

added Contrast Falls will offer an

expansion. It’s a defining moment

stones to ease muscle tension.

approachable contrast bathing

for hot springs wellness in the US.

Other treatments will include the Therabody Rapid-Recovery Treatment, a guided Mother’s Mud Experience, and magnesium-based body therapies.

The spa’s Panoramic Sauna, a new

experience, combining hot geothermal water with river-fed cold plunges.

"At a time when travellers are seeking deeper, more transformative

Indent paragraph These finding report

wellbeing experiences, we’re

Additional highlights will include a

setting a new standard.

Reflexology Walk, a Cold Rush plunge

"With this evolution, The Springs

wellness feature, will incorporate

pool and a dedicated Wellness Activity

Resort is bringing even more

halotherapy to promote respiratory

Pool featuring guided experiences such

opportunities to immerse in Soakology

health and relaxation, while the Thermal

as aqua yoga and floating meditation.

– our signature approach to water-

Studio will offer guided thermal rituals.

In May, the resort’s new signature

based wellness through curated

Guests will also be able to

restaurant, Wild Finch, will debut,

activities and soaking experiences."

unwind in pre-treatment soaking

offering an inventive indoor-outdoor

The resort-wide overhaul and

pools, including waterfall-fed

dining experience. A new poolside

new programming have been

hydrotherapy pools designed to

dining venue, 1881 Poolside Provisions,

guided by Holtz and medical

complement spa treatments.

will also open, serving a curated

director Dr Marcus Coplin, ND.

Mindful movement Beyond the spa, the resort will be

selection of shareable plates, cocktails,

Owned by Olympus Real Estate

and wellness-focused refreshments.

Group, The Springs Resort’s

Meanwhile, modern event spaces

revitalisation is part of the

updated with a movement and

will provide a scenic setting for

company’s wider efforts to breathe

yoga studio, enhanced outdoor

meetings and special occasions.

new life into historic US hot spring

wellness spaces, and direct access

Sharon Holtz, the resort’s VP of

to hiking and biking trails. The newly

wellness, said: "This is more than an

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■ Spanning 10,000sq ft, the club offers a wide holistic treatments

The social wellness wave

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Remedy Place’s largest club yet has landed in Boston – powered by AI, biometrics and next-gen recovery tech

emedy Place has opened

Spanning 10,000sq ft, the sleek

Members also have access to IV

its biggest-ever social

new club offers a range of high-tech

therapy beds with city views, guided

wellness club in Boston’s

and holistic treatments, from AI

ice baths, vitamin shots and functional

Seaport District, bringing its

massage and cryotherapy to lymphatic

medicine sessions with a naturopath.

signature blend of self-care

compression, red light therapy and

The club’s Meridian Health Assessments

hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

analyse up to 600 biomarkers to

and social connection to a new market.

Following the successful launch of

Exclusive to this location are:

create personalised self-care plans,

Remedy Place's third location in SoHo,

■ A 10-person communal contrast

incorporating blood panels, custom

Manhattan, in November 2024, this

bathing suite with ice baths, a Finnish

supplements, VO2 max testing

expansion marks the brand's fourth

sauna, a steamroom, and showers.

and more.

location and represents a significant

■ A foam bathing suite.

milestone as a new market outside of

■ An atrium for group classes.

sauna, Remedy Place’s signature

New York City and Los Angeles.

■ A humid sauna.

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range of high-tech and

■ Remedy Place Boston has been designed as a sanctuary for REMEDY PLACE

Bostonians seeking to optimise their wellbeing while fostering meaningful connections

Medicine, as well as chic common areas

self-care and improve overall health

and amenities.

and performance."

Connection and calm “This opening marks an important milestone for Remedy Place. This club isn’t just about expanding to a new city; it’s about redefining how people connect and live their best lives,” said Dr Jonathan Leary, founder and CEO of Remedy Place.

