Hotelier Middle East – August 2019

HOTELIER MIDDLE EAST | August 2019 | Volume 18 Issue 08

SPECIAL REPORT

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Three spa and wellness professionals share their views on trends, common design mistakes and

shifting consumer expectations

ROUNDTABLE: SPA & WELLNESS

WHAT ARE SOME CURRENT TRENDS

IN THE SPA AND WELLNESS FIELD?

ZIAD DANAB: With the need to off er

more training opportunities with

minimal operating costs. Hotels are

looking to virtual or digital methods

to further expand their fi tness

proposition. As hotels increase the

average square m of gym space, the

ability to diversify their training

off ering is greater than ever,

moving away from the basic mix of

equipment to a more contemporary

layout satisfying the needs of the

most discerning exerciser.

JULANDA MARAIS: Integrating

experiences with many touch

points to make guests feel healthier

and happier. An overall wellness

travel experience is becoming

common, ranging from the airport

spaces, on board the airplane and

into hotels.

Mental wellness is hitting areas

ranging from workplaces to travel

and hospitality. We will not only

have access to workout spaces, but

ZIAD DANAB

Division manager, Delta Fitness

T: +966 12 660 8467

E: [email protected]

W: http://www.Delta-Fitness.com

JULANDA MARAIS

Regional Director of Spa ,Talise Spa,

Jumeirah Beach Hotel

T: +971582005668

E: [email protected]

W: http://www.jumeirah.com

VYARA TOSHEVA

Wellness manager, The Retreat

Palm Dubai MGallery

T: +97145247777

E: [email protected]

W: theretreatpalmdubai.com

The grand Moroccan

hammam at SPA Jumeirah

Sadiyaat Island.