SA Spa Association Spa Index 2016 – On Shelf Now
With Longevity Magazine

The Spa Index is the perfect consumer reference of South African Spas and Spa Information that ensures the spa visitor is guaranteed a spa experience which not only meets international standards but also exceeds client’s spa expectations.
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Spas continue to be a vital part of the wide spectrum of the wellness industry. This year’s trends show wellness is stepping in to meet the challenges of major societal crises, including a rising generation of children who are stressed, anxious and overwhelmed and adults who are suffering the effects of a hyper-connected workplace, demanding hours, and sedentary habits.  The 2016 trends reveal innovation in and enthusiasm for wellness travel, and how wellness is becoming an integral part of the most fundamental aspects of people’s daily lives: work, family, and love.
 
The Travel Market Report identified the following 6 top spa / wellness travel trends
 1. Spas meet medicine: the continuing convergence of spas and hotels with the medical world.   
 2. A global chain of destination spas: destination spas rely on the passion of an individual to create
    the retreat but with the increased public awareness of wellness retreats it is conceivable to create a
    global destination spa group.”  
 3. Innovative tech treatments: Technology will become a prevailing feature in the spas of the future.
    Technology will begin to feature heavily in the guest experience, from the design of the spa to the
    check-in and guest history process, to the use of machines in treatments.  
 4. Wellness communities:. As evidenced by new global developments, residential communities are 
     embracing spa and well-being services as a point of differentiation. These lifestyle-based
     communities/developments have enjoyed a positive and discernible impact, with a significant
     increase in value in comparison to other comparable properties.
 5. Putting the science in the spa experience: spa menus will include more scientifically proven
     treatments with measurable results. 
 6. Giving back: a big focus in the health and wellness industry on giving back/charity over the past few
     years, so promoting inner well-being.
 
So, invest in your personal wellness and visit a spa today. To assist your choice and ensure your spa experience meets expectations, be sure to visit a SA Spa Association Member Spa. The South African Spa Association is the ambassador for the spa industry, with representation in all aspects related to spas. The SA Spa Association provides the consumer with peace of mind when visiting a Member Spa, as all spas conform to international quality standards, staff qualifications and training are maintained and a code of ethics upheld.  A full list of Member Spas is available within the Spa Index and on the SA Spa Association Website: www.saspaassociation.co.za

The SA Spa Index 2016 will be bagged with the November Issue of Longevity Magazine and available on shelf at your nearest news agent.

For more information or how to participate in the SPA INDEX contact The SA Spa Association on 011 447 9959 or e-mail: info@saspaassociation.co.za