Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free Economic Zone to develop Therme Korea-Incheon.
The destination will be developed in the Songdo Golden Harbour.
The site is in a strategic location due to both facilities and transport links and has been designed as a comprehensive tourism and leisure complex with hotels, condominiums and retail. It also has access for cruise ships and car ferries.
The 99,041 sq m development will feature Therme’s natureintegrated design, dome glass structures and year-round indoor facilities, including a spa, waterpark and wellness experiences.
Therme Korea-Incheon will have botanical gardens, including 1,700 palm trees and 800,000 plants.
Korean traditions of public social jjimjilbang baths and healthy food are also expected to be on offer.
Kim Insook, COO of Therme Group Korea, said: “This agreement is the cornerstone of the wellbeing future of the Republic of Korea.”
Kim Insook
■ Therme Korea-Incheon, Songdo Harbour THERME GROUP KOREA
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Mark Hennebry reveals Ensana's plan to double health spa resort portfolio by 2030
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to double its international portfolio by 2030.
Founded in 2019, the company operates 28 health spa hotels in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and the UK.
The expansion will focus on historic spa towns and regions with natural resources in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Ensana will take over the management of its first German property in Q2 of 2026, the Fürstenhof Hotel in the spa town of Bad Griesbach, Bavaria.
The property is currently undergoing extensive renovations.
Our goal is to be a source of expertise, learning and collaboration, to protect mineral springs
Oliver Krügel
Our targeted growth trajectory will see us double our portfolio in the next five years
Mark Hennebry
The Fürstenhof Hotel is surrounded by areas with thermal springs, forests and an 18-hole golf course.
Ensana plans to offer packages for guests who play golf, such as reduced fees and reserved tee times.
Wellness treatments will combine natural remedies with medical expertise.
Ensana has also announced it will open wellness resorts in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, as well as in Ain Najm, Saudi Arabia.
Mark Hennebry, chair of Ensana, told Spa Business: “Ensana has devoted significant resources to building relationships with a network of investors, developers and brokers over the last few years.”
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Oliver Krügel safeguards the future of The Great Spa Towns of Europe
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the first general assembly under the leadership of new chair Oliver Krügel, the Mayor of Bad Ems, Germany, earlier this month. There are a total of eleven spa towns throughout Europe that form a transnational UNESCO World Heritage Site. This year, the GSTE Association explored a Property Management Plan for the spa towns, which involved envisioning the World Heritage Site’s future.
Krügel told Spa Business that environmental factors need to be addressed: “Climate change is one of the most pressing issues facing our mineral waters, from flash flooding to drought, posing a potential threat to spring emergence points. We don't yet have enough data to understand exactly how, so we have set up a group of hydrology and geology experts to research this. Fortunately, we have a wide network of expertise and support to safeguard the springs."
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Your competitor isn't the gym down the street – it's Prozac and mindless scrolling
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Bjurstam
Anna Bjurstam advises health clubs to adopt wellness
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told fitness and wellness professionals at the recent HCM Summit in London that delivering physical fitness is now the bare minimum requirement for gym operations.
During the HCM Summit, a one-day forum for operators and innovators in the fitness and wellness industries, Bjurstam joined a line-up of 12 top-ranking global executives to discuss lessons learned and the future of the market.
She told delegates that facilities offering fitness need to integrate longevity medicine and holistic lifestyle-focused practices in order to stay relevant in the evolving world of wellness.
Bjurstam also made the point that “longevity” programming can be very low-tech. Operators can offer interventions by creating consistent habits among their clients without investing heavily in equipment.
Anna Bjurstam
The strategic advisor for Six Senses advises HCM Summit delegates to offer wellness and longevity services
The SATCC
New research has led to updated heat therapy guidelines for patients experiencing cancer
SPA BUSINESS INSIGHTS
Aufguss WM Championships
Lasse Eriksen shares highlights from the annual world championships event for aufguss masters
Africa Wellness Congress
The inaugural Africa Wellness Congress took place in Marrakesh, Morocco
Synergy – The Retreat Show
The fourth edition of Synergy took place with an entirely outdoor programme in Sardinia
Wellness in the wild
Wilderness Mombo in Botswana launches the operator's first Sanctuary spa
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Mandarin Oriental Wellness launches
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai in the 303-metre Wasl Tower.
