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It’s been a stellar month for UK spas, with 60% reporting better treatment sales than last year and your room occupancy at a healthy 73%. Retail figures are up too, and that could be down in part to the diversity in your stock – with everything from natural to organic and vegan options on offer. More than a quarter of you are also looking to invest in plasma technology to tackle clients’ anti-ageing concerns. Check out the new offer from Accor on page 140.

Thanks to its ability to treat modern-day ailments in an efficacious yet cost-friendly way, aromatherapy is back in the spotlight. As a result, many of you are investing in ranges from Aromatherapy Associates, Elemis and Decléor to help clients deal with anxiety, poor sleep and stress. Find out more about aromatherapy’s renaissance on page 106.