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Leary, who has a doctorate in

This club isn’t just about expanding to a new city; it’s about redefining how people connect

Chiropractic Medicine, came up with the concept while working in private practice. Seeing firsthand how patients struggled to live a healthy lifestyle and still be social, he set about merging the two in a new business model – a social wellness club. Each club features a lounge for socialising with healthy food, tech-driven wellness, holistic practitioners, and group classes. ● www.spabusiness.com

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Vaultz by Art of Cryo

The Vaultz experience

Create the ultimate experience with whole-body

Enjoyable: enhances endorphin and dopamine release, improving mood and motivation and leading to

cryo solutions using cutting-edge technology.

better brain function, alertness and mental well-being Vaultz premium cryotherapy rooms have extra-large windows and an appealing design.

Relaxing: supports regulation of melatonin

They are spacious and comfortable with room

and cortisol and optimises sleep behaviour

to move and stretch no matter how many

Comfortable: encourages frequent use, maximizing long-term health benefits and

guests they are designed to accommodate.

The combination of space for movement and

making it a more effective treatment

extreme cold exposure with real sub-zero

Vaultz Cryotherapy rooms

temperatures maximizes the benefits of cryotherapy

Spacious and comfortable: reduces stress, enhances relaxation and mental clarity

by preventing stiffness, promoting circulation and supporting pain and inflammation reduction.

The size, comfort and realistic sub-zero temperatures of Vaultz cryotherapy rooms can significantly impact the effect on mental health, endorphin release, sleep quality, and overall wellbeing.

Air flow: regular constant and even distributed air flow, instead of locally uncomfortable windchill Even distribution: even distribution of cold ensures consistent cooling and triggering of systemic body reactions Vario Vaultz: pre-rooms offer the coolest treatment temperatures enhancing systemic anti-inflammatory response

THE VAULTZ

Making you feel and look happy and young!

The M.C.S. Advanced Tech: Ultimate Benefits The M.C.S. by Art of Cryo integrates multiple technologies to offer an immersive experience targeting 12 treatment areas, each taking 8 minutes.

Synergy with cryo. M.C.S. was designed to be combined with Vaultz for the finest contrast therapy benefits ever.

M.C.S. is an effective high-tech tool to support performance, rejuvenation, skin glow and wellbeing.

Depending on the selected treatment aim, M.C.S. combines: l QCA - Quality Charged Air enriched by NAIs: also

known as “air vitamins”, these ions help to boost mood, improve mental clarity,and support immune system function, making you feel more relaxed and energized.

NAIs help to lower stress levels, promoting a sense of calm, mental clarity and energy. l DTW - Deep Tissue Warmth: the deeply penetrating infrared light activates, energises and helps to promote blood circulation, while aiding stress relief and detoxification. l LC – Light Cocktails: LCs combine different LED lights

which can be applied at the same time or in sequences to offer Stress Management, Regeneration, Performance, Skin and Tissue or Detox and Relax treatments.

– 2 x Red Lights with Performance Red and Collagen Red – 2 x Green Lights with Calming and Vital Green – 2 x Blue Lights with Calming and Vital Blue l BAM - Boost & Activation Module: this module gently activates circulation and stimulates detoxification. l FIS – Fragrance Injection System: dry aromas include Jungle Flower, Ice Mint and New Forest. l AES - Air Evacuation System: this helps to keeps skin dryer, so it is prepared for cryo.

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SUPPLIER NEWS

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Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest product, design and technology launches

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Living Earth Crafts creates table to elevate lymphatic drainage treatment outcomes

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iving Earth Crafts (LEC)

Trendelenburg tilt positioning and

and its family of brands

embedded heat/vibration functions.

– Earthlite, Continuum

The table is up-lit by sleek LED

Pedicure and TARA Spa Therapy –

lights and can accommodate all

recently unveiled an array of new

traditional body and facial treatments.

technologies and designs at the 2025 ISPA conference in Colorado Springs.

A key launch included the Cascade Multi-Purpose Treatment

LIVING EARTH CRAFTS

■ LEC's Cascade Multi-Purpose Treatment Table has been upgraded with the VitaLymph Therapy System

■ Jim Chenevey, LEC CEO

It also features a snug storage compartment for the Celluma light therapy treatment pad.

