Spa consulting and management company GOCO Hospitality has joined global hospitality consulting brand Horwath HTL.

Based in Bangkok, Berlin, and soon Shanghai, GOCO’s work covers master planning, concept and brand development, operations and management.

Going forward, a new entity, operating under the Horwath HTL – Health and Wellness specialty designation, will provide market research and financial feasibility studies, concept development services and executive recruitment services for resort and stand-alone spa and wellness facilities.

GOCO’s role will focus on development and operations providing design, technical, pre-opening, training and management services.

CEO of GOCO Ingo Schweder said: “Horwath HTL have fantastic experts all over the globe and they share our view of the industry.

“We truly believe the best way to be successful in this business is by developing lasting relationships, and we know that with Horwath HTL, we are part of a group that shares this approach.”

Robert Hecker, chair of Horwath HTL added: “GOCO will allow us to develop and offer new and quality health and wellness planning and development services that will be of interest and value to clients.”

GOCO is currently creating large-scale wellness retreats in China, Germany, Georgia, Tanzania and India, and developing spa facilities for The Ritz-Carlton, Mumbai, and Bellagio, Dubai.

The group recently launched a spa at JW Marriott Venice, Italy.