Spa Balance

So you have been promoted to spa manager, now what?

  Throughout this series, we have pointed out one of the greatest challenges in the spa industry: the lack of sufficiently qualified managers. As the industry grows, so does the need for the right managers to promote a healthy bottom line for spa owners and investors. In our previous article, we talked about the qualities […]

How qualified do spa managers need to be? And who is responsible for their training?

  Last week, we took a look at the theoretical aspect of spa management education, including the challenges that come with maintaining, training and educating spa managers. As we continue to learn about the growing need for knowledgeable leaders in the industry, this week we will look at the more practical aspects that we are […]

What is the reality of our spa management workforce and its educational needs?

  In today’s post, we’d like to address the more theoretical aspect of education within the spa industry. A report, commissioned by GSWS and conducted by SRI International, Spa Management Workforce & Education: Addressing Market Gaps is our focus. Spa management professionals are hard to find. With the growing global wellness tourism economy, the number […]

Spa Management and the Challenge of Finding the Right Professionals

  Providing your spa with good management is a critical element that makes a difference between successful and failed businesses. Because of its crucial role, our first two posts of this month will be focusing on the challenges spa management poses to our industry and the options we have to overcome them. This week, we […]