Jim Chenevey, LEC CEO, said:

LEC recently welcomed two new appointments to help drive

Table with VitaLymph Therapy

“We’re so excited to continue to build

growth. Rod Derifield has assumed

System, designed to improve guest

on our reputation for innovation.

the role of president of Earthlite

experience and treatment outcomes

Our R&D efforts continue to fill our

while Thorsten Lipfert has become

during lymphatic drainage protocols.

pipeline with breakthrough wellness

MD of Earthlite in EMEA.

Key features include FDA-

technologies that can make life-

cleared, pulsed LED light therapy

changing differences for our clients

supplied by Celluma, specialised

and enhance the guest experience.”

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SUPPLIER NEWS

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uxury marine skincare and

by next-generation sunscreen

spa brand Thalion has

filters with minimal environmental

refreshed and expanded

impact. It also harnesses the power

its water-resistant AlgoProtect

of two seaside plants, selected for

suncare collection, designed to

their ability to combat free radicals

prepare, protect and soothe the

and premature skin ageing.

skin while safeguarding the ocean.

Formulated with lightweight,

Now featuring SPF50 protection,

non-greasy textures, the collection

the reinvented range is powered

THALION

Thalion reinvents marine-conscious AlgoProtect suncare range

provides high-performance sun

■ The collection provides sun

protection for all skin types while

protection for all skin types

respecting marine ecosystems.

THALION

Now enriched with two new additions, the updated AlgoProtect

said Laëtitia Têtedoux, Thalion

range includes a face cream, body

marketing director. “Safeguarding

and hair oil, SPF spray, SPF lotion

the ocean, its biodiversity, and its

for face and body and an after-sun.

purity remains our top priority.”

“With our new AlgoProtect solar ■ Laëtitia Têtedoux, Thalion

marketing director

ecosystems was a natural choice,”

line, selecting next-generation filters that protect marine

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Elemis adds cherry to cleansing balm lineup

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lemis has expanded its line of Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balms with a new black cherry scent.

The three-in-one transforming texture

remains the same, melting away makeup, grime and surface pollutants, but with an updated scent.

ELEMIS

Angela Taylor, Elemis global director of education, explained: “Our Pro-Collagen Black Cherry Cleansing Balm has been

■ The cherry formula is Elemis' fifth balm blend

carefully crafted over the course of a year.

“While it gently removes long-wear and

The balm is enriched with starflower oil,

waterproof makeup, it’s clinically proven to

elderberry oil and optimega oil, to help nourish

provide instant hydration and strengthen the skin's

and hydrate the skin while also leaving

natural barrier. This indulgent formula blends

it feeling soft and deeply cleansed.

the gently uplifting fruity and floral aromatics of ripe black cherry, almond and vanilla.”

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SUPPLIER NEWS Comfort Zone debuts Spring pop-up at Milan’s Central Station

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omfort Zone has unveiled a pop-up wellness retreat in Milan’s Central Station, inviting travellers to pause and

recharge amid the city's fast-paced energy.

Located on the station’s first floor, the space provides state-of-the-art skin testing, an express ritual infused with the professional spa and skincare brand’s Tranquillity Blend aromatherapy, COMFORT ZONE

and a curated selection of face and body products in both full-size and travel editions.

The pop-up, open until 29 May, is managed

by Retail Group and has been designed by

■ The store will be open until 29 May

Quincoces-Drago & Partners. The space blends soft wood textures and brushed steel to create

to-massage texture that requires no rinsing

a soothing yet contemporary atmosphere,

and is designed to detoxify and tone.

balancing spa-like warmth with an urban edge.

• April: The Sun Soul SPF50 Family Stick.

The pop-up will also serve as a

• May: The Hydramemory Renewing and Plumping

launchpad for new products:

Lip Treatment, designed for at-home lip care.

