Europe currently has 38% of the world’s spas, making Europe the number one spa destination. As a new or soon-to-be graduate of a spa management program, this makes Europe and France in particular, a great place to consider beginning your spa career. Here are a few hints and tips to make your spa career [...]

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Men like to be healthy, and they love to be pampered… they just don’t always like to admit it :)They like to be pampered so much, in fact, that they account for around 30% of all spa-goers, according to a survey conducted by the International Spa Association. Men are obviously booking spa reservations [...]

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As a spa manager or owner, you want to create a soothing spa environment for your clients. Many factors will contribute to the feeling of health and well-being in your spa—the friendliness of your employees, the tone of the background music, the size and layout of your treatment rooms—but nothing creates a soothing spa [...]

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Do you want people to talk about your spa business, the kind of talk which creates a positive image of you and your services? Then you must go above and beyond what your clients believe is good service. As a spa manager, try these tips to promote your spa services via word of [...]

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The Institute of Spa Management is committed to offering quality distance education via online learning to students and professionals in the spa industry. New full programs for 2009 have been announced including Front Desk Spa Management and Spa Ownership - UK Version.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) July 14, 2008 — The spa industry is growing at [...]

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It’s difficult enough going to school, going to work, and dealing with the issues of your everyday home life, family life and social life… but add a little summer heat and it can be downright impossible to get motivated about your education.
So, rather than taking classes in a hot and stuffy classroom, why not [...]

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Institute of Spa Management announces online training for spa managers, spa owners and client service professionals in the spa industry.
Visit ISM online at http://www.spacollege.org to enroll.
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Knowing what your competition is up to is one of the best tools you have in keeping informed of what services and specials your competitors are offering. This is why it is so important for your spa management team to keep updated and continuous records of what the other spas in your area [...]

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According to the International Spa Association (ISPA), nearly one quarter of Americans have visited a spa and the current trends are focusing on the needs of these educated spa consumers.
Spa-goers want lifestyle classes, such as healthy cooking, stress management, and medical health courses.
Spa-goers want stress relief in order to relax, soothe sore muscles, and [...]

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A visit to the spa should be a full-sensory experience that provides the client with a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere that will transport them to another place physically, emotionally, and spiritually. One of the most overlooked aspects of the full-sensory spa experience is sound. Sound and music can be powerful healers, so [...]

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