Spa News UK

THALGO unveils new Spiruline Boost product range and treatments

French spa and beauty brand THALGO has announced the launch of a new anti-pollution treatment and skincare range, specifically developed to help tackle the impact of city living and urban stress - particularly addressing the effects of pollution and exposure to free radicals and toxins to the skin.

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UK Prestige Beauty Industry Generates £2.6 Billion in Sales for 2019

The sale of prestige women’s face skincare products in the UK reported an increase of 2% in the 12 months to the end of 2019 according to a new report out this month by The NPD Group. The total value of the prestige beauty market in the UK was valued at £2.6 billion in 2019, a decline of 3% when compared to the same period in 2018.

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Mii supports charity initiatives

Mii supports the Foundation For Change beauty sale, raising much needed funds to Help Refugees UK, a non-profit organisation to support those fleeing war, persecution and climate change.

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Award win for Donnington Valley

Berkshire’s Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa has been awarded a silver trophy in the Spa and Wellbeing Experience of the Year category at the Beautiful South Awards 2019/20.

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Harrogate Spa opens

The DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic has officially opened its new £15m spa, following a site-wide refurbishment.

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All change at The Midland

Manchester’s award-winning luxury spa, The Spa at the Midland, has announced a comprehensive rebrand, following its recent acquisition by Leonardo Hotels.

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SKINthings launches in UK

Developed in Germany by results-driven skincare specialists, SKINthings is a premium range of professional and homecare products and devices new to the UK.

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Chiva-Som to open in Qatar

Chiva-Som International Health Resorts is to open a Middle Eastern property in 2020 – the Zulal Wellness Resort in Khasooma in North Qatar.

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Holiday Inn opens first spa

Hotel chain Holiday Inn, which is owned by InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG), has launched a new day spa at the Holiday Inn Winchester in Hampshire.

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Temple Spa : Peace by Piece

Temple Spa’s Peace by Piece Christmas collection, inspired by the Mediterranean, has been curated in close collaboration with world-renowned mosaic artist Sonia King.

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TMC continues growth

Sutton Coldfield is the latest edition to The Massage Company (TMC) franchise business, taking the total to four centres throughout the UK.

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Ishga gets eco-friendly

Organic seaweed skincare company ishga is taking an eco-friendly approach to its packaging, with the aim of becoming completely plastic-free.

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US spa revenues hit $18bn

Data from the International Spa Association’s (ISPA) 20th ISPA US Spa Industry Study, performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers, shows that spas across the US generated US $18.3bn in revenues in 2018.

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New Sustainable Spa certification

A US-based certification programme for green spas has been launched by Vios Spa Group. The global spa certification is designed to assess and recognise spas with leading sustainability practices and quality standards.

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Could 'Beer Yoga' become a UK trend?

The Los Angeles Times has reported that, across the pond in Long Beach, beer yoga is now officially ‘a thing’… as are wellness wine hikes in Malibu and alcohol-fuelled workouts including Vino and Vinyasa (wine yoga) and Scotch and Stretching.

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Spa at Ramside introduces Natura Bissé

The award-winning Spa at Ramside, in County Durham’s Ramside Hall Hotel, has expanded its treatment list by welcoming a second luxury skincare brand, Natura Bissé, to complement its existing ESPA range.

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Cottonmill Spa opens

The new spa at Sopwell House in Hertfordshire, Cottonmill, has opened to the public following a £14 million investment.

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Shake up for Spa Week

This year’s National Spa Week 2019, set to run from 4-11 November, will have an altered focus and be a trade-only campaign for the first time.

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Harrogate ups its spa game

A new luxury destination spa is set to open in Harrogate this November, as part of a £15 million renovation of the new DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel.

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Spa pods at Six Senses

Singapore’s newly opened Six Senses Maxwell has introduced five spa pods and two relaxation rooms to create an urban sanctuary.

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Ruby reds at CND

CND is this year celebrating 40 years in the nail industry, and has unveiled a new range to mark its ruby anniversary.

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Mullion Cove selects VOYA

Cornwall’s newest multi-million-pound spa, Mullion Cove, will partner with organic Irish seaweed brand VOYA when it opens this summer.

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Salons sign up to screening campaign

Salons are being encouraged to sign up to a new Government-backed cervical screening campaign, launched by booking platform Treatwell in partnership with Public Health England (PHE).

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New 'wild' spa

The Cornwall hotel and spa in St Austell has launched a new ‘Wild Spa Experience’

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Time is now for digital detoxes

A new poll has revealed the UK’s average daily screen time is a whopping three hours and 23 minutes – that’s almost 24 hours a week, or over 50 days a year

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CIDESCO supports glitter ban

CIDESCO is calling on its membership to help protect the health of the planet by advising their schools, students and make-up artists to only use glitter made from non-plastic alternatives

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First Natura Bissé spa

Relais & Châteaux hotel, Eden Roc Cap Cana in the Dominican Republic, has opened a new 30,000sq ft spa, in partnership with Natura Bissé.

