Nestlé Library
Spas
+ Top Picks
The International SPA Association's Spa Industry Study. International SPA Association. (Reference RA794 .I58) Describes the size of the industry, rate of growth and key trends.
Spa & Salon Alchemy: the Ultimate Guide to Spa & Salon Ownership. Moren, S.A. Thomson Delmar Learning. 2005. (TT965 .M69 2005) Spa business planning resource.
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)
+ Structure and Competition
The International SPA Association's Spa Industry Study. International SPA Association. (Reference RA794 .I58)
Mintel Market Intelligence Spa and related reports, 1) Spa Tourism- International, 2007; 2) Holistic Tourism- International, 2007. 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 .S63 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
The American Spa-goer Survey. International SPA Association. 1999. (Reference RA805 .A44) Describes the profile and habits of U.S. spa users.
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
Mintel Market Intelligence Spa and related reports, 1) Spa Tourism- International, 2007; 2) Holistic Tourism- International, 2007. Reports from a marketing database that analyzes trends, consumer attitudes and developments in the spa industry.
+ Current News
Luxury Spa Finder (RA794 .S631)
SPA (RA794 .S58)
Spa Management (RA794 .S635)
+ Associations
Day Spa Association
Web site: www.dayspaassociation.com
International Spa Association
Web site: www.experienceispa.com
