spa industry

Question for the week:Is “incremental” innovation superior to “disruptive” innovation? The “debate” about “incremental” versus “disruptive” innovation in this issue of the Economist is an excellent read and well worth your time this weekend. Here are a few thoughts from the debates’ moderator, the person arguing that “incremental” innovation is superior and the person arguing […]

Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel are the founders and directors of the very popular Creativity Workshop, which is exactly what it sounds like: a workshop on creativity. They conduct these programs all over the world (the duo is currently in Prague, followed by Dubai). Last week, they were in New York, and I was fortunate […]

  In the last Weekender, we looked at two Top 10 lists of the most innovative COUNTRIES. There were some differences between the World Economic Forum’s and INSEAD’S lists, but there were also many similarities. In this Weekender, we’re taking a look at a few Top 10 lists for the other C word: COMPANIES. Because […]

Innovation: it’s just as important to countries as it is to businesses and organizations. For countries around the world, innovation can be a central driver of economic growth, development and jobs. Did you know each country has as an “innovation” score? The World Economic Forum’s 500+ page “Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012” ranks 142 countries according […]

This issue is all about TED. Spafinder attended the 2012 TED conference this past week in Long Beach – one of the most fertile grounds for discussion about imagination and innovation.

There has been such a movement in this country to cook healthier recipes in order to safeguard our family’s health. But while we may be cooking healthier recipes, it is equally important that we are cooking those meals in pots and pans that don’t pose a health hazard.

Ok, let’s get down to the nitty gritty.  Just what is innovation?  And is there any benefit to me personally or professionally for understanding the concept? There’s a lot, and I mean A LOT of information out there.  My head is spinning. So, I took a definition journey… First stop: The dictionary Second stop: Wikipedia […]

“Innovation is the central job of every leader – business unit managers, functional leaders, and the CEO.” – A.G. Lafley, co-author, Game Changer Reading something like this would normally intimidate me. That was until I started studying innovation, imagination and creativity in preparation for the upcoming Global Spa and Wellness Summit in Aspen, CO this […]

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas brought Glambition right off the New York Fashion Week runways and right onto the streets with the Red Door Spas Beauty Bus. Check out the fabulous manicure and bombshell blowout they gave us!

Dorit Baxter New York Day Spa is honoring female vets returning home from active duty with free spa packages. Learn more about this package that aims to relax, rejuvenate and say “Welcome Home!” to our female vets!

In the Philippines, Medical tourism is likely to take a backseat to health and wellness programs.

Advocating wellness for all, Mariel Hemingway, Academy Award®-nominated actress and national spokesperson for 2012 Wellness Week™, led sponsor SpaFinder’s kickoff event and unveiled The Wellness Week Pledge in Washington, D.C., last week in the company of congressional leaders and wellness advocates.

We could quickly count the 10 reasons why we love Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain, but instead, we’re sharing the 10 randomly awarded prizes the spa is offering a few lucky guests in celebration of its 10th Anniversary.

“A world filled with innovation capability and innovators is a much more hopeful world.” – John Kao Many have said that the spa and wellness industry is seriously lacking in innovation and needs some spark. So, the Global Spa & Wellness Summit would like to bring you a new – and hopefully innovative way – […]

Most of us regularly strive to be the very best version of ourselves, but sometimes it’s hard to remember exactly how on a daily basis. To help you put one foot in front of the other, and to kick off Wellness Week, March 19-25, we’ve announced The Wellness Week Pledge – 7 Habits for a Healthier, Happier You. We’re giving you super-simple ways to commit to your wellbeing.

I got lucky. Then I got super-lucky.  I heard about the Clinton “Health Matters” Conference scheduled just prior to the Bob Hope  Classic Golf Tournament (now called the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament) that was going to be taking place in Indian Wells, CA just a week before it was actually going to happen. Then I found […]

This entire piece was just an excerpt from a 336 page book.

Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has ordered that all luxury spas and massage parlors across the island nation reopen immediately, reversing an earlier ban this week that stemmed from a staged demonstration by opposition groups objecting for stricter enforcement of Islamic values, several media outlets report.  The president said he expects the verdict from the island […]

Surprise, Shock, Confusion, Anger, Sadness, Relief, Perspective, Pride, Advocacy This sums up the range of my emotions and thoughts from the moment I read the first report that spas in the Maldives were being forced to close because of Islamic extremists’ accusations that they are fronts for prostitution – to today when I see that […]

All of us at SpaFinder want to wish you and yours a very happy New Year. From all corners of the Earth, we thank you for being part of the SpaFinder community and seeking to make wellness a part of your life.