Chapter 12Spas, Pools, and Indoor Waterparks.ppt

Chapter 12Spas, Pools, and Indoor Waterparks Economic benefits of developing a spa in a resort operation Spas enhance the following aspects of a resort: room rate perceived value for money occupancy length of stay marketing advantage revenue per occupied room number of people per occupied room Determine the equipment needs of the luxury market in terms of layout and design Basic Components of a spa Equipment Needed Basic Components of a Spa Reception area and lounge Separate men’s and women’s locker room and facilities Men’s and women’s steam rooms, sauna Whirlpool, cool-dip pool Lounge which can include a juice bar and/small café Dry treatment rooms for massage and facials Basic Components (cont.) Wet treatment rooms for body wraps and scrubs Hydrotherapy rooms for baths and hydro-massage therapies Staffed fitness studio with exercise machines Exercise studio for classes Retail store Salon for hair, nails and make-up Equipment Needed in a Spa Facial equipment facial bed or chair Basic Body Treatment equipment massage tables Hydotherapy tub, steam shower or steam cabinet, Scotch hose, Vichy shower, Swiss shower The various treatment types and benefits of spa facilities: Exfoliation Full Body Treatment Spot Treatment Water Therapy Exfoliation Salt glow consists of rubbing special salt mixed with an oil or liquid soap on all or part of the body Body polish uses salt or other abrasives in rubbing the body. It exfoliates and softens the skin. Full Body Treatments All treatments are intended to help the entire body. They are used to condition the skin, which improves skin texture, color, and elasticity. These treatments are also used for detoxification purposes which help the body function better. Full-body mud mask Herbal body wrap Paraffin body wrap Body massage Full-body facial Body tanning/bronzing Spot Treatment spa manicures and pedicures hand and foot treatments scalp treatments cellulite, antistress, and bust-firming treatments back treatme