Hospitality Brands Go All-In on the Sleep Movement

Ask travelers the number-one thing they want out of a hotel stay, and chances are the answer is: a good night’s sleep. For this reason, the hospitality industry has always cared about rest. But despite the fact that getting enough shut-eye is crucial for travelers who...

A Can