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Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa introduces 2,000 year old Tibetan wellness ritual

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, with its eye on health and wellness this year, introduces singing bowl meditation to its wellness offering. The Tibetan tradition – thought to date back to between 480 and 560 BC – offers the chance to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase mental clarity. Singing bowls produce sounds that invoke a […]

Hyatt accelerates growth strategy with acquisition of wellness leader Miraval group

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that Hyatt has acquired Miraval Group, the renowned provider of wellness and mindfulness experiences, from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC. For over 20 years, Miraval’s flagship property in Tucson, Ariz. has been considered one of the nation’s leading wellness resorts, offering a comprehensive program of imaginative, authentic and meaningful […]

Binding tradition with wellness; Aishath Zulfishan, Spa Manager at Kurumba Maldives

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some eleven years back, Aishath Zulfishan (Xubba) decided that she wasn’t going to be in F&B anymore; an earlier visit to Soneva Fushi had cemented her desire to join the wellness industry. She embarked on her wellness career as a receptionist at the spa at Huvafen Fushi. Now Xubba manages the Veli Spa at Kurumba […]

Anni Hood confirmed as a keynote speaker for Hotelier Maldives Wellness Summit 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Anni Hood, a leading global wellness consultant, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at Hotelier Maldives’ Wellness Summit 2017. The summit, an initiative of the country’s only magazine dedicated to hospitality and business, will be held on 22 February 2017. She will speak alongside keynote speaker Jesper Hougaard – Founder and Managing Director of […]

Eight wellness trends for 2017 and beyond

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 10th Annual Global Wellness Summit took place in Kitzbühel, Austria from 17th to 19th October 2016. The theme for last year’s summit was “Back to the Future” and over 500 wellness experts from more than 46 nations attended the summit to debate the future of wellness. The result of the debate was a uniquely […]

The wellness revolution

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The global wellness economy is now valued at USD 3.7 trillion according to the Global Wellness Institute. Since its inception in 2007, the Global Wellness Institute has conducted landmark research studies into the global wellness arena, and the non-profit organization’s most recent research reports the global wellness industry to have grown by 10.6% from 2013 […]

Wellness for Wellness Leaders – “You can only give what you have”

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For hands-on spa & wellness professionals it seems evident to be routed in a strong wellness philosophy & practice; seemingly the foundation of their work. But is that the reality? Busy working schedules, caring services, physical demands of therapy work, energetic exchange, customer care and attention to client’s well-being, dealing with adversity, worries and fears, […]

Wellness: The Art of Living in Balance

Most of us wish to live a balanced life yet most of the time, this is more an aspiration, a priority on our top-A list, than a reality.

Wellness: Healing the sacred soul

OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli operated by the New Indian Ocean brand Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts opened its doors to the public in November 2015 notably supports both active and wellness programmes for the guests.

Kurumba Maldives to host yoga week with visiting yogi

Kurumba Maldives has announced a week of yoga and wellness sessions with yogi Vijeth, an experienced yoga therapist, teacher and yogic counselor.

Duniye Spa unveils new ‘Land Spa’ at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Dhuniye Spa, one of the leading spa management companies, has unveiled its new ‘Land Spa’ at Meeru Island Resort & Spa.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru named Best Holistic Hideaway

The Spa & Ayurvedic Retreat at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru has been named Best Holistic Hideaway by the Condé Nast Traveller Spa Guide 2016.

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