The group’s first re-branded spa, called Mandarin Oriental Wellness has also launched, though details on what the rebrand entails are yet to be fully confirmed.
The new property has 259 guestrooms and 224 residences.
The 2,946sq m urban sanctuary spa has 12 treatment rooms and a range of vitality pools, steamrooms, saunas, experience showers,
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Lefay Resort tops world's best spa list by The Times
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of the world’s 50 best spas, curated by The Times and The Sunday Times.
The new guide showcases top spas across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America and the Caribbean.
Below is a list of the winners of the highest accolades in each category:
■ Overall winner: Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda, Gargnano, Italy
■ Best detox spa: Park Igls, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
■ Best city spa: Botanic Sanctuary Antwerp, Belgium
■ Best boutique spa: Prés d’Eugénie, Eugénie-les-Bains, France
It’s about offering guests a place to pause, reflect and reconnect
Sara Codner, area director for wellness
a rasul and relaxation lounges. There is also a dedicated retail space and consultation pods. Skincare partners for spa treatments include 111Skin, Oskia and Synthesis Organics.
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■ Best spa for solos: Euphoria Retreat, Mystras, Greece
■ Best foodie spa: Palazzo Fiuggi, near Rome, Italy (reviewed by columnist, Jeremy Clarkson)
■ Best romantic spa: Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany, Italy
■ Best medi-spa: RAKxa Integrative Wellness, Bangkok, Thailand
■ Best coastal spa: Bamford Spa, 1 Hotel, Miami, Florida, US
■ Best spa for sport and fitness: Palace Merano, Italy
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■ The Lake Garda Lefay resort won best spa
SATCC issues new heat therapy rules
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the use of heat during touch treatments and holistic wellness practices for patients with cancer, based on new research.
The SATCC was set up in 2020 by Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA, to unite training providers in the UK and Ireland in offering a national standard of care for consumers experiencing cancer.
The new guidelines, based on research by professor Anna Campbell of Edinburgh Napier University, say
NEW OPENING
Waldorf Astoria NYC opens largest Guerlain spa
The world’s largest Guerlain Wellness Spa has opened at the newly re-modelled Waldorf Astoria New York, US, which re-opened earlier this year.
Guests of the 375-key hotel and 372 residences can now enjoy the 22,000sq ft spa, which is managed once again by Trilogy Spa Holdings.
The spa has 16 treatment rooms, including two double suites. It also has a cryotherapy chamber, an infrared sauna, steamroom, Moroccan hammam, an Arctic snow cave and three lounges.
David Stoup, co-founder and chair of Trilogy, said: “To accompany the
The more knowledge with which we can empower therapists, the better Sue Harmsworth
that the safe upper limit for heat experiences for patients with cancer is 42°C (107.6°F). People undergoing treatment for cancer should avoid thermal facilities and touch therapies need to be adjusted accordingly.
David Stoup
hotel and spa's renovation, we've created a seamless integration of spa, wellness and retail designed to maximise the Guerlain experience for travellers and New Yorkers alike.”
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Each performance offered a unique glimpse into the artistry of aufguss
Lasse Eriksen, VP, Aufguss WM competition and jury member
EVENT REPORT
■ There were 96 performances over six days
Aufguss World Masters
Lasse Eriksen reflects on this year's Aufguss World Championship finals
Hosted inside the newly-built 300-seat sauna at Aquardens Verona, Italy, the Aufguss World Championship finals combined breathtaking architecture with state-of-the-art theatre technology.
Complete with modern light and sound systems and powerful EOS ovens, the arena provided the perfect setting for the artistry, heat and ritual of aufguss.
The six-day, sold-out competition drew 115 finalists from 18 countries, who presented 96
15-minute performances to a total of more than 30,000 sauna-souls over the course of the week.
Verona represents a significant homecoming for the international championship, as the roots of Aufguss World Masters can be traced back to Cron4 in Bruneck.
This year marked the first participation of the USA and Canada, further expanding the global scope of the competition. During the opening ceremony, Aufguss World Masters also welcomed Moldova and Sweden as new delegations, set to debut in 2026.
