Luxury Hotels Group welcomes one of the world’s leading wellness retreats
Adding to its growing global portfolio of distinctive, one-of-a-kind properties, Luxury Hotels Group is delighted to announce its newest member this month.
Press Releases
Medical tourism industry valued at $439 billion
The global medical tourism industry is set to boom in the coming years, with a new report forecasting an annual growth rate of up to 25% over the next decade. The Medical Tourism Index (MTI), released this week by Visa and Oxford Economics, shows that the sector is already worth an impressive US$439 billion, and could soar to a staggering US$3 trillion by 2025.
Mandarin Oriental Launches Global Digital Detox Initiative
Mandarin Oriental will launch a Digital Detox initiative at all of its spas worldwide beginning September 5, 2016. The programme is designed to help guests find new ways to manage their relationship with technology and the stress that can come with a constantly connected digital lifestyle.
UNWTO/ETC Roundtable discusses wellness and medical tourism
The Roundtable 'Exploring Health Tourism' gathered a group of international experts in Budapest, Hungary, to better understand and explore the growing segment of wellness and medical tourism. The meeting was convened by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), as part of their joint research programme, with the support of the Hungarian Tourism Agency.
Miraval Arizona Upgrades Travel Agent Commissions and Offers Summer Bonus
Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa today announced it has upgraded its commission structure to ensure travel professionals are paid for the full value of every booking at the all-inclusive resort. The resort also launched a summer bonus to thank agents for their support.
Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach & Spa opened on Moroccan Riviera
May saw the launch of Sofitel's new 5 star beachfront hotel in Morocco. Stunning architecture, award-winning contemporary design and Arty-Chic atmosphere are set to make Sofitel Tamuda Bay Beach & Spa undisputed leader in the Kingdom's most exclusive coastal resort.
Wellness tourism: in search of the self
Is wellness tourism a pleonasm? Few people go on holiday to suffer, unless they're devotees of adventure tourism or endless treks! But some push the limits of wellness. Spas, body treatments and hot-spring cures have become draws that can entice tourists to travel across the world. Women have already been won over, and a rising number of men are going to saunas. Even children are entitled to a massage before going back to school.A healthy industry
HFTP to Assist Open Travel Alliance with Hospitality and Travel Object Oriented Platforms
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced today that they will assist the Open Travel Alliance with their new 2.0 Object Oriented Platform in the lifestyle development areas of golf and spa. These development areas have been prioritized by the Open Travel Alliance for development during 2016.
Spafinder Wellness 365 Releases the 2016 Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast
Spafinder Wellness 365™ released its 13th annual Global Spa & Wellness Trends Forecast, the definitive guide to the top ten trends poised to shape the wellness, hospitality, travel and spa industries and chart new territory in wellness for consumers in the new year. The 2016 Forecast is unique for taking a detailed look at not just what, but why, where, and how, new directions in wellness will evolve in the year ahead. The full report can be read here.
2016 Opening - Miraggio Thermal Spa & Resort
2016 brings with it the opening of the extraordinary Miraggio Thermal Spa & Resort, set to be this year's most exciting new addition to the world of wellness and luxury. Promising to be one of the world's top thermal spa resorts and Greece's first thermae retreat, Miraggio Thermal Spa & Resort is perched majestically at the southernmost up of the Kassandra peninsula in Halkidiki, surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Aegean, and rests on a long stretch of sandy white beach.
Spa industry goes high-touch with first high definition website
Spas of America, the #1 spa and wellness travel website today launched a new online experience featuring 500 of the best resort, hotel and health spas in high-definition (HD) quality.Spas of America's new online experience provides a more powerful search function that allows consumers to search for spas by name, keyword, geographic location and type of spa and wellness experience. A partnership with Google allows spa-goers to browse spas on a map. The site also features original content on healthy living and product news from the industry's leading companies including Bellicote Paris, Beauty Through Balance and Caviar of Switzerland. Visitors will also find the latest spa specials, industry news and events."Spas of America's mission is to inspire healthy living and travel," says Spas of America founder and president Craig Oliver. "Our goal is to become the leading resource for consumers seeking helpful spa and wellness travel information, and a valuable marketing medium for wellness companies seeking to connect with a very targeted audience.""The spa industry continues to evolve and grow," says Michael Tompkins, co-CEO of PALM Health. "Consumers today have a wide selection of health and wellness experiences to choose from. Consumer-focused websites like Spas of America help connect consumers with the spa experiences they're looking for."The growth of wellness travel has also been identified as one of the top ten wellness trends for 2016 by the Global Spa Summit. Omer Isvan, president of Servotel Corp., says, "Wellness will only become a bigger player in the destination resort space, while resorts without wellness and 'purpose' will decline." According to the International Spa Association, consumers made 176 million visits to spas in the United States in 2014, generating an estimated $15.5 billion in revenue."We wanted to create an online experience that wasn't available just a few years ago," says Oliver. "Consumers today want the freedom to access travel content across all platforms and wireless devices. The growth of technology and increased bandwidth allows us to feature images of resort, hotel and health spas in HD quality, helping inspire consumers on their next spa and wellness travel destination."
Colliers International Launches Dubai Spa Benchmark Report
Colliers International, a global leader in real estate advisory, today launched the inaugural Dubai Spa Benchmark which points to the strength of the Dubai Resort Spa market which has witnessed a 6% y-o-y increase in treatment revenue (H1 2014-H1 2015), while also increasing its share of in-house guests to 74% up from 67% in H1 2013.
Wellness Innovator Canyon Ranch® Debuts First International Resort In Kaplankaya, Turkey
As a founding voice in the world of holistic wellness, Canyon Ranch® has the wisdom and expertise of spending nearly 40 years helping its guests achieve well-being. Now, the life-enhancement brand that's built a devoted global following, is finally going global itself.
