Hotel & Tourism SMARTreport #40

ELITE TRAVEL TRENDS
TRENDING SPAS
WELLNESS TRAVEL: THE
A compilation of what’s new and what’s trending
From week-long wellness retreats
in the Costa Rican rainforest and
volcanic mud baths in Napa Valley
to the first spa train carriage in
Europe, New York based Alice
Marshal Public Relations released,
on 15 October, a long list of trending
spas around the world. Following is
a selection of just a few…
BELMOND
A global collection of 47 hotels, trains,
river cruises and restaurants, Belmond
has defined the world of luxury for more
than 40 years. From launching the first
spa carriage in Europe to introducing
locally-inspired treatments, Belmond offers
immersive wellness offers in some of the
world’s most exciting locations.
What’s New: Belmond Royal Scotsman and
Belmond Andean Explorer both introduced
a spa car. Guests can relax with a massage
or facial while gazing out at the passing
scenery. Belmond Royal Scotsman has
partnered with British spa brand Bamford
Haybarn Spa, while Belmond Andean
Explorer showcases an exclusive Andean
collection made of local, natural ingredients.
&BEYOND | BHUTAN
&Beyond’s new Bhutan Yoga Retreat Small
Group Journey allows travellers to immerse
themselves in the spiritual heartland
of Bhutan. Highlights of this 10-day
journey include yoga and meditation over
Bhutan’s magical scenery, hiking Tiger’s
Nest monastery in Paro, and exploring the
fortresses and temples of Thimphu and
Punakha, all led by an expert guide and
specialist healing facilitator to help guests
find balance of the mind, body, and soul.
NAYARA SPRINGS |
ARENAL, COSTA RICA
Cantilevered over the rainforest, the Spa at
Nayara Springs allows guests to experience
the sights, sounds, and scents of the
rainforest in outdoor spa bungalows.
Wellness Retreat: In Q3, Nayara is launching
customisable three- or five-day Wellness
Experience Packages inviting travellers to
disconnect from reality in the rainforest
of Costa Rica and find wellness for both
the mind and body. Days are filled with
yoga and meditation, special healthful
menus, and daily spa treatments. Highlights
include nature walks through the flora and
fauna of the rainforest to spot sloths and
resident wildlife in the trees; a volcanic
mud spa treatment using mud sourced
from the nearby Arenal Volcano; and
healthy mocktail mixology classes with local
ingredients such as herbs from the on-site
garden and tropical Costa Rican fruit.
ROYAL MANSOUR |
MARRAKECH, MOROCCO
The three-story, hand-crafted Royal
Mansour Spa, resembling an elaborate
white birdcage, is reason enough to visit
the palatial property. The spa’s design
incorporates Moucharabieh, an element
of traditional Arabic architecture that
includes a window enclosed in carved
wood latticework. The Spa also features
an indoor pool with vaulted glass ceilings
and a traditional hammam with its narrow,
unadorned passageways and succession of
spaces, lighting effects, and lanterns.
Royal Mansour has taken the spa experience
to new heights with the introduction of
Bespoke Hammam Treatments. Here, each
step of the traditional technique will be
personalised to the specific skincare needs of