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Unlocking wellness: bbspa_Group's UK expansion led by Kirsty MacCormick

We guide the client every step of the way during the realisation of their spa
– Régis Boudon Doris
Credit: bbspa_Group

bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry figure Kirsty MacCormick as co-founder and CEO.

With more than thirty years of experience, bbspa stands as a beacon of innovation in wellness. Guided by spa experts Gabriella Francia and Régis Boudon-Doris, the group seamlessly merges Italian finesse with French sophistication, leveraging their extensive backgrounds in spa management and development.

Following the successful establishment of bbspa_France alongside Ghislain Waeyaert in 2021 and the launch of bbspa_Asia with Rita Bonucchi in 2022, bbspa now extends its footprint with bbspa_UK, marking a strategic expansion into new territories.

These strategic manoeuvres reflect bbspa's global ambitions, aiming to offer clients comprehensive spa and wellness solutions across diverse regions.

The new venture offers a holistic approach, encompassing all vital aspects of spa project development with a rational and analytical methodology.

At the core of bbspa’s approach are four key services: We Think, We Set-Up, We Design, and We Manage.

Exceptional leadership

MacCormick is a distinguished figure in the UK and international spa scene, boasting more than three decades of experience in delivering top-notch spa and consultancy services to the hospitality and resort industry.

"Teaming up with Ghislain and Régis to launch bbspa_UK feels like a natural evolution from operating as a solo consultancy firm,” she shared, “we've cultivated a relationship spanning over two decades, each bringing a distinct skill set that complements the others."

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Protect your investments, maximise your profit: in an extremely competitive world where customers are more demanding every day, creating successful spas is increasingly complex.

To help you differentiate yourself by protecting your investments from wrong choices, we founded bbspa&partners, a global consulting company dedicated to the wellness and spa world, which puts the focus on increasing your business.
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51 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris, France
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