The Ritz-Carlton RAK, Al Wadi Desert relaunches The Rainforest

The Rainforest offers 16 hydrothermal therapies and a range of wellness facilities

The Address gets personal

The Address gets personal

The spa manager at new hotel The Address, Downtown Burj Dubai, has made creating a complete customer journey the priority.

Dreaming of a Desert Island

Dreaming of a Desert Island

Anantara's Desert Islands Resort and Spa general manager Andre Erasmus tells Hotelier Middle East about the Thai brand's first venture in the region - and why it is set to go straight to the top.

First time fears

First time fears

Why catering for the inexperienced spa-goer should be your main priority.

Sharanis Spa explores franchising opportunities

Sharanis Spa explores franchising opportunities

Sharanis Spa, which has outlets in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, plans to franchise the brand throughout the Middle East.

Goan back in time

Goan back in time

Sereno Spa at Park Hyatt Goa in India is inspired by ayurvedic and yogic traditions. Spa director D. Jaichandran Thampi explains how he integrates ancient ideas with contemporary spa principles.

Handa expands urban spa brand

Handa expands urban spa brand

Second SensAsia site welcomes male market and is also the first spa to offer Eve Lom in Dubai.

First Middle East Spa Summit announced

First Middle East Spa Summit announced

The Hotel Show is set to introduce a dedicated leisure element and the first Middle East Spa Summit at its Dubai exhibition next year.

Destined for greatness

Destined for greatness

Chiva Som's creator Ana Maria Tavares explains why her new destination spa development for Six Senses will redefine the holistic concept for the twenty-first century.

Business banter

Business banter

From staff recruitment to retention and product retail to spa revenue, no issue was left untouched when Spa Manager united some of the UAE's leading spa experts.

The man with a grand plan

The man with a grand plan

Six Senses Resorts and Spas MD Bernhard Bohnenberger reveals the firm's expansion plans.

Retail emphasis for Atlantis

Retail emphasis for Atlantis

Spectacular new spa devotes large space to enable guests to sample products.

Rosewood launches in-house spa brand

Rosewood launches in-house spa brand

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will be introducing its own spa brand at select properties in the Rosewood collection.

Sense and sensibility

Sense and sensibility

Six Senses Destination Spas brand director Ana Maria Tavares talks about Six Senses' commitment to sustainable policies, particularly those adopted at its very first destination spa off the Phuket coast.

Jordan: Spa industry has a long way to go

Jordan: Spa industry has a long way to go

Despite its association with the renowned therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea, the concept of spa is quite new in Jordan and 'there is still a long way to go'.

Holidays with health benefits

Holidays with health benefits

Spas have become an essential amenity at most resorts but clients in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle are looking to destination spas where there are a plethora of additional high-end wellness facilities.


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