“It’s Not Easy Being Gray.” That was the headline in an article in the New York Times last week. You will definitely want to read it! In my last blog post I talked about the #1 SpaFinder Spa Trend for 2011, Aging…Raging. Well, this article will make sure you never forget this trend. Check out the photo (here
Savvy spas are rethinking everything to address the needs of the growing “over-65” cohort. From facilities to equipment to programming, not to mention just plain old pain relief, spa menus are changing to meet the needs of clientele with back, neck, knee and mobility issues.
Let the Spa Research begin! (Guess what…it already has.) When it comes to Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) research studies that support many spa and wellness modalities (such as massage, exercise, meditation, yoga, Reiki, and the like) we need not wait to create them – they already exist. In my previous blog post I wrote about the two Global Spa
The phrase “pass the salt” has been worn down by the healthy notion to pass on salt altogether, but now, at the spa
Happy end of year! Now in its eighth year, SpaFinder’s Spa Trend Report™ showcases 10 trends forecast to influence spa experiences and the wellness industry this year and for decades to come. The report is developed by SpaFinder president Susie Ellis and derived from research with consumers, travel agents, spa professionals and industry leaders, as well as data from SpaFinder’s relationships with 9,000+ spas/salons across the globe.
Some of the year’s hottest spa trends.
Want an insider’s look at the top ten spa trends for 2011? Our expert and president Susie Ellis shares her insight on the spa industry in SpaFinder’s annual 2011 Spa Trend Report™. This global report, now in its eighth year, is based upon analyses from industry experts who visit hundreds of day and stay spas
Massage can do more than just work out the kinks
Building on both Korean and European spa traditions, Spa Castle in Flushing, Queens, has something for everyone! From gender-separated bathing areas comprising several heated mineral pools, a steam room, and cold baths for invigoration to a unisex sauna village complete with seven different sauna rooms each designed to treat different health concerns, it is easy to lose track of time experimenting with all of the many relaxation options.
In a recent survey, travel agents reported the #1 emerging spa travel trend was people increasingly hitting stay spas for special occasions. Occasions like the big ’0s’, anniversaries,
Last year at this time we predicted that there would be more need in the real world and more emphasis in the spa world on…stillness. Well, the former has definitely happened however the latter has a ways to go. After you re-read our #10 trend prediction for 2010, I will grade myself and comment once again
Rereading our Diversity Trend from last year’s trend report it strikes me that the statement, “Spa-going has become so mainstream that the face of the spa-goer will now continue to reflect the wider global population” pretty much sums it up. And I think we gave a fair amount of good examples that were on the radar.