So many paths to serenity; so many pilgrims: 30,000 guests a year come to Kripalu, which bills itself as the biggest retreat center in the country, offering 700 workshops and seminars annually. But behind the scenes in a crowded second-floor suite at Kripalu’s sprawling lakefront campus here in the Berkshires, things are a tad less restful.
It is commonly understood that spas were once an afterthought for operators of hotels and resorts. Yet as living a healthy and better lifestyle has become one of the population’s top priorities, spas have grown in popularity and are viewed as essential elements to a hotel or resort’s success rather than being just a luxury.
A special analysis of hotel spa department operating statements conducted by PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR) finds that a 9.7 percent increase in hotel spa revenues resulted in an 11.3 percent gain in spa department profits in 2006. . . . These observations come from the recently released inaugural edition of Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry published by PKF Hospitality Research, an affiliate of PKF Consulting (PKF-C). The report is believed to be the most comprehensive analysis of hotel spa department financial performance in the industry.
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Reflecting for a moment on the world of business- in any business- there are always tricks of the trade that can provide quick paths to solving daily business challenges and even turning pitfalls into win falls, and the spa business is no exception.
Just as you have your own trade secrets and methodologies for building your businesses, so do the spa industry experts whose job it is to educate and guide you with the newest trends, as well as proven practices.
Fabiola DePaula stretched out on a cot in a Framingham basement and expected to wake up with a little less cellulite. Instead, the 24-year-old never woke up. The unlicensed couple who performed her liposuction ran a roving medical spa, giving botox treatments, chemical peels and surgeries in people's homes.
Inspiring Physicians Worldwide, an international leader in aesthetic training, cosmetic lasers and practice development for physicians and aesthetic professionals, recently announced the launch of the exclusive "IPW Aesthetic ToolBox(R)" Program.
Book4Time will be presenting the latest release of its Web-based Spa Management Software and Reservation platform at this year's ISPA Conference & Expo on November 12, 2007 at 10am EST.
Book4Time's Spa Management and Reservation platform is a comprehensive product suite built around a real-time reservation engine, online booking, centralized CRM and extensive front and back office functionality designed specifically for multi-location Resort Spas, Day Spas and Medi-Spas.
