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Forbes
2 days ago
- Health
- Forbes
Why Travelers Are Heading To London For Superclinic Skincare
Welcome to a new era of wellness, a term that is no longer defined by simple treatments, such as massages and facials, but rather a holistic concept that, these days, means a 360° approach to how we look and feel. What's more, the appetite for 'deep dives' into the culture of wellness has become a top reason as to why people travel in 2025, with wellness tourism reported as one of the fastest growing sectors in the industry. The 2024 Wellness Tourism Initiative report, by the Global Wellness Institute, pinpoints a 'diagnostic boom in wellness travel' as a major trend for this year. This surge, says the report, reflects 'a growing preference for tailored and proactive health approaches among travellers. Many health and wellness operators now offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments alongside traditional wellness activities, enhancing the overall visitor experience.' Inside the HVN in Knightsbridge, one of London's 'super clinics'. (Credit: AVC) The report continues: 'These offerings empower individuals to gain profound insights into their health status and make informed lifestyle choices while indulging in the rejuvenating benefits of travel. As travellers increasingly prioritize preventive healthcare and holistic well-being, the diagnostic booms in wellness travel are set to continue to reshape the tourism industry by seamlessly blending medical expertise with luxury hospitality.' When it comes to the wellness scene in London, this couldn't be truer. The city has witnessed a growth in state-of-the-art clinics and wellness hubs, of late, that are offering personalised, cutting-edge treatments all with diagnosis at their heart. The luxury club Surrenne, at the five-star hotel The Emory, for instance, is focusing on longevity with functional diagnostics ranging from cardiovascular and hormone tests to microbiome mapping. While the The HVN in Knightsbridge puts personalisation as its priority and offers everything from acupuncture to aesthetic treatments. In fact, the field of aesthetics has grown to become one of London's big draws for wellness travelers, with a host of expert names, working out of Harley Street and from their own clinics across the capital. Perhaps, unexpectedly, luxury hotels are also catching on to the trend with big name properties offering the latest in skincare by partnering with well-respected aesthetic doctors to offer guests scientific-led treatments. The Langham is one of London's top hotels which has collaborated with a leading aesthetic doctor, Dr Soni. (credit: AVC) The Corinthia hotel in Whitehall, for instance has collaborated with The London Regenerative Institute, which has opened up at its ESPAlife spa. Founded by renowned plastic surgeons Mr Tunc Tiryaki and Dr Steve Cohen, the clinic offers restorative aesthetic treatments that enhance longevity. While at The Lanesborough Club and Spa, guests can book in for 'advanced aesthetic' treatments, such as Soft Wave or Exosome facials, with Dr Galyna, an award-winning aesthetic doctor and wellness expert. Dr Soni's clinic at The Langham hotel offers the latest in aesthetic and holistic treatments. (Credit: Rebecca Searle) Dr Aswin Soni, a UK and US trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon (and the founder and owner of The Soni Clinic in Ascot) is the expert at hand at The Langham's Chuan Spa. Known for championing 'gentle rejuvenation' when it comes to anti-ageing treatments, his client-list is full to bursting with A-listers, who arrive for his 'light touch', undetected at the luxury hotel via a private entrance to his consulting room. Having studied at Imperial College, London, and trained in plastic surgery at Cornell in NYC, John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and Royal Marsden Hospital in London, Dr Soni brings a medical approach and advanced know-how to his procedures, which vary from polynucleotides injectables to dermal fillers, with a focus on natural-looking and subtle results. With a background in plastic surgery, Dr Soni brings a science-led approach to skincare. (Credit: Rebecca Searle) 'It's not about changing how anyone looks,' he says. 'It's all about enhancing. A big part of my job is the consultation. I never give an opinion on what I think needs to be changed, because it is not about me. I listen and ask questions and then we come up with a plan that is bespoke for each of my clients.' Being based in a central London hotel, many of Dr Soni's clients are, in fact, frequent travelers (as well as high profile names), and he has adapted his approach to treat the effects that long-haul travel can have on their skin. 'Patients who travel a lot have more dehydrated skin in general, as there is lower humidity on planes which leads to skin dryness,' he says. 'Dehydrated skin leads to more fine lines and wrinkles, issues with pores, and changes to the texture and quality of skin.' The Alumier Aqua Infusion Mask is a must-have for travelers, according to Dr Soni. (credit: Alumier) He continues: 'I always tell my clients to use a hydrating moisturiser when they are flying and, if they can, to take a hydrating sheet mask to use on board. AlumierMD Aqua Infusion Mask is my secret must-have when I am flying. You simply apply it like a moisturiser, but it infuses the skin with deep hydration.' London's current spike in wellness offerings has been described in a recent issue of Harpers Bazaar as 'the rise of the superclinic' with the 'new generation of luxurious cosmetic centres here to cater for a discerning consumer for whom tweakments are as normal as a dental check-up.' Travel and wellness go hand in hand, says Dr Soni. (Credit: Rebecca Searle) Dr Soni agrees that the landscape in the capital city has changed. 'It certainly feels like an exciting time to be working here,' he says. 'What's more, the narrative within the aesthetic industry has aso evolved over the past few years. Patients no longer want a 'quick fix' but are focusing on long term skin health and quality. It feels more holistic, rather than surface level. As providers, we are not just thinking about what patients will look like in the next few months but, instead, it's more about the next few years.' 