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June 20, 2012

Six Senses Spa to open at The Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland

Scheduled to open in December 2012, The Alpina Gstaad is set in the heart of the Bernese Alps and will offer an intimate and discreet haven for discerning local and international guests in search of an authentic and indulgent Alpine experience. With 56 rooms and suites, numerous possibilities for dining, relaxation and cultural enrichment, this boutique hotel will deliver a new level of distinction, while nurturing the local mountain traditions.

Gstaad, Switzerland

May 10, 2012

Nearly Ten Years in Development, But Worth the Wait: Spa to Open at the Legendary Four Seasons Hotel Milano. Opening in June 2012.

Loyal guests and local devotees of Milan"s historic Four SeasonsHotel Milano will soon have to wait no longer as the Hotel opens its much-anticipated Spa this June. Incorporating a spa into a 15th century former convent clearly cannot be rushed or taken lightly.

May 8, 2012

eforea: spa at Hilton Continues Global Expansion with First Opening in Middle East

eforea: spa at Hilton, the innovative global spa concept continues its rapid global expansion with the opening of its first location in the Middle East. Located at Hilton Doha in Qatar, the 600-square-meter eforea: spa at Hilton offers an exclusive treatment menu, innovative design features and carefully selected product partners that appeal to today’s savvy global travelers.

April 3, 2012

Sheraton Hotels Continues to Aggressively Grow Signature Spa Brand

In 2012 Shine Spa will make its debut at Starwood's largest hotel in the world, Sheraton Macao Hotel, as well as Sheraton Xian North City Hotel, Sheraton Fuzhou Hotel, Sheraton Jiaozhou Hotel, Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort and seven other properties across Asia.

March 23, 2012

eforea: spa at Hilton Enters China

Hilton Hotels & Resorts brings eforea: spa at Hilton, its innovative global spa concept, to China today with an opening at Hilton Guangzhou Tianhe. The spa is situated in the Tianhe district of China’s third-largest city, and is the first of two eforea: spa at Hilton locations scheduled to open in China this year.

March 16, 2012

World-Renowned Authority on Innovation, John Kao, Named Keynote Speaker for 2012 Global Spa & Wellness Summit

New York, NY March 12, 2012 - The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS), the leading annual event for spa and wellness industry executives, today announced that John Kao, one of the world's thought leaders on innovation and enterprise transformation, will be a keynote presenter for the event being held in Aspen, Colorado from June 3-6, 2012. Kao, dubbed "Mr. Creativity" by The Economist, is the author of global bestsellers on innovation and business creativity, serves as an advisor to numerous Fortune 500 companies and governments, and is one of the most sought-after speakers on the topic of innovation in the world.

Global Spa & Wellness Summit Headquarters

Aspen, Colorado, United States

February 29, 2012

IHG launches EVEN™ Hotels as first mainstream hotel brand focused on wellness

"We have a track record of delivering on hotel industry firsts, and we're doing it again by staking our claim on the wellness space within the mainstream lifestyle category," said Richard Solomons, chief executive officer, IHG. "We are so confident in the EVEN brand that we are committing a capital investment of up to $150 million over the next 3 years in order to deliver growth and profitability for EVEN Hotels."

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October 6, 2011

Hilton's new Global Spa Concept by Hilton Makes European Debut at Hilton Baku This Month

"As more eforea: spa at Hilton locations open around the globe, our first location in Europe is another important milestone for us," said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. "This location at Hilton Baku brings eforea: spa at Hilton to four continents and offers stunning city and sea views. This spa will deliver a world class relaxation environment for guests to refresh, rejuvenate and emerge brighter."

Baku, Azerbaijan

October 5, 2011

International SPA Association Releases 2011 U.S. Spa Industry Study

"The ISPA 2011 U.S. Spa Industry Study takes an in-depth look at how spas managed the recession, as well as providing information on the types of treatments offered, a breakdown by spa type and marketing tactics employed by spas," said ISPA President Lynne McNees. "We're excited to report positive growth in the data and look forward to sharing the information with spa professionals to help them strengthen their business."

September 2, 2011

ISPA Releases New U.S. Spa Industry Statistics

"The key message from the survey is the spa industry in the U.S. is recovering from the worst recession to hit the country in living memory," said Colin McIlheney, Global Research Director at PwC. "The most positive takeaway from the study is that the health of the industry has stabilized after the declines recorded last year. 'Cautiously optimistic' would sum up the recurring theme from many respondents."

