Wellbeing

Boom Time For Spa Tourism

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Architectural spa trends are returning to making people feel comfortable and at ease.

The international tourism industry continues to be boosted by global spa travel, a trend predicted by leading spa industry guru, Heinz Schletterer.
Increased mobility and globalisation is leading to fierce
competition on an international level
Especially within the tourism industry, new products and high quality standards are more important than ever. Only if these are guaranteed can regulars be kept and new customers attracted in growing target markets such as Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
An influential personality in the spa industry development,
Herr Schletterer has already established more than 1,500 spa installations of over 2 million square metres.
Not just a spa expert and pioneer, Schletterer is also CEO of
Schletterer Wellness & Spa Design, whose range includes small
home spas, cruise ships and large destination spas. Schletterer
Wellness & Spa Design boasts in excess of 70 employees at the
company`s head office in Strass/Zillertal regularly reaching an
annual turnover of e20 million.
“There is an enormous competitive pressure among spa hotels,” says
Heinz Schletterer. “Ten years ago a spa area used to be a competitive
advantage; today it is just part of the standard equipment.”
SPECIALIST SERVICES
Heinz sees two aspects in the future development of spa and
tourism companies: One is further specialisation; the other is
personalising the range of services offered.

An influential personality in the spa industry development, Herr Schletterer has already established more than 1,500 spa installations of over 2 million square metres.

“The spa hotel of the future must be outstanding,” he says. “No
matter which specialisation hoteliers choose, they will only be
successful if they themselves are passionate about the subject –
and if the staff share this enthusiasm.”
In the next 10 years specialised hotels will obtain a market
share of 25 to 30% predicts Herr Schletterer who defines three
distinct development areas for hotel resorts as:
• Hotels built around a central theme such as health or sports
• Hotels focusing on a specific target group such as children
or seniors
• Low-function hotels addressing a larger, cosmopolitan target
group
Simultaneously, says Schletterer, a new trend is emerging. All
over the world numerous medical spa hotels are opening. These
hotels integrate health and medical care by specialists into spas.
Yet, according to Schletterer, the number of these hotels will be
limited due to the high acquisition costs within the medical area.

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Signature Installation For Nirvana

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Signature Products has completed the installation of a 12 x 5m deck level, one-piece, pre-tiled pool at the Nirvana Spa.

Signature Products has completed the installation of a 12 x 5m deck level, one-piece, pre-tiled pool along with four, deck overflow pre-tiled spas at the Nirvana Spa, the UK’s largest independent spa.

Set in 11 acres of Berkshire countryside, the new additions take the number of pools to eight with a further eight spas and plunge pools.

“When I first saw the Signature Products range, I was immediately impressed as I had researched the marketplace extensively and had never seen anything like the full mosaic finish with sandstone gratings that did not look like a domestic spa,” says Nirvana founder, Sean Barley.

“I was impressed with the project management delivered by the Signature team who were a pleasure to deal with, giving lots of good advice on both design and build, which made life an awful lot easier,” Sean adds.

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Signature Products Ltd Tel. +44 (0)1256 748388

www.signatureproducts.eu

Pool With A Sky View

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The focal point of the The Berkeley Health Club and Spa is the swimming pool area which has a fully retractrable roof.

The Berkeley Health Club and Spa is one of London’s most stylish and innovative health retreats.

With its unique location on the seventh and eighth floors of The Berkeley in Knightsbridge it lays claim to the city’s only rooftop swimming pool with panoramic views of the skyline.

Part of the Maybourne Hotel Group, The Berkeley Spa is commonly referred to as a boutique spa with small exclusive luxury brands, four in total that concentrate on different areas of the body and skin for a more bespoke beauty experience. The ranges include [Comfort Zone], organic label VOYA and a pregnancy range from Mama Mio.

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Maybourne Hotel Group

Telephone. +44 (0)20 7107 8800

Email. info@maybourne.com

www.maybourne.com

Setting The Standard

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Cheshire’s Mere Golf Resort & Spa has set new standards at every turn. Already a sought-after wedding and conference venue, a luxurious five-star hotel is now under construction and is scheduled to open in 2012.