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Pridding joins UKSA

Emma Pridding, spa and leisure revenue manager of The Spa at Carden, has been appointed as the newest board member for the UK Spa Association (UKSA).

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Sourcing the holistic solution

A new spa consultancy and distributor offering professional skincare products, make-up and natural remedies plus advice and guidance on holistic trends, concepts and approaches, has launched in the UK.

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Taj Rishikesh Spa opens in India

Indian Hotels Company has introduced the Taj brand to Rishikesh with the opening of the Taj Rishikesh Resort and Spa in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand – it’s third hotel in the state.

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New Goan wellness destination

Viking Ventures has revealed its plans to open a luxury wellness destination, focused on ayurvedic philosophies, medical aesthetics and holistic wellbeing in northern Goa, India, this Christmas.

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WSW moves to March

The 2020 World Spa & Wellness London convention will move from its traditional February slot to March 29 and 30.

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Elemis partners with BA

Elemis has announced a new partnership with British Airways, which will see the brand provide luxury skin and bodycare collections to the airline’s First customers.

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Staff come first at Titanic Spa

Huddersfield’s eco spa, Titanic Spa, has invested £35,000 in creating a designated wellness area for its staff, complete with snack and coffee machines and Bluetooth speakers so employees can listen to music during their breaks.

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Recycling just got easier

Recycling provider FreeCollections has launched a free recycling service, created to help spas and beauty businesses meet their sustainability targets.

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Hyatt introduces Wellbeing Lab series

Hyatt Hotels worldwide has launched Hyatt Wellbeing Ideation Labs, a new series designed to bring together industry experts to explore ways to better enhance the day-to-day wellbeing for guests and colleagues.

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Forte joins GWS

Irene Forte, daughter of British hotelier Sir Rocco Forte, has been appointed to The Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) advisory board.

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Elemis gets Smart

Ultra Smart from Elemis, part of Pro-Collagen skincare family, is a new range of uniquely engineered treatments.

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Sauna village for Bad Ragaz

Swiss wellness and medical resort hotel, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, which was named Resort Spa of the Year at last week’s World Spa and Wellness awards 2019, has invested £2.3m in a new Sauna Village.

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Skin Regimen debuts in London

Comfort Zone’s Skin Regimen range, which is designed especially for urban dwellers, has been introduced at The Spa at InterContinental London – The O2.

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Elemis stocks up on superfoods

Spa brand Elemis has added four new targeted treatments to its Superfood range. Formulated to complement the original line-up, the new nutrient-rich products target dull, dehydrated winter skin.

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Bosalavage joins GSN

Wendy Bosalavage, president of LIVunLtd, has been appointed to The Green Spa Network (GSN) board of directors as treasurer.

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CIDESCO partners Worldskills

CIDESCO, the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy, has partnered with WorldSkills, which raises the profile and recognition of young skilled people, to ensure that it is truly reflecting a global industry.

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Dubai to host World Spa Awards

The World Spa Awards, which recognises and rewards excellence in the spa and wellness sector, has revealed its Gala Ceremony 2019 will be hosted at the Armani Hotel Dubai.

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New from kokolokahi

Shared Beauty Secrets has expanded its luxury wellbeing range with the launch of a kokolokahi 100 per cent vegan-friendly candle

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New Year, Nimue skin

Nimue’s new Thermal Detox Peel is launching to coincide with the end of the party season, providing hydration, plumping and radiance

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Spa Life announces new developments for 2019

Events Management company, Spa Life International has announced the dates of its three international spa conventions for 2019 plus the launch of an additional, new event focusing exclusively on the beauty sector, which it plans to call Salon Life.

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Holford's Holiday Retreat

Leading nutritional spokesman, Patrick Holford, who keynoted at last month’s Spa Life event, has opened a retreat in an old oak barn in Wales

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New Shower oils from NSF

Natural Spa Factory has launched a new collection of bath and shower oils, available to enhance treatments and support increasing retail demand for home-spa bathing

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YUMILashes comes to the UK

Celeb favourite lash lift, YUMILashes is rolling out into UK spas. A firm favourite with Harrods Hair & Beauty clients since 2012, Yumi has extended its spa training packages and is offering its signature complete treatment menu to spas across the UK.

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CEO Summit returns to Spa Life

As Europe’s largest professional networking event for senior spa professionals, the Spa Life International Convention is the perfect setting to host to one of the leading discussion forums for the industry, the CEO Summit.

