Wellness can be described as the quality or state of being healthy in both body and mind. The result of deliberate and conscious effort, wellness is multi-dimensional and holistic and certainly changes over time. As a mindset, a movement, and now an industry, wellness has become somewhat of phenomenon that is definitely here to stay.

Jennifer Findlay Appointed as Spa Director for AWAY® Spa at the 157-room W Retreat & Spa–Vieques Island Located off the Coast of Puerto Rico. Findlay brings more than 10 years of expertise in spa and holistic health to W Vieques, as well as an extensive background in leisure services as a personal coach, trainer, yoga teacher, and kinesiologist. She joins the team from her native Toronto, where she was a founding partner of 889 Yonge, an eco-conscious wellness and yoga community aimed at providing all aspects of holistic medicine and related practices.

Today we are thrilled to be celebrating the official Grand Opening of The Spa at Windjammer Landing! From concept through to launch, this project has been infused by the talents of many. A tremendous thank-you to the team at Ellis Don, Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, International Design Concepts, Kerstin Florian, NatMed, and most especially the Spa & Wellness Team at the resort for your hard work, dedication and incredible support throughout. Congratulations Windjammer Landing and thank-you for the opportunity to contribute!

So much more than just a logo or a name, your brand is the foundation from which the story of your business, products and services can be energized and inspired. Much like your personal DNA or footprint, your brand should be established and clear, serving as a key point of differentiation to distinguish you from all other businesses and competitors within your field or industry.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) released its annual findings of spa industry financial indicators, reporting the industry continues to grow as it surpassed the $15 billion mark.

Honouring the Best in Wellness Travel- The 2015 Wellness Travel Awards “recognize the demand for healthier travel options – and establish the top properties on six continents, in over 40 countries/regions and in numerous special categories”.  Have a peek at this years finalists and discover all of the wonderful wellness initiatives underway at hotels and resorts around the globe. Who will win? You help decide!

This week we're talking about Secrets to Longevity. In Part I we discuss: what are “longevity hotspots”, where are they located, and might we suggest your next wellness vacation to one of these fascinating locations for a real first hand experience of the culture and people?

Founded in 1940, Rancho La Puerta originated as a camp that brought health education and physical activity to the people. Much smaller then, it has been said that guests pitched tents, swam in the river and listened to educational seminars. “The Ranch” as it has become referred to now is the first ever known destination spa..

Travel journalism is arguably one of the most coveted careers. A very lucky few of the globes most respected writers and contributors to industry bibles Travel & Leisure and Conde Nast Magazine, as well as relative newcomer AFAR magazine, had the “tough” job of seeking out and personally validating the BEST spas on the planet! As we at Core Essence peer through these lenses, we wanted to share with you a round-up of the 2014 Travel & Leisure World’s Best, Conde Nast’s Readers Choice Awards Winners, and AFAR’s “Wanderlist”…

Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher! Read more to find out about our favourite Spa Industry Associations, Organizations & Suppliers!

With such exponential industry growth in recent years comes a marketplace that has become fiercely competitive. Resort & Spa Operators must develop a business plan and hold to this road map with steadfast commitment. Learn about why it's that Simplicity is key!

An “Amenity” can often be described as a “nicety”, a “comfort”, an “extra”; something to be enjoyed only on occasion, as a supplementary outside-of-the ordinary perk. Spas have commonly become lost under this definition; frequently forgotten, and often viewed and operated as nothing more than a mere after-thought. Under this guise, what often results is a disorganized product lacking structure and direction that very quickly becomes a massive drain on resources. The global wellness industry has grown exponentially in the past decade. Wellness, now a $3.4 Trillion dollar global market...

El Conquistador Resort & Las Casitas Village, A Waldorf Astoria Resort has been selected to receive a prestigious 2013 Spafinder Wellness 365 Readers' Choice Category Award. The expansive Waldorf Astoria Spa at El Conquistador Resort which features everything from week-long Wellness Retreats to Paddleboard Yoga at the resort's private Palomino Island was named among voters' Favorite Spa for Yoga in the annual wellness awards. Winners of the prestigious awards are determined by thousands of consumers and travel agents who vote in the poll annually.