Producer of ‘The Butler’ unveils resort and spa in DC Designed to blend into the countryside and respect the traditions of Johnson’s own nearby Virginia farm – which served as the architectural inspiration – Salamander Resort & Spa features 168 guestrooms by Film producer Sheila C. Johnson, who recently opened The Butler movie featur- ing Oprah Winfrey, Forest Whitaker and Mariah Carey, has unveiled her decade-long project – the Salamander Resort & Spa. e resort is set in the vil- lage of Middleburg – in the centre of Virginia’s horse and wine country. e area became famous when then-President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy began spending their weekends horseriding in the village. In 2005, Johnson founded Salamander Hotels & Resorts to manage the development of the project. The com- pany now also operates three resorts across Florida including Innisbrook, Reunion and Hammock Beach. Film producer Sheila C. Johnson has unveiled her new resort and spa project YTL Hotels to open thermal spa in Bath three therapeutic pools. e Spa Village was designed with the Roman history of Bath in mind so the pools are set within an atrium flooded with natural light. In addition to the Bath Spa hotel, YTL Hotels is also developing a 65-villa resort on the island of Pulau Tiga in Malyasia. Details: http://lei.sr?a=F5u1o YTL Hotels has announced a new hotel and spa project in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Bath – e Gainsborough Bath Spa, which will launch in early 2014. e hotel will be the group’s first Classic Hotel in the UK and will have direct access to natural thermal waters in the area. e property is made up of three histor- ical buildings, each with a Grade II listed Georgian façade, which were originally built as the United Hospital in 1824, with designs by renowned 18th century architect John Pinch. Located along Beau Street, the lower level of the 99-room property will be home to the Spa Village Bath and thermal pools. e 1,300sq m (14,000sq ſt) Spa Village Bath will have direct access to Bath’s waters through 30 AUGUST - 12 SEPTEMBER 2013 ISSUE 171 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 The International Spa Association (ISPA) has released key statis- tics from the ISPA 2013 US Spa Industry Study conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Signs of positive growth for the industry emerged as total revenue, spa visits, revenue per visit, total number of employees and the total number of spa locations all experienced an increase over the previous year. The spa industry employs more than 343,000 people in the US. The total number of spa vis- its increased to 160 million and the average guest spend was $87 per visit. Continued on the back cover US spa industry revenue increases to US$14bn e spa will have access to Bath’s thermal pools designer omas Pheasant. Salamander Spa boasts 14 treatment rooms with pri- vate stone treatment terraces and fireplaces, while the locker rooms feature whirl- pools, steamrooms, heated stone loungers and experi- ential showers. ere is also a detoxification Rhassoul wet treatment and a couples suite with private patio and hot tub. e spa, which is also open to day guests, houses an outdoor courtyard, featuring an infinity pool, private cabanas, whirl- pool, fire pit and dining café. A 10-station salon for hair, makeup, manicures and pedicures, as well as a sun-lit fitness facility with indoor pool, cardio and weight room and movement stu- dios for yoga and tai chi is also included. Details: http://lei.sr?a=a6X9M
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Producer of ‘The Butler’ unveils resort and spa in DC
Designed to blend into the countryside
and respect the traditions of Johnson’s own
nearby Virginia farm – which served as
the architectural inspiration – Salamander
Resort & Spa features 168 guestrooms by
Film producer Sheila C.
Johnson, who recently opened
The Butler movie featur-
ing Oprah Winfrey, Forest
Whitaker and Mariah Carey,
has unveiled her decade-long
project – the Salamander
Resort & Spa.
The resort is set in the vil-
lage of Middleburg – in the
centre of Virginia’s horse and
wine country. The area became
famous when then-President
John F. Kennedy and First
Lady Jackie Kennedy began
spending their weekends
horseriding in the village.
In 2005, Johnson founded
Salamander Hotels & Resorts to manage
the development of the project. The com-
pany now also operates three resorts across
Florida including Innisbrook, Reunion and
Hammock Beach.
Film producer Sheila C. Johnson has unveiled her new resort and spa project
YTL Hotels to open thermal spa in Bath
three therapeutic pools. The Spa Village was
designed with the Roman history of Bath in
mind so the pools are set within an atrium
flooded with natural light.
In addition to the Bath Spa hotel, YTL
Hotels is also developing a 65-villa resort
on the island of Pulau Tiga in Malyasia.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=F5u1o
YTL Hotels has announced a new hotel and spa
project in the UNESCO World Heritage City
of Bath – The Gainsborough Bath Spa, which
will launch in early 2014.
The hotel will be the group’s first Classic
Hotel in the UK and will have direct access to
natural thermal waters in the area.
