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06/18/2026

Does aufguss create a sense of community?
YES! Aufguss is an ancient ritual that's bringing people together through heat, recovery, storytelling, and human connection.
In this Youtube short, I am thrilled to be joined by Deborah Carr, Founder of Aufguss UK and Director of the@British Sauna Society to discuss.

Access the full StarrCast Podcast episode "The Rise of Sauna Culture and America's Aufguss Movement" here 👉 https://bit.ly/3RLuLMM

06/17/2026

StarrCast Podcast was LIVE again at the We Work WellEMEA event in Portugal, where I had the pleasure of speaking with hospitality and wellness leaders Sharon Barcock, Louise Moore, Egle Ruksenaite, and Kerry Turpin. For this episode we explored the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping spa, wellness, longevity, and hospitality across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

From the rise of longevity-focused guest experiences and wellness-driven hotel design to the growing importance of natural resources, accessibility, and inclusive wellness, this conversation offers a fascinating look at where the industry is headed next.

We hope you enjoy this episode! 👉 https://bit.ly/4vYaNNJ

06/17/2026

This bathhouse will feature hydrotherapy and spa experiences, including sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, hot tub, cold plunge, and a mineral pool, alongside private treatment rooms offering massage, body scrubs, facials, a bar café, and leading-edge wellness services.

COVINGTON, KY (JUNE 8, 2026)— A new chapter in regional wellness is coming to Northern Kentucky. Blank State Spa, a first-of-its-kind bathhouse and immersive spa concept, is set to open at the start of 2027 in the heart of Covington, offering the Greater Cincinnati region its most comprehensive de...

06/16/2026

Ulta Beauty 's experiential store design and events like in store birthday paries, partnerships with Super Girl and their recent Ulta Beauty World experience is driving a lot of guest engagement.

Retail Brew

Paul Loux, VP of store design and experience at Ulta Beauty, spoke about the retailer’s evolving store strategy at Retail Brew’s recent IRL event.

06/15/2026

Can your home improve your health? From improving air quality to optimising social spaces, designers share ways to increase your home’s wellness quotient.

https://bit.ly/3Q3MAq1
Forbes

From improving indoor air to creating sensory spaces, designers are focusing on wellness design—a booming discipline that improves well-being through intentional choices.

06/15/2026

A powerful insight from the Global Wellness Institute’s Monthly Brief: Chronic disease is no longer just an older generation issue.

Nearly half of new colorectal cancer cases are now in people under 65, 1 in 5 heart attacks affects someone under 40, and rates of high blood pressure and obesity are climbing fastest among younger adults.

Prevention can't wait. 💙

06/15/2026

06/12/2026

As the wellness industry moves beyond the pursuit of ever-colder plunges, a new conversation is emerging around safer, more accessible, and more sustainable approaches to cooling.
Join the GWI Hydrothermal Initiative for this timely webinar exploring the future of thermal wellness and the growing role of diverse cooling experiences. Moderated by Hydrothermal Initiative Chair Don Genders, founder and CEO of Design for Leisure, the discussion features Robbie Bent, co-founder and CEO of Othership; Lasse Eriksen, Nordic wellness expert and Vice President of Aufguss WM; and Alina Hernandez, founder of Wellness Innovation Hub and co-chair of GWI's Mental Wellness Initiative.
Together, they will explore how operators can create more intentional and effective thermal wellness experiences for a broader range of guests.

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Beyond the Heat: Cooling as a Core Component of Thermal Wellness June 17, 2026, 11AM-12PM ET | Webinar Hosted by GWI Hydrothermal Initiative | REGISTER TODAY A growing recalibration is taking place around cold therapy and contrast bathing. After years of emphasis on extreme cold plunges and ever-low...

06/12/2026

With Global Wellness Day marking it's 15th anniversary on 13th June, (the theme: ) Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth is offering evening candlelight yoga and other wellness programs to celebrate.

Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth offers ocean-themed yoga for Global Wellness Day

06/11/2026

Can we overcome loneliness through the spa experience?

There's no point in creating an amazing spa experience if the customer still feels like there's no sense of community.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Nicole Miller, Director of Kohler Waters Spa at We Work Well Spring 2026 in Bonita Springs, Florida and asked: "So tell us a little bit about what you're seeing in the near future, Nikki, in the spa market. What makes you bullish on what you are hearing from guests?" Nicole response centered on guests needing a sense of community and belonging.

You can access the full episode 👉 https://bit.ly/4eD1ixm
Additionally, I spoke with other leaders across spa, hospitality, beauty, recovery, and medical wellness to explore the trends reshaping the global wellness industry. From longevity and recovery therapy to AI in spa operations and the rise of social wellness, this conversation reveals how consumer expectations are evolving and how operators are adapting to meet a new generation of wellness demand.