spa industry

Recently voted among the “Top 10 Spas for Hiking, Weight Loss, and Favorite Spa Treatment” in our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, Green Valley calls itself “the original hiking spa.” We love it for that and so much more, including its stress reduction and weight-loss programs, award-winning sports programs, mind-melting treatments, beautiful Red Rocks location and […]

In operation since 1964, Carlsbad California’s La Costa is considered one of the first full-service destination spas in the U.S. and has always been on the forefront of taking American spa beyond the notion of beauty treatments. With the Chopra Center onsite focusing on all aspects of wellness, we know it will continue to offer its clients the best in mind/body/spirit growth and healing.

On the site of a former dairy farm, Heartland’s simple, rustic environment lends itself to the stress-free, natural experience it has strived to provide for almost 30 years. It’s all-inclusive spa and wellness packages are wonderfully conceived and all-inclusive. It’s no surprise to us that 70 percent of caring spa’s clientele are repeat customers. Since […]

For the last 25 years, Jimmy LeSage has put his heart and soul into making his spa in Vermont’s Green Mountains a destination to hike and get fit, eat well, and relax—all for an extremely affordable price. We greatly admire him for doing this passionately while keeping his guest count low so he can offer […]

I was impressed with the famous Lanserhof program of Lans near Innsbruck, Austria and especially its founder and visionary, Andreas Wieser.

The research showed that spas fit perfectly under the umbrella of Wellness Tourism and by being distinct from Medical Tourism avoid the potential regulations.

I have been wowed by Holiday Inn!  Can’t believe I am saying that.  I really like the new “Social Hub” concept they recently announced and think it is going to be a real winner!   It’s a combination of the front desk, bar, and business center all put together into one area of about 5,000 square […]

Yesterday, SpaEvidence.com was “officially” launched to the entire industry, to media, and to consumers.

The recent headline, “Norway Shooting” reminded me of the “Managing through Crisis” panel at this year’s Global Spa Summit.

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At this year’s Global Spa Summit in Bali, we were treated to several short social networking/technology talks from my favorite tech guru Marc Smith from Connected Action.  Marc is the only presenter I know in the technology space who might also make it as a standup comedian!  Click here to access a short 10 minute video of Marc […]

August is coming, and besides the sweltering heat, it will bring with it SpaFinder’s Medical Spa Month! Save $100 and receive a free consultation at participating medical spas near you during this hot summer promotion. Look great at feel great prices.

Research has become a hallmark of the annual Global Spa Summit, and this year there was a lot of valuable research from a variety of sources.  Euromonitor, Horwath and Diagonal Reports presented in person at the Summit and an additional five reports were shared on a USB memory stick and are now available for anyone to access.  There is really […]

The Spa 1851 will open on New York City’s Upper East Side, and while it’s a departure from their downtown roots, clients can expect a healthy mix of chic uptown luxury and the signature funkiness of Kiehl’s NYC flagship location on 3rd Avenue and 13th Street.

Check back at SpaFinder.com to locate participating medical spas near you and to learn more about medical spas and what fabulous services they offer.

Beginning today, I will be sending you short emails that highlight some of the interesting and unique information that came out of the 2011 Global Spa Summit that was held in Bali in May.  All of the research, powerpoints and session summaries are now accessible on the GSS website.  Videos go up next week.  You can find everything here. Because […]

Travel just got even more attractive for beauty-lovers. Hilton Hotels & Resorts recently debuted its new in-room bath amenities developed by the innovative and results-oriented Peter Thomas Roth Skincare line. The specially-created Mega-Rich™ Hair & Body Collection (not available for retail until Fall 2011), is vitamin-infused and simply luxurious.

Ok, so I was interviewed for the Wall Street Journal Digital Network for their series on Road Warriers (where they ask people who travel a lot to share some of their favorite things and give a few tips).  While they didn’t print everything I said (and decided to make the point about LV Luggage the headline grrr) I thought […]

May’s Global Spa Summit 2011 in Bali was a resounding success (not my words but the words of so many attendees).  And I do agree!  It had rich content, was fun and the networking was the best ever.  The “official wrap up press release” is below in its entirety.  Highlights are that this year they are making EVERYTHING from the Summit – Powerpoints, […]

INTRODUCTION I am so honored to be Co-Chairing the event this year with Susie Ellis and Jeff Mathews.     This has been an exciting and busy year and I have a new appreciation for the work and commitment of Susie and Dulcy Gregory and others who have worked so hard on the Summits before this one. […]