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Posted by on Oct 5, 2009 in Spa News | 1 comment

I had three interesting meetings up in London this week, all relating to new spa developments, which seem to be continuing apace despite the economic slowdown. On Monday I heard about the Parkhotel, at Igls in Austria – which reopens this autumn following an extensive refurbishment. This is a medical spa offering prescribed programmes of modern Mayr medicine – similar to Viva Mayr. White coat holidays, as medical spa stays are sometimes called, are growing in popularity as their positive effects on health and wellbeing become better known. On Tuesday, I enjoyed a business lunch at the Caesar Hotel, courtesy of Prestige Hotels of the World. We had an interesting presentation of 20 or so consortium’s members – all individual city and resort hotels in Europe and around the world. I was particularly interested to hear about the fantastic new spa...

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Spa news

Posted by on Jun 24, 2009 in Spa News | 0 comments

In London last week (first time since my op) for a meeting about Rosewood Little Dix Bay, in the British Virgin Islands. The luxurious hideaway resort  has recently enjoyed a refurbishment including the addition of Sense, its stunning new spa. Definitely on my ‘must see’ list of dream destinations! While in London, I also had a first peek at the Dorchester’s new spa, which opened in May and is as glam and luxurious as you’d expect! Look out for a longer write up our Spa News section...

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