Queen of singles
Among the 40 singles finalists, Sigrid van Rijswijk from the Netherlands emerged as the new world champion – becoming only the second woman ever to win the singles title. Previously crowned champion in the team category, van Rijswijk stunned audiences with a powerful story of a fraudulent fortune teller who discovers she possesses supernatural abilities. The performance climaxed in a
breathtaking sequence where two towels seemed to fly into her hands as if by magic, symbolising her new-found powers.
Judges praised her show for its masterful blend of light, sound, heat, fragrance and storytelling. The performance ended on a hopeful note, with the fortune teller learning to use her gifts for good – a narrative that left the sauna in euphoria.
Other shows featured a quirky Alice in Wonderland, a haunting tale reminiscent of Snow White and a witty repetitive reinvention of Groundhog Day.
Team champions
The team division also showcased 40 world-class performances. The gold medal went to the Czech Republic team of Robert Zidek, Barbora Brozova and Gabor Tapolcai. Their piece combined technical mastery with a nuanced story of class, power and personal growth. Two high-society men attempted to mould a commoner to fit into their world, with humour and depth, leaving audiences deeply moved.
While only a handful could take home medals, audiences were treated to an extraordinary variety of themes and storytelling
Closing reflections
Throughout the competition, the performers transformed the sauna into a stage where heat met theatre, ritual created artistry and communities united in sweat and song.
As Pablo Picasso once said: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” In Verona, aufguss masters reminded us that creativity, storytelling and shared rituals can bring out that inner artist – and remind us of our shared humanity.
The championship week closed with gratitude to organisers, performers and audiences alike.
The journey continues next year, when the 2026 Aufguss World Championships will be held at Satama Sauna Resort and Spa near Berlin, Germany, between 7–13 September. ●
Africa Wellness Congress 2025
■ A programme of keynotes by industry experts was put together by organisers Hab France and Acumen Events Maroc
Africa Wellness Congress
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco between 13-14 October, offering strategic insight and operational guidance for integrating wellness into Africa’s economic development plans. With a theme of ‘Pioneering Investment and Business in Africa’s
■
Jane Kitchen shares highlights from the inaugural Africa Wellness Congress, held in Marrakech earlier this month
Wellness Industry,’ the event was organised by HAB France and Acumen Events Maroc. The congress featured keynote speakers, panels and networking sessions.
The programme
Discussion topics included the future of hotel and resort development in Africa, wellness as a business strategy, a blueprint for growth, rethinking back-of-house management, training and embedding wellness into hospitality design.
The president of the National Tourism Confederation of Morocco, Hamid Bentahar, spoke about the country's plan to use wellness
tourism to increase its 17 million annual visitors to 30 million by 2030. He highlighted how wellness has always been integral to the country's cultural heritage and how developers could capitalise on the "Bahja spirit" – an intangible and joyful approach to hospitality associated with the Marrakech-Safi region.
2026
The next edition of the congress will take place between 12-13 October, 2026, in Marrakech, Morocco.
Christine Eskandar, international projects director at HAB said: "The success of this first edition confirms the relevance of a pan-African forum dedicated to wellness." ●
The two-day event took place at the Es Saadi Marrakech Resort
■ Attendees visited suppliers' stalls in an expo area and took part in wellness experiences between talks
■ The event shone a spotlight on a variety of African wellness traditions
PHOTOS:
AFRICA
Synergy 2025
The all-outdoor programme featured retreat tasters, panel discussions, one-to-one meetings and networking opportunities
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in Sardinia, welcoming nearly 300 attendees from 53 countries in a programme of workshops, panels and discussions that explored the theme, The Role of the Arts in Healing.
The global travel and wellness community gathered for the networking event that included a schedule of one-to-one meetings between 204 companies, including hospitality developers, operators, retreat leaders and tourism and travel consultants.
Practitioners specialising in yoga, somatic movement, and breathwork joined former psychologists now specialising in coaching and mentorship retreats to provide a range of experiences for delegates to understand their offerings.
Laura Montesanti, founder of Synergy, told Spa Business: “In
Sardinia, Synergy reached new heights – a living expression of the vision that inspired it from the beginning.
