Monthly Archives: February 2012

Global Spa & Wellness Summit at Aspen June 3-6

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jimcarr

THE GLOBAL SPA & WELLNESS SUMMIT has been set for Aspen ,Colorado, on the Aspen Institute Campus, June 3-6, focusing on the most imaginative and innovative strategies that will be needed to propel the $2 billion global spa and wellness industry … Continue reading →

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Spa Canada launches U.S. Spa Wellness magazine

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jimcarr

Graphics Designer Alicia Wilkins, Nora Lynn Carr and Managing Editor Jean Cole. By Wyatt Navikevicius SPA CANADA, Canada‘s largest spa magazine, makes its U.S. debut at the Las Vegas Aesthetic Spa and Trade show this April and Peter Cole, the … Continue reading →

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Honeymoon getaway at Renaissance Koh Samui

Posted on February 17, 2012 by jimcarr

> RENAISSANCE KOH SAMUI has a special package designed for couples looking for a honeymoon getaway or a secluded holiday in mind at its 33 new private pool villas. The package is available until March 31, 2012. The Intro Romance … Continue reading →

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Does massage help breast surgery patients?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by jimcarr

IT’S SOMETHING THAI SPAS have known all along but new research from the Mayo Clinic confirms that massage does provide stress relief as well as pain relief for most patients who have undergone breast surgery. The research was conducted by … Continue reading →

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New GM for SALA Samui

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jimcarr

DICK SIMARRO has been named general manager of SALA Samui Resort and Spa. He comes to SALA with a strong background in both European and Asian hotel management. For the past two years,  Dick was GM at the five-star Pimalai … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day at Pullman Bangkok King Power

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jimcarr

PULLMAN BANGKOK KING POWER is marketing Valentine’s Day with specials at its three restaurants – Cuisine Unplugged, Déjà Vu and Wine Up. At Cuisine Unplugged, it’s called the Perfect Match – an international buffet featuring Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Western … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Phuket’s Relaxation Experience

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jimcarr

RELAX AT RENAISSANCE PHUKET with a package that includes a daily breakfast and a choice between a 60-minute aroma fusion massage and a deep renewal massage for two at the resort’s Quan Spa, plus a 60-minute private yoga lesson to … Continue reading →

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Thai Spa Promotion Campaign for 2012

Posted on February 1, 2012 by jimcarr

THE TOURISM AUTHORITY OF THAILAND will be given a special budget to help tourism businesses, including spas, hit by last fall’s flooding. How much is still up in the air. “At this point, the budget is under consideration by the … Continue reading →

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