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6 . Last June , Evelyn Baldwin and her entire team celebrated the official grand opening of Woodhouse Spa Houston-Galleria . This location marks Woodhouse Spa ’ s 81st location to open in the U . S ., and 20th to open in Texas . The team looks forward to delivering mood and body care to the community in Houston with the beautiful space featuring Woodhouse ’ s new elevated look .

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7 . GLO30 , a doctor-led facial and non-invasive skincare studio brand providing personalized routine treatments , medical-grade products and high-tech / high-touch guidance , has announced a signed franchise agreement with long-time GLO30 member Dr . Aparna Sharma , who will expand the brand to Orlando . GLO30 plans to open 25 units across Florida over the next five years .

8 . Almost 40 years after its opening , the Ritz-Carlton , Naples revealed a much-anticipated redesign and expansion . Having closed in September 2022 for the renovation , the location reopened this past June . The redesign features new outdoor spaces , guest rooms , public areas and three new restaurants to highlight an all-new guest experience .

9 . Spa Gregorie ’ s in Southern California will undergo a remodel of the Newport Beach location to celebrate the spa ’ s 25th anniversary . The news of the renovation followed Scott Duncan ’ s transition to sole owner of the two locations . Scott ’ s goal is to create the ultimate customer experiences from the moment guests walk in , which starts with making the 6,000-square-foot space lighter and brighter to reflect its coastal proximity .

10 . Sonu Shivdasani , co-founder of the barefoot luxury hotel and wellness brand Soneva , has confirmed a new Maldives location will open by the end of 2023 . Named Soneva Secret , the $ 40 million property will feature villas and residences and focus on celebrating the beauty of nature .“ The new Maldives location will be remote , very private , small and offer a personalized experience ,” Sonu shared .

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News and events mentioned here may have been modified since editorial content was finalized .

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