Spa consultancy TLee Spas has revealed details of the spa coming to The Knox, Auberge Resorts Collection – when it opens in Dallas, Texas, in 2026.
Being developed by MSD Partners, Trammell Crow Company, Highland Park Village Associates and The Retail Connection, Auberge was chosen to operate the 140 hotel rooms and 48 private residences in 2023.
The property is being built on the doorstep of Dallas’ prestigious Highland Park Village neighbourhood and at the edge of a 3.5-mile urban park that's home to a historic disused section of an 1880 railway route across America called the Katy Trail (shortened from Missouri-Kansas-Texas to MKT).
The 929sq m spa will have 10 treatment rooms including two for
specific skincare treatments, five for massage, two for other body treatments and one luxury suite.
The men and women’s locker rooms will give separate access to tepidariums, saunas, steamrooms and cold rooms for contrast bathing.
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■ The build being funded by Michael Dell
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Industry leaders join GSN Planet's strategic advisory board, led by
Sustainability-focused trade association GSN Planet (Green Spa Network) has announced the formation of a strategic advisory board of industry leaders and innovators, to provide sustainability guidance to the wellness and hospitality sectors.
The strategic advisory board will support the GSN Planet board of directors in strengthening partnerships, shaping impactful programming and offering thought leadership to advance the organisation’s mission.
Over the next few years, the advisory board will aim to strengthen the alignment between GSN Planet’s mission and industry-wide sustainability efforts. Specific goals
We welcome guests navigating life changes, emotional fatigue or seeking to reconnect with their essence
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This advisory board is a commitment to sustainability in wellness
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include expanding the adoption of sustainable practices, increasing member and partner engagement, supporting innovation and education and helping shape the future of GSN programming – such as the GSN Sustainability Summit, Green Spa Calculator and new initiatives that are yet to be announced.
Advisors may also serve as ambassadors for GSN Planet, speaking at events and helping to expand the network’s reach within the broader wellness and hospitality communities.
The GSN’s Sustainability Summit is taking place in October at the Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort and Spa in the US, between 19-22 October.
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Sandra Pérez adds biomagnetism and kinesiology to Ser Casasandra resort
Mexican boutique
wellness hotel Ser Casasandra will introduce a number of healing therapies that use the principles of biomagnetism and kinesiology, to celebrate the property’s 25th anniversary this month.
The new wellness programme, The essence of biomagnetic and kinesiology of knowledge blends alternative medicine practices of biomagnetism (manipulation of the body’s magnetic field with static magnets for pain relief and
energy healing) with kinesiology. The combined holistic therapy is said to restore cellular biochemical balance. The practice is believed to foster physical and energetic harmony by aligning the individual’s energy field with the subconscious, to root out and release emotional difficulties.
Developed by founder Sandra Pérez and neuro-wellbeing practitioner Carlos Cámara, this programme forms part of a wider range of retreats on offer.
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Our hotel is in heavy competition with the Grand Hôtel because that has a spa and we don't
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Henrik Berghult to add spa to 'At Six' hotel in Stockholm
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to its 'At Six' hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, because the property is in direct competition with the city’s Grand Hôtel Stockholm, which has had a spa since 2009.
In an exclusive interview with Spa Business, Henrik Berghult, COO for Nordic Hotels and Resorts, said the value spas generate at its properties makes up 30 per cent of revenues.
All the spas in the firm’s portfolio are profitable and those with bigger spas generate the most revenue –but the hotels without spas are at a disadvantage.
“Our At Six hotel in Stockholm is in heavy competition with the Grand Hôtel and struggling because that has a spa and we don’t,” he said. “We’re looking to add one because guests staying in five-star properties demand spa facilities and they're key to driving both leisure and weekend business.”
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Collaboration
GSN Planet creates new strategic advisory board for industry-wide adoption of sustainable practices
Research
RLA Global has released a report outlining key changes across the wellness real estate market
Modern membership
Proper Hotels offers a modern take on the country club, offering members of its Proper Club a "third space" for fitness and recovery
SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS
New Opening
Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria unveils its Sisley spa in Brussels – designed by ESPA Design and GA Group
French luxury
Beauty brand Guerlain reveals collaborations at multiple spas around the world
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Shoreditch &Soul offers an inclusive place to recharge and connect
Reza Merchant
&Soul reveals social wellness brand for London
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul in Shoreditch, London.
