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Guest expectations of a more holistic approach to the spa experience are prompting hotels to take a fresh look at their wellness offerings. Chris Sanderson of trend forecaster Future Laboratory and Giuseppe Pesenti of Badrutt's Palace in St Moritz, Switzerland, tell Jodie McLeod about newly branded spas that reach above and beyond the traditional model.
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Ten Chic Retreats
From ancient healing rituals to contemporary wellness innovations, the finest luxury hotel spas of 2010 dazzle guests...
From ancient healing rituals to contemporary wellness innovations, the finest luxury hotel spas of 2010 dazzle guests...
Star Spa Treatments
As Europe’s hotel spas evolve from pamper parlours to holistic wellness centres, some very innovative treatments are...
As Europe’s hotel spas evolve from pamper parlours to holistic wellness centres, some very innovative treatments are...
Andaz: a Hotel for the 21st Century Traveller
Christopher Kanal meets GM Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry.
Christopher Kanal meets GM Arnaud de Saint-Exupéry.
Green Your DNA
Comfortable or conscious, luxury or eco – sometimes it sounds as if going green is all about trade-offs.
Comfortable or conscious, luxury or eco – sometimes it sounds as if going green is all about trade-offs.
Back to the Future
The Future Laboratory's co-founder Chris Sanderson talks to Christopher Kanal.
The Future Laboratory's co-founder Chris Sanderson talks to Christopher Kanal.
Peep Show
Open-plan spaces and transparent walls are growing in popularity. Daring design no longer stops at the bathroom door.
Open-plan spaces and transparent walls are growing in popularity. Daring design no longer stops at the bathroom door.
Perfect Blend
Mixed-use development is becoming an increasingly integral part of new hotel development, but a recent slowdown in...
Mixed-use development is becoming an increasingly integral part of new hotel development, but a recent slowdown in...
Only Natural
Opened quietly late last year, SHA Wellness Clinic is Europe's first luxury retreat dedicated to macrobiotics, a...
Opened quietly late last year, SHA Wellness Clinic is Europe's first luxury retreat dedicated to macrobiotics, a...
First Resort
Despite uncertain economic times and a rush to discover new locations in the Middle East and Asia, the resort hotel...
Despite uncertain economic times and a rush to discover new locations in the Middle East and Asia, the resort hotel...
21st Century Spa
What were once places for pure pampering and luxury have become venues for serious health and lifestyle changes.
What were once places for pure pampering and luxury have become venues for serious health and lifestyle changes.
At Your Service
No matter how strange or impractical a guest’s request, a good concierge will always deliver the goods.
No matter how strange or impractical a guest’s request, a good concierge will always deliver the goods.
Business & Pleasure
A new generation of conference facilities is keeping hoteliers on their toes in a competitive business market.
A new generation of conference facilities is keeping hoteliers on their toes in a competitive business market.
Bathroom Bliss
It’s a rare, jaded and overtired guest who can resist a curious peep into the bathroom on arrival in a new room.
It’s a rare, jaded and overtired guest who can resist a curious peep into the bathroom on arrival in a new room.
Still Waters Run Deep
If you thought hotel spas equal healthy profits, you’d be right, but as Helen Parton discovers, there is no quick fix.
If you thought hotel spas equal healthy profits, you’d be right, but as Helen Parton discovers, there is no quick fix.
In the Mood
Atmosphere can make or break a hotel.
Atmosphere can make or break a hotel.
Clean New World
Modern guests are demanding healthier hotel environments. David Stern explores how you can clean up your act.
Modern guests are demanding healthier hotel environments. David Stern explores how you can clean up your act.
Reinventing the Spa
The spa revolution of the past decade shows no signs of flagging and guests expect novelty and innovation.
The spa revolution of the past decade shows no signs of flagging and guests expect novelty and innovation.
Ladies First
After decades of catering to men, many luxury hotels are introducing women-specific services.
After decades of catering to men, many luxury hotels are introducing women-specific services.
Working Out What Guests Want
Frequent travellers are increasingly concerned with being able to fit in a workout during their stay.
Frequent travellers are increasingly concerned with being able to fit in a workout during their stay.
Cultural Revolution
The ability of hotels to accommodate different cultures is vital but challenging.
The ability of hotels to accommodate different cultures is vital but challenging.
Variations on a Theme
Themed rooms and love hotels have been popular in Japan for many years.
Themed rooms and love hotels have been popular in Japan for many years.
UK Hotels Roll the Dice
The Gambling Act 2005 should be a jackpot winner for the UK hotel industry.
The Gambling Act 2005 should be a jackpot winner for the UK hotel industry.
We'll Meet Again
As businesses fight to survive the global recession, never has the success of meetings and conferences been more...
As businesses fight to survive the global recession, never has the success of meetings and conferences been more...