Outside, Mere’s golf course is one of the practice courses for the Open Championship. Originally created in the 1930s from 150 acres of Cheshire parkland, it has been described as the ‘Wentworth of the North’.

The Mere Spa ranks as one of the finest in the UK and is another example of the signature creativity of Cheshire Wellness.

One deliberate design decision was that the Mere Spa should not have a consistent ‘house style’. Every space has its own identity, so as you move from room to room there is a constantly refreshed feeling of individuality and discovery challenging ones perceptions.

Cheshire Wellness

Tel. +44 (0)151 336 3417

www.cheshire-spas-pools.co.uk

Top Award For Lake District Hotel Spa

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Armathwaite Hall Country House and Spa, a privately owned luxury hotel with a large, contemporary new spa has been awarded Residential Spa of the Year – ten treatment rooms or fewer, in the Professional Beauty Awards 2011.

Located in 400 acres of deer park and woodland near Keswick in the Lake District, the hotel overlooks the region’s only real lake, Bassenthwaite.

Exclusive to The Spa at Armathwaite Hall, are its signature rituals which take inspiration from the surrounding woodland and still waters of Bassenthwaite Lake helping to nurture mind, body and soul to true tranquillity. These indulgent face and body treatments include: Armathwaite Tranquil Lakes, Bassenthwaite Ritual, Precious Stones Relaxation Ritual, Marine Cascade Hydration Ritual and Earth Cocoon Ritual.

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Armathwaite Hall

Tel. +44 (0)17687 76551

www.armathwaite-hall.com

Home Pool And Wellness Centre

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Above: Priding itself on the quality of its work, Elm Leisure created this fully tiled deck-level concrete pool with walk in steps and an integral spa.

An Elm Leisure client had bought an old farm house in Cambridgeshire and as part of the renovation had a purpose-built pool hall attached to the house which they wanted to provide a complete wellness centre.

The Elm Leisure team delivered with this fully tiled, deck-level concrete pool with walk-in steps and an integral spa. With five led lights helping to offset the pool’s appeal, water filtration features two Waterco filters and two Aquaspeed pumps. To complete the wellbeing experience, Elm Leisure installed a Viking sauna and a walk-in shower.

For environmental control, Elm Leisure favoured the Calorex Delta for air and water heating. Reducing energy consumption by as much as 60% and associated CO2 emissions by up to 55% when compared to a full fresh air ventilation system, Calorex heat pumps are capable of providing a pool with up to five units of absorbed heat for every one unit paid for.

Elm Leisure Ltd Tel. +44 (0)1954 230230

Email: web@elmleisure.com

http://www.elmleisure.com

Calorex Heat Pumps Tel. +44 (0)1621 856611

www.calorex.com

Golden Energy

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Lined with 24 carat gold leaf tiles, Golden Energy is the signature pool of Tibet’s first luxury spa.

Standing on the ‘Roof of the World’, 3,680m above sea level, The St. Regis Lhasa Resort in Tibet, opened in November, offering refined luxury and superlative service at one of the world’s most mystical and magical addresses.

Guests in the 122 luxury rooms, 28 private villas and 12 exquisite suites enjoy breathtaking views over the Himalayas and the Lhasa valley.

The Iridium Spa brings a uniquely Tibetan flavour to a soothing array of indulgent treatments. The five star venue boasts six spa treatment rooms including two couple suites, one double foot massage suite, a meditation garden; foot massage benches with a yoga and pilates studio.

Part of the Starwood Hotels group, the St Regis Lhasa has set out to be a ‘green’ hotel, utilising solar panels and underground water to produce energy, as well as adopting hybrid vehicles to cut down on overall diesel consumption.

The St Regis Lhasa Resort

Tel. + 86.891.695.4013

www.stregis.com/lhasaresort

Hydrotherapy Station

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The new Floating Lounge, from uwe Jetstream, is the first all-in-one, wellness, fitness and rehabilitation station for swimming pools.