'A big development of late has been regenerative injectables, with collagen biostimulators, such as Sculptra by Galderma, and Plinest HPT polynucleotides by Dermafocus, at the forefront of this movement. The worlds of aesthetics and wellness have truly merged.' Sulptra gives a healthy-looking, youthful result. (Credit: Sculptra) An 'alternative' to filler, Sculptra is a regenerative injectable that helps stimulate your own natural collagen production to smooth facial wrinkles and improve skin tightness, revealing a 'refreshed-looking' you. Dr Soni explains: 'After the age of 20, we lose about 1% of collagen per year. Sculptra is the first and original poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA-SCA) facial injectable that targets fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and other signs of ageing due to collagen loss, gradually helping restore skin structure and volume.' Also in demand, says Dr Soni, is Dermafocus—a combination injectable which combines HPT polynucleotides with a skin booster. 'You get the regenerative effects from the polynucleotides, which includes collagen and elastin stimulation, as well as the hydration from the hyaluronic acid, so it is an all-round winner.' The Soni Clinic is a hub for those looking for subtle and natural skincare treatments. (Credit: AVC) 'At times, the aesthetics industry has had a bad rep,' says Dr Soni. 'That is mostly down to bad practitioners and horror stories when things go wrong. But, just like with any true luxury experience—including travel—it is all about a personalised, finessed approach, you can say the same for skincare. My advice is to choose your practitioner wisely.' 'At the moment, there is so much innovation going on within the world of skincare and London is at the heart of that. Many science-backed brands are really innovating and researching at an incredible rate. As the trends change towards collagen stimulation, and the health and quality of skin, certain brands are staying ahead, and innovating with thoughtful and innovative peptides, unique antioxidant formulations, and pioneering approaches to sunscreen. It is an industry on the rise and one that is at the forefront of science—the rockbed of the wellness industry, if you like. After all, if you look good, you will feel good.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
A Look At The Fair Value Of Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN)
The projected fair value for Harvey Norman Holdings is AU$6.67 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Harvey Norman Holdings' AU$5.35 share price indicates it is trading at similar levels as its fair value estimate Analyst price target for HVN is AU$5.38 which is 19% below our fair value estimate Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of Harvey Norman Holdings Limited (ASX:HVN) by estimating the company's future cash flows and discounting them to their present value. This will be done using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. Models like these may appear beyond the comprehension of a lay person, but they're fairly easy to follow. We would caution that there are many ways of valuing a company and, like the DCF, each technique has advantages and disadvantages in certain scenarios. If you still have some burning questions about this type of valuation, take a look at the Simply Wall St analysis model. This technology could replace computers: discover the 20 stocks are working to make quantum computing a reality. We're using the 2-stage growth model, which simply means we take in account two stages of company's growth. In the initial period the company may have a higher growth rate and the second stage is usually assumed to have a stable growth rate. To start off with, we need to estimate the next ten years of cash flows. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years. Generally we assume that a dollar today is more valuable than a dollar in the future, so we need to discount the sum of these future cash flows to arrive at a present value estimate: 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 Levered FCF (A$, Millions) AU$389.3m AU$441.6m AU$444.0m AU$458.0m AU$525.0m AU$550.4m AU$573.9m AU$596.2m AU$617.6m AU$638.7m Growth Rate Estimate Source Analyst x4 Analyst x4 Analyst x1 Analyst x1 Analyst x1 Est @ 4.84% Est @ 4.27% Est @ 3.88% Est @ 3.60% Est @ 3.40% Present Value (A$, Millions) Discounted @ 8.7% AU$358 AU$374 AU$346 AU$329 AU$347 AU$334 AU$321 AU$307 AU$293 AU$278 ("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St)Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = AU$3.3b After calculating the present value of future cash flows in the initial 10-year period, we need to calculate the Terminal Value, which accounts for all future cash flows beyond the first stage. The Gordon Growth formula is used to calculate Terminal Value at a future annual growth rate equal to the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield of 2.9%. We discount the terminal cash flows to today's value at a cost of equity of 8.7%. Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2035 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = AU$639m× (1 + 2.9%) ÷ (8.7%– 2.9%) = AU$12b Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= AU$12b÷ ( 1 + 8.7%)10= AU$5.0b The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is AU$8.3b. In the final step we divide the equity value by the number of shares outstanding. Relative to the current share price of AU$5.4, the company appears about fair value at a 20% discount to where the stock price trades currently. Remember though, that this is just an approximate valuation, and like any complex formula - garbage in, garbage out. We would point out that the most important inputs to a discounted cash flow are the discount rate and of course the actual cash flows. If you don't agree with these result, have a go at the calculation yourself and play with the assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Harvey Norman Holdings as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 8.7%, which is based on a levered beta of 1.318. