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Insights on hydrothermal spa and wellness design - including the latest trends, news and insights.


Expert Insight: Communal Bathing Design Tips
Written by Don Genders, founder & CEO of Design for Leisure . This article originally appeared in chapter four of the “Guide to...

Design for Leisure
Aug 12, 2024


Tips for Planning and Developing a Thermal Spa
Are you considering remodeling or building an entirely new hydrothermal spa area? Whether you're the project owner/operator/developer or...

Design for Leisure
Jul 24, 2024


Top 5 Spa & Wellness Bathing Trends in 2024
Learn about the latest spa & wellness hydrothermal trends for 2024!

Design for Leisure
Jun 17, 2024


Introducing the New & Improved Guide to Hydrothermal Spa & Wellness Development Standards
Increased interest in personal and communal wellness, means that developers, architects, designers, and builders are exploring new ways...

Design for Leisure
May 24, 2024


Bathhouse Basics: Sweat Bathing Practices from Around the World
Ice baths, freezing plunges, wild swimming and cryotherapy might be filling social media feeds, but let’s not forget about all the...

Design for Leisure
Mar 26, 2024


DFL Marks a Milestone: 20+ Years of Creating Hydrothermal Experiences in the USA
Design for Leisure's team of hydrothermal spa specialists works in partnership with spa owners/operators and architects/designers to...

Design for Leisure
Feb 15, 2024


New McKinsey Wellness Market Report Shows Why Saunas are Surging in Popularity
McKinsey's 2024 Wellness Market Report reveals a few key reasons why sauna bathing is surging in popularity.

Design for Leisure
Jan 26, 2024


Trend 2: Wellness ROI Gets Real
In the pandemic’s aftermath, we’re seeing operators, notably Accor, and more recently Marriott, embrace a better understanding of...

Design for Leisure
Aug 15, 2023
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