Jeremy McCarthy is well known in the spa world as the Group Director of Spa & Wellness at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, overseeing 29 spas …
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Author: Spa Executive
Report calls for more regulation in cosmetics industry
A new study reports that consumer complaints to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about cosmetic products more than doubled between 2015-2016, and suggests that …
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Special report: the spa of the future & how wellness is going to change the world
Technology is changing the way we do everything at breathtaking speed, and the spa experience is no exception. But tech is not the only thing …
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Five cardinal qualities of successful spa directors
Spa directors and managers are a special breed. Spa is an industry built on wellness, compassion, beauty, and relationships – and successful leaders in the …
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Iceland’s first beer spa opens in Arskogssandur
A new beer spa has opened up in Iceland, apparently the country’s first — as if people needed another reason to want to go to …
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Four tech checkboxes for award-winning spas
The spa industry is a competitive one where awards and star ratings make all the difference to your reputation. And though everyone will try, only …
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American Med Spa Association gets its own trade show
The medical spa industry finally has announced its inaugural trade show. The American Med Spa Association (AmSpa) is launching The Medical Spa Show February 9–11, …
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Gordon Tareta of Tareta International on what makes a successful spa
Gordon Tareta is the area director of spas for Marcus Hotels and the founder of spa consulting firm, Tareta Group International. Over the past thirty …
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Five-star spa spotlight: Meadowood Spa
A unique, all-suite concept, Napa Valley’s Five Star Meadowood Spa features eight treatment suites (six singles; two couples), each offering stunning leafy, forested views and …
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How to get a Forbes Five-Star Rating for your spa
Forbes Travel Guide is the global authority on luxury travel, and earning a Forbes Five Star rating for your spa ranks you among the most …
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