&Soul is an urban hospitality operator focused on fostering community and tackling loneliness. It's led by co-founder Reza Merchant,
RESEARCH
Wellness hotels outperformed the market in 2024
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice the Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR) compared to hotels with no wellness income, according to the latest Wellness Real Estate Report by RLA Global, produced in partnership with P&L benchmarking firm HotStats.
The average TRevPAR at major wellness properties was 56 per cent higher than at minor wellness hotels – exceeding the revenue
founder of all-inclusive co-living space developer, The Collective.
Shoreditch &Soul, based in a former Victorian textile warehouse, has 16 private residence apartments for rent, called The Villas, which give access to a 3,252sq m wellness
Major wellness hotels came roaring back with outstanding results
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for this KPI at hotels with no wellness by a huge 108 per cent.
The most impressive growth was seen at major wellness properties. Their assets increased revenue KPIs by up to 160 per cent in the upscale property category.
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and cultural hub – called The Sanctuary. This has a 194sq m spa called The Sensorium, housing a 40-person circular, 45sq m aufguss sauna – which was designed in collaboration with the British Sauna Society.
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■ Major wellness hotels boosted revenue KPIs
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■ Shoreditch &Soul has a 40-seater sauna
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Santa Monica Proper Club launches
Luxury hospitality group
Proper Hotels has launched its first health and fitness, wellness and athletic performance membership at the Santa Monica Proper Club in Los Angeles.
Proper Hotels is a hospitality company focused on luxury design and creating cultural connection.
These new club memberships are the brand’s next-generation take on a modern country club – for those seeking a third space that meets their lifestyle requirements for health, fitness and wellness.
ON-DEMAND
Airbnb offers spa treatments and services via app
Airbnb is offering its users 10 categories of wellbeing-related experiences across 260 cities via its new in-app feature Airbnb Services.
Recognising that people choose hotels because of the additional services they offer, Airbnb has partnered with a number of service hosts to provide experiences to app users that can be booked independently of any trip or hotel stay.
The categories for services include massage; spa treatments; personal training; appointments for hair, nails and make-up; meals cooked by chefs, catering and photography sessions.
Proper Club was designed for locals – around 80 per cent of our members live here
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They're available for hotel guests and owners of the hotels' residences.
The Proper Club has a 232sq m fitness centre and a 214sq m lounge and terrace, designed for relaxation and post-workout recovery.
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Service hosts complete Airbnb’s identity verification process and are vetted for quality. Each host is experienced and many are renowned in their fields.
Belle Époque
Corinthia has opened its new Sisley-branded spa at the Grand Hotel Astoria in Brussels with spaces curated to create tranquility
The spa concept celebrates Brussels' historic lacemaking tradition and features Sisley Paris
Corinthia Grand Hotel
Astoria has unveiled its Sisley-branded spa in Brussels, Belgium, following a major refit of the entire Belle Époque property –with ESPA Design consulting on the wellness journey and experience. The restored 100-year-old landmark property opened the doors to its 126 rooms and suites recently.
The
spa facilities
The property’s newly-opened subterranean spa measures 1,200sq m and has six treatment rooms. It was designed following a collaboration between interior designers GA Group and ESPA to encompass organic details such as marble accents, brass elements and warm oak finishes to fuse classical grandeur with modern luxury.
The spa concept celebrates Brussels' lacemaking tradition and features Sisley Paris. This will be Corinthia’s second global spa collaboration with Sisley following the launch of The Surrey Spa at The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel – which opened in New York in October 2024.
The spa's thermal area has a vaulted ceiling above a lap pool
■ Kemaqua installed the thermal facilities at the 1,200sq m spa
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The support and meticulous attention to detail by ESPA Design and GA have been instrumental to bringing our vision to life
and vitality pool, which is set to 34 degrees Celsius and has a waterfall cascade and hydro massage jets. There's also a sauna, aroma-infused steamroom, ice fountain and experience showers for contrast bathing. Kemaqua installed the thermal facilities. The spa also has a tea room for guests to relax and enjoy light refreshments and a retail boutique, along similar lines to Corinthia's London property.
