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IHG Paid $39M for Regent. Now They're Selling You a Spa Philosophy. Ask What It Costs.

IHG Paid $39M for Regent. Now They're Selling You a Spa Philosophy. Ask What It Costs.

IHG is rolling out a branded wellness concept across every Regent property, from Jeddah to Kyoto, complete with a proprietary spa philosophy developed by an in-house consultancy. The question nobody's asking is whether the owner paying for 1,500 square meters of dedicated spa space will ever see the return that justifies the build.

IHG's New Regent Spa Concept Is Gorgeous. Can Anyone Actually Staff It?

IHG's New Regent Spa Concept Is Gorgeous. Can Anyone Actually Staff It?

IHG is betting that crystal energy and sound therapy pods will differentiate Regent in the luxury wellness arms race. The renderings are stunning. The operational math is where it gets interesting.