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Insights on hydrothermal spa and wellness design - including the latest trends, news and insights.

Design for Leisure

Aug 12

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...

Design for Leisure

Jul 24

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...

Design for Leisure

Jun 17

Top 5 Spa & Wellness Bathing Trends in 2024

Learn about the latest spa & wellness hydrothermal trends for 2024!

Design for Leisure

May 24

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...

Design for Leisure

Mar 26

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...

Design for Leisure

Feb 15

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...

Design for Leisure

Jan 26

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.

Design for Leisure

Aug 15, 2023

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...