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Tweezing Times

Professional waxing brand, wax:one, has added to its range with the launch of waxing accessories

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Clarity from kokolokahi

Shared Beauty Secrets has added a new oil, Clarity, to its range of five existing kokolokahi Body & Bath Oils. A new Clarity massage to help ‘refocus the mind’ has also been developed

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Sornson to join GWI

Kate Sornson has been named the new associate manager (marketing and communications) for the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)

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Record revenue for US Spas

The International SPA Association (ISPA) reports that the industry continues to experience steady growth with increases in overall revenue, locations, number of spa visits, and revenue per visit.

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Gleddoch spa reopens

The Gleddoch hotel, golf and spa resort has unveiled a major transformation following a multi-million pound refurbishment

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Going coco-nuts

Coconut is the ingredient of the moment for today’s consumers – is it time to add it to your offer?

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Ye Olde Bell Spa

New multi-million pound spa at Ye Olde Bell country hotel in Barnby Moor opens its doors to the public.

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Mood lift Mondays

SpaSeekers’ research reveals that Monday is the most popular day for UK spa consumers to book their next spa getaway

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2017 theme for global wellness summit

The theme for the 2017 Global Wellness Summit will be ‘Living a Well Life’, putting the spotlight on how the future of wellness will impact the individual and how new wellness concepts will transform every aspect of human life.

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Elemis to launch Life Elixirs

Designed for ‘a world on the move’, Elemis’s new range of five Life Elixirs have been created to help users tune into themselves, both in the spa setting and at home.

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Irish Spa unveils Quartz Room

Galgorm Resort & Spa in Northern Ireland will open a new Quartz Treatment room this month, created to house Gharieni’s new quartz bed and offer the accompanying quartz sand therapy treatment.

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Beauty boutique for Grey Street Hotel

In the latest stage of a £1.2m phased development programme, the lower basement of the Grade II listed Grey Street Hotel in Newcastle is being transformed into a boutique beauty retreat.

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Opening spa doors for cancer sufferers

Wellbeing brand Made for Life by Spezia has gained accreditation for Cancer Touch Therapy training, to help ensure spa therapists are qualified to give treatments to people going through cancer.

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New London Academy for Elemis

Skincare brand Elemis has officially opened a new City of London Academy of Excellence. Situated on Farringdon Road, the 4450 sq ft, two-storey Academy can accommodate up to 60 delegates per day.

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New London Academy for Elemis

Skincare brand Elemis has officially opened a new City of London Academy of Excellence. Situated on Farringdon Road, the 4450 sq ft, two-storey Academy can accommodate up to 60 delegates per day.

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Ishga boosts retail portfolio with luxurious candle

Inspired by the current ishga body range and in particular the fresh, citrus aroma of lavender, geranium rose and lemongrass, the luxurious new hand poured candle from skincare experts ishga is billed as 'the perfect treat for yourself or a loved one'.

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SenSpa unveils Thai Rituals Collection

Inspired by the beauty of the Far East, SenSpa's luxurious new Thai Rituals Collection combines the best of natural and exotic ingredients with essential oils to 'transform the everyday to the exotic'.

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CACI Synergy unveiled

Billed as 'the next generation in anti-ageing treatments', the new CACI Synergy treatment system is the result of more than 10 years of research and development by CACI International.

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New CEO for PHYSIOLAB

Simon Withey has become the new CEO of PHYSIOLAB®. The company's focus is to drive a 'rehabilitation revolution' amongst medical professionals and physiotherapists and specialises in supplying human performance equipment.

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Nimue introduces new skin treatments

Available in three skin classifications of Environmentally Damaged, Hyperpigmented and Problematic, the new Nimue-SRC offers superficial resurfacing of the skin, stimulating epidermal growth through the removal of damaged layers while reducing downtime, inflammation and offering faster skin barrier repair.

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Aveda personalises Christmas gifting

New from Aveda for Christmas 2016 is a personalised gifting programme. Called 'Handpicked with Love', the service will be available both in-store nationwide and online and enables Aveda customers to 'curate' a beautiful and personalised gift box with customised wrapping in three simple steps.

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Xmas essentials from CND

Available just in time for the holiday season, the Vinyluxâ„¢ Bauble Gift Set is set to become one of the Xmas-essential retail sets for spas and salons.

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BC Softwear's new Supreme bathrobe

Designed to be warm, lightweight to wear and superfast to dry, the 300gsm robe has been made with a dual layered fabric. The outside is made from super soft polyester fleece which gives the robe a luxurious touch while an absorbent cotton terry towelling lining ensures the wearer is warm and cosy without being overly hot.

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Aveda's S/S17 Trend Report

Direct from London Fashion Week, hair and skincare specialists Aveda have released their Trend Report from the Barbara Casasola S/S 2017 Collection.

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Thalgo debuts new Marine Wellbeing Massage

Inspired by the 'infinite power of the oceans', Thalgo's new Marine Wellbeing Massage incorporates techniques from both Shiatsu and Swedish massage schools and combines them with some ocean-reflecting movements.

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