Childhood obesity, schools and spas
Our next series of posts will be focusing on the positive impact that spas can play in the general wellbeing of a society. Considering the first most important step is to ensure that our future generation is healthy, this article explores the current epidemic of childhood obesity and the role of spas in educating […]
Is it really necessary to invest in a spa software system?
The world around us is quickly becoming digital. People across the globe are consuming digital content on a daily basis. Companies in all industries are starting to recognise the importance of getting digital and embracing technology not only to engage their consumers but to also improve business productivity. Yet, in such a rapidly growing […]
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 […]
The disconnect between spa operators, investors and hotel operators
To say there is a disconnect between investors, spa operators and hotel operators would be an understatement. Fuelled by unrealistic expectations on return on investment, this is a challenge that the spa industry has faced for many years, and will continue to struggle with in 2014 and beyond. Yet, with global wellness tourism growing, […]
How to open a smart spa – 5 Things you need to know
Spa and wellness: What’s the difference?
As we take a closer look at the trends in the spa industry for 2014, it’s continuously important to focus on the wellness topic. This year, as with last year, we are likely to see a continuous trend of increasing demand for wellness spas and wellness services. And, as we saw in 2013, many […]
Moving across borders: The spa industry’s human capital hunt
As we focus on trend predictions for 2014, we revisit some of Susie Ellis’s, President of SpaFinder Wellness 365, trend predictions for 2013 and take a close look at the ones we think will continue to surface in 2014, and perhaps beyond. In today’s article, we start with Susie’s 2013 trend prediction on “Where […]
Wage differences among therapists around the globe
As 2014 begins, the spa industry is trending upward and outward, across borders worldwide. One of the biggest factors that contribute to the success of a spa is the quality of its human capital. The cost for a well-qualified and skilled team of therapists can vary from country to country. The global spa industry […]