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business. See our latest analysis for Harvey Norman Holdings Strength Earnings growth over the past year exceeded the industry. Debt is not viewed as a risk. Dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows. Weakness Dividend is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Multiline Retail market. Opportunity Annual revenue is forecast to grow faster than the Australian market. Good value based on P/E ratio and estimated fair value. Threat Annual earnings are forecast to grow slower than the Australian market. Whilst important, the DCF calculation is only one of many factors that you need to assess for a company. DCF models are not the be-all and end-all of investment valuation. Preferably you'd apply different cases and assumptions and see how they would impact the company's valuation. For instance, if the terminal value growth rate is adjusted slightly, it can dramatically alter the overall result. For Harvey Norman Holdings, we've put together three relevant elements you should consider: Risks: As an example, we've found 1 warning sign for Harvey Norman Holdings that you need to consider before investing here. Future Earnings: How does HVN's growth rate compare to its peers and the wider market? Dig deeper into the analyst consensus number for the upcoming years by interacting with our free analyst growth expectation chart. Other High Quality Alternatives: Do you like a good all-rounder? Explore our interactive list of high quality stocks to get an idea of what else is out there you may be missing! PS. Simply Wall St updates its DCF calculation for every Australian stock every day, so if you want to find the intrinsic value of any other stock just search here. — Investing narratives with Fair Values A case for TSXV:USA to reach USD $5.00 - $9.00 (CAD $7.30–$12.29) by 2029. By Agricola – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: CA$12.29 · 0.9% Overvalued DLocal's Future Growth Fueled by 35% Revenue and Profit Margin Boosts By WynnLevi – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: $195.39 · 0.9% Overvalued Historically Cheap, but the Margin of Safety Is Still Thin By Mandelman – Community Contributor Fair Value Estimated: SEK232.58 · 0.1% Overvalued View more featured narratives — Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Air purifier anyone? Tweed-New Haven Airport offering 800 to its neighbors
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — For months, residents near Tweed-New Haven Airport have been voicing their concerns about the environmental impacts of the airport. In response, airport officials Tuesday announced they're moving forward with a 'Residential Indoor Air Program' with plans to provide free high-efficiency air purifiers to 815 nearby households. Tweed New Haven Airport submits DEEP permit applications for expansion project 'This is about partnership,' CEO of HVN Michael Jones said. 'When the community speaks up— from residents to researchers— we believe airports can and should be part of the solution.' New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said the issues came up during a community meeting last year, during which residents asked for air quality monitoring and air purifiers. 'Air quality monitors, which have now been in operation for over nine months, have indicated that air quality near the airport is largely the same as air quality in other areas of New Haven. Even so, we want to be responsive to residents' concerns and are happy to support this program to provide indoor air purifiers to eligible residents around the airport,' he said in a statement. Airport officials said the program is in partnership with the City of New Haven and took into account insights from neighbors, stakeholders and the New Haven Environmental Advisory Council. However, it's fully funded by Avports, HVN's operator. Breeze promises quieter airplanes, longer quiet hours at Tweed as neighbors remain skeptical About 496 homes will be eligible in New Haven and 319 in East Haven. Those households will receive a medical-grade HEPA filter (Alen FLEX unit), designed to capture 99.9% of airborne particles as small as 0.1 microns. They're effective in spaces up to 1,400-sq-ft, airport officials said. Eligible residents will get direct notice with information on enrollment and delivery for the Residential Indoor Air Program. Other environmentally-conscious moves from airport leaders include transitioning the ground fleet to zero-emissions vehicles and applying for grant funding to add electric mowers and a zero-emissions airfield sweeper. A hydrogen fueling dispenser and additional EV charger are in development as well. The airport is also working on plans to construct a new terminal and expand the runway. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tweed-New Haven Airport to launch sunflower program for hidden disabilities
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — People with hidden disabilities will soon be offered a sunflower-marked item to signal their need for additional assistance at Tweed-New Haven Airport. The 'Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program' is set to begin on March 1, airport officials announced Tuesday. 1 arrested after 'security incident' delays flights at Tweed-New Haven Airport The program will offer free sunflower-marked items- like stickers, pins, or lanyards- to travelers who have disabilities non-visible or immediately apparent to most others. The 'invisible' disabilities may be physical, mental or neurological conditions. The airport hopes the sunflower-marked items- which can be picked up at the ticket counter- will signal to others that they may need additional support, understanding, or time as they travel. 'Whether someone requires more time to navigate the airport or requires discrete assistance, this program will ensure their needs are met with care and consideration,' said Michael Jones, CEO of The New HVN, in a statement. 'At HVN, we pride ourselves on providing an exceptional passenger experience, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program enhances our commitment to inclusivity. It ensures that every passenger, regardless of their individual needs, feels welcomed and supported throughout their journey,' Jones continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