“Our largest and most attended edition to date, it unfolded entirely outdoors, with meetings held in nature, surrounded by mountains and birdsong,” she added.
The agenda
Alongside one-to-one meetings and retreat tasters, the programme included panel discussions
led by wellness industry professionals including Six Senses' Anna Bjurstam and wellness consultant Céline Vadam.
Topics included how to educate consumers, hwow to market retreats and how urban operators can provide authentic retreat experiences.
Synergy 2026
Next year’s event will take place between 29 September and 2 October at the Pical Resort by Valamar Collection, which is set to open on the Adriatic coast in Croatia in March 2026.
The theme for the 2026 event will be The Healing Power of Nature, which reflects the company’s foundational belief that true wellness begins when we connect with the natural world.
“Next year, we’ll build on this foundation, inspired by new places, new cultures and new stories – but always with the same heartbeat,” said Montesanti. ●
■ Laura Montesanti SYNERGY
■ This year the event took place in Sardinia, Italy, after previous editions in Ibiza in Spain, Riviera Maya in Mexico and Bali in Indonesia
■ Attendees from 53 countries came together to experience retreat demonstrations and discuss opportunities for collaboration
ALL PHOTOS: SYNERGY / CHARLES BLOUIN
Synergy 2025
■ Retreat leader
Pauline Fabry led a meteorite-infused gong sound therapy session
Rooted in the energy of one of the world’s blue zones, this edition deepened Synergy’s purpose: to transform how we connect, collaborate and do business
■ Attendees discussed how to incorporate wellness into hospitality operations and the role retreats can play
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Clubs benefit from a consistent, highquality yoga offering that’s easy to integrate into existing timetables — without lengthy upskilling processes. For Instructors, the simplified teaching model ensures success from day one – reflected in member feedback: 94% of participants said they were satisfied with the quality of Instructor.
With the wellness economy booming, this is a powerful opportunity to expand your mind body offerings and welcome more members looking for balance and recovery.
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Going geothermal
Visitors to the newly opened Laugarás Lagoon can descend from an upper pool to a lower pool through a passage under the water’s surface, emerging through a waterfall
Construction cost was estimated to be around ISK 2 billion (US$15.6 million, €13.7 million, £11.6 million)
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle –a popular tourist route.
Located on the banks of the Hvitá River in the village of Laugarás, the facility honours traditional Icelandic turf houses – grass-roofed earth shelters that blend into the landscape. Drawing on Roman and Japanese design principles, visitors can descend from an upper pool to a lower pool through a passage under the water’s surface, emerging through a waterfall.
Facilities
The bathing area, which features 1,000sq m of thermal waters, offers a range of pools that maintain temperatures of 37-39 degrees Celsius. The bathing circuit’s forest pool is warmer (39-40 degrees Celsius) compared to the cold plunge pool that uses glacial water from the nearby river (5-10 degrees Celsius).
There is also a dry sauna and a wet sauna positioned on the forest edge in the facility’s 270sq m of outdoor spa space, separate to the lagoon. Other facilities include two swim-up bars, a 6.6-metre waterfall and a secluded grotto with seating.
■ The destination day spa is located on the banks of the Hvitá River in the village of Laugarás, Iceland
LAGAURAS
■ The property o ers 1,000sq m of thermal waters as well as two
The Lagoon anticipates welcoming between 150,000 and 250,000 visitors every year
Amenities throughout
the destination spa are by a specially-developed brand called Rjóður, which was created in collaboration with olfactory artist Sonja Bent of Nordic Angan.
The destination’s 280sq m Ylja Restaurant will offer guests meals made using hyper-local produce from the village of Laugarás, with farm-to-table preparation led by Icelandic chef Gísli Matt.
Development
Real estate company Norverk bought the plot in 2015 and appointed development firm Mannverk.
Architects T.ARK, engineering firm Efla and lighting design studio Hildiberg also worked on the project.
Hjalti Gylfason, one of the partners at construction company Mannverk, told local media last year that the
construction cost was estimated to be around ISK 2 billion (US$15.6 million, €13.7 million, £11.6 million) and that the Lagoon anticipates between 150,000-250,000 visitors every year.