The property is made up of three histor-
ical buildings, each with a Grade II listed
Georgian façade, which were originally built
as the United Hospital in 1824, with designs by
renowned 18th century architect John Pinch.
Located along Beau Street, the lower level of
the 99-room property will be home to the Spa
Village Bath and thermal pools.
The 1,300sq m (14,000sq ft) Spa Village Bath
will have direct access to Bath’s waters through
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Group has signed an agree-
ment to manage a luxury hotel
in Shenzhen, southern China.
M a n d a r i n O r i e n t a l ,
Shenzhen, which is slated to
open in 2017, will form part
of the premier Shum Yip’s
UpperHills mixed use project.
Shum YipLand, the com-
mercial property arm of
Shenzhen Investment, will
invest RMB20bn (US$3.3bn,
€2.4bn, £2.1bn) into the
development. The mixed-use
project will comprise office
towers, a residential com-
plex, retail and extensive
outdoor space and parkland.
The US-based international architectural
firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill has been
appointed as masterplanner and architect.
Located on the top of a 400m tower, the
property will feature 190 rooms including 17
suites. Hotel accommodation will be designed
in a contemporary style, with design elements
influenced by oriental heritage.
The 1,200sq m (12,900sq ft) Spa at Mandarin
Langham Place, Guangzho,
set to open in 2013, will be
located next to the Guangzhou
International Convention and
Exhibition Centre in China,
home to the Canton Import
and Export Fair and Asia’s
largest Exhibition space.
All 500 guestrooms in the
hotel will be finished in a con-
temporary style.
The wellness offerings
include the group’s signature
Chuan Spa, taking guests on
a journey of wellbeing with
holistic treatments based on
the philosophy of traditional
Chinese medicine. The lei-
sure facilities also include an
indoor swimming pool with
a retractable roof for water
activities in all weather.
Dining options will include
Ming Court, serving Cantonese cuisine and
featuring 10 private dining rooms; The Place,
an interactive all-day dining restaurant offer-
ing international cuisine; and Alfresco, serving
seafood and steaks. The open-air Sky Bar will
Langham to open at southern China landmark
Oriental will feature six large treatment suites
offering a range of signature programmes as
well as specifically developed Chinese inspired-
treatments. Other leisure facilities include a
fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool.
Dining options will include a rooftop restau-
rant, a Chinese restaurant with private dining
rooms and a Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=U9N9K
feature panoramic views and after-hours enter-
tainment. The hotel will also house the group’s
lounge and business centre Portal – Work &
Play, which offers secretarial support services.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=x4e7a
Mandarin Oriental Singapore is one of 12 Mandarin-branded hotels in Asia
The hotel will be located next to the Guangzho exhibition centre
Mandarin joins UpperHills project
The research will be complete by late 2014
The Accor hotel group has rolled out a new
day spa brand across Australia.
Five of the group’s existing day spas
have been rebranded, from Mii Spa to the
new Vie Spa brand. Vie Spas are
now at Pullman Resort Bunker Bay,
Quay West Resort Magenta Shores,
Pullman Cairns International, Pullman
Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort &
Spa and Pullman Port Douglas Sea
Temple Resort & Spa.
Each spa will have its own tailored
treatment menu as well as a standard
menu consistant across all Vie Spas. The
Australia-based product range iKOU
will be used alongside the spas’ existing
Pevonia product range.
Chief operating officer for Accor Pacific,
Simon McGrath, said the rollout was an
exciting step in further strengthening
the group’s leisure and resort offerings.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=U9t9U
The Hot Springs Alliance Group (HSAG)
is undertaking a project entitled “Global
Best Practice in Hot Springs Industry” to
identify key physical, cultural, ethical, oper-
ational and regulatory elements required for
industry growth.
The group, which was formed in January
2013, will carry out case studies of hot
springs bathing practices and analysis of
opportunities throughout China, Japan,
New Zealand, Australia, North America,
India, Europe and the Middle East.
The opportunities identified will then be
applied to specific locations and regions to
drive economic development. This research
is expected to be completed by late 2014.
The HSAG members are from both
the public and private sectors of Victoria,
Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand.
Details: http://lei.sr?a=v8t2T
New study to examine best practice in hot spring industry
Accor rolls out new Vie day spa brand across Australia
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References: Hotel Hyatt Regency, Düsseldorf, Germany // Ritz Carlton, Wolfsburg, Germany // Burj al Arab, Dubai, UAE // Rose ood Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE // Ocean Reef Club Resort, Key Largo, Florida // Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, California // The Dolder Grand,
urich, S itzerland // Mövenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis Hotel, Tunisia // The Westin, Costa Navarino, Greece // Grand Hotel Kempinski, Slovakia // Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez, France // InterContinental Marseille, France // Hotel Union, Geiranger, Nor ay // And many more...
