spa industry

It’s that time of year….we are almost ready to unveil our 2012 SpaFinder Spa Trend Forecast!  But before we do that, I like to review each of our last year’s spa trend predictions (2011) and grade us on how well we did on each of the trends.  After all – it has been an entire year now […]

Susie’s suggestions for a reader who is looking for it all at a spa getaway.

I had a big “ah ha!” recently.  It came after reviewing my notes and reflecting on what I heard and learned at the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress I attended in Chicago a few weeks ago. It was the revelation that because of medical tourism – people traveling across borders eitherinternationally or domestically for […]

“If you don’t see me for the rest of this trip, it’s because I’ll be at the spa.” I echoed that statement to my travel companions more than once during a recent trip to Stein Eriksen Lodge. Effortlessly classic with a vivacious charm, this Norwegian-style resort sits poised 8,200 feet in elevation at Deer Valley […]

The full title of this property is Schloss Elmau Luxury Spa and Cultural Hideaway. Normally I wouldn’t be crazy about having so many words in a name – however, it really does describe the property perfectly.

While it doesn’t define itself as a spa, Green Mountain’s 40 years as a treasured destination for women seeking healthy solutions to weight loss make it an essential pioneer for our list. Their caring program of mindful meditation, nutrition, and fitness has helped thousands of women break the cycle of yo-yo dieting in a healthy, […]

Recently voted among the “Top 10 Spas for Hiking, Weight Loss, and Favorite Spa Treatment” in our 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, Green Valley calls itself “the original hiking spa.” We love it for that and so much more, including its stress reduction and weight-loss programs, award-winning sports programs, mind-melting treatments, beautiful Red Rocks location and […]

In operation since 1964, Carlsbad California’s La Costa is considered one of the first full-service destination spas in the U.S. and has always been on the forefront of taking American spa beyond the notion of beauty treatments. With the Chopra Center onsite focusing on all aspects of wellness, we know it will continue to offer its clients the best in mind/body/spirit growth and healing.

On the site of a former dairy farm, Heartland’s simple, rustic environment lends itself to the stress-free, natural experience it has strived to provide for almost 30 years. It’s all-inclusive spa and wellness packages are wonderfully conceived and all-inclusive. It’s no surprise to us that 70 percent of caring spa’s clientele are repeat customers. Since […]

For the last 25 years, Jimmy LeSage has put his heart and soul into making his spa in Vermont’s Green Mountains a destination to hike and get fit, eat well, and relax—all for an extremely affordable price. We greatly admire him for doing this passionately while keeping his guest count low so he can offer […]

I was impressed with the famous Lanserhof program of Lans near Innsbruck, Austria and especially its founder and visionary, Andreas Wieser.

The research showed that spas fit perfectly under the umbrella of Wellness Tourism and by being distinct from Medical Tourism avoid the potential regulations.

I have been wowed by Holiday Inn!  Can’t believe I am saying that.  I really like the new “Social Hub” concept they recently announced and think it is going to be a real winner!   It’s a combination of the front desk, bar, and business center all put together into one area of about 5,000 square […]

Yesterday, SpaEvidence.com was “officially” launched to the entire industry, to media, and to consumers.

The recent headline, “Norway Shooting” reminded me of the “Managing through Crisis” panel at this year’s Global Spa Summit.

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At this year’s Global Spa Summit in Bali, we were treated to several short social networking/technology talks from my favorite tech guru Marc Smith from Connected Action.  Marc is the only presenter I know in the technology space who might also make it as a standup comedian!  Click here to access a short 10 minute video of Marc […]

August is coming, and besides the sweltering heat, it will bring with it SpaFinder’s Medical Spa Month! Save $100 and receive a free consultation at participating medical spas near you during this hot summer promotion. Look great at feel great prices.

Research has become a hallmark of the annual Global Spa Summit, and this year there was a lot of valuable research from a variety of sources.  Euromonitor, Horwath and Diagonal Reports presented in person at the Summit and an additional five reports were shared on a USB memory stick and are now available for anyone to access.  There is really […]

The Spa 1851 will open on New York City’s Upper East Side, and while it’s a departure from their downtown roots, clients can expect a healthy mix of chic uptown luxury and the signature funkiness of Kiehl’s NYC flagship location on 3rd Avenue and 13th Street.