PHOTOS: Fitness buffs gather at Precor launch
Preva Networked Fitness is launched at Jumeirah Creekside Hotel
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.
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
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.
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
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
Second SensAsia site welcomes male market and is also the first spa to offer Eve Lom in Dubai.
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
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
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
Six Senses Resorts and Spas MD Bernhard Bohnenberger reveals the firm's expansion plans.
Retail emphasis for Atlantis
Spectacular new spa devotes large space to enable guests to sample products.




















