Spa Mantra

Marriott International has opened its first luxury JW Marriott resort in India. The JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa is located at the hill station of Mussoorie, in the foothills of the Himalayas. All 115 rooms and suites feature their own private balconies overlooking the surrounding hills and gardens.

SRI International, the non-profit research partner of the released fresh research that showed that the spa industry grew 58% from 2007- 2013, reaching a value of $94 billion, with a 47% growth in spa locations. Wellness Tourism, meanwhile, also expanded to $494 billion in revenues, rising 12.5% from 2012-2013.
The research also delved into the thermal/mineral springs market for the first time stating that the sector has a $50 billion market, spanning 26,847 properties.
For more details and findings visit www.gsws.org

Taj Coromandel Chennai introduces JIVA Grande, which is spread across 12,000 sqft and spans across three floors.
The spa consists of four single spa suites, a couple spa suite, a relaxation area, yoga studio, Ayurveda consultation and treatment room, extensive wet areas, a breath-taking terrace lap pool, a reflexology walk and relaxing lounges as well.