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10 Ways Spas Build Physical Strength

June 13, 2024

Today’s spa-goer views the spa as a place of holistic well-being that promotes physical vitality and mental resilience. The modern spa must transcend mere pampering and relaxation to offer its guests a pathway to rejuvenation and empowerment. Here are important ways spa leaders promote a healthy body:

14 Ways to Upgrade Your Retail Space for More Sales

June 12, 2018

Retail Sales can be a major component of a spa’s revenue, but it’s no longer enough to have amazing products. 

2016 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study

January 23, 2017

This report presents the state of the industry in 2015, as indicated by the change in revenues, spa visits, average revenue per visit, the number of spa locations and staffing levels.

2017 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study

November 27, 2018

This report presents the state of the industry in 2017, as indicated by the change in revenues, spa visits, average revenue per visit, the number of spa locations and staffing levels.

2018 ISPA Compensation Supplement

November 27, 2018

This report presents the findings from the employee compensation and benefits section of the ISPA 2018 U.S. Spa Industry Study. The study was commissioned by the International SPA Association (ISPA).

2018 ISPA Spa Workforce Study

April 19, 2018

The ISPA 2017 U.S. Spa Industry Study identified more than 30,000 vacant spa positions in the U.S. spa industry. To address this challenge head on, the International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct the inaugural ISPA Spa Workforce Study to further investigate the factors behind these open positions, and what makes them want to stay at organizations for an extended period. 

2018 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study

November 27, 2018

This report presents the findings from the 2018 U.S. Spa Industry Study. The study was commissioned by the International SPA Association (ISPA), and conducted by PwC Research.

2019 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study

September 30, 2019

This report presents the findings from the 2019 U.S. Spa Industry Study. The study was commissioned by the International SPA Association (ISPA), and conducted by PwC Research.

4 Inspiring Insights from John Ondrasik

March 28, 2017

Singer-songwriter and 2016 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award recipient John Ondrasik closed this year’s General Session with one thought-provoking question: “What kind of world do you want?” 

4 Thought Provoking Questions by Brene Brown

March 28, 2017

When Daring Greatly best-selling author Brené Brown made a brave decision to talk about her own struggle with shame and vulnerability at a TEDx Talk, she had no idea her life was about to change.

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