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Spa Business
2011 issue 3

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5   Editor's letter: Budget spas
Liz Terry predicts that the arrival of budget spas is imminent More>>
 
12   Letters: Write to reply
Spas should support therapist's learning in oncology massage says Tracy Walton More>>
 
20   News report: Swissôtel launches Pürovel Spa & Sport
Swissôtel is set to roll out its in-house spa brand across its global hotel portfolio. Tom Walker reports More>>
 
22   Ask an expert: Franchising
Franchising presents an exciting new business models for spas. Kath Hudson investigates More>>
 
28   Top team: Hilton Worldwide
Key figures from Hilton's global spa team talk to Katie Barnes about the rollout of eforea - its signature spa brand - and the challenges of running 245 spas across the world More>>
 
34   Research: Trend watching
Coyle examines spa consumer habits and trends over the last year More>>
 
38   Summit review: Get engaged
Everything you need to know about this year's Global Spa Summit in Bali; plus an interview with new board member Philippe Bourguignon More>>
 
46   Keeping tradition alive: Company profile - YTL Hotels
YTL Hotels & Resorts created the original 'spa village' and is transforming a 462-hectare ski resort in Japan. Rhianon Howells reports More>>
 
54   Interview: Simon Naudi
Corinthia's group director on the company's new flagship site and how ESPA Life will really put it on the map More>>
 
58   Research: Face facts
Mintel shows that anti-ageing retail is strong in Europe and points out where the growth opportunities are More>>
 
64   City focus: Parisian appeal
The planned arrival of four Asian hotel and spa operators, plus four more high-end developments, is causing a stir in the luxury hotel market in the French capital. Katie Barnes investigates More>>
 
 
70   Mystery shopper: Armani Spa, Dubai
Mindy Terry takes a look around the first Armani hotel spa to see how the brand experience translates from the catwalk and whether aesthetics have taken precedence over operations More>>
 
74   Tourism: Big spender
Over US$20bn is being invested in tourism developments in Jordan. Terry Stevens outlines the projects, as well as the country's focus on spas More>>
 
78   Product focus: Software guide - part 3
The third feature in our four-part series which looks at the fast-growing spa so ware market More>>
 
82   Product focus: Treatment and relaxation beds
A round-up of new and top selling treatment and relaxation beds More>>
 
86   Products: Showcase
A showcase of spa equipment and products; and the launch of My Blend, a new high-end skincare line created by the team behind Clarins More>>
 
90   Research: Stop the clock
A long-term study at a US retreat shows that meditation appears to protect cellular degeneration linked to the ageing process More>>
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