Spafinder Wellness 365 releases 2014 trends report of its release, she said ever-increasing levels of stress in modern life are fuelling the growth of the industry. “I’ve been in the business 40 years, but the fundamentals haven’t changed – peo- ple go to spas to relax and de-stress, and now Wired wellness, urban retreats, hot springs and even death are among the top themes likely to shape the spa market in 2014, according to the 11th edition of the annual Top 10 Global Spa and Wellness Trends Forecast 2014 from Spafinder Wellness 365, which was published on 14 January. e report is authored by Spafinder Wellness Inc presi- dent Susie Ellis and developed by company research ana- lysts. It’s based on ongoing surveys with spa and wellness businesses and stakeholders around the globe, thousands of travel agents and hundreds of thousands of consumers. e rigour that underpins it makes it more of a sector forecast than a speculative trends list, according to Ellis. Speaking to Spa Business magazine ahead Spafinder Wellness 365 predicts an exciting 2014 for the spa industry GSWS 2014 venue and dates revealed “We are targeting Morocco as an interna- tional destination for wellness via new concepts based on an ecological approach, taking advan- tage of Morocco’s local riches. Holding the 2014 GSWS in Marrakech is an opportunity for Morocco to introduce the richness and potential of the country for spa and wellness.” Details: http://lei.sr?a=e7m9x e Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has announced that its eighth annual summit will be held at Morocco’s Four Seasons Resort Marrakech from September 10-12. The event, which most recently saw the Dalai Lama make an appearance in New Delhi, India, is considered the world’s most presti- gious gathering of business, government and academic leaders in the wellness, travel and spa industries. e host-country sponsor and co- organiser is the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT) expects to attract a record number of attendees for this year’s event. “Business, health and wellness are among the six structuring programs of the Moroccan Strategic Vision for Tourism Development 2020,” said Imad Barrakad, CEO of SMIT. 17 JANUARY - 31 JANUARY 2014 ISSUE 181 Daily news & jobs: www.spaopportunities.com GET SPA OPPS Magazine sign up at spaopportunities.com/subs Job board live job updates spaopportunities.com Ezine sign up for weekly updates spaopportunities.com/ezine Instant sign up for instant alerts at spaopportunities.com/instant RSS sign up for job & news feeds spaopportunities.com/rss PDF for iPad, Kindle & smart phone spaopportunities.com/pdf Online on digital turning pages spaopportunities.com/digital Twitter follow us: @spaopps @spaoppsjobs spa opportunities A SPA BUSINESS PUBLICATION Find great staff TM Plans to construct a hotel and spa complex on a former naval battery outpost in Plymouth, UK, have been resurrected by Rotolok Holdings. e £10m ($16.4, €12m) scheme designed by LHC Architecture - fea- turing a 3,322sq.m (10,899ſt) luxury hotel boasting 43 rooms and a spa overlooking Plymouth waterfront - was originally turned down last year, amid concerns over Drake Island’s wildlife and a Grade II-listed building. e island is named aſter famous seafarer Sir Francis Drake, who reached the 2.6ha (6.4 acre) outpost in 1580, aſter circumnavigating the globe. Details: http://lei.sr?a=w4B5W Spa complex planned on former naval battery site e summit is to be held at the Four Seasons Resort they’re in need of spa and well- ness retreats more than ever.” One of the trends Ellis is most excited about is wired wellness and the growth of wearable tech which enables health tracking and preven- tative interventions: “ere’s just so much happening in that arena that it will profoundly affect us all of us in the years to come,” she said. The potential resurgence of the hot springs market is another major area for Ellis. In centuries past, springs were lauded for their life-giv- ing qualities. One example comes from England, where the previously bar- ren Queen Mary bore a male heir aſter a trip to Bath Spa in 1687 – but the advent of modern medicine saw hot springs slip down the well- ness ladder. (Continued on p. 16)
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Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts
is set to realise its lofty ambi-
tion of a hotel and spa in the
heart of the Himalayas - the
highest region on earth.
The Hong Kong-based
hotel operator and owner
will cut the ribbon on Tibet’s
Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa on
17 April.
Sitting 3,650m (11,975sq
ft) above sea level, the 289-
room hotel is encircled by the
world renowned Himalayan
mountains, glaciers and des-
ert-like landscapes, serving as a luxurious base
for those wishing to explore dramatic scen-
ery and some of the world’s most significant
Buddhist sites.
Visitors to Lhasa are strongly advised to
acclimate to the high altitude before exploring
widely, and this has been incorporated into the
spa, which features an oxygen lounge, reflexol-
ogy sessions and a range of other treatments.
Drawing heavily on Tibetan design, cus-
toms and architecture, the resort also houses a
More than half of Britons tried to lose weight at
some point last year, according to new research
from Mintel, which also highlights some of
the key trends and tactics adopted by dieters.
The research found that two thirds of women
in the UK claimed to have tried to lose weight
in 2013, while four in ten men also admitted
to having thoughts relating to personal weight
management.