Whether it is for pure relaxation, for physiotherapy or for exercise, the compact Floating Lounge is a fully functioning hydrotherapy station that breathes new life to sleepy swimming pools, not to mention tired bodies!

Inspired by a personal experience, the new FloatingLounge was conceived by the acclaimed German interior designer Nik Schweiger and comes with the backing of 35 years pedigree in the field of water movement, from creators, uwe.

Offering a huge variety of functions of massages and exercises from weightless aquatic workouts to rejuvenating massages, the Floating Lounge offers a wealth of hydrotherapy options all available at the touch of a button.

Thanks to the integrated, high performance, counter-current unit, that shifts up to 18 litres of water every second, aqua walking and aqua jogging is possible with the benefit of additional support of stainless steel handrails.

Massage jets target areas such as the back, neck, calves and feet while all the jet functions can be adjusted via the simple control unit.

Pleasant to touch and manufactured from quality materials with top of the range parts, the FloatingLounge is delivered pre-assembled.

Available for new builds or for refits and suitable for residential and commercial use, the FloatingLounge is now available in the UK and across Europe.

Jetstream UK

Tel. +44 (0)1252 545006

Email. info@jetstreamuk.com

On-line Spa Booking Service

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The new BookaSpa website is aiming to increase access to 140 spa venues across the UK.

Wellness continues to be the watchword in water leisure and a new service aims to make spa use more accessible.

With over 140 spa venues in the UK, BookaSpa, is a serviceorientated spa booking website that offers bespoke yet affordable packages for all types of spa visitors – from the spa virgin to the spa aficionado.

They include Seaham Hall, a luxury hotel and spa located on a beautiful cliff top on the seafront about 20 minutes from Newcastle.

Together the hotel and spa provide the indulgence of a luxury boutique hotel and a unique oriental spa making Seaham Hall and The Serenity Spa without doubt one of the finest hotels in the North-East of England. It is also one of a handful of hotels outside London to be awarded five AA Red Stars.

Residential Spa of the Year 2009, this is a hotel and spa where you can completely lose yourself in another world. Whether fabulous food or relaxing time in the spa is your thing, this is a new kind of destination resort that’s in tune with what people want… now.

With last minute offers and competitive New Year deals on spa days and spa breaks, make the most of Bookaspa’s exclusive ‘healthy spa breaks’ specially designed packages that include an overnight stay, dinner, breakfast and a one hour signature treatment (massage, facial, manicure or pedicure), a delicious bowl of fruit and a refreshing soft drink.

The BookaSpa website is user-friendly, providing convenient like for like package comparisons, foolproof postcode finders and has photos and descriptions to make choosing easy. Unlike some websites, BookaSpa positively encourages phone or email contact to help customers chose the ideal spa break whatever the budget.

BookaSpa

Tel. 0800 988 3202

www.bookaspa.com

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British Inventors Launch New Style Spa Cover

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Above: Peter Brook, left and David Walker, right, the inventors of the Derolo automatic spa cover, pictured with Mark Lee, centre, International Sales Director for Hydropool Industries.

Making its debut showing at the recent Lyon show, the Derolo slatted automatic cover for spas is being exclusively distributed worldwide by the Hydropool spa and swim spa group.
Opening and closing with the turn of a key, the Derolo is an alternative to the traditional manual spa covers that can be difficult to manoeuvre, lose their insulating properties over time and can be unsightly.
The Derolo’s British inventors spent 12 months on the first phase of design and development before then having to refine the engineering and having ready for market.
“If I had realised how hard it was going to be – I would never have started it!” laughed Peter Brook who, with business partner David Walker, are the combined brains behind the slatted cover design.
“I have been building timber decks for 25 years in England and lately of course around swim spas, hot tub and pools,” Peter explained.

