What does Henry Ford have to do with your cookout?

Henry Ford’s search for a wood supplier for his Model T cars led to the invention of charcoal briquets made… Read More »
Recruit and retain top talent

ISPA’s July Town Hall will feature a panel of spa leaders sharing insights on innovative talent recruitment and employee retention… Read More »
Beauty retail returns with some changes

Beauty retailers saw a 226% surge in foot traffic to stores in April from the same month last year as… Read More »
Travel advisers helping the grieving traveler

Travel advisers are finding themselves assisting grieving travelers, who lost a loved in the pandemic. Sometimes they want to visit… Read More »
Use empathy to support a strong workplace culture

Companies that have empathy embedded in their culture retain employees and can hire from a more diverse pool of potential… Read More »
Flared look of duck nails unexpected manicure for summer

Duck nails are popping up on social media in a big way, featuring fanned-out tips and bold designs. “I’m so… Read More »
Health club spas offer convenient post-workout recovery

Health club spa memberships are a great option for those seeking exercise and recovery under one roof. Sojo Spa Club… Read More »
Spas worldwide open doors as pandemic subsides

Surya Spa in Los Angeles, New York’s Bathhouse and Susanne Kaufmann in Bezau, Austria, top this list of spas to… Read More »
Leading through uncertainty

Learn how culture, compensation and communication can set your business apart in June Pulse‘s Talent Topics, focused on maintaining an agile approach… Read More »
Stay at the Summit

Stronger Together Summit registrants have until Aug. 6 to log into the CVENT Attendee Hub and view over 45 on-demand… Read More »
Scientists gather to re-create ancient Roman fish sauce

A group that included archaeologists, nutritionists and one master chef met this year in Portugal at the site of ancient… Read More »
Is a term loan right for your business?

Term loans provide a small-business owner with a one-time source of funds, generally obtained through a bank, a credit union… Read More »
Upscale stores find new ways to court shoppers

Luxury department stores have new opportunities to grab consumers’ attention and LVMH’s reopening of the refurbished La Samaritaine in Paris… Read More »
Don’t let a bad partnership destroy your business

The right partnership can create a foundation for success, but the impact can be disastrous when one of these collaborations… Read More »
Once-submerged Hawaii hoteliers ride tidal comeback

Hawaii’s hospitality business has a new and welcome problem only months after suffering the nation’s worst setback from the pandemic:… Read More »
BET Awards include nail art trendsetters

Saweetie’s long acrylics, Summer Walker’s jelly nails and Queen Latifah’s mismatched manicure were among trendsetting looks seen at the 2021… Read More »
List: Best spa retreats New Zealand has to offer

La Spa Naturale at Bay of Islands at Paihia Beach Resort, Chuan Spa at The Cordis and Bersantai Day Spa… Read More »
Review: Maldives spa offers “holistic tranquility”

The spa at Soneva Jani resort, Maldives, is a “haven of holistic tranquility” with both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms…. Read More »
What’s next in the spa industry?

ISPA’s June Town Hall featured an expert panel of spa leaders who shared insights on what’s next in the spa industry. Their… Read More »
ISPA shares mask guideline updates

ISPA’s COVID-19 Education page has been updated to reflect recent mask guideline developments from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),… Read More »
Looking at Wikipedia’s treatment of TV finales

The A.V. Club’s Wiki Wormhole column ends its eight-year run with a look at Wikipedia’s page for TV series finales,… Read More »
Millennial-focused spa hotel opens in Lithuania

Spa Hotel Ese has opened in Lithuania following three years of development. The millennial-focused retreat includes a selection of saunas… Read More »