SPA Magazine Partners with WaySpa

August 20 by Jeremy

SPA, the magazine of healthy living, travel and renewal, has announced its new partnership with WaySpa.com, the world’s premier online spa booking agency. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, WaySpa.com was founded in 2004 and is the world’s first spa booking agency. SPA was launched in 1996 and is published by Bonnier Corporation.

“This incredible partnership has joined two major spa marketing forces whose combined strengths are poised to positively impact the spa community, how they drive their business and redefine the manner in which consumers select, book and visit their spas,” says Laura Campbell, WaySpa’s Senior Vice President. “This relationship is smart, strategic and demonstrates a forward-thinking focus on continually improving the spa experience.”

WaySpa.com is the world’s premier online spa booking agency.  In partnership with more than a 1000 leading spas across the United States and Canada, WaySpa.com offers competitive pricing and the knowledge needed to make informed choices. WaySpa.com currently books an average of 5000 treatments per month on behalf of their customers.

We are thrilled to be working with Wayspa.com and our partnership presents many opportunities to build our businesses and increase spa-going in North America and beyond,” says Michelle Gamble, SPA’s Publisher.

SPA magazine is your personal connection to the beauty, health and wellness secrets of the hottest spas around the globe. SPA publishes six bimonthly editions plus the award-winning SPA magazine Worldwide Guide annual directory. Check out SPA online at www.spamagazine.com

Contact:

Lianna Nielsen
Associate Director, PR
Bonnier Corp.
Lianna.nielsen@bonniercorp.com
407-571-4622

Spa Finder Consumer Expos

March 13 by Jeremy

Spa Finder Inc is launching an event this summer is Aspen Colorado called the “Aspen Spa Day” in the hopes of providing an opportunity for the booming spa lifestyle industry to connect with consumers. The expo will take place in downtown Aspen on July 28, 2007 and they expect about 1000 consumers to attend.

I have been to Aspen many times and its definitely a town where cash is king. With a long list of celebrities, some of the world’s most influential business leaders and high ranking politicians it definitely makes for some great people watching but, I am not sure its the best demographic to represent the “spa lifestyle”.

The next event will be held at “Grand Central Terminal” from October 31st to November 3rd. I can see this being a far more realistic representation of the spa lifestyle based purely on its location.

As much as I would like to go back to Aspen its more likely that I will be heading to NYC

New Spas in Los Angeles

May 30 by Laura Mingail

WaySpa.com is pleased to announce the addition of six new spas to the Los Angeles roster.

Kara Spa is an oasis of tranquility located in the West Hollywood Park Hyatt. The five-star spa offers guests meticulously individualized services in the privacy of their own secluded spa villa.

Each Kara visit is specially designed to achieve desired results, be it Purity, Energy, Tranquility or Balance. Each visit to Kara Spa is an unforgettable journey that will enliven your senses and awaken your spirit.  Guest begin their time at Kara with a Polynesian foot massage and cleansing ritual designed to release stress and instill a sense of calm.

As a recipe creator and Chef affiliate with Waves Magazine, this will be an exciting showcase of health minded, inspired cuisine accessible to like minded individuals and those they care for.

David Chrystian Becomes Waves Chef Affiliate

May 08 by Laura Mingail

David Chrystian, elite Executive Chef at Joy Bistro, has become a Chef Affiliate of Waves, and will be contributing a handful of recipes of fine cuisine for readers to enjoy.

As an innovator in cuisine, Chef Chrystian has always stretched the limitations of diners imaginations.  David Chrystian is regarded as one who is pushing the envelope, one who is carving restaurant trends within specific culinary circles and media alike.

David Chrystian is a Grimsby native and has been cooking in elite dining circles in Toronto for twelve years.  Since early in his cooking career and since becoming executive chef in restaurants such as Cafe Societa, Patriot, Accolade and the Drake Hotel, he has always praised the goings on of the Canadian wine movement.  It was Patriot Restaurant that attempted to bring Niagara to the city.  Patriot’s wine card featured 80% VQA wine, which was unheard of in Toronto restaurants at the time.  Within this framework, the idea of cosmopolitan “Canadian Cuisine” was born, and Chrystian one of the creators.

After recently spending a month in Napa Valley and taking wine and food related courses at the Greystone Campus of the Culinary Institute of America, it was realized that Ontario wine country needed a great restaurant and or culinary spokesperson.  The concept of The Centre for Wine and Food Experimentation was created and founded.  Currently it is a web based freelance catering business committed to the promotion of Canadian Wine and Food Culture.

As a recipe creator and Chef affiliate with Waves Magazine, this will be an exciting showcase of health minded, inspired cuisine accessible to like minded individuals and those they care for.

David Chrystian is currently Executive Chef at Joy Bistro at:

David is also Founder of The Centre for Wine and Food Experimentation, www.thecentreforwineandfood.com.

Rapid Expansion Due to Excessive Consumer and Spa Demand

May 04 by Laura Mingail

WaySpa.com has not yet officially started to expand into the L.A market, but two of the city’s top spas have already raced ahead of competition to become WaySpa partners. The new addition of the prestigious Glen Ivy family of spas, including Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa, as well as the celebrity hotspot Argyle Spa, has propelled the expansion plans of WaySpa into the Los Angeles market.