Operation and admission
The spa is operated by Laugarás Lagoon ehf. The individual adult price packages, named after different tree species, are:
■ Birki (standard) gives unlimited access to the lagoon and facilities from ISK 6,900 (US$57, €50, £41).
■ Lerki (premium) offers the same benefits as the Birki package, plus towel usage and one drink at the lagoon bar, from ISK 9,400 (US$77, €68, £55).
■ Ösp (deluxe) provides the benefits of the Lerki package, plus a twocourse meal at Yjla Restaurant, from ISK 15,900 (US$131, €115, £94). ●
■ The forest pool is around 39-40°C
saunas
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Wellness in the wild
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, reveals its new spa concept called Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo in Botswana
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges throughout Africa, has launched its new spa concept called Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo in Botswana. Wilderness operates 60 camps in eight African countries and this new Sanctuary concept is part of a strategy to embed wellness more deeply across its portfolio.
One other property, Wilderness Bisate in Rwanda, is also expected to unveil its Sanctuary spa this year, in early 2026.
Architecture firm Black Sable has worked in collaboration with Artichoke Interior Design on the aesthetic for the spas at both properties.
The Sanctuary Set in the heart of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, The Sanctuary at Wilderness Mombo has
been designed to offer guests a way to balance energy and rest and Alexandra Margull, Wilderness COO, said: “We’re strengthening our intention to create transformative journeys that nurture mind, body and soul.”
The 820sq m spa has four treatment rooms, one of which is a double. there's also a lap pool, sauna and ice bath as well as a gym, open-air yoga deck and meditation cocoons, while a spa deli and juice bar,
■ Wilderness Mombo in Botswana is the first property in the portfolio to open the new Sanctuary spa concept
alongside a Remedy Bar teaches guests about healing traditions.
Treatments will incorporate African techniques and advanced skincare.
Biotechnology skincare company, Esse, will provide facials. Products by TheraNaka will be infused with indigenous botanicals.
Sound Therapy
Sound composer Mikhaela Fae was commissioned by Wilderness to create an album called Sanctum,
We’re strengthening our intention to create transformative journeys that nurture mind, body and soul
■ The 820sq m spa has four treatment rooms and o ers a range of contrast and traditional healing therapies
which plays throughout the spa – the original soundscape was recorded during Fae's stay at Mombo, capturing the rhythms and ambient sounds from the property.
Sounds, including a lion’s roar, the clash of elephant tusks, a fish eagle's cries and weaver birds singing, have been combined with drums from the Boma.
The authentic acoustic offering is designed to ground guests in the landscape. ●
SUPPLIER NEWS
Suppliers tell Spa Business insider about their latest product, design and technology launches
■ The Sound Tree sculpture is a musical instrument made of weather-resistant materials that anyone can play
Sew Handpan builds all-weather Sound Tree for community creativity
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural musical installation called Sound Tree to enrich public spaces and wellness operations. Designed in collaboration with an Italian artist and musician called Paolo Borghi, Sound Tree’s shape draws inspiration from the olive tree. The sculpture is a musical instrument made of weather-resistant materials that anyone can play. Suspended from a corten steel frame – or trunk – the aluminium
tubular bells produce harmonic and meditative tones when struck with two simple mallets.
The installation provides an invitation to communities to engage in curiosity, relaxation, play and connection. The music can be created in public spaces or during workshops in wellness centres.
Stefano Ingrosso, founder and CEO of Sew Handpan told Spa Business, “We want to give sound to spaces. We’re offering hotels, spas and wellness centres something that can be considered an asset for their venue. Sound Tree is a sculpture that
can be used to furnish external and internal spaces, but it can also be used as a tool during sound healing sessions, events and experiences. It’s a living bridge between art, nature and human emotion.”
SUPPLIER NEWS
OpenSeed produces high-tech private multisensory Iris Meditation Pod
OpenSeed has launched its multisensory Iris Meditation Pod, designed in collaboration with Fuseproject –a design and innovation company founded by Yves Behar.
