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Miss Asia International Partners with Uplive to Host Miss Asia Beauty Pageant 2022

Asia Innovations Group (ASIG) announced a new partnership between their flagship social media platform, Uplive, and the Miss Asia organisation to host the 34th Miss Asia Beauty Pageant. Sponsored by the American International Chamber of Commerce, the Miss Asia Beauty Pageant is one of the world’s most prestigious beauty pageants and has dedicated itself to promoting women empowerment.

This year, the pageant will take place online through the Uplive mobile app and onsite in Los Angeles, California, as the pageant celebrates the diverse cultures across Asia through its theme ‘Asia: Fashion and Innovation.’

The Uplive mobile app will host auditions for contestants, serve as a voting platform, and livestream the pageant finals on 18 December, 2022. Uplive x Miss Asia offers significant international opportunities for its contestants, affording them

Spa Services Market to Hit US$ 133.28 Billion by 2027

The global spa services market size is expected to reach US$ 133.28 billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.1 per cent during the forecast period. The emphasis on enhanced customer experience and relationships in spa services can be an essential factor augmenting the growth of the market. The market size stood at US$ 105.18 billion in 2019.

The increasingly hectic lifestyle has influenced the need for body and mind wellness, which, in turn, will foster the growth of the market. The number of tourists seeking spa treatment during their travel time can be an essential factor accelerating the revenue of the industry.

The market in North America is expected to witness a rapid growth rate during the forecast period owing to the growing number of luxurious massage services and facilities in the US. The number of wellness trips increased from 691 million in 2015 to about 830 million in 2017. The growing attractiveness towards destination spas among couples will consequently spur opportunities for the market.

L,OCCITANE Group nnounces its New orporate Mission

L’OCCITANE Group, leading manufacturer d retailer of premium and sustainable beauty d wellness products, has unveiled its new rporate mission statement: ‘With empowerment positively impact people and regenerate ture.’ The new corporate mission represents the xt phase in its ambitious transformation into a ographically balanced, multi-brand Group. To protect the mission over time and truly orporate it into decision-making, the board d shareholders have approved amending company’s Articles of Association to lude ESG considerations. The Group also ated a Sustainability Committee and each mber of the leadership team has signed etter committing to be a steward of the mpany’s mission. The group regards the new mission as a tical point of reference steering the actions the entire organisation in an atmosphere inclusivity. With its corporate mission firmly place, L’OCCITANE Group will continue to rness and invest in the inherent strength of its nds. It is committed to creating long-term lue for all its stakeholders.

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