The Spa and Wellness sector within the tourism and hospitality business has become the new catchphrase in the industry. Today, spas have moved from the periphery of the hotel industry as an alternated revenue generating business to occupy a position as a major revenue spinner. Reflecting this new reality was the buzz around this section, which had spa companies, health and wellness equipment suppliers, yoga centers and spa amenity suppliers.

One of the hottest areas of the hospitality industry today is the spa industry. It contributed trillions of dollars also in sustaining tourism in the country. More and more people especially the baby boomers are in with the wellness revolution. There is a significant new demand for wellness vacations, or getaways for those seeking more than just a little extra sleep. They want an emotional and physical restorative experience.

The economy and disposable income and changing lifestyle amongst people have significantly given a boost to the demand for luxury spas, day spas and medi-spas. With this given fact, hospitality businesses especially hotels, are sort of leaning on spa and wellness establishments. Since our time today is a wellness revolution, people want to treat themselves for massage and many more spa services that people demand.

Spa and Wellness opened great opportunities for entrepreneurs with new ideas and concepts in venturing their own business. Hotels now are depending on spa and wellness establishments to attract tourism and in turn, would provide customers for hotel businesses. Most people travel to get away from stress and have a vacation. Spas are famous to these consumers. So, without these companies, hospitality business would never boom like this never before.

These spas also offer a great deal of excellent career prospects like, resorts, spas, health and wellness companies; tourism organizations; social services; leisure, recreation and rehabilitation centers; business and consulting companies. Spas enhanced trade and networking resources complimenting other businesses in the hospitality industry. Lastly, spa and wellness has motivated from the fringe of the hotel industry as an alternated revenue breeding business to occupy a position as a major profit provider.

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Suthira

The Spa and Wellness division of the hospitality industry is rapidly growing. As times become more hectic, more Americans than every before are willing to spend hundreds and even thousands of dollars to get away from it all. From a hard days work, they would want to relax and relieve their stress. The so-called wellness revolution has given rise to a whole new kind of hospitality clients, and has stimulated astounding growth in the spa and wellness industry. It has become one of the hottest areas of the hospitality industry today. Based on the International Spa Association, the industry experienced an average annual revenue growth of 18 percent between 2003 and 2005, and the number of hospitality jobs in spas grew by 11 percent.

In relation to the 11 percent growth of hospitality jobs in the spa and wellness division, it also provided employees with a sustainable income. It gave way for ambitious opportunity or career seekers who want to be a part of the hospitality industry.

Spa and Wellness Division also widened the range of the hospitality industry in a way that it gives more opportunities to business minded people and raised the standards of the industry.

Another effect is the educational opportunities that the industry has created. If you want to enter in this field, you need to earn a degree in hospitality management. A number of hospitality management programs have emerged to prepare professionals to take on management roles in hotels, restaurants, and of course, spas. There are programs that would provide students with a profound education and great interpersonal skills to enter mid-level management positions in the spa and wellness industry. Some programs are two years long while others span four years, resulting in a bachelor’s degree.

Spa and wellness are the new buzzwords in the hospitality industry. It enhanced trade and networking resources complimenting other divisions in the hospitality industry. Gone are the days when a mid-scale hotel, let alone a business hotel, could function profitability without a spa. Today, spas are the link in properties across all segments in leisure destinations, and are creeping into most hotels located in business destinations. Spas have moved from the periphery of the hotel industry as an alternated revenue generating business to occupy a position as a major revenue spinner. Hotels are finding it necessary to have a spa on their premises to attract a traveler. Spa and

Wellness is a necessity now, and are not merely a value added extra to a hotel.

As spas attract travelers, it has promoted tourism. Most people travel to get away from stress and have a vacation. Spas are famous to these consumers.

They are more attracted to hotels or places with spas to relax their nerves and have a peace of mind. If a country with many variety spas that cater to different kinds of needs for relaxation, their tourism and hospitality industry would greatly increase in revenue.

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Suthira

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Hospitality and Tourism Industry plays a very important role in the economy of a country. It includes billions of dollars and it is an ongoing process of nourishment in the economy. It consists of multiple sorts of departments from side-street motels to multi-million 5 star hotels, inns, restaurants, resorts, destination spas and airline agencies. Spa and Wellness plays a vital role in the tourism of a country. From locals to tourists, they are drawn towards destination spas for the rejuvenation of their mind, soul and body as well as their wellness. Since these businesses deal with consumers seeking for quality services, customer satisfaction is their number one priority.

Customers who go to spa and wellness establishments seek for happiness, healthiness, more alert and more agile cardiovascular health. They also seek for renewal and relaxation. Spa and wellness companies come in a wide range of programs and personalities. From body to facial treatments, hiking trips, yoga, massage, nutritional therapy, dietary programs, and etc.

The relationship between employee and customer must be symbiotic. They both must have a mutually beneficial relationship since they have a close association with each other. The customer would benefit from the establishment in a way that the effects are enduring, soul-soothing and life-enriching. They should also have a total tune up of their mind and body. The employee would benefit from the customer with a feeling that they have done everything that they could to achieve the goal of satisfying their customers and to sustain their income.

The people working in spa and wellness establishments must be well-trained. They must have a strong theoretical and practical training learned from experts in such field. Employees must also have a foundation of management and entrepreneurial skills. These employees must be experienced and hard-working.

The employees must also know how to anticipate the needs of the customers and go out of their way to help them whenever they can. Friendly and approachable must be two of their characters. They must know how to honor the promises given by the establishment to the customers regarding guaranteed satisfaction.

Most importantly, spa and wellness company workers must have high moral and ethical values. They must always remember their morality because they are in close contact with their customers. These people must know how to act in a manner consistent with the high moral and ethical standards of profession.

I encourage you to leave your comments. I will personal respond to your questions and/ or concerns relating to “Spa and Wellness”.

Until next time,

Suthira

I would like to welcome Suthira to the blogging platform. Suthira has an abundant level of knowledge and experience at her disposal. You can expect to see regular contributions to this blog over the weeks, months and years that follow.

Chef Matthew J.G

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