Over the last ten years those of us in the spa industry have been embracing the Wellness Movement. Wellness has been the core value of spas for centuries, but hotel spas finally started focusing on it. Health benefits were highlighted and the old school pampering label was discarded. Menus were expanded, new and innovative services added and in some cases spas completely rebranded. This paradigm shift was made in the hopes of meeting our guests' growing demand for all things wellness. Now, however, our guests are asking us why and how. Why and how does wellness work? READ MORE

Today's hotels and spas must step up to meet the needs of today's more wellness-savvy consumer and stay competitive in the marketplace. Today's guests understand what aging and stress can do to their bodies, and they want to minimize the damaging effects caused by busy lifestyles. Increasingly mainstream awareness about holistic health and wellness needs has led to guests looking for spa and hotel experiences that provide a true circuit of wellness — a comprehensive experience that begins from the moment they walk onto the property and is intentional throughout their visit and helps them achieve their longevity and wellness goals.? READ MORE

Revenue Management is a quickly developing and growing field as it strives to adapt to changing trends and technology. There are still many opportunities to enhance the true potential of this discipline. Whether in the areas of metrics, departmental cooperation, technology and social trends, or multiple revenue streams, there is much for revenue management professionals to tackle on any given day. The future of Revenue Management will quickly be defined by those with the vision and ability to harness the evolution of each of these areas. READ MORE

The hospitality industry worldwide has witnessed disruptive growth over the last few years. With an explosive influx of all kinds of hotels, both big and small, competition is at an all-time high. However, this is great news for travelers as they are spoiled for choice, with a variety of options to choose from. Combine this leverage for travelers with the internet emerging as a strong search and transaction channel, and with the role of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) getting stronger each day, hoteliers are now under immense pressure to ensure high visibility across all leading online platforms with an aim to drive a maximum number of bookings. READ MORE

When hiring a great spa director, and in my time, I have hired a few, you look for qualities that will lead to a successful business. Historically, those qualities include operational acumen, relentless service focus and the almost supernatural ability to motivate passionate spa types. We rely on our directors to run these business units yet their skill set may lean more towards nurturing than analytical. After all, it's rare to find a leader who does everything well. Being resourceful sure helps especially considering the data we have at our fingertips that can influence strategy and critical decisions, like price. READ MORE