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...
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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...
Top 5 Spa & Wellness Bathing Trends in 2024
Learn about the latest spa & wellness hydrothermal trends for 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...
KOHLER Magazine, No. 7: Water Wellness
A groundswell of interest in water wellness is surging across the U.S., with everything from hydrotherapy to mineral hot springs...
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...
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...
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.
The Wall Street Journal - Smart Saunas Are Picking Up Steam Around the U.S.
By J.S. Marcus Excerpt: Don Genders, founder and CEO of Design for Leisure, a U.K.-based wellness company with a strong presence in the...
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...
TREND 5: WELLNESS AT HOME GOES PRO
Not only are wellness equipment and features a big demand in new residential builds, we’re seeing more and more homeowners want to “go...
TREND 4: COLD THERAPIES CONTINUE TO FASCINATE
There is no better advertisement for the benefits of hot/cold contrast therapy – and by extension hydrothermal bathing – then the filling...
TREND 3: HOT SPRINGS ARE SUPER HOT
We’re seeing a massive resurrection/renovation of hot springs facilities around the world and a new angle that comes with this trend is...
TREND 1: SAUNA AS ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Along with the exciting social and entertaining aspect of sauna bathing – something that is best reflected in the unstoppable trend of...
Five Spa & Wellness Trends to Watch in 2023
Design for Leisure's area of expertise - hydrothermal spa and wellness design and building - has experienced huge interest and growth in...
Spa & Wellness MexiCaribe - Social Wellness & Sauna Aufguss
The hydrothermal sector has experienced huge growth as the world has re-opened post-pandemic.
WellSpa 360 - Trendwatch
“There’s an incredible momentum for hydrothermal wellness amenities in spas. These areas are being approached with much more focus,...
Relax and Revitalize in a New Lounger That Gently Sways Users Into a 20-Minute Power Nap
KLAFS launches the SWAY Sleep Lounger, delivering a stylish, comfortable, and laboratory-tested napping solution.
European Spa Magazine: Expert Guide to Thermal Experiences
Our Expert Guide reveals how
to maximise your thermal suite
Relaxation: A Key Pillar in Wellness Design
We’ve previously outlined that the three key pillars to successful hydrothermal bathing design include heat therapy, cold therapy and...
Design for Leisure Expands to Meet Surging Demand for Saunas and European-inspired Thermal Bathing
The hydrothermal design and build specialists have added more designers, project managers and support staff to better serve clients
Sauna-Aid Brings Hope to Ukrainians this New Year
At this time of year, we at Design for Leisure like to show our gratitude for all the support the industry has given us during our 30+...
Let it Snow! There's No Better Time to Bring Snow into the Spa.
Cold is very very hot when it comes to health and wellness. The long-revered practice of going from heat to cold has finally made its way...
Spa Opportunities: DFL launches event sauna services and sauna aufguss training for US & UK markets
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has unveiled a new Event Sauna Services programme in a bid to better accom
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