MEMBER NEWS
Celebrations & Awards
1 . Matteo Brusaferri , general manager of LEMI Group , has released a new book titled Spa Experience : The Perfect Room for a Successful Spa . Brusaferri and other industry professionals came together to author this book . They offered valuable guidance to spa directors and therapists , with in-depth exploration of how to create the ideal treatment room . Brusaferri says ,“ My book aspires to furnish industry professionals and aspirants alike with a comprehensive roadmap for successfully crafting , overseeing and marketing a treatment room within a spa .”
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2 . Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers ’ Choice Awards with Lake Austin Spa Resort recognized as the number two spa in the United States . Lake Austin Spa Resort is an award-winning , all-inclusive destination spa nestled in Central Texas ’ s legendary Hill Country on the shores of Lake Austin .
3 . The Inns of Aurora Spa in Aurora , New York , was recently named as a WELL-certified organization for its steps taken to promote health and wellness for its guests . The spa focuses on a wellness philosophy inspired by Ayurveda and individual healing , rooted in the dynamic landscape of the Finger Lakes . Guests enjoy a variety of treatments from Reiki energy work to cupping massages , each using natural and organic ingredients . Informed by the WELL Building Standard and more than 600 experts from the Task Force on Covid-19 , the WELL Health-Safety Rating helps buildings and organizations address the health , safety and well-being of their most valuable asset : people .
Featured in the Media
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1 . TIME magazine has included the LYMA Laser from LYMA Life on its list of the Best Inventions of 2023 . Users can apply this handheld laser to the face or body , while relaxing on the couch or on the go , to clear scars , rosacea and wrinkles . This 500- milliwatt laser “ tricks your skin into producing more collagen ,” says founder Lucy Goff . The Lyma Laser is the world ’ s first clinical-grade , FDA cleared laser device for at-home use .
2 . Hilton recently released its Annual Trends report for 2024 . Coined as “ The Year of the Great Recharge ,” the report revealed that the number one reason to travel in 2024 will be to rest and recharge , with more emphasis on sleep than ever before . Last year also saw a rise in sleep tourism , with people around the world traveling in search of unique or over-the-top sleep experiences in specific destinations , which is expected to increase further in 2024 . Emerging trends include sleep therapy experiences , pillow menus and white noise machines to help guests unwind .
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