Saunas are a fundamental facility in every spa and the necessity of every spa business to utilise. There are a variety of reasons for people to use spas, from health to social motivations, saunas are a go-to facility and enjoyed by the masses. Although saunas are traditionally known in commercial establishments, there has been a rise in residential sauna installation, due to the popularity and benefits that saunas offer. So, we beg the question, what is it about sauna’s that attract so many people? What are the benefits of using a sauna? General Health & WellnessHumans generally experience stress in their everyday lives, whether it is work-induced, family life or other, stress is, mostly, unavoidable. While we accept the fact that we will become…
Float spa, also known as floating, a sensory deprivation tank, an isolation tank or a floatation tank has many mental and physical benefits. Although the first float tank was designed in 1954, this form of wellness has recently become popular as spa innovators install these floating pods around the world. Across the 1970s, 80s and 90s float spas were scrutinised and tested for their benefits and closely examined to see the effects on people. In more recent times, sensory deprivation tanks are most commonly used for Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) and the health benefits are in numbers. What is in a Floatation Tank? Floatation tanks, or float spas if you prefer, are dark, soundproof pods, that contains saltwater up to a foot high. Many…
When deciding whether to use a professional spa consultant for your current and future projects the focus should not be if you should use a spa consultant or not, but which professional spa consultant should you use. The costs of not correctly adhering to a structured plan and with the assistance of an industry expert in spa consultancy can be damaging, and not just in the financial sense. One of the key questions before beginning a spa project is to assess why you want to build a spa. You can deduce this to an array of reasoning, it could be to make money, to add value to an already existing business (i.e. hotels or apartment blocks), because it is your passion and many more. Nonetheless,…
Ski resorts are becoming more and more competitive, aiming to differentiate themselves via additional services that can lure the world’s most sophisticated clientele. Couples, families and groups of friends choose to spend some days in the slopes usually between January and March. In the best ski resorts, the spa plays a pivotal role whether it services tired skiers or keeps their non-skiing partners and friends occupied. Recently however, more and more ski resort spas have looked into adding specific treatments that can address directly the skier’s needs and even help to enhance performance. For instance as Dr.Pein advise sin Daily Telegraph this week “ Spa treatments can be helpful here, right from the start. Take a pre-ski massage, for instance. A great way to begin…
Q&A with Chris Anastassiou, Founder and Managing Director of ExclusivelySpa, during the 100% Hotel Show in Athens, 17-20 November What brings ExclusivelySpa, a specialized spa and wellness consulting and management company, to a tourism fair? The answer is simple: ‘wellness tourism’ – a market which, according to various travel reports, is expected to grow much faster than the overall tourism industry of the next five years. Whether we are talking about primary wellness tourists – those who travel specifically for wellness purposes – or secondary wellness tourists – who include spa and wellness-related activities in their holiday schedule, both are a growing market segment worth keeping an eye on. It is also worth noting that wellness tourists tend to spend more than the average tourists….
ExclusivelySpa, an international spa consultancy company specializing in the design, implementation, management and operation of exclusive spas & wellness centres in luxury hotels and resorts, is proud to be the name behind another successful project: Liostasi Spa at the 5-star Liostasi Hotel & Suites on the Greek Island of Ios. The spa perfectly complements this boutique hotel – a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and the only 5-star hotel on the island, known for its romantic décor, sophisticated cuisine and breathtaking views. The new spa welcomed its first guests on 1 June 2017 and bears the signature of ExclusivelySpa, in terms of its exquisite concept and interior design, operational concept, and pre-opening management services, and ongoing management and operation. Tucked in…
Limassol, 14 June 2017 ExclusivelySpa™, an international spa consultancy company specializing in the design, implementation, management and operation of exclusive spas & wellness centres in luxury hotels and resorts, continues to grow at a remarkable rate. In the first half of 2017 alone, a number of prestigious Greek Islands resorts are among the hotels that have recently entrusted ExclusivelySpa with either the concept and design of an all-new spa, or the upgrading, operation and management of an existing facility. These include the award-winning 5-star Blue Palace Resort and Spa (a Starwood Luxury Collection Resort & Spa) and the 5-star Elounda Gulf Villas in Crete, Canaves Oia Hotel & Suites in Santorini, the 5-star boutique luxury hotel Kivotos in Mykonos, the 5-star Liostasi Hotel & Suites…
True to its philosophy of methodically improving its customer experience every year, Liostasi Hotel & Suites, the leading boutique hotel of Ios Island, Greece, is reopening the enlarged spa area following a thorough makeover. Liostasi Spa has now doubled in size and is a prime example of conceptual design and décor, inspired by natural textures, colours and materials of the surrounding Cycladic landscapes. The result is an absolutely stunning escape with breathtaking Aegean views; a destination where the warmth and charm of Ios Island are concentrated in an environment conducive to total relaxation. The spa’s treatment rooms include a couple’s suite for those distinctively romantic moments of bliss and togetherness. The spa also comprises a steam bath and an outdoor whirlpool offering stunning views of…
Extraordinary, therapeutic and surprisingly relaxing Salve-in-terra® – awarded with the Health Spa Award as the best technical spa innovation – is a wellness system that not only provides skincare treatments but also entices your guests into a world of emotions. With Salve-in-terra® the wellness experience for couples is taken to a whole new level. Closeness, feeling, touching and rediscovering your partner’s beautiful qualities are the focus with this spa treatment. In combination with natural consumables, Salve-in-terra® enables you to offer your guests new treatments in a wide variety of themes: Anti-Ageing, Detox, Anti Stress or Beautiful Skin. Salve-in-terra® evokes positive sensations in four ways: The guest is set in motion with gentle rocking motions. The skincare product works on the skin and reinforces the...