Fueled by society’s much stronger focus on wellness, the spa industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. In fact, in the next four years the compound annual growth rate is estimated by the International Spa Association (ISPA) to be almost 6%. That equates to plentiful job opportunities, yet spas are struggling to find sufficient well-trained therapists …
Experts identify future directions in wellness: from mushrooms emerging from underground to a new era of transformative wellness travel to the rise of the “wellness kitchen” When 600+ wellness experts from 40+ nations gather to debate the future of wellness, a uniquely insightful and global view of trends unfolds. That’s what transpired at the recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS), which brought together …
One of the major drawbacks of cancer treatment is how unpleasant it can be. Radiation and chemotherapy can affect normal cells, including skin, hair and nails. As a result, treatments may cause a range of debilitating side effects, such as: • An inability to feel heat • A hypersensitivity to various products or specific ingredients • Dry skin • Brittle …
The Zurich-based Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) and its research partner, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) have issued a new report, “Wellness 2030 – The New Techniques of Happiness”. GDI is a renowned think-tank that identifies critical future trends for the economy and society. This new research report takes an in-depth look at today’s happiness providers, the wellness industry, while offering …
I started a very large medical spa project in Saudi Arabia 3 years ago. As it was nearly completed I decided it was time for me to learn about the spa industry. I met Penny Ellis 7 years ago at an expo in Qatar and never forgot her. So I booked my Spa Management course with Bali BISA and arrived …
A new year, same spa marketing campaigns? Here’s a summary of how to refresh some of the biggest pain points in a spa’s business in order to attract new clients, retain current clients, and of course, increase your bottom line. Get Organized The first step to any successful spa marketing campaign is getting organized. Creating a clear marketing plan for …
For the majority of spa therapists, job satisfaction centres around the joy of making people “feel good”. The ‘feel good’ range of body work treatments extends from just inducing a state of pure relaxation to providing therapeutic benefits to reduce temporary or chronic pain. By becoming a qualified Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage specialist (also known as Lymphatic Massage therapist) you …
According to the latest International SPA Association (ISPA) U.S. Spa Industry Study, the total number of spa visits surpassed 180 million for the first time last year, and increase of 2.5 percent over 2015. Income also set a new annual record of $16.8 billion, a jump of 3.1 percent. Facilities grew to meet demand, with the total number of spas reaching 21,260, a …
Forecasting the next big trends in wellness travel for 2018, we round up the most significant trends set to shake up the world of wellness next year. From mindful movement holidays, to happiness retreats and architectural wellness, discover the hottest new trends that will influence the wellness world in 2018 and beyond Preventative Health to Eliminate Disease With preventable diseases …
Two A+ VTCT students, Holly and Iris, thought they were flying to Labuan Bajo in Flores to meet Komodo Dragons upfront and personal, but a twist of fate led to a totally unexpected and different experience. First they came very close to not even getting to the island! As they were so pleased with their high marks, they did what …