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Images by Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics A strong online presence will help any spa succeed. Stephanie Smith, CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, during the 2025 iSPA Conference This guide offers valuable information and strategies to help spa operators and directors maximize their online presence and attract new clients. Balancing Marketing and Operations Many spa professionals find it difficult to strike the right balance between their operational responsibilities and marketing efforts. This is often compounded when they have a budget that’s too small or not aligned with their priorities. To effectively use available resources, it’s crucial to create a marketing…

You can also contact us by clicking here.Victorious glides silently, gliding on three enormous maroon sails. Around us, the grey sea and sky are all that can be seen. The view from every angle is different: fluffy blue clouds, blue-black billowing clouds, and occasional rays or sunshine shining into the Wash.Wash map”It feels like she was made for these waters.” One of my five sailors, who is also a fellow sailor, says it’s “magical”. We’re bringing potatoes from Fosdyke’s Fenland to Norfolk and will fill the 42ft shrimping boat’s hold with extra food when we get to King’s Lynn.I’m more…

HotStats’ February data shows hotels in the United States made modest, but significant gains in key performance metrics. Total Revenue Per Available Room (TRevPAR), a measure of total revenue, rose 6.1%. Gross Operation Profit Per Available Room (GOPPAR), a measure of gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), increased 6.5%. Gross Operating Profit Margin also improved, by 0.1 percentage points. Select markets have experienced more dynamic growth due to high-impact events. Figure 1 – The Full Revenue Picture (TRevPAR/TRevPOR)— Source: HotStats Limited It’s not just room revenue that soared. TRevPAR rose 37% and TRevPOR 41.2% — guests weren’t just booking…

Scotland’s Jacobite Steam Train is the Hogwarts Express. Harry Potter movies.Roundtrip travel between Fort William (Scotland) and Mallaig, a port village, is available.The 100-foot Glenfinnan Viaduct is the highlight of this historic train journey through the Scottish Highlands. The idea of Harry Potter J.K. Rowling was famously waiting for a train when the idea of a locomotive came to her. It’s not surprising that locomotives are a major part of the series. From the magical portal at Platform 9 3/4 to Hogwarts, the train transports the young wizards and girls. Both muggles, and magical folk will be able appreciate the…

The Westin Bora Bora Resort & Spa Some bungalows have individual plunge pool and are situated over water. They offer privacy, direct access the Bora Bora lagoon, as well as direct access.Three bars and restaurants are available, including one with a rotating menu.The stunning private beach with a view of Mount Otemanu offers a wide range of water activities for guests.Guided tours and educational seminars are available at the eco center on the property to educate guests about the conservation of the sea turtles found in French Polynesia.Wellness activities abound—whether at the on-site spa for a massage or a solo…

Accor Has entered exclusive discussions with Royal Holiday Group for the acquisition of management agreements across 17 properties in Americas. A deal valued at $79m will help accelerate the Paris hotel giant’s growth in a region dominated largely by U.S.-based rivals. Accor reported Thursday that its portfolio comprises about 3,200 hotel rooms in Mexico Argentina and the U.S. The deal would help Accor to strengthen its position in North and South America. It has traditionally struggled with rivals like Marriott, Hilton Choice, Wyndham and Hyatt. Accor has roughly 3,083 hotels in Europe. However, the company’s footprint in North and South…

The hours passed without a single sound. Three fin whales breached near the prow. A black-browed Albatross circled above. My wife and I drifted in a Zodiac raft on a midsummer’s day, glinting emerald, aquamarine, and sapphire-colored walls above sapphire water. We then walked onshore to see thousands of penguins waddling along as leopard seals watched them from the rocks.What I remember most about my 10-day trip cruise On the Silversea Silver Cloud Around the world Antarctic Peninsula The silence that surrounded us six years ago seemed to go on for miles. There were no sirens or drills. Not even…

Antigua Barbuda’s arrivals are now faster thanks to a new entry system.Online customs forms allow travelers to enter information in advance.Travelers can scan QR codes upon arrival to start their vacation quicker. If you’re just arriving from a long day at work, it can take a while to get into vacation mode. It takes a moment—or maybe a cocktail, a swim, and a sunset—to remember how to exhale. When do you exhale? every minute of vacation time countsIf you do not want to wait in long lines at the airport, then this is the best way to go. Antigua and…

Images by GuestRevu In 2015, when the Royal St Andrews Hotel, Port Alfred, South Africa opened its doors, it was clear that the owners wanted to receive feedback from their guests as soon as possible. Difford Louw – the hotel’s former Sales Manager and now GM – pushed for GuestRevu to be implemented before the very first guest checked in. Difford Louw, who had seen the value of structured feedback in his previous role, knew it was crucial to ensure the hotel delivered high-quality experiences. But more recently, Difford played another important role — helping to shape GuestRevu’s new AI-Powered…

You can also find out more about the following: first learned about the Écrins national park in relation to a specific nature reserve within it. The réserve intégrale du Lauvitel The area was created in 1995 for the purpose of “monitoring the natural dynamics” of ecosystems, without any human interference. This was the first wilderness area in Europe.You can also find out more about the A-Team here. video showed an ecologist rowing I was stunned to see a teal-hued, dazzling lake surrounded with pine-covered peaks. I was instantly fascinated. A forbidden zone may appeal to childhood fantasies of adventure, but…