Build a foundation for success and profi t through extensive training in all areas of the spa business, including:
Business planning Day-to-day operations Quality management Retailing Human resources Customer engagement Green Strategies
Taught by leading industry experts and offered completely online to accommodate learners worldwide, University of California, Irvine Extension’s Spa & Hospitality Management Certifi cate Program presents cutting edge ways to make your spa stand out in a competitive market.
Spa ManagerLocated at York Hall Leisure Centre.Up to £26,390 per annum (+8% bonus after qualifying period) The role of Spa Manager requires an experienced, enthusiastic professional to lead the spa team and deliver the Spa LONDON Brand. Heading up the development of their team, driving forward the retail, spa and treatments business and maintaining high quality facilities and customer service at all times.
The succesful candidate will have extensive experience in a Salon, Spa or sales environment and at least 1 year managerial experience. They must also have an internationally recognised Beauty Therapy qualifi cation certifi cate: NVQ Level 3 H.N.D, CIDESCO, CIBTAC, CITY & GUILDS or ITEC.
A fi rst aid qualifi cation is essential as is computer literacy and retail sales and membership sales experience.
In return you will receive: 8% Attendance related bonus (following a qualifying period)* Pension scheme* Discounted Membership * Ride to Work Scheme * Career development opportunities* Extensive training prospects
Senior Spa TherapistsLocated at Rainbow Leisure Centre and at Wimbledon Leisure Centre. Up to £17,946 per annum (+8% bonus after qualifying period)The role of the Senior Therapist requires a vibrant, enthusiastic and professional individual who will work with the spa management team to ensure the most effi cient use of human resources, products, and facilities in order to deliver a smooth spa operation.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of NVQ Level 3, have supervisory experience and ideally be Elemis trained.
We are also recruiting Assistant Spa Therapists at Spa LONDON, Wimbledon Leisure Centre
If you feel your experience matches any of these exciting roles please apply via www.glljobs.org
CLOSING DATE: 21ST AUGUST 2013GLL is an employee-owned society, that exists for the benefi t of all the community. As a social enterprise based on charitable objectives, GLL oversees the management of over 100 public leisure centres and 12 libraries under the Better brand across the UK.
GLL. A BETTER CAREER CHOICE Spa LONDON by GLL, is based on a unique concept, devised to revolutionise the day spa market, spa LONDON offers a luxurious experience at an affordable price. Spanning everything from traditional thermal therapies to the latest beauty innovations, Spa LONDON offers the ultimate day spa experience.
Fantastic opportunities have arisen for you to join the team at this growing and unique company. We are recruiting now for vibrant, enthusiastic and professional individuals who will work as part of the team to deliver the Spa LONDON Brand.
GLL are an equal opportunities employer and applications are encouraged from all sections of the community.
Associate LecturersSpa ManagementSalary: £32.39 per teaching hourBased in London Reference: BD00131
GREAT PEOPLE, ORIGINAL THINKING, INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS - CHANGING LIVES.
Here at the University of Derby, we are in the business of creating opportunities to transform lives - we aim to be the ambitious student’s natural choice for quality, support and achievement - would you like to help us achieve this?
People achieve great things at the University of Derby! Our fl exible, accessible courses are helping thousands of people fulfi ll their potential.
We have partnered with the London School of Beauty and Make-up to deliver our exciting International Spa Management curriculum in London. For further information about the school please visit: http://www.beauty-school.co.uk/
If you are based in London and believe in providing higher education that is fl exible, easy to access and allows spa professionals to gain the management knowledge to progress their careers, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Closing date: 2 September 2013.Interview date: w/c 9 September 2013.
For further information and to apply online please visit www.derby.ac.uk/jobs
Minicom 01332 591685
VALUING DIVERSITY, PROMOTING EQUALITY
Spa beauty therapistFull and Part-Time positions at our Hotel + Day Spa, in Cambridge city centre.
We are a large, independent Spa, Health club + Salon with a team of Elemis therapists.
and knowledge of Elemis being an advantage. Rate of pay dependent on experience, with a guaranteed uncapped commission, and career progression. £7 - £8 p/hour with c.20% commission structure. (approx OTE £15,000 to £19,000)
Must be able to attend interview in Cambridge
Health club + Spa receptionistFull and Part-Time positions at our Day Spa and Health club, in Cambridge city centre.
The Glassworks is an independent health club + spa in conjunction with The Varsity hotel.
through training yet not essential. Rates of pay dependent on
Must be able to attend interview in Cambridge.
To apply for either of these vacancies please email your CV to James Robertson, [email protected]