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...
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.
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...
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...
Latest Trends in Spa Bathing
Design for Leisure is always monitoring the latest trends in spa bathing. Here’s a look at some of the interesting trends happening in 2022
We Need to Talk About "Infrared Saunas"
Savvy sauna marketers in the US created a new category of “fake saunas” that continue to sell like hotcakes because they can be...
Trend: Urban Bathhouses & Wellness Playgrounds
Earlier this month, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) released its annual wellness trends report, the new directions in wellness...
Event Saunas Come to America
Q&A with Don Genders, Founder & CEO, Design for Leisure, on new “Art of Aufguss” at Las Vegas’ Awana Spa & Wellness at Resorts World
Celebrating 30 Successful Years!
n 1991, Design for Leisure (DFL) began operating in the UK. Our first large-scale projects were for the likes of some prestigious brands...
Essentials Required for Effective Hydrothermal Bathing
Don Genders, Design for Leisure Founder, explains the most important features of a true hydrothermal bathing experience.
Is an In-Home Sauna Right for You?
If you’re wondering if an in-home sauna is right for you, take 20 mins. to watch this interview with Dr. Jari Laukkanen
How to Use Thermal Rooms Safely
DFL has produced an infographic on how to use hydrothermal rooms so guests are sure to get the most out of these evidence-based wellness e
Hydrothermal Trends to Look For Post COVID-19
In January, we put together our annual trends for the hydrothermal industry… little did we know how drastically the world would change!
COVID-19: Hygiene and Cleaning Tips for Hydrothermal Areas
Top Hygiene Tips for Saunas, Steamrooms, etc.
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