Following three years of research, design and development, the Iris Pod has entered production
■ Jonathan Marcoschamer, co-founder and CEO, OpenSeed
BC SoftWear unveils SoftSilk linen range
Band is being delivered to a wide range of industries to democratise access to wellness. The pod provides users with a way to ground themselves by cultivating awareness and emotional resilience to improve performance. It features vibro-acoustic technology, aromatherapy, light therapy, music, guided meditations and soundscapes. These elements are said to help users achieve the alpha brain state (relaxed yet wakeful brainwave activity) in under 12 minutes.
Jonathan Marcoschamer, co-founder and CEO of OpenSeed, told Spa Business: “We’re thrilled to introduce the much-needed Iris Pod
C SoftWear has revealed its newest range of spa treatment bed linens called SilkSoft, designed specifically for high turnover operations and those in warmer climates.
The fabric has been engineered using a smooth synthetic blend of fibres to allow easy removal of creases and reduce drying time.
The linens have a brushed top surface and the underside feels cool against clients’ skin.
Barbara Cooke, CEO and founder of BC SoftWear, said: “Climate-conscious spas are seeking solutions that combine luxury with practicality. SilkSoft is our answer – a functional yet elegant solution that performs exceptionally well in all environments.
■ Fairmont Vietnam will have an Iris Pod when it opens in February 2026
to the world – a solution that not only addresses a real challenge for spas but also creates opportunities for growth and guest satisfaction. It’s a profit-generating wellness upgrade.”
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■ The SilkSoft range is crafted for high turnover spas
“The SilkSoft range has been developed in direct response to feedback,” continued Cooke. “There was demand for a range that feels cool against the skin, but without the disadvantages of 100 per cent cotton.”
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■ Barbara Cooke
TechnoAlpin Indoor creates Silent Snow ritual with Myndstream
TechnoAlpin Indoor introduced a multisensory meditation ritual within its Snowroom during the 2025 Aufguss World Championships, in partnership with music and soundscape creation company Myndstream.
After the Aufguss sauna ceremonies, guests entered the Snowroom to offset the heat experience with a contrasting cold one.
The ten-minute guided breathing and meditation ritual, Silent Snow, blends functional music to calm the nervous system, stimulate circulation and anchor the mind in the present.
Sara Brenniger, executive manager of TechnoAlpin Indoor, said: “We believe the future of wellness lies not just in the tools we provide, but in the experiences they enable. With our new experience concept, we are creating a seamless immersive experience that allows guests to focus on their connection to the moment.”
The company will continue to use technology and nature to create memorable moments for guests.
Freddie Moross, founder, Myndstream, said: “Within the Snowroom, the restorative qualities of cold meet the grounding and inspiring power of music – transforming each session into a holistic journey that leaves guests revitalised and centred.”
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HangAir Global designs forward-tilting recovery incliner Orca
Orca, described as "the world's first forward-tilt incliner" for 'intelligent recovery' is designed to deliver up to three hours' worth of conventional rest in a fraction of the time. Unlike traditional reclining solutions, Orca shifts recovery to
■ Mirjana Prokic, founder and CEO, HangAIR Global
the prone-forward posture. It can connect to existing wearables to monitor results and its app can make tailored suggestions.
It's been manufactured by HangAir Global, using a motion inspired by NASA’s zero-gravity and Alexander Technique insights – a position where the body naturally lifts its own weight off the diaphragm and lungs. It can be adjusted for comfort and uses a nurturing rocking motion.
It also delivers psychoacoustic soundscapes designed by Tom Middleton of White Mirror.
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■ The motion of the device is inspired by NASA's zero-gravity insights
■ The Silent Snow ritual features functional music
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Association of Malaysian Spas (AMSPA)
■ www.amspa.org.my
Australian Hot and Mineral Springs Alliance
■ www.bathing.org
Bali Spa and Wellness Association
■ www.balispaandwellnessassociation.id
Bulgarian Union for Balneology and Spa Tourism (BUBSPA)
■ www.bubspa.org
Association of Spas of the Czech Republic
■ www.jedemedolazni.cz
Day Spa Association
■ https://dayspaassociation.com
Estonian Spa Association
■ www.estonianspas.eu
European Historic Thermal Towns Association
■ www.historicthermaltowns.eu
European Spas Association
■ www.europeanspas.eu
Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)
■ www.fht.org.uk
Federterme
■ www.federterme.it
FEMTEC (the World Federation of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy)