InterContinental London - The O2 Partners with ESPA for new Luxury Spa
The InterContinental® London – The O2 has collaborated with leading spa brand, ESPA, to provide a full range of signature treatments and ESPA products exclusively within its new luxury Spa, operated by The Arora Group. The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2, located on the ground floor of the 18-storey luxury hotel is in excess of 1000 sqm and features eight treatment rooms, a relaxation room, sauna, steam room and an impressive 17m indoor swimming pool with feature Jacuzzi, cannon neck massage jets and elegant pool-side loungers for pure relaxation.
Swiss International Signs First Hotel (588 Keys) In Turkey
Swiss International is proud to announce the latest addition to its hotel portfolio by entering into an agreement for the Thermal and Conference Resort of Kizilcahamam (40 kilometers from Ankara). The upscale Swiss International Kizilcahamam has 94 rooms and suites and 494 time-share apartments. It is home to many conferences for the government and the top 50 companies of Turkey. The hotel is located in the hills of Kizilcahamam and next to the national park Soğuksu The Resort is the first hotel of the chain in the Turkey. Previously the hotel was operated as the Aysa Hotel. The hotel has entered a license agreement with Swiss International on September 15, and as such will benefit from the strength and offerings of an international brand. The hotel will continue to build on its excellent reputation as a Thermal Spa and Conference hotel. The hotel has 2 main conference halls for respectively 1800 and 500 participants. All together the hotel is offering 21 meeting rooms and break out rooms. The Swiss International is located only 45 minutes from Ankara International Airport. It is a perfect departure point to explore the cultural and natural diversity of the Anatolia. On behalf of the hotel, Mr. Yusuf, Member of the Board of the owning company Linal Thermal comments: "This is an exciting time for our company as we partner with Swiss International to gain and secure a stronger position in the hotel market of Turkey. I am convinced that our hotel, under the flag of Swiss International, will continue its success through the "Swissness" signature brand, amenities and hospitality." Mrs. Bengü Tuzel, CEO of Swiss International in Turkey ads: "We are very happy with the hotel in Kizilcahamam as it enjoys a strong reputation in the Thermal and Conference market. It is located next to our nation's capital and the national Park Soğuksu and offers fantastic services for the segments mentioned. Swiss International Kizilcahamam is a fully serviced hotel and offers plentiful facilities where the Swiss International F&B concepts, Meeting & Events concept and Leisure Concept are featured. These include the signature restaurant "Swiss Café Restaurant & Lounge" with its informal and relaxed atmosphere, "Moods" Shisha Lounge", "Eventives" Meeting & Events and "Inspiration Pool & Gym", both separate for women and men. "The addition of Swiss International Kizilcahamam is a significant milestone for Swiss International; it marks the entry of the company in an dynamic country that has become the hub of the business world between east and west. Guided by our Swiss values, we remain committed to enchanting the lives of our partners, guests and team members alike. This addition brings our hotel portfolio to up to 18 hotels in 9 countries with a total number of 2,336 rooms" says Henri Kennedie, the Chairman & CEO of Swiss International Swiss International plans to become a leading brand in Turkey. For this reason Swiss International has recently expanded its representation office in Istanbul. The availability of the company's 4 brands; Royal Swiss (Luxury), Swiss International hotels and resorts (upscale), Swiss International "The Residences" (Upscale) and Swiss Spirit (Mid-market) and its associated concepts will make it possible to reach the company expansion objective of having 150 hotels by the year 2020 globally.
J House Hotel Launches New Luxury Spa
The J House Hotel is anything but ordinary; and this year, the multifaceted contemporary hotel launches a newly built wellness spa boutique, adding the perfect balance to the already-peaceful guest experience. Whether seeking a quick mid-day escape or complete mind-body-soul rejuvenation, the J House Spa is designed with every customer in mind– and gentlemen are welcome. Brought on to oversee the spa is Director Danielle Cervi, an acclaimed and locally admired Esthetician for 15+ years, formerly with Equinox and Partners Salon and Spa, both located in Greenwich. She will lead a fully trained staff of 14+ including massage therapists, estheticians, and makeup artists.
World Spa Awards reveals complimentary four-day networking activities
World Spa Awards has revealed a four-day wellness programme built around the upcoming Gala Ceremony to ensure a weekend of unrivalled networking opportunities. The inaugural World Spa Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at the InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Vietnam, on Monday, September 14th, with industry leaders from around the world expected to be in attendance.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center Now Offering Unique Amenity
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center now offers a unique amenity for health-conscious guests. Two bicycles are available for checkout at the front desk. Guests can get their exercise and enjoy the beautiful weather as they tour Kirkwood's campus and local area on two wheels.
Westin Hotels Launches Wellness Escapes – a Curated Series of On-Site Well-Being Retreats
Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT), has revealed the next phase of its year-long Westin Well-being Movement with the announcement of Westin Wellness Escapes, an ongoing well-being series led by experts in the fields of mindfulness meditation, nutrition, yoga, running and more. Taking place at Westin properties around the globe, the series will first launch in North America before rolling out internationally. Established health and fitness personality Holly Perkins will kick off the series by hosting the Women's Strength NationTM LIVE retreat this April, following her appointment to Westin's Well-Being Council as the brand's Move Well Advocate.
Six Senses Spa to Open in Marbella
Set to open in early summer 2015, Six Senses Spa Marbella is located at the charming Puente Romano Beach Resort situated in the Costa del Sol on the southern coast of Spain. The spa has been beautifully created to complement the hotel's charming and peaceful Andalusia beachfront village character.