Treatments
In addition to consulting on the design for the spa, ESPA provides treatments, including aromatherapy experiences and an exclusive option available only at Corinthia Brussels – the ESPA City Recharge Ritual. This is a 120-minute full body
massage designed to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. Spa therapists use warmed volcanic stones to carry out the body treatment and chilled cryo globes for the facial massage. An isotonic eye mask is applied and guests also get a scalp massage. This treatment costs €310 (US$351, £260).
Sisley options include a 60-minute Black Rose Treatment for the face and body. Quartz stones are used during the facial to plump the skin – this treatment is also charged at €310 (US$351, £260).
Jackie O'Hare, global commercial director, ESPA Design, told Spa Business, "The Spa at Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria has been designed for a seamless journey of wellness, where every detail invites immersive relaxation." ●
■ The spa menu o ers products by Sisley as well as ESPA, including an exclusive treatment, the ESPA City Recharge Ritual
■ The spa has a lap pool and vitality pool, set to 34-degrees Celsius
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Much of our business results from word-of-mouth recommendations, repeat spa visitors and via our 'Pillar
Wellbeing at The OWO' membership
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Guerlain's global reach
We spotlight new Guerlain spa openings and partnerships in New York, London, Monaco and Provence
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of openings, partnerships and exclusive treatments at locations including New York, Monte Carlo, London and Provence.
1. Waldorf Astoria New York
Guerlain is returning to the 375-key Waldorf Astoria New York, where it will reopen this quarter after an eight-year revamp. The 2,787sq m Guerlain Wellness Spa will be the largest of all Guerlain’s spas and managed by Trilogy Spa Holdings. The spa will have 14 treatment rooms and two VIP double suites, along with an expansive fitness centre. On the ground floor, Guerlain will have two boutiques offering skincare, fragrance and make-up.
■ The Guerlain Spa at Ra es London at the OWO is o ering its first day spa packages since the brand launched at the spa in 2023
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The Waldorf Astoria New York and Ra es London at the OWO have Guerlain boutiques to sell the brand's products
2. Hotel Métropole Monte Carlo
Following a five-month renovation, the Hotel Métropole Monte Carlo in Monaco has re-opened and its new Spa Métropole by Guerlain will launch in a few months time. The reopening heralds a change of brands, as the spa was previously badged for Givenchy and ESPA.
Designed by Sami Itani of the Itani and Courtois design agency, the spa will have ten treatment rooms.
3. Cheval Blanc St-Tropez LVMH property, Cheval Blanc St-Tropez, in the South of France, has the first spa to launch new technology by Guerlain for Q2 and Q3, called Longeviskin. The device combines radiofrequency, plasma, cryotherapy, LED and micro-current therapies for both the face and body.
4 . Ra es London at the OWO
The Guerlain Spa at Ra es London at The OWO, UK, is now o ering bespoke spa day experiences. A spa day for one costs £1,095 (US$1,470, €1,300) and includes two hours of facility use, including in the subterranean pool and spa, a two-hour treatment, lunch in healthy eating Pillar Kitchen, a fragrance workshop and other experiences.
5. La Bastide de Gordes
Seasonal hotel Airelles Gordes – in the 16th Century French palace, La Bastide de Gordes – has partnered with Guerlain for the season, which runs between April and October. Guests of the 40-key property on a hilltop above the village of Gordes in Provence have access to the Airelles Spa by Guerlain and its treatments. ●
■ The Guerlain Wellness Spa at the Waldorf Astoria New York has been designed by Wimberly Interiors
■ Hotel Métropole will open Spa Métropole by Guerlain
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■ Panel discussions will feature well-respected spa operators and international suppliers
Spa Life UK 2025 Unveils Conference Theme: The Evolution of Wellness
This year’s event promises a packed programme of expert-led sessions designed to help spa professionals stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing world
Spa Life UK is back with a bold new theme for 2025: The Evolution of Wellness. Taking place as part of the Spa Life International Convention series, this two-day gathering will bring together some of the brightest minds from the global wellness community. A major highlight will be a keynote session delivered by Andy Hall and Ti any St James, who will join forces to explore Practical AI for Business and Marketing in the Spa Sector—a
must-attend for anyone looking to future-proof their operations.
