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Spa Mantra is the India’s first B2B spa magazine aimed specifically at opinion leaders of India’s Spa & Wellness Industry - Spa Owners, Spa Directors, Spa Managers, Spa Consultants, Architects. Spa Mantra is specifically written for investors and developers, operators and buyers, designers and suppliers. The publication is aimed at readers that work in all areas of the professional spa and wellness market in India. At the same time it carries content that interests regular spa and wellness customers. Is not your typical heavy reading magazine, but rather a light ‘easy’ by factual and educational read that will keep you abreast of developments in the Indian Spa industry.

Susie Ellis gave Spa Finder an “A” in terms of her 2011 Aging…Raging…Pain Relief Treatments for spas in her end of year review, yet only gives the spa industry a “D” for our response to this change in market demographics, with very few menus with larger print, very little attention to better lighting or easier to navigate corridors, and not nearly as much mention of pain relief on menus as she anticipated. For the full story visit http://blog.spafinder.com/spa-industry/agingraging/, but what is it that is holding the spa industry back from accommodating this market segment? Are we controlled by Spa Designers, Graphic Artists, or are the Spa Consultants and Spa Managers just living in a “safe place” and refusing to push the boundaries of tradition. Seem to me that the writing is on the wall, and we need to wake up and smell the roses - and cater to the needs of our customers, rather than our own egos!

The employment of a professional Spa Consultanct can result in major cost savings for a spa project. In order to maximise this saving it is essential that the Client is clear with what they expect from the Consultant. The client should prepare a Consulting Brief for the Spa Consultant. This brief should contain; a company profile, the scope of work, list of deliverables, timeframe, any special requests / conditions that may apply, and the deadline for receipt of proposals.

“It is quite acceptable to ask a consultant to sign a confidentiality agreement before you give them your consulting brief”

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Lohas Asia Forum, Singapore, 28th February - 1st March 2012
for all details including the agenda, visit the Lohas Asia Forum website

The Thai Spa Association, in conjuction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand have published Thai Spa in Mind 2011-2012. This english language publication is a director of Thailand spas. Available from all TAT Offices Worldwide, the Thai Spa Association, or for an online version, visit www.thaispainmind.com

The APSWC has recently released their quarterly enews - FUSE. Full details including updates from across the Asia Pacific region. To view the latest issue, just click on FUSE or visit www.apswc.org

Canadian Jim Carr, has launced a blog on Thailand focussing on the Thai Spa industry. To see his latest postings, just visit his blow thaispasnow.wordpress.com

Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) understands that health and wellness motivated travel ranges from travelling for medical procedures to self improvement & many things inbetween. The spectrum is wide and there is a constant proliferation of services & products that can contribute to well being. They are conducting a survey to learn more about what’s special about your wellness destination, service or healing traditions. More details

New Dates: 25 - 29 January 2012
Venue: Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok
Organizer: Department of Export Promotion
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Euromonitor released a report on the Thailand Helath & Wellness Tourism industry in mid 2011. They report that during 2010, health and wellness tourism recovered from the negative growth recorded during 2009, increasing in value by 4%. Spas and medical tourism are the key health and wellness tourism categories and both are heavily promoted by the Thai government. The Thai government continued to develop spas and medical services in order to meet international standards with the ultimate aim of making Thailand a major medical tourism hub in Asia, a campaign which has been successful since it began in 2004. To find our more, or purchase the report, visit: http://www.euromonitor.com/health-and-wellness-tourism-in-thailand/report