• March: The Body Strategist Osmotic Cream Mud, a reshaping mud with a creamy, easy-

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L’Occitane's Mane Spa achieves world first eco certification

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he L’Occitane en Provence Spa at the five-star Le Couvent des Minimes hotel

in Mane, France, has made history as the first spa worldwide to receive

and/or organic products.

• Social responsibility, including workplace wellbeing.

• A commitment to reducing environmental impact.

the EcoCert’s new Sustainable

Certified spas must adhere

Wellbeing Center certification.

to strict guidelines, including

The recognition is awarded

responsible management of natural resources, the use of certified

rigorous environmental standards

natural, organic, ecological or

across their products, services,

recycled cosmetic, textile and

equipment and management –

cleaning products and more.

ensuring a harmonious balance

As part of the EcoCert label,

between people and the planet.

annual audits will be carried out

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WEB ADDRESS BOOK Connect with spa organisations from around the world.

We welcome your entries – write to spateam@leisuremedia.com Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) ■ www.apswc.org

Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA) ■ www.amspa.org.my

Australian Hot and Mineral Springs Alliance ■ www.bathing.org

Australasian Wellness Association (ASWELL) ■ https://aswell.au

Bali Spa and Wellness Association

■ www.balispawellness-association.org

Brazilian Esthetics & Spas Association

■ www.abesbrasil.com.br

Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) ■ www.bubspa.org

Association of Spas of the Czech Republic

■ www.jedemedolazni.cz

Estonian Spa Association ■ www.estonianspas.eu

European Historic Thermal Towns Association

■ www.historicthermaltowns.eu

European Spas Association ■ www.europeanspas.eu

Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) ■ www.fht.org.uk

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Salt Therapy Association

Global Wellness Institute (GWI)

Saudi Arabian Wellness Association

■ www.deutscher-heilbaederverband.de ■ www.globalwellnessinstitute.org

GSN Planet

■ www.gsnplanet.org

Hot Springs Association

■ https://hotspringsassociation.com

■ www.salttherapyassociation.org ■ www.saudiwellness.org

Sauna from Finland

■ www.saunafromfinland.com

Serbian Spas & Resorts Association ■ www.ubas.org.rs

Hungarian Baths Association

South African Spa Association

Hydrothermal Spa Forum

Spanish National Spa Association

■ www.furdoszovetseg.hu/en

■ www.hydrothermal-spa-forum.net

Icelandic Spa Association ■ www.hlsi.is

The International Medical Spa Association

■ www.dayspaassociation.com/imsa

International Sauna Association ■ www.saunainternational.net

International Spa Association (ISPA) ■ www.experienceispa.com

■ www.saspaassociation.co.za ■ www.balnearios.org

Spa and Wellness Association of Africa (SWAA) ■ www.swaafrica.org

Spa & Wellness Association of Canada ■ www.spaandwellnessassociationofcanada.com

Spa Association of India

■ www.spaassociationofindia.in

Spa Industry Association

Irish Spa Association

■ www.dayspaassociation.com

Japan Spa Association

The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA)

Latin American Spa Association

Taiwan Spa Association

■ www.irishspaassociation.ie ■ www.j-spa.jp

■ www.spalatinoamerica.com

Leading Spas of Canada

■ www.leadingspasofcanada.com

National Guild of Spa Experts Russia ■ www.russiaspas.ru

■ www.sustainablespas.org ■ https://www.twspa.tw/

Thai Spa Association

■ www.thaispaassociation.com

The UK Spa Association ■ www.spa-uk.org

Portuguese Spa Association (APSPT)

FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy)

■ www.associacaoportuguesadespas.pt

■ www.touchlesswellnessassociation.com

Portuguese Thermal Spa Association

Ukrainian SPA Association

■ https://www.femteconline.org/m

■ www.termasdeportugal.pt

■ www.facebook.com/UASPA

French Spa Association (SPA-A)

Romanian Spa Organization

Wellness Tourism Association

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■ www.romanian-spas.ro

Touchless Wellness Association

■ www.wellnesstourismassociation.org

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■ www.spa-a.org

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