The speaker line-up also includes Global Wellness Summit Board members Jane Kitchen, who will look at Re-inventing Age-Old Wellness Traditions for Improved Health and Profit, and Christine Clinton, presenting on Viewing Wellness Through the Lens of Prevention. Both sessions are set to spark important conversations around the commercial and clinical value of evolving wellness models.
Touchless Wellness—one of the industry’s most talked-about trends— will also take centre stage. The Co-Chairs of the Touchless Wellness Association will deliver insights into how these innovations are being integrated into spa operations around the world, improving outcomes for clients and teams alike.
Panel discussions will feature well-respected spa operators and international suppliers, each o ering first-hand experience of what’s working (and what isn’t) in markets from Europe to the Middle East and beyond.
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Andrew Hammond, Event Director and Founder, commented:
"Wellness is moving fast—our goal is to give spa professionals the knowledge and confidence they need to embrace that change. This year’s programme reflects the shifting priorities of both guests and operators, from technology and AI to traditional therapies with a modern twist. It’s about evolving without losing sight of our roots."
The event is supported by leading Platinum Sponsors including CACI International, Elemis,
Keynote session delivered by Andy Hall and Tiffany St James
■ This year’s programme reflects the shifting priorities of both guests and operators
Espa International, and Image Skincare—each playing a key role in helping attendees connect with innovative products and services.
Spa Life o ers two days of inspiration, practical learning and community connections and collaboration
Whether you’re running a singlesite Day Spa or a global brand, Spa Life UK o ers two days of inspiration, practical learning and community connections and collaboration.
■ Tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.spa-life.international/book/
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest product, design and technology launches
■ The Zen bathrobe is a lightweight kimono-style robe with a subtle rice weave pattern for breathability and elegance
BC Softwear launches lightweight Zen bathrobe for spas in warmer climates
BC SoftWear has introduced the Zen bathrobe to its collection of luxury spa linen, bathrobes and accessories.
The bathrobe is a lightweight kimono-style robe, designed to keep spa guests cooler in facilities in warmer parts of the world and in urban spaces.
The comfortable, non-bulky, fabric of the robe is 220gsm (grams per square metre). While the brand already has a 220gsm Sporty robe, the Zen’s minimalist silhouette is different. The subtle rice weave pattern is designed for breathability.
The light weight of this robe makes it easy to store and faster to launder – offering savings to spas looking to reduce operating costs.
The Zen robe is available in white, with bespoke colour options for bulk orders.
Sam Cooke, director and head of international sales, said, “The Zen robe was developed as a direct response to what we were hearing from our international partners.
“It’s a functional, elegant solution for spas looking to optimise their operations without compromising on style or guest comfort.”
■ Sam Cooke, director and head of international sales, BC SoftWear
The firm has also recently announced a series of partnerships at properties such as The Fairmont Golden Prague, Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens and Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Spain.
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Elemental Herbology launches
menopause-focused facial serum
Elemental Herbology has launched its latest product, the Pause and Renew Facial Serum –designed for those experiencing hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. The formulation combines a blend of botanicals and innovative
heat-reducing technology. The cooling, hydrating and rejuvenating serum helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The serum uses alpine rose, which the brand says helps to stimulate collagen production and reduce inflammatory reactions that can cause signs of ageing. It also reduces redness and increases skin elasticity.
Hydrating hyaluronic acid is also combined with an ingredient derived from menthol, called frescolat ML, acting as a cooling agent. Other ingredients such as acacia senegal gum help reduce inflammation.
Elemental Herbology is inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine and its philosophy of balancing
Myndstream launches mobile music app
Music and soundscape creation firm Myndstream has launched an app for spa and wellness professionals to use during treatments, to simplify operations. Previously available as a web-based service called The Stream, the Myndstream app now offers streamlined access to its library of more than 100 curated soundscapes. The company has collaborated with artists, scientists and wellness specialists to develop audio experiences, which are accessible by category. For example, a spa operator can use the app to select soundscapes by duration or the targeted outcome of each spa guest, such as relaxation, rejuvenation, recovery or calm.