The findings also conveyed some interesting
results in relation to how dieters chose to go
about losing their desired amount of weight.
It was found that exercise took priority over
making changes to food or drink intake, with
physical workouts proving most important for
60 per cent of those questioned.
For those who did decide to make dietary
changes, the research shows 49 per cent chose
to cut back on fatty foods, while 48 per cent
felt it was vital to eat smaller portions and cut
back on sugary foods and drinks.
Interestingly, only a quarter of dieters
decided to consume more products labelled
as low in sugar or fat.
“The majority of UK adults have tried to
slim down in the last year, reflecting the strong
societal focus on weight, size and diet,” said
Emma Clifford, Senior Food Analyst at Mintel.
“The fact that exercise tops the nation’s diet-
ing actions reflects high levels of awareness
Half of Britons tried to lose weight during 2013
fully-equipped gym, an indoor swimming pool,
a Tibetan Tapas lounge bar and cafe, several
themed restaurants, an elevated cocktail ter-
race and a 1,215sq m (3,986sq ft) grand ballroom.
The opening marks Shangri-La’s con-
tinued expansion across the South Asia
region, having last year opened hotels
and resorts in Chinese cities such as
Shenyang, Qufu and West Shanghai, with
several more projects in the pipeline.
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about the importance of exercise to general
health and wellbeing, as well as the pleasure
that sport gives to many consumers.
“Increasing physical activity to burn more
calories may also make people feel less guilty
about eating certain foods which is good news
for ‘standard’ brands but is not favourable for
light and diet products.”
-
ings, is avai lable here: http://www.
mintel.com/press-centre/social-and-life-
style/dieting-in-2014-you-are-not-alone
Details: http://lei.sr?a=n9A8H
Potala Palace is among manyWorld Heritage Sites near the hotel.
Spas could help people with their weight loss regimes
Himalayan hotel sets out high hopes
The Dreams resort will open in December 2014
Living in an urban area with green spaces
has a better impact on mid to long-term
mental wellbeing than winning the lottery,
a study has suggested.
Researchers from the European Centre
for Environment and Human Health
(ECEHH) at the UK’s University of Exeter,
found moving to a green space had a sus-
tained positive effect for at least three years.
In comparison, pay rises, promotions, or
even lucrative lottery wins, only provided a
6-12 month boost to mental wellbeing before
they returned to base levels.
The findings, which appear in the jour-
nal Environmental Science and Technology,
suggest that access to good quality urban
parks is beneficial to public health.
According to Dr William Bird, a GP
and the CEO of Intelligent Health, it all
comes down to human origins as outdoor
hunter gatherers, a lifestyle our bodies are
still in tune with. “We’re not quite sure
why, but constant stress seems to be off-
set by nature, which helps to recharge the
biological batteries in our cells,” he said.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=e7D5E
A new resort is scheduled to open at the
end of 2014 with the launch of Dreams Las
Mareas in Costa Rica by AM Resorts.
Launching in December 2014 Dreams Las
Mareas will be the first Dreams Resort &
Spa in Costa Rica and is to feature a Dreams
Spa by Pevonia with a hydrotherapy circuit,
beauty salon, spa boutique and 10 therapy
cabins for individual and double therapies.
The spa menu has been created by com-
bining hydrotherapy with indigenous
treatments to offer an invigorating and
refreshing experience and a full spa menu
of body treatments and therapies.
The resort will have 447 suites, all with
private balcony and spa pool. Also included
will be five gourmet restaurants with a vari-
ety of offerings from around the world.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=C6H5M
AM Resorts opening Costa Rica site under Dreams brand
Green spaces better for health than winning lottery
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We are currently recruiting for the following position:
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VOYA has grown out of a very successful family-run seaweed baths business in Strandhill, Co. Sligo, on the wild Atlantic coast of Ireland and our goal is to create exceptional beauty and skincare treatments with integrity and in full harmony with nature.
Based on our wonderful hand-harvested seaweed, certifi ed organic and our knowledge of the local traditions of seaweed baths and seaweed treatments, we strive to bring the full power of nature in its purest forms throughout our VOYA range.
Reporting to the Senior Sales Manager you will be responsible for all UK based customer service, training, events and extending the Voya business across the UK. This will be across spa, retail and beauty businesses.
You will off er excellent account management and ensure that training for new treatments and products are given when needed or requested by your clients. You will act as an ambassador for VOYA and help train, motivate and inspire all within the training sessions to promote and sell VOYA.
Working in various retail locations to acheive sales goals, you will be required to liaise with store management for any extra promotional opportunities and ensure all locations are aware of current marketing off ers and incentives. You will always be looking out for new business opportunities.
In return VOYA will supprt you in your career with the company and off ers an excellent commission strucure.
If you are experienced within the spa and beauty industry, are a dynamic individual looking for a challenging and a rewarding career and you feel you have something to add please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]