Health + Spa

A new Mandara Spa has opened at Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, Maldives. Taking advantage of its peaceful, soothing surroundings, Mandara Spa is situated over water.

Corinthia Palace in Malta announced the April opening for its new Athenaeum Spa. Created by world-renowned interior designers Goddard Littlefair and inspired by the relaxed charm of the Mediterranean, its design evokes a sense of calm and serenity.

Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of more than 530 hotels in 56 countries, has entered into a partnership with Clinique La Prairie to operate the pioneering Swiss health clinic's very first aesthetics and medical spa outside of Europe.

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead announced a new spa concept, menu of treatments and partners at its coveted Waldorf Astoria Spa.

According to a new lightning poll released by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the coronavirus could potentially cost the industry $46.6 billion per month; threatening the entire global business travel industry.  

As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) released a joint statement saying they are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sectors’ response to COVID-19.

More than 150 people have now tested positive for the new coronavirus in Italy, which now has more confirmed cases than any other country except China and South Korea.

Health retreats are a great way to recharge and to take on the world with a renewed attitude and energy. Australia has a lot of outstanding resorts, which offer spa services that one could only imagine.

The European Commission continues to work on all fronts to tackle the Coronavirus outbreak. Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič announced the latest developments.

The World Health Organization had chosen a name for the disease caused by new coronavirus: COVID-19. The acronym stands for coronavirus disease 2019, as the illness was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.

Windstar Cruises, which operates six small ships sailing to 80 countries around the globe, features regional spa treatments and destination-themed therapies to enhance guests’ travel experience.

The World Health Organization declared a global health emergency on Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak spread beyond China and the death toll rose to 213.

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its top 10 wellness trends for 2020 that will have the most meaningful—not fleeting—impact on the $4.5 trillion global wellness industry.

As China’s official death total climbed to 17, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak - the city of Wuhan shuts down all its public transportation systems as well as airports and train stations on Thursday.