As the buzz about WaySpa’s ability to revolutionize the spa industry spreads across North America, major destination and day spas alike are lining up in droves to be selected as WaySpa partners. “We are constantly pushing our limits to meet mounting consumer demand” said Jeremy Creed, co-founder, President & CEO of WaySpa.com. “Now our expansion plans are getting an extra push due to spas’ need for our service as well.”

Consumers are expecting an extended level of seamless luxury spa service, and WaySpa.com is the only service in the world that has the ability to offer that to spa-goers.

WaySpa.com is currently expanding into a number of major markets across North America.

WaySpa Concierge Service Hot with Celebrity Clients

April 17 by Laura Mingail

As the summer quickly approaches, the number of celebrities shooting films in Canada is on the rise. While on the job, celebrities still need their regular spa treatments to stay relaxed and beautiful. WaySpa.com has recently appointed some lucky celebrities with personal spa concierges to ensure that they are booked into some of the best spas in Canada whenever they require a spa escape.

WaySpa Concierges arrange for all sorts of special requests for their clients from private spa visits and luxurious spa lunches prepared by top city chefs, to having exclusive champagne flown in from Europe for a discerning client’s day at the spa.

WaySpa Concierges are experts in the spa industry. They recommend and book clients into luxurious spa visits at top spas in North America. The Concierge service is a complementary service available to all WaySpa.com customers.

Globe and Mail Travel

February 22 by Jeremy

by Diana Pereira

Globe and Mail Travel

It’s a tough life, but someone has to do it: As co-founder of a new on-line booking service devoted to spa treatments, this Toronto-based entrepreneur travels frequently to spas in cities such as New York, Dallas, Las Vegas, Denver, White Plains and Chicago.

Mileage: One trip a month.

Must-pack items: “Other than my laptop and BlackBerry, my running shoes.” When Creed is not in meetings, he swears by casual chic footwear.

Chicken or fish?: Definitely fish. “I can’t eat chicken any more unless it’s wings.”

Ultimate hotel: The Four Seasons in Milan. “Rooms were very modern, but the lobby looked Renaissance with frescos on the wall and marble floors.”

Jet-lag buster: “I don’t know that I beat it. Everyone around me says I’m moody and grumpy.”

R&R of choice: Glen Ivy Spa outside Los Angeles. “The hot springs are pretty cool — they are in an underground cave.”

Favourite out-of-town restaurant: Nobu in Las Vegas, for the blackened cod.

How to Satisfy Your Valentine in Under a Minute

February 13 by Laura Mingail

How to Satisfy Your Valentine in Under a Minute:

• Visit WaySpa.com’s Valentines Day Gift Guide to choose a treat that’s better than chocolate, or please her with the power of choice with a WaySpa.com Gift Certificate.
• Personalize your WaySpa e-gift with a romantic message, or print out the spa voucher yourself, and slip it into a Valentines Day card.
• Send a WaySpa gift certificate or spa voucher to your Valentine’s inbox instantly, or print it out in under a minute.

Being a one-minute man will truly please her.

Hot Link: WaySpa.com

January 19 by Jeremy

In much the same way that Expedia and Orbitz have revolutionized how people book their travel arrangements, WaySpa is set to change how we pamper ourselves.

Developed by - surprise - two guys, Toronto-based entrepreneurs/techies Jeremy Creed and Peter Adamo, it offers comprehensive information, exclusive packages and gift certificates to luxury spas throughout Toronto, Vancouver and New York (with Los Angeles launching in February). Standouts include the West Coast Wonder (pedicure, massage, facial for $166.49) at Vancouver’s Absolutely Fabulous Urban Spa and, in Toronto, the Hammam Bliss (facial, hammam rituals, massage for $149.99) and Vedic Bliss (ayurvedic massage and aromatic manicure for $139.99) at Hamman Spa and the Windsor Arms Hotel, respectively. There are even options to book for couples or larger groups. Making reservations has never been this relaxing.

Waves lifestyle media outlets launch today

January 10 by Laura Mingail

This afternoon, WaySpa.com will officially launch the Waves lifestyle brand.

“Waves represents a celebration of balance between social events and private moments, fighting against time, and aging gracefully, healthy living and indulgence” says President and CEO of WaySpa.com, Jeremy Creed.

Waves will be available in two distinct formats: The Waves eMagazine will be delivered exclusively to WaySpa.com members on a bi-weekly basis; The Waves blog will be constantly updated by the Waves team, and field experts.

“The Waves media outlets have been created to provide people with a chance to escape to calm and luxury while browsing through a Waves issue or blog entry. Readers will also benefit from unique articles and valuable lifestyle tips.”

Each Waves eMagazine issue will journey into a different subject, such as a snapshot of an exotic location, or tips on entertaining. Articles will also be available on the Waves blog, that can be accessed on the WaySpa.com site.

The first Waves release will feature an exclusive recipe from Celebrity Chef John Paul Adamo.