■ The new serum joins the TCMinspired brand's 'metal' product range
the power of five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal and water.
The Pause and Renew Facial Serum joins its product range within the ‘metal’ collection.
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■ The app is available on iOS, Android is coming soon
The audio is licensed for global business use and the app also allows for offline streaming to enable access at any time and will play uninterrupted during treatments.
Charme d’Orient has created a 200ml refillable glass bottle for its scented spa oils.
The statement piece glass vessels have a removable flow reducer that allows oil to be dispensed precisely when poured and also refilled when empty.
This product offers an elegant, yet eco-friendly design and the ability to top up the oil sustainably extends the life of the packaging, reducing waste.
“Charme d’Orient’s thoughtful new packaging reflects our vision for a more sustainable and luxurious spa offering,” Sofiane Djadri, co-founder, Charme D’Orient told Spa Business. “It seamlessly complements our existing product range, bringing a modern and professional touch to the wellness spaces.”
To accompany the new bottles, the brand has formulated two new fragrances, inspired by the Orient (Pomegranate and Oudh). The new olfactory aromas will add memorable novelty to spa guests’ experiences.
■ The glass bottles have a removable dispenser
Alongside the new 200ml glass bottles, all 22 of Charme d’Orient’s fragranced oils are available in professional treatment sizes of 500ml and 5 litres.
For retail, they are available in 50ml (travel size), 150ml, 300ml and the new 200ml size.
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Aromatherapy Associates celebrates 40th anniversary with ritual
To mark its 40th anniversary, Aromatherapy Associates has introduced a holistic full body spa treatment called the Energy Restore Ritual.
Drawing on protocols from the brand’s four decades of experience, the treatment blends essential
oil formulations with energy healing, achieved with crystals.
Each ritual begins with an aroma consultation, allowing guests to select the scent they prefer to begin the treatment. The restorative massage includes gentle rocking, stretching and crystal placement across key energy centres – focusing on the body’s electromagnetic field and chakras.
An abdominal massage is part of the treatment, alongside a facial cleanse and Ayurvedic marma point massage – using quartz wands.
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■ Serina Sandhu, chief commercial officer
■ The new Energy Restore Ritual starts with an aroma consultation
BC SoftWear prides itself in off ering exceptional service and personalised, dedicated after care
A leading textile supplier for luxury hotels and spas worldwide, BC SoftWear is known for its exceptional quality spa linen, towels, bathrobes and footwear. Founded by CEO Barbara Cooke, BC SoftWear has a unique understanding of the spa and hotel markets and offers outstanding customer service and after care.
“We’ve been manufacturing supreme quality towels and robes for the spa industry for more than 20 years and have honed our products so that exceptional performance is our standard,” says Cooke. “As a family-run business, we’ve learned
that what matters most is nurturing the relationships we have with clients, meeting their product needs but equally, looking after them into the future. We’re there for our customers long after the sale completes. We’re there to guide them, based on our years of accumulated knowledge –whether it’s to do with laundering our products or maximising longevity.”
BC SoftWear’s UK-based team of experts are just a call or email away. Each customer has a dedicated account manager, who can offer personalised advice, tailored to their property’s specific needs and operational challenges. “Whether it’s product questions or unexpected issues, our team is on hand,” says Cooke. “Our account managers don’t just respond to issues; we proactively reach out with regular check-ins, nurturing the relationship after our products have been delivered.”
Louise Maher, spa manager at Oasis Spa on the Lyrath Estate in Kilkenny, Ireland, says: “I’ve been very happy with my engagement from the BC SoftWear team, they’re always on hand to chat. I like the fact it’s run by a mother and son; a small company doing its best to give a one-to-one service.”
Carrie Mizen-Carney, group purchasing manager at Champneys
We’re there for our customers long after the sale completes
- Barbara Cooke, CEO
in the UK adds: “We’ve been using BC SoftWear in all our properties for over 10 years. Its quality is second to none but what really stands out is its exceptional customer service.”
Laura Lishman, multi-property director of spa for Nujuma, a RitzCarlton Reserve and The St Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia, concludes: “BC SoftWear is a lovely family company to work with. It has an incredible team that always goes above and beyond to please its customers and our guests.”
