Nestlé Library
Spas
+ Top Picks
The International SPA Association's Spa Industry Study. International SPA Association. (Latest edition on Reserve RA794 I58)
Describes the size of the industry, rate of growth and key trends.
Mintel Oxygen Spa and related reports, 1) Spa Tourism - International - June 2007; 2) Holistic Tourism - International - February 2007; 3) Salon Products and Consumer Purchasing - US - November 2009.
Reports from a marketing database that analyzes trends, consumer attitudes, and developments in the spa industry.
Spa & Salon Alchemy: the Ultimate Guide to Spa & Salon Ownership. Moren, S.A. Thomson Delmar Learning. 2005. (TT965 M69 2005) Spa business planning resource.
Financial Management for Spas. Schmidgall, Raymond S. and John R. Korpi. American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute and the International SPA Association Foundation. 2011. (HF5686.H37 S36)
Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Spas. Club Managers Association of America, Inc. 2005. (GV428.5 U55) Standardized formats for the preparation of financial statements in the Spa industry.
+ Overview
Health Tourism in the United States. Tabacchi, M. H. School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University. 1995. (G155 U6 T33)
The International SPA Association's Spa Industry Study. International SPA Association. (Reference RA794 I58)
Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction. Johnson, Elizabeth. 2008. (RA794 J65)
+ Structure and Competition
The International SPA Association's Spa Industry Study. International SPA Association. (Latest edition on Reserve RA794 I58)
Describes the size of the industry, rate of growth and key trends.
Mintel Oxygen Spa and related reports, 1) Spa Tourism - International - June 2007; 2) Holistic Tourism - International - February 2007; 3) Salon Products and Consumer Purchasing - US - November 2009.
Reports from a marketing database that analyzes trends, consumer attitudes, and developments in the spa industry.
+ Rankings
Fodor's Healthy Escapes. Fodor's Travel Publications. 2003. (Reference RA802 F54)
Includes profiles of spas, fitness resorts, and cruise ships in North America.
Spa Worldwide Guide. Annual. (RA794 S58 Shelved with periodicals) Comprehensive worldwide spa directory with many pictures.
World’s Top Hotels, Resorts & Spas. Zagat Survey. 2007/08. (Reference TX907 T67)
Rates and reviews of the top spas in the world.
Zagat U.S. Hotel, Resort & Spa Survey. Zagat Survey. 2006. (Reference TX907.3 U5Z32) Candid appraisals of the top rated spas in the U.S.
+ Trends and Statistics
ISPA Consumer Trends Report. International SPA Association. 2004. (Reference RA805 I87)
Describes variations and trends on the consumer spa experience.
Retail Management For Spas: The Art & Science of Retail. International SPA Association. 2005. (HF5429 R448 2005)
Salon and Day Spa Consumer Trend Report. Professional Beauty Association. 2007. (Reference TT958 S25)
Study of the attitudes and behaviors of salon/day spa customers.
+ Current News
SPA - current periodicals shelf.
Spa Management - current periodicals shelf. Also available electronically in Hospitality & Tourism Complete.
SpaFinder.com for information on day, medical, and resort spas.