11 mins
Out &About
Industry Events
SCENTERED PRESS DAY
ANDAZ LONDON LIVERPOOL STREET
Portable aromatherapy brand Scentered held a press day to formally introduce beauty journalists to its ethos and product range, after partnering with distributor Gerrard International in 2017. PB’s assistant editor Georgia Seago and World Spa and Wellness editor Nora Elias spent the morning taking one-to-one yoga classes, getting back massages and chatting to co-founder Lara Morgan about how aromatherapy can support us in modern life.
CHAMPNEYS SPA AT SEA EVENT
THE ROSEWOOD, LONDON
PURE MASSAGE PRESS BREAKFAST
THE PRIVATE ROOM AT THE DELAUNAY, LONDON
Massage expert and founder of the Pure Massage Spa Training Method Beata Aleksandrowicz held a private breakfast with press, hoteliers and spa operators to discuss whether the word “wellness” has lost its meaning. PB’s Amanda Pauley was among the guests who listened to Aleksandrowicz cover topics including emotional wellness, human experience and therapist empowerment in relation to wellness in spas. She concluded that spas should focus less on investing in facilities and equipment and instead take wellness back to massage and the power of touch.
BANNATYNE MANSFIELD SPA OPENING
MANSFIELD
Olympic medalist Rebecca Adlington was the guest of honour at Bannatyne Health Club in Mansfield as it unveiled its redesigned spa. Mansfield native Adlington cut the ribbon to officially open the spa, which received a £1 million investment and now includes a relaxation room with waterbeds. Guests at the opening toured the spa and sampled treatments from product houses including Elemis.
THE FHT EXCELLENCE AWARDS
ROYAL PUMP ROOMS, LEAMINGTON SPA
The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) held its 2017 Excellence Awards in Leamington Spa. Guests and nominees enjoyed a dinner before author and presenter Janey Lee Grace kicked off the event as master of ceremony. Eight trophies were handed out, including two special President’s Awards to Gill Morris and Professor George Lewith, recognising their outstanding contributions to the industry.