July 29, 2011

HVS Introduces HVS Spa & Leisure Services

HVS Chief Operating Officer Stephen Rushmore, Jr. has just announced the firm's newest division, HVS Spa and Leisure Services. Through a collaboration with WTS International, HVS Spa & Leisure Services will provide feasibility studies, design consulting, pre-opening services and management for spas, fitness centers and leisure facilities at hotels, resorts, residential projects and real estate developments worldwide. HVS Spa and Leisure Services will offer exceptional customer service while maximizing revenue and net operating profit for clients.

July 27, 2011

Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ Two Largest Upper-Upscale Brands Expand Global Spa Footprint across Asia and the Middle East

Sheraton and Westin will open its in-house, signature spa concepts in existing and new hotels with a primary focus in Asia. Shine Spa for Sheraton will make its debut at the Sheraton Yantai Golden Beach Resort, Sheraton Guangzhou Hotel, Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel, Sheraton Qinqyuan Resort and five other properties across Asia. Additionally, Shine Spa will open this year at the Sheraton Baku Airport Hotel in Azerbaijan. Heavenly Spa by Westin will open at The Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort & Spa and four hotels across China including The Westin Wuhan Wuchang.

May 20, 2011

Six Senses Spa opens at Hotel Missoni Kuwait

Six Senses is delighted to announce the opening of a Six Senses Spa at Hotel Missoni Kuwait in early Summer 2011. The Six Senses Spa, on the second floor of the new five-star designer hotel, will have 13 treatment rooms including two Hammams, separate areas for men and ladies, and a bridal room including salon, pedicure and manicure areas. The 1,500-square metre spa will also house a fitness centre with a mixed and ladies-only gym, yoga studio, experience shower, sauna, steam rooms and luxurious relaxation areas.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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May 3, 2011

Westin Redefines Traditional Hotel Advertising with Innovative $30 Million Dollar Campaign

Westin worked with New York-based advertising agency BBH to develop the $30 million campaign, which consists of six unique executions that are currently running in print, online, and in a variety of out-of-home placements. This marks the Westin brand's first new ad campaign to debut in more than five years.

April 21, 2011

Annual International SPA Association Conference & Expo to Return to Las Vegas

Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos will close out the ISPA Conference during the Wednesday, November 9 General Session. He will speak to attendees about the different ingredients used by Zappos.com to build a long-lasting enduring brand, including the importance of customer service and company culture. Hsieh will talk about how focusing on delivering happiness to customers and employees has enabled the company to expand beyond selling shoes to clothing, bags and other product categories.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

March 7, 2011

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Introduces eforea: spa at Hilton to Thailand with Openings in Bangkok and Pattaya

"As eforea joins these landmark hotels in Thailand and several more in 2011, we will continue to elevate the Hilton guest experience."

January 20, 2011

Banyan Tree and Okura Celebrate Fifth Year of Successful Partnership

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Okura Hotels & Resorts marked their fifth year of successful partnership today in an event held in Singapore at Fullerton Hotel. In celebration of the milestone, both hotel groups organised an event showcasing a selection of their properties, attended by over a hundred clients and partners in Singapore.

November 17, 2010

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Unveils Plans to Ramp up Spas, Debuting New Global Brands Worldwide

At the International Spa Association annual conference and expo, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced it plans to expand its portfolio of hotel spas by more than 50 percent in the coming year. More than 150 new spas are planned or are in development at Starwood, which currently features more than 300 hotel spas across iconic hospitality brands, including W, St. Regis, Le Meridien, Westin, and Sheraton.

October 21, 2010

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Launches eforea: spa at Hilton

Hilton Hotels & Resorts unveils eforea: spa at Hilton, its new global spa concept that is poised to be one of the world's fastest growing spa brands. eforea: spa at Hilton features an exclusive menu of treatment journeys and innovative design elements, all providing a turnkey spa solution that owners can easily implement and customize. Leveraging its global reach and expertise, Hilton pulled the best elements and practices from Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa and the Americas to create a unique concept for today's savvy global travelers.

October 14, 2010

ISPA Releases Latest Industry Research on U.S. Spa Industry

As the voice of the global spa industry for 20 years, the International SPA Association continues its reputation for producing the most comprehensive and respected research with the release of the ISPA 2010 U.S. Spa Industry Study.