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Lessons for Spa Industry from Clinton’s “Health Matters” Conference
I got lucky. Then I got super-lucky. I heard about the Clinton “Health Matters” Conference scheduled just prior to the Bob Hope Classic Golf Tournament (now called the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament) that was going to be taking place in Indian Wells, CA just a week before it was actually going to happen. Then... »
Spa Alert: Uproar re NY Times Article, “How Yoga Wrecks Your Body.” Red Flag Needed!
Ok, let’s calm down. »
Lessons from the Maldives Spa Saga
Surprise, Shock, Confusion, Anger, Sadness, Relief, Perspective, Pride, Advocacy This sums up the range of my emotions and thoughts from the moment I read the first report that spas in the Maldives were being forced to close because of Islamic extremists’ accusations that they are fronts for prostitution – to today when I... »
Spa Trends 2012: Hot off the Press!
It’s always a highlight for me to be able to post our SpaFinder Top 10 Spa Trends Forecast for the New Year. The reason? It’s a lengthy research process (I work on it all year) and a somewhat tedious writing project (fortunately I have some help) because we have to be very exact. So finishing it always gives me... »
Spa in a Stocking Gift Idea!
For more ideas, check out my Glitzy-Glam gift guide! www.youtube.com Holiday Gift Guide 2011: www.youtube.com 15 Stocking Stuffers under $10: www.youtube.com Holiday Gift Guide 2010: www.youtube.com Holiday Gift Guide 2009: www.youtube.com Subscribe to my second channel: www.youtube.com Check out my website for daily blogs: www.elleandblair.com Tumblr www.girlinawhimsicalland.tumblr.com Shop my store! http Follow me on... »
Spa Trend Analysis 2011: Buzzwords – What’s Hot? What’s Getting Hotter?
Before we leave our 2011 SpaFinder Spa Trend Forecast behind, let’s review the ”Hot/Getting Hotter” list. We always have a lot of fun creating these as they become a short, handy way for people to get a sense of what’s in our trend report. It also gives us a chance to throw in a few things... »
Spa Trend Analysis 2011: Counter-Trends
Last year was the first time I added a “counter-trend’ section to my annual trend report. I felt it was important for people to understand that it is ok – even a good idea in some cases – to go against what is trending. There is still value, however, in a person recognizing that... »
Spa Trend Analysis 2011: Surprising Special Events
This was our 10th spa trend prediction for 2011 and while we are definitely seeing new and creative special events added to spa programs, I think we are also learning that if you get too narrow on a theme or topic, you might have a hard time attracting enough participants. For example, while gluten free programs seem... »
Spa Trend Analysis 2011: Spa, in a New York Minute
Our 9th spa trend prediction for 2011 was about adapting to people’s busy schedules via express spa treatments. While we mentioned quick services, no appointments necessary, several services at once, expanded hours, mobile, etc. there have been some new developments that we didn’t forsee just 12 months ago. New to the scene are ”Drybars” (U.S.) where its all... »
Spa Trend Analysis 2011: Extreme Beauty: Spa Edition
This, the 8th trend we identified in our list of the Top 10 SpaFinder trends for 2011, was all about the lengths people will go to (especially women) for beauty. Rereading what we wrote a year ago, I was struck by our prediction that the use of the term ”stem cell” would become huge. How right we were. ... »