A Defining Moment Issue 24: Vana Retreats. A New Paradigm in Wellness


Posted on Thursday, May 16th, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | Leave a Comment

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If this newsletter arrived with special effects, right now you would be listening to a cacophony of natural sounds drifting from the pristine Sal forest, a paradise for nature lovers surrounding Vana Retreat’s hotly anticipated, soon-to-be-opened Vana, Malsi Estate, which is located near Dehradun, on the lower foothills of the Himalayas. Vana has pledged to become a Titanium Sponsor (the highest level of sponsorship) of the seventh annual Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) and is also offering invited Summit delegates the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Vana before it opens to the public. The visionary new property, which is poised to become one of the world’s leading destinations for holistic wellness, Ayurveda, and yoga, promises not only to be a defining moment for India’s wellness and spa industry, but will redefine how classical Ayurveda and yoga are experienced.

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A Defining Moment Issue 23: Creating New Opportunities by Taking A Leadership Role


Posted on Thursday, May 9th, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | Leave a Comment

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This week we’d like to share a letter that Josef Woodman, CEO of Patients Beyond Borders, recently sent to Summit delegates. As you will see, Josef is passionate about the many new opportunities in the global wellness market and in wellness tourism. Please take a few minutes to learn why taking a leadership role in these markets is crucial for our industry. And we hope you will consider joining us at the GSWS, October 5-7.

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A Defining Moment Issue 22: Wellness Tourism on the Rise, from Spain to Bahrain


Posted on Friday, May 3rd, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | Leave a Comment

Since the GSWS announced its first Wellness Tourism Congress, slated for October 5, at the 2013 Summit in New Delhi, we’ve noticed more countries are recognizing the opportunities associated with wellness tourism initiatives—and the positive economic impact this type of tourism can have on a region that has developed a marketing strategy to attract these “high yield” tourists.

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A Defining Moment Issue 21: A Powerful Picture is Worth 1,000 Words — and in this case $5,000


Posted on Friday, April 26th, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | Leave a Comment

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The Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) has announced its first-ever Spa & Wellness Infographic Competition, and we are excited, inspired, and energized! The groundbreaking competition, which challenges individuals or teams from around the globe to design the most creative and powerful infographic that communicates information about spa and wellness, has the potential to introduce the GSWS to millions of new and diverse audiences —both businesses and consumers— and provide the data and knowledge that can inspire people to lead a healthier lifestyle. We are encouraging contestants to collaborate and inviting people worldwide to participate, including those with design expertise and/or knowledge of the spa and wellness industry.

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A Defining Moment Issue 20: Brand Expansion Shakes Up the Hospitality and Wellness Front


Posted on Friday, April 19th, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | 1 Comment

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For years some marketing gurus have been predicting the death of brands — they cost too much to build and sustain, and there is too much competition, etc. But strong brands are now even stronger, and some interesting brand-expansion is shaking up the hospitality, spa and wellness space as name brands “shift” their power from one industry to another.

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A Defining Moment Issue 19: Metric Minutes: Real Numbers on Esthetician Compensation


Posted on Friday, April 12th, 2013, by Alexandra Plessier | 12 Comments

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From time to time we like to “get real” with numbers by sharing actual numbers generated from spa industry data. This information will help us all learn more about how our industry makes money (and in some cases, doesn’t make money)

“Metric Minutes” will be presented anonymously, so we can focus on the data itself. They are designed to simply start the conversation. Continue reading