StarrCast
Episodes
World Wellness Weekend Promotes #WellnessForAll
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join the momentum as World Wellness Weekend is back for the 6th year in it's continued growth, this year with 4000 venues in 140 countries participat...
Lanserhof: Setting the Medical Resort Standard
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the opening of their newest Medical Resort on the German resort island of Sylt, the Lanserhof Group continues to raise the bar in their genre. Ev...
Wellness Waters: World Bathing Day & Communal Bath Culture
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Natural thermal springs and "taking the waters" have been hallmarks of communal wellness for hundreds of years, and the recent pandemic has renewed i...
Supplier Perspective: The Consolidation of Beauty Distribution, and What Does It Mean?
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Long-time professionals in the spa world know the U.S. roots came from the salon industry, but the product and education supplier networks that exist...
Supplier Perspective: Challenges and Opportunities in Massage & Wellness Manufacturing Today
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Chenevey left the world of top-five consulting and international business to take ownership of Living Earth Crafts/Earthlite 20 years ago, and...
Across State Lines: The Compact for U.S. Therapists
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the U.S., not only are massage therapists and estheticians licensed by different boards, these boards have different requirements for licensure in...
Spa Business Update - Live from We Work Well in Spain
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In spring of 2022, much of the world is receding from an active pandemic, although the results still linger. We check in with two spa leaders, Aldin...
The Challenges of Wellness Data
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness is in big demand, attracting developers who want to create projects with wellness elements; but the first question always is, where is the d...
What is a Wellness Hotel?
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers today want wellness at every turn, including while traveling, and hotels are always promoting their wellness offerings, which may or may no...
Well Defined: Wellness Media Today
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that "wellness" is front and center, you can find the term everywhere. While that's probably a good thing, it can also create confusion for those...
Spa Design: Behind the Scenes
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world has approximately 160k spas, so what makes one more special than the next? Tune in to hear highly-regarded spa consultants Tracy Lee and ...
Post-COVID Outlook for Hotel Spas
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hotel spas were among the hardest hit during the pandemic, but their recovery looks bright. US leaders of spa & wellness for both Hilton Worldwide ...
Sustainability in Spas & Wellness Businesses
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consumers are seeking businesses that can deliver personal wellness while acknowledging the greater needs of a healthy planet. We chat with Michael S...
Integrated Health & Wellness In Action!
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what it would look like to merge Traditional Medicine with Holistic Health? Statera Integrated Health & Wellness successfully combines ...
Wellness in the World
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The wellness movement has shifted far beyond the spa, salon & fitness worlds to encompass many everyday activities. Jean-Guy de Gabriac, founder ...
Touchless Therapies in Spas & Wellness
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Given the ongoing struggle to find spa staff, options such as touchless therapies that can create revenue additional without direct labor are becomin...
Women's Wellness with Judy Mackey & Dr. Jennifer Habashy
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Along with all of the current interest in women's issues, there is also an increased focus on Women's Wellness. What's different about women? Well, a...
Wellness Trends 2022 with Susie Ellis
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do dirt, the metaverse, and toxic muscularity have in common? Join us as Global Wellness Summit CEO Susie Ellis unpacks this year's eagerly-await...
Behind the Scenes of the Chinese Spa Industry
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's funny to imagine that China was once considered a sleeping giant; these days it is anything but. According to the latest figures from the Global...
Jeremy McCarthy on Compassionate Leadership in Spas
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy McCarthy, Group Director of Spa & Wellness at Mandarin Oriental, shares that one of the biggest surprises for all of us in the wake of the pand...