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Highlights from CHICOS 2017: Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit

Last week, our founder Jennifer Findlay, returned to the island where she began her career in hospitality, to attend CHICOS 2017, held at the Hamilton Princess Bermuda.  Hosted by HVS, the conference was a gathering of owners, investors, developers and operators along with leaders from several tourism associations throughout the region.

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Profile: Windjammer Spa at Windjammer Landing, Saint Lucia

Complementing its idyllic setting overlooking Labrelotte Bay, The Spa at Windjammer Landing features 6,500 sq.ft. of contemporary space incorporating a fitness centre, movement studio, outdoor yoga deck, six treatment rooms, a relaxation lounge and garden and a lifestyle boutique. From traditional treatments to modern rituals, the palette of spa offerings is the perfect recipe for inner balance and outer peace.

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889 Yonge - Development Portfolio

889 Yonge is an eco-conscious Wellness Clinic + Yoga Community located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Nestled in a late 1800's historic Victorian home, 889 offers the convenience of an Integrated Wellness Clinic, Holistic Spa, Yoga Studios, and a Lifestyle Boutique all under one roof. The membership-based community provides comprehensive support, education, and inspiring experiences to members, guests, and the local community.

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One Month at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa

It was mid-November in downtown Toronto when I was invited to spend a month at the breathtaking Ti Kaye Resort and Spa in St. Lucia to develop their yoga and wellness programming. With the dream of elevating a 4-star resort and spa to one of the world’s most sought-after go-to spa destinations, complete with wellness and yoga programming, I got to work. Read on for a quick snapshot of my top 3 #dreamjob priorities at Ti Kaye Resort and Spa!

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Top Ten Must Know Tips on Hosting a Successful Wellness Retreat

Our team of expert retreat hosts have put together a top ten list of must know tips on hosting a successful wellness getaway. We hope our guidelines can spare you hours of headache and lost revenue while simultaneously helping to ensure you are en- route to hosting the retreat of your dreams!

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The Essence of Travel is Changing

The essence of travel is changing. From detoxing to juicing to boot-camp to yoga and beyond, the new 2-week vacation is all inclusive of more than just food and drink - but instead of wellness in all of its forms - fitness, spa treatments, diet plans and more. People are going away to heal, rejuvenate, detoxify, re-inspire and repurpose their lives.

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10 Steps to Hosting a Yoga Retreat at Your Hotel

Wellness Vacations are taking the world by storm (a very calm, peaceful and inspiring storm of course). If you and your resort, hotel or B & B are not already engaged in the wellness vacation, the time is now. The yoga, meditation and healthy eating movement has gone viral and resorts are either in, or out. Here are our top ten ways to engage with yoga, meditation and mindfulness retreats and stay on trend in 2016.

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2015 Global Wellness Summit Recap

The annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) took place in Mexico City this past November with over 470 delegates from more than 40 countries. Attendees gathered together to discuss areas of growth in the industry, health and wellness trends, and ultimately to exchange knowledge and ideas in the field of preventative wellness to better address chronic disease and rising health care costs. With more energy and attention in the field of wellness than ever before, the Summit identified 10 major shifts taking place in the industry.

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Grand Opening of The Spa at Windjammer Landing

Today we are thrilled to be celebrating the official Grand Opening of The Spa at Windjammer Landing! From concept through to launch, this project has been infused by the talents of many. A tremendous thank-you to the team at Ellis Don, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, International Design Concepts, Kerstin Florian, NatMed, and most especially the Spa & Wellness Team at the resort for your hard work, dedication and incredible support throughout. Congratulations Windjammer Landing and thank-you for the opportunity to contribute!

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