The Ritz-Carlton RAK, Al Wadi Desert relaunches The Rainforest
The Rainforest offers 16 hydrothermal therapies and a range of wellness facilities
An eye for detail
Michael Monsod, the new spa and recreation manager at The Palace, The Old Town in Dubai, is determined to make an impact on the hotel by relaunching the spa and establishing its place in the emirate's highly competitive market
Grand Hyatt focused on day-spa business in Doha
The spa at Grand Hyatt Doha, due to open in April, will predominately focus on establishing a day spa business and an exclusive 200-strong membership base.
Cleopatra's Medi Spa officially open
New concept aims to meet the needs of clients requiring medical knowledge in their treatments
Hilton health expert calls for consistency
Keith Burnet explains why the company's spa development strategy must be answerable to owners as well as aligned to each hotel's geography and brand
Special Treatment
Help delegates strike that all-important work-life balance by combining meetings with massages
Bridging the gap
How the merger of medical, spa and wellness facilities will raise the profile of the region's spa industry by helping to establish a holistic healthcare system
Hoteliers offer in-room fitness and spa facilities
Meeting the needs of health and fitness focused guests is a priority
Hyatt develops first spa resort in KSA
Amara's Jason Sloan moves to Jeddah to work on pre-opening and management of brand's new spa
The art of relaxation
As life becomes evermore hectic, people want to look and feel good and spas offer the perfect place to de-stress and relax.
Spas get strategic to beat the crunch
Facilities are working to drive repeat business with results-focused treatments
Spa R&R
Relaxation and pampering facilities within hotels are becoming more sought after as guests lead increasingly busy lives.
Corporates choose spa over golf
Spa has overtaken golf as the number one amenity meeting planners look for in hotels.
Banyan Tree beds in
As the Banyan Tree Al Areen, Bahrain, prepares to celebrate its 18-month birthday, LTN finds the resort is shaping up to be the region's leading destination spa, as well as a top corporate retreat.
New MD for MSpa
Minor International has appointed Naim Maadad as the new managing director for Minor Spa Global, and Hotels Middle East.
Spatality launches in the MENA region
Spa development and management company Spatality has entered the Middle East market, where it will be headed up by director of special projects Shamira Mitha, also director of Natural Elements Spa & Fitness at Le Méridien Dubai.