Conde Naste Publishes 2012 Top Spas!

Conde Naste Traveler has published the 2012 Readers’ Poll of Top Spas!  Did your property make the list? This years’ list has 270 spas in North America, Caribbean, Hawaii and at sea.  Six of these spas scored a perfect 100: Omphoy Ocean Resort in Palm Beach, FL,  Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, Maroma [...]

Posted on 17 May 2012 by admin
Salon Trends: 2012

From gothic to modern European, architectural classics to retro, exotic and natural to Zen and over the top opulent, a glamorous interior is key for the coming year. However, instead of decking out a space with every possible decoration, this year the design trend is to go back to the basics, keeping the design simple, [...]

Posted on 03 May 2012 by admin
The New Generation

The New Generation of Spa Ambiance The rapid and consistent growth of the resort, day and residential spas into every demographic of the market, has produce a consumer that is more educated and has a much greater level of expectation than they used to.  “Spa Ambiance” has a new description in the spa glossary, a [...]

Posted on 19 April 2012 by spadev
Into the future. . .Spa Industry Changes by 2020

The world is changing more and more rapidly, as are the fields of spa and medical esthetics. For example, in 1910—a mere 100 years ago—only 5% of the world’s population lived in urban areas; this year, it is more than 50%.1, 2 There are now two billion daily Internet users; interested consumers are getting self-educated [...]

Posted on 22 March 2012 by spadev
New Model of Revenue Management for Spas: Lessons from the Hotel Sector

In terms of yield management and optimizing revenue, there is a lot the spa industry can learn from the hotel industry. In fact, thanks to the similar complexity that goes along with the management of pricing and rate levels for hotels and spas, the new customer-oriented approach taken by the hotel industry looks like the [...]

Posted on 08 March 2012 by admin
Five Quick Ways to Improve Your Spa’s Guest Experience

Spas that deliver on the guest experience and exceed clients’ expectations take into account not only what their clients are looking for, but what they may not have considered, as well. Coyle Hospitality’s mystery shoppers and spa consultants have gleaned valuable tips from the hundreds of secret shopper evaluations they’ve performed for spas. And although [...]

Posted on 23 February 2012 by admin
Eye Appeal is Buy Appeal!

Creating a Spa Boutique With Limited Space According to the 2011 U.S. Spa Industry Study from the International SPA Association (ISPA), 95% of spas dedicate space to retail operations. However, it remains an area of untapped potential for skin care professionals and spas by contributing a dismal 11% to overall revenue. Retail sales can contribute [...]

Posted on 10 February 2012 by admin
The Business of Love

The holidays are over and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner!  Is your spa ready for romance (and revenue)?! Here are a few quick and easy ideas to get your spa “in the mood” for the special day: 1. Give ‘em something to talk about!  Start promoting your “sweetheart specials” now!  Use Facebook and [...]

Posted on 27 January 2012 by spadev
SpaFinder Announces Top Spa Trends for 2012

What are the top trend predictions for 2012? How do you integrate them into your current spa menu?Multi-sensory experiences, cold spa treatments and beauty coaches are just a few of the in-demand offerings according to SpaFinder, which released the results of its ninth annual “Spa Trend Report,” forecasting the top global spa trends of 2012. [...]

Posted on 13 January 2012 by spadev
Trilogy Spa Ventures announces The Guerlain Spa at The Waldorf Astoria New York

We would like to share our most recent project with you. Spa Development & Equipment was selected as the vendor of choice for the spa and salon equipment, supplies, linens, and retail fixtures. It is our pleasure to introduce you to The Guerlain Spa at the Waldorf Astoria New York. Waldorf Astoria – Trilogy – Guerlain [...]

Posted on 15 September 2011 by spadev
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