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Skyy renews its commitment to spa excellence in Paris
Laurent Malbert and Angelica Maran, Skyy co-founders Credit: Skyy
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the 55th Congrès International Esthétique and Spa in Paris, France, as official sponsor of the trophy for the best signature treatment.
Hosted by Les Nouvelles Esthétiques from 11–13 April 2026, the event gathers leading voices in professional beauty and wellness.
This renewed sponsorship reflects Skyy’s long-term vision: supporting the professionals whose expertise, discipline and sensitivity quietly shape the standards of our industry. Therapists, spa managers and treatment designers are the true authors of meaningful wellness journeys. By backing the trophy for the best signature treatment, Skyy celebrates their ability to combine technical precision, creativity and human connection into experiences that endure beyond the treatment room.
Angelica Maran, a co-founder of Skyy, commented: “We're honoured to be sponsoring this award and are look forward to celebrating the professionals whose skill and dedication create unforgettable wellness moments and elevate our industry every day."
As part of AKT Group’s integrated ecosystem – alongside C.O.D.E., Aktme and Life Welltech – Skyy contributes accessible premium solutions designed to enhance operational performance and guest comfort alike. Its scalable, upgradeable approach to spa equipment aligns with a broader philosophy: technology and design must serve professional mastery, not replace it.
The opportunity to take part in this prestigious event in Paris represents more than a presence on the exhibition floor. It is a concrete gesture of alignment with the values that elevate the sector: competence, dedication and a shared ambition to refine the art of care.
Laurent Malbert, the company's other co-founder, concluded: "AKT Group is a unified, future-oriented ecosystem – shaping wellness spaces where design, intelligence and technology evolve together."
AKT Group and Skyy will join the global spa community in Paris, where delegates will reinforce a collective commitment to excellence and future-focused wellness.
AKT Group
Skyy
C.O.D.E.
Life WellTech
Aktme
Congrès International Esthétique and Spa
Paris
France
Official Sponsor
Trophy for the Best Signature Treatment
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AKT Group
AKT Group is the Franco–Italian parent company of SKYY, C.O.D.E. and AKTME, operating as an integrated platform for premium and luxury wellness environments. The group creates massage beds, loungers, bespoke furnishings and scalable bio-technologies with one clear intention: to care for every guest experience as if it were its own.
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15 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 3312 Arcachon,
France
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+33 (0) 5477 43930Website
www.aktgroup.io/
Skyy's fully electric, multifunctional spa massage bed Credit: Skyy
Skyy is sponsoring the award for best treatment at the 55th Congrès International Esthétique and Spa Credit: Skyy
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the 55th Congrès International
Esthétique and Spa in Paris, France, as official sponsor of the trophy for the best
signature treatment.
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