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Doug Elman named director of education for Saltability

05 Jun 2018
Saltability, a spa industry vendor that provides Himalayan salt stone treatments and products for spas, recently announced the addition of Doug Elman as the company’s director of education. [read more]
Saltability, a spa industry vendor that provides Himalayan salt stone ... [read more]

London College of Beauty Therapy to offer International Spa Management degree

23 May 2018
The University of Derby has announced a new partnership with the London College of Beauty Therapy (LCBT) that will give LCBT students access to the university's International Spa Management Foundation degree, from September 2018. [read more]
The University of Derby has announced a new partnership with ... [read more]

London School of Beauty partners with Made for Life Foundation to launch training course for cancer treatments

21 May 2018
The London School of Beauty and Make-up has partnered with organic skincare brand Made for Life Organics and its charity, the Made for Life Foundation, to launch a new training course enabling qualified therapists to offer treatments to cancer patients. [read more]
The London School of Beauty and Make-up has partnered with ... [read more]

Babor opens spas in Vancouver, Tallinn

04 May 2018
German skincare brand Babor is continuing its global expansion, with the opening of branded spas in Vancouver, Canada and Tallinn, Estonia. [read more]
German skincare brand Babor is continuing its global expansion, with ... [read more]

Dana Stallings named director at historic California hotel’s new oceanfront bungalow spa

10 Apr 2018
California’s historic La Valencia Hotel & Spa is set to open a 3,500sq ft wellness sanctuary, as it transforms a 1905-era ocean-facing bungalow into Spa La V, a sensory experience spa and garden. [read more]
California’s historic La Valencia Hotel & Spa is set to ... [read more]

Susan Gerrard launches beauty academy for UK spa market

29 Mar 2018
Beauty entrepreneur Susan Gerrard has launched a branded training academy for the UK spa market. [read more]
Beauty entrepreneur Susan Gerrard has launched a branded training academy ... [read more]

Angela Derks named board advisor for SWAA

07 Mar 2018
Africa is a fast-growing spa and wellness market, and according to Australian wellness advocate and course developer Angela Derks, a quality education framework is the key to optimising the continent’s immense potential. [read more]
Africa is a fast-growing spa and wellness market, and according ... [read more]

New training levy under fire as number of new apprenticeships plunges by 35 per cent

06 Mar 2018
The number of people starting new apprenticeships has fallen by a third, igniting worries that the government’s new apprenticeship levy is having an adverse effect on companies taking on apprentices. [read more]
The number of people starting new apprenticeships has fallen by ... [read more]

Applications open for ISPA Foundation's Mary Tabacchi Scholarship

05 Mar 2018
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2018 ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship. [read more]
The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced that it is ... [read more]

Leisure Opportunities is doing an apprenticeship survey – take part!

15 Feb 2018
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week in March, Leisure Opportunities is undertaking an employer survey on the leisure industry’s needs and appetites for hiring apprentices. [read more]
To coincide with National Apprenticeship Week in March, Leisure Opportunities ... [read more]

Cidesco to introduce its own signature treatments

22 Jan 2018
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco has announced plans to launch a menu of signature experience treatments this year. [read more]
International beauty and spa therapy standard setter Cidesco has announced ... [read more]

Jean-Guy de Gabriac collaborates with Four Seasons spa staff on new treatment

17 Jan 2018
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills has introduced a signature massage created in collaboration with six top therapists and consultant Jean-Guy de Gabriac. [read more]
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly ... [read more]

Business management course launched for Irish spa industry

16 Jan 2018
Spa Business School has joined forces with spa consultant Peigin Crowley to provide a business management programme designed specifically for the Irish spa market. [read more]
Spa Business School has joined forces with spa consultant Peigin ... [read more]

Human resource under the microscope at APSWC roundtable

15 Jan 2018
Human resource has been revealed as the theme for this year's Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition's (APSWC) roundtable, to be held in Singapore from 15 to 16 March. [read more]
Human resource has been revealed as the theme for this ... [read more]

Hutchinson Consulting announces new leadership and expands services

04 Jan 2018
Michael Tompkins will head up a new leadership team at Hutchinson Consulting after Bill Hutchinson announced his retirement following 25 years in hospitality recruitment. [read more]
Michael Tompkins will head up a new leadership team at ... [read more]

Joanne Berry launches spa and wellness training company

04 Jan 2018
Industry veteran Joanne Berry has launched The Wellness Education Hub, a training and events company serving the global spa and wellness sector. [read more]
Industry veteran Joanne Berry has launched The Wellness Education Hub, ... [read more]

Corinthia Hotels appoints wellbeing director for staff

20 Dec 2017
Luxury hotel group Corinthia Hotels has appointed a director of learning, development and wellbeing, as part of a strategy to improve retention and staff happiness. [read more]
Luxury hotel group Corinthia Hotels has appointed a director of ... [read more]

Massage Envy unveils plan to improve customer safety after sexual assault allegations

07 Dec 2017
US franchisor Massage Envy has launched a plan called ‘A Commitment to Safety’ in the wake of allegations of sexual assault at its spas. [read more]
US franchisor Massage Envy has launched a plan called ‘A ... [read more]

Universal Companies partners with educator Anne Bramham

21 Nov 2017
US-based supplier Universal Companies has partnered with consultant, educator and founder of the Advanced Spa Therapy Education and Certification Council (ASTECC) Anne Bramham. [read more]
US-based supplier Universal Companies has partnered with consultant, educator and ... [read more]

ISPA launches campaign to highlight spa industry as career option

20 Nov 2017
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its Get Your Dream Job campaign, designed to “elevate and celebrate careers in the spa industry”. [read more]
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched its Get Your ... [read more]
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