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Hydropool Industries
Tel. + 001-800-465-2933
http://www.hydropoolhottubs.com/

Hot Tub Is Winter Wellness Warmer

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Jacuzzi has launched its latest marketing campaign aimed at winter wellness and encouraging hot tub use throughout the colder months.
It’s a popular misconception that hot tubs are purely for the summer, obviously because we tend to spend more time in our gardens through but, Jacuzzi stress, a hot tub is definitely not just for those warmer months.
The heated water of a hot tub encourages fully oxygenated blood to flow freely throughout the body helping to repair any damaged or sore tissue. The increase in oxygen to the skin’s surface results in an overall soothing and relaxing experience for the whole body, and will promote a healthier, more radiant complexion, which is often difficult to achieve in those dull winter months.

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Jacuzzi®
Tel. +44 (0)1274 654700
http://www.jacuzzi.co.uk/

Cheshire Team Better By Design

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Above: Cheshire Wellness has one of its trademark hydropools on display at the world-famous Uber Interiors centre for design professionals.

Cheshire Wellness has provided one of its trademark hydropools for a display at the Uber interiors in Knutsford, Manchester.
Uber Interiors is the complete project resource centre for all interior professionals. Their products and services supply the luxury markets of residential, commercial, marine and aviation.
The Cheshire Wellness team completed the design, manufacture and installation of the display pool at the side of the building. The pool, which is finished in large format tiles, has been designed to cascade over three of its edges into a channel which has also been designed as the balance tank. The channel has then been covered with pebbles in keeping with the outdoor theme.

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Cheshire Wellness
Tel. +44 (0)151 336 3417
www.cheshire-spas-pools.co.uk

From Bathroom To Home Spa

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Above: Teuco’s unique system of recirculation ensures the temperature within the Pasha hammam is equal throughout.

As early as the Eighties, Teuco was the very first company to introduce a Turkish bath facility to its shower cabins and has since developed an even greater know-how which is today embodied in Pasha, a new range of steam room designed by Angeletti and Ruzza Design.
Employing its vast experience in the world of well-being, Teuco is launching all that is required to create the perfect Hammam experience in a totally customisable manner in keeping with the specific tastes and dimensional requirements of the individual client.
Aiding true relaxation, cleansing of the skin, the elimination of stress and respiration relief – these are just some of the many benefits associated with a pleasurable Turkish bath, especially when enjoyed in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
From the functional point of view, Teuco’s exclusive ingredient is its unique system of recirculation which ensures the temperature within the hammam is equal throughout, thereby ensuring not only unparalleled comfort but also a truly effect steam treatment.

Teuco UK
Tel. +44 (0)207 608 3090
http://www.teuco.co.uk/

MalvernSpa One Of UK Best

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The ultra modern MalvernSpa, located on the outskirts of the picturesque Malvern Hills in Worcestershire, has been voted one of the best spas in the UK in the very first Zest Spa Awards.
The Zest Spa Awards were launched in April to find the top spas in the UK and Ireland for mind, body and beauty. In addition to 4,000 votes from Zest magazine readers, a panel of expert judges trawled, tested, and examined hundreds of spas across Great Britain.
With its 80-station high-tech gym, – plus a salt grotto, the UK’s first natural Kelo sauna, fire and ice facilities, and indoor-outdoor hydrotherapy pool fed by the world famous Malvern spring waters, the chic spa combines middle England’s natural beauty with original artworks.

MalvernSpa
Tel. +44 (0)1684 898290
http://www.themalvernspa.com/

BY RYDER APPOINTMENT

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The Celtic Manor resort in Wales’ Usk Valley is hoping to maximise on the high profile hosting of this year’s Ryder Cup tournament.
So keen was the resort to secure the prestige golf contest, with teams representing The USA and The Rest Of Europe, that it had the Twenty Ten golf course especially built to complement its existing Roman Road and Montgomerie courses.
The competition that is televised around the world also attract the presence of the Prince of Wales.
As well as golf, the Celtic Manor resort offers some of the finest facilities in the UK. Set in 1,400 acres of panoramic parkland at the gateway to Wales, The Celtic Manor Resort offers two hotels – a 330 room, 32 suite five-star Resort Hotel, and an historic 19th century Manor House hotel with 70 bedrooms.
In addition, there is a 1500 delegate convention centre, 14,000 square foot Exhibition Hall, 31 function rooms, five restaurants, three championship golf courses, two health clubs, a Clarins Health Spa and the award-winning Forum Spa. Celtic Manor provides a complete resort experience for the individual business and leisure traveller and is the ideal venue for conferences, product launches, corporate hospitality and incentives.
Celtic Manor is the brainchild of Welsh telecommunications entrepreneur Sir Terence Matthews. In 1980, he bought the original 19th century Manor House, formerly a coal magnate’s residence and later a maternity hospital.
Although Sir Terry was born there, his decision to turn the Manor House into a hotel was not based purely on sentiment: he saw its highly visible and accessible yet picturesque location as ideal for the development of a convention and leisure resort. At £140m, it is the biggest single private investment in the British hospitality industry.

Teuco Builds Pool Partnerships

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ABOVE: Pictured at the company’s new London showroom, Sean McGran is helping Teuco build partnerships with some of the UK’s top swimming pool building companies.

The confirmation of multi-award winning Heritage Pools as an exclusive distributor marks the steady and deliberate progress of Teuco in its quest to build meaningful partnerships with leading swimming pool specialists across the UK.
Heritage joins an elite band which already features prestige names such as Jetform, KB Pools, David Hallam Pools and Portrait Pools, all playing a significant part in Teuco’s strive to extend its reputation in the home wellness markets.
Teuco has been manufacturing well-being products for over 30 years and is renowned for its cutting edge design, style and high quality build. The range encompasses indoor and outdoor spas that are both above and below ground using sophisticated technology to include features such as Hydrosilence, the world’s only silent whirlpool.
Previously only available on swimming pools, Teuco has successfully transferred salt chlorination to spas with its unique patented Automatic Water Treatment System (AWTS). The AWTS guarantees complete and constant aqua-hygiene and eliminates the need for harsh chemicals and potential skin-irritants as well as radically reducing the unpleasant odour caused by excessive chlorine.
With Teuco’s Hydrosilence® feature, the pump mechanisms are effectively ‘silenced’, so all the bather hears is the blissful, soothing sound of bodyenveloping bubbles or maximum appreciation of the top-of-the range sound system.

Teuco
Tel. +44 (0)20 760 83090
http://www.teuco.co.uk/

Banyan Tree Branches Out

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AstralPool fitted out the Wellness area of the Banyan Tree Koh Samui Hotel, Thailand, that opened earlier this year.
The hotel now has a complete spa circuit, beginning with a hot-cold footbath with overhead mist shower which prepares users for the temperature zone, made up of two saunas, two steam baths, two rasul treatment areas and an ice fountain that allows users to achieve the perfect temperature contrast.
The spa users enjoy the benefits of a fully equipped water zone where, in addition to cascades, jets and stainless steel hydromassage loungers designed specifically for this project, various hydromassage rings are available as requested by the architect.
Between the water zone and the temperature zone, various hydromassage, cold rain, hot-cold and bucket showers are at the disposal of users.
To complete the circuit, and to ensure that the customers end their session in the best way possible, Ergo heated loungers have been installed, covered with vitreous mosaic tiles.
The project was developed from start to finish by Fluidra’s branch office in Singapore along with the Wellness business unit in Spain, where the project was designed and the spa’s various features were devised.

AstralPool Singapore
Tel: +65 63 82 01 30
www.astralpool.com

Hands On Approach

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On the back of its Tranquility Wellness range, launched last year, Certikin is now offering a complementary range of Affinity massage couches.
The Affinity range has been designed with hotels, fitness centres, rehabilitation/therapy centres in mind and can be seamlessly incorporated into refurbishment or new build projects.
The Affinity Diva and the Affinity Helena are stationary spa table. featuring pneumatic legs and back rest that ensures smooth, trouble-free adjustment to any desired height or angle.

Affinity Products
Tel. +44 (0)1993 777223
http://www.therapyessentials.co.uk/