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Salt Therapy Association launches new industry standards
The world’s largest non-profit organization for providers and consumers of salt therapy.
Aurora Spa & Bathhouse promises an experience like no other
This bathhouse provides guests with the regenerative qualities of temperature contrast therapy within a traditional bathing experience.
Celebrating excellence at the Leading Spas of Canada Aspire conference
Leading Spas of Canada hosted the association’s annual Aspire conference on April 24, 2023, in Toronto.
A Sneak Peek at Next Year’s Premier Industry Event
Topping the two-day event is the association’s annual gala featuring the Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards.
Santa’s Getting Ready— Maybe You Should Too
A holiday marketing boost is not just about gift certificates.
Spa industry revenues rebound, but staffing remains a challenge in Canada
Good news for Canadian spas.
The Canadian Spa Community Visits Winnipeg
The Gala Awards Event will feature the winners of our 2021 Canadian Spa & Wellness Awards.
Help save the Canadian beauty industry
An online petition has attracted more than 15,000 signatures to urge the Government of Canada to provide financial relief to the struggling beauty industry.
Top 100 Spas of 2020
These Canadian spas are included in the Spas of America Top 100 Spas of 2020.
Spa Inc. Expanded Double Issue – There is so much to talk about!
This will be our biggest and best issue to date with opportunities to support and engage spas during this time of change and transition.
Change sweeps across the industry
Of all the headlines over the past few months, one topic has dominated the news: COVID-19. The pandemic’s impact has…
Infrared saunas gaining steam in the spa industry
Used for decades in healthcare settings, infrared saunas are now being added to spa facilities across the country.
Eat for the future
While food is generally eaten to satisfy your hunger, certain foods can be eaten to extend your lifespan and lower the risk of diseases such as dementia.
Celebrating wellness around the world
On September 21 and 22, the third annual World Wellness Weekend will take place in more than 100 countries, with thousands of venues hosting free classes and services.
Three spa rituals (way) south of the border
A sampling of unforgettable spa rituals from Texas to Mexico.
Tata Harper reigns supreme as the ‘Queen of Green Skincare’
High-end international spas featuring botanical therapies and organic skincare
2019 L.E.A.D. Spa & Wellness Conference
This conference, presented by L’Moor, will focus on customer experience, business skills and building a healthy brand
In the Lap of Luxury: Shangri-La Mactan Resort & Spa
Imagine a place where unlimited spa treatments and a butler are included in the price. It isn’t heaven – it’s the Manumbalik Villa at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa.
Maple leaves may be the key to youthful skin
Newly licensed by Verdure Sciences, Maplifa – an extract from red maple leaf – might help slow down the skin’s aging process.
Facial massage and masks “to-go”
Estheticians can now enhance their clients’ massage with express mask treatments using the new Repêchage Glow and Go service
Formula and package innovations rewarded at CPNA
Dermaflash was recognized for its exfoliating facial treatment, which comes packaged in a distinctive and luxurious soft-touch box .
BABOR’s new campaign amplifies empowerment
A new empowerment campaign that builds on the messages of its All Woman Project
New wellness app developed in Montreal
A new auto-coaching app designed in Montreal allows users to rate and manage their well-being
Global Wellness Institute appoints first-ever research fellow
The Global Wellness Institute has announced its newly created Research Fellow position will be filled by Tonia Callender.
Allure Body Bar expands
Voted top wax bar in Toronto by Top Choice Awards, recently opened its new Vaughan, ON, location.
Sweden’s Mehrens Academy becomes CIDESCO’s first exclusive media makeup school in Scandinavia
Mehrens Academy, has achieved accreditation as a standalone CIDESCO Media Make-up School
Cosmoprof showcases leading beauty trends from across the globe
The event featured trends discovered at three of Cosmoprof’s global events hosted in Bologna, Hong Kong and Las Vegas.
Comfort Zone launches Skin Regimen 2.0
Comfort Zone unveiled their Skin Regimen 2.0 brand at an event in Toronto, in January 2017.
Urban Nordic Spa in the Works for Ottawa
Downtown Ottawa will soon be graced with a Nordik Spa coordinated with the addition of other public faciliites.
Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain Expands
Read about Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain, one of the largest spa's in Canada, and their recent expension.
Grotto de Sal brings powers of dead sea salt water to Los Angeles
Grotto de Sal wellness spa has come to Los Angeles, bringing with it a variety of treatments that use Dead Sea salt.
L’Oréal Canada inaugurates first worldwide content factory
L’Oréal Canada has introduced the first worldwide Content Factory, a production studio located in its head office in Montreal.
ISPA report shows U.S. spa industry strength
The International Spa Association (ISPA) released its annual 2015 U.S. Spa Industry Study earlier this month, including statistics on the…
The Ten Spot
Beauty Bar teamed up with the Canadian Cancer Society this October challenging Ontario men and women to paint their nails pink in support of the ManiCURES campaign to raises money for the fight against breast cancer.
Le Nordik celebrates one million visitors
Nestled in the lush Gatineau hills, Canada’s biggest Nordic spa, Le Nordik Spa-Nature, welcomed its one millionth customer on September…
Salary survey launched by SIAC
This past summer, the Spa Industry Association of Canada launched a Spa Industry Compensation Strategies Survey, aiming to gather a…
Crazy for hot springs
As the drive for natural, indigenous options has become one of the greatest travel trends globally, hot springs, also known…
Potential health benefits of saunas
Time lollygagging in the sauna might be a good investment in your future, according to a recent study by the…
Elizabeth Arden turns PRO
Elizabeth Arden has teamed up with USCosmeceuTechs (USC) to launch Elizabeth Arden PRO, a skincare line featuring innovative, clinically proven…
Travel wise this winter
Prepping for that trip south this winter should go beyond the perfect pedi for beach-ready toes.
Wellness tourism fast becoming major global market
The extreme growth of wellness tourism is poised to reshape tourism.