The future of spa staffing will bring changes to the way leaders pay and treat employees, as well as to training procedures and what we …
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The 2022 Forbes-Travel Guide Star Award winners
Forbes Travel Guide has released the latest list of Star Award winners. Check out the list of new Five-Star spas. Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the …
Read moreAlberto Apostoli on sense of place & designing for wellness in 2022
Architect and spa designer, Alberto Apostoli, shares the three most important elements to consider when designing a spa. Alberto Apostoli is an architect and spa …
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Shinta Mani Wild guests enjoy creative luxury adventure activities, feast on delicious cuisine including local freshly foraged ingredients, relax at the Khmer Tonics Spa, and join …
Read moreHow building design impacts wellbeing & the spa experience
Design for health and wellbeing is a burgeoning field of research and study. Here’s how building design impacts wellbeing & the spa experience. The built …
Read moreHow light impacts wellbeing & the spa experience
The best light for relaxation in your spa environment includes natural light and possibly blue light, according to research. Here’s how light impacts wellbeing and …
Read moreHow sound impacts wellbeing & the spa experience
The sound of your spa environment has an impact on how people feel when they’re in it. Here’s how sound affects stress levels and the …
Read morePartner profile: Q&A with Tomoka Nguyen of So.Wa Consultancy
Tomoka Nguyen, the founder of So.Wa Consultancy, has over 25 years of experience in the spa & wellness industry. After managing and opening some of …
Read moreVegan spider silk, coffee, mushrooms replace single use plastic packaging
A variety of materials are being developed to replace plastics in sustainable packaging including vegan spider silk. Plastic is problematic, particularly single-use plastics. Their production …
Read moreFeatured property: Desa Potato Head Bali
Bali’s Desa Potato Head is a sustainable village and resort designed to inspire creativity, balance and progress. Desa Potato Head is a creative village in Bali, …
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