Designing a Spa Menu can be considered the most important part of owning a spa. This one small bit of media can be the difference between an extensive amount of revenue, a large and dedicated clientele, and high employee morale, versus next to no revenue, no clients, and an unhappy team. The task may seem a daunting one, but once you are underway, you'll find creating your menu will not only be easier than you thought, but you'll have fun doing it. READ MORE

Science has been part of the spa, and the in-spa conversation for a long time. Indeed, you might say that the modern spa is built upon science and scientific arguments. The modern spa industry is built on science in that the very treatments, that were key to launching and to scaling this industry, originated in the many different “scientific pasts” that the modern spas of today lay claim to. Today these born-in-science treatments are synonymous with, and also iconic of, the spa. One such treatment is a beauty treatment, and another is a wellness treatment. The beauty treatment is medicalized skin care, and the wellness treatment is massage. READ MORE

Spas have been a revenue generating mainstay for resorts since travelling began. Resort and hotel spas make up only about 20% of the global spa market, and smart hoteliers know that the lucrative group market is not only a primary consideration in filling a resort's guest rooms, but it also is a significant contributor to the spa's revenue generating capacity as well. But just as important as it is for a resort to keep up on spa trends, unique challenges face a resort's spa business in the form of increased competition. If the rooms are not filled, available spa appointments go unreserved. READ MORE

Understanding and addressing the reasons behind, and risks associated with payments processing is a critical issue in the hospitality industry. This introduction to payments fraud provides critical knowledge for anyone dealing with accounting, payments, or vendor relationships. In this article we will explore how this new evolution of technology, which automates the entire procure-to-pay workflow process, dramatically reduces the risk of fraud. For hotel executives this payments-related fraud is especially troubling with security breaches at global hotel chains making headlines in recent years. Whether the fraudulent activity happens as an insider threat or through the use of a hotel room, it is happening on a daily basis. READ MORE

By nature of the hotel industry, it can be challenging to find and keep talent. There are many overnight and hourly positions to fill, both year-round and during peak travel season. However, when considering the high rate of turnover and the high cost of that turnover, it is apparent that hotels should, not only develop a solid pipeline of candidates, but fill that pipeline with the potential employees who fit into the organization. As the war for talent continues, hotels and other business must get more creative in their recruiting and retention efforts. READ MORE