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Wello Works – a work and wellness concept, launches first location in Sydney

13 Mar 2024
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has launched its first site in Sydney. [read more]
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre ... [read more]

Sauna Aid calls on industry to help fund lakeside sauna complex in Ukraine

18 Mar 2024
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking for donations to establish a sauna complex in Ukraine to provide a sanctuary for Ukrainians amid the conflict with Russia. [read more]
The International Sauna Association's (ISA) Sauna Aid initiative is asking ... [read more]

Aman sister brand Janu debuts in Tokyo with four-floor urban wellness retreat

14 Mar 2024
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its inaugural hotel in Tokyo, marking the first in its pipeline of 13 properties across city, country and coastal destinations. [read more]
Janu – Aman’s highly-anticipated sister brand – has opened its ... [read more]

First-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum to ignite conversation about global wellbeing and happiness

14 Mar 2024
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold its first-ever World Wellbeing Policy Forum in London on 18 March 2024. [read more]
The World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) is gearing up to hold ... [read more]

Beiersdorf, owner of La Prairie, snaps up Clinique La Prairie real estate assets, reuniting the brand with its birthplace

13 Mar 2024
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand La Prairie, has signed an agreement with Clinique La Prairie to acquire the health and longevity brand’s real estate assets at its lakeside flagship in Montreux, Switzerland. [read more]
Beiersdorf, the German parent company behind premium Swiss skincare brand ... [read more]

Industry pays tribute to Julia Sutton and reflects on her legacy

12 Mar 2024
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New Jersey in January while jogging. Many in the industry have been left in shock and mourning at the sudden news, especially as the 56-year-old founder of the spa and fitness brand passed away while doing something as life-affirming as running. [read more]
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in ... [read more]

€38m geothermal spa and leisure centre to revitalise Croatian city of Bjelovar

08 Mar 2024
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, is scheduled to open in the Croatian city of Bjelovar in Q3 of 2025. [read more]
A multi-million-euro geothermal spa and leisure centre, called Terme Bjelovar, ... [read more]

Global Wellness Day 2024 to champion reconnecting with nature

07 Mar 2024
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th annual celebration on 8 June 2024, under the theme #MagentaNature, emphasising the vital connection between humanity and the natural world. [read more]
Global Wellness Day (GWD) is set to mark its 13th ... [read more]

Two Santani eco-friendly wellness resorts coming to Oman, partnered with Omran Group

07 Mar 2024
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces with the Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) to develop and operate two new locations in Oman, marking its international debut outside of Sri Lanka. [read more]
Sri Lankan retreat brand Santani Wellness Resorts has joined forces ... [read more]

WTTC’s Hotel Sustainability Basics verification surpasses 1,700 properties

05 Mar 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council's Hotel Sustainability Basics verification has achieved a significant milestone, with over 1,700 hotels verified across 70 countries. [read more]
The World Travel & Tourism Council's Hotel Sustainability Basics verification ... [read more]

Maui's Wailea Resort lifts curtain on new US$55m moon-inspired open-air spa

01 Mar 2024
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced the opening of its highly anticipated Kilolani Spa, an all-new luxury wellness retreat inspired by Hawaii’s natural beauty. [read more]
Maui’s iconic Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has announced ... [read more]

SHA Wellness receives top accolade at 2024 World Spa and Wellness Awards

04 Mar 2024
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and Wellness Awards during a glamorous ceremony held in London over the weekend. [read more]
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at ... [read more]

Mountain wellness retreat to open among US$2.4bn Omani Mountain Destination

28 Feb 2024
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude mixed-used development project called Omani Mountain Destination (OMD) on Jabal al Akhdar. [read more]
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed ... [read more]

Safety guidelines address dangers of cold water immersion

27 Feb 2024
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered with the national Royal Life Saving and Swimming Pool & Spa Association to develop a position statement on cold water immersion therapy (CWI). [read more]
Australian exercise and active health trade body, AUSactive, has partnered ... [read more]

Kerzner’s first Siro fitness and recovery hotel now open in Dubai

26 Feb 2024
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric hospitality and unveiled its highly-anticipated flagship Siro resort in Dubai. [read more]
Kerzner International has ushered in a new era of wellness-centric ... [read more]

Espa unveils urban spa at Marriott's Paragraph Freedom Square in Tbilisi

26 Feb 2024
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – the capital city of Georgia – at Marriott's new hotel, Paragraph Freedom Square, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi. [read more]
A new three-floor Espa spa has opened in Tbilisi – ... [read more]

Raffles to open mountainside retreat in Neom’s Trojena project

21 Feb 2024
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia in 2027 as part of Trojena, a brand new year-round adventure sports destination. [read more]
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to ... [read more]

Global Wellness Summit predicts 2024’s top 10 wellness trends

13 Feb 2024
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what will make waves in the diverse world of wellness in the year ahead. [read more]
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future ... [read more]

Peninsula Hot Springs unveils AUS$11.7m sister site in Australian outback

12 Feb 2024
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its brand new sister site in Cunnamulla, southwest Queensland. [read more]
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has ... [read more]

IWBI creates WELL for residential programme to inspire healthy living environments

12 Feb 2024
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and award industry best practices to create healthier and more resilient homes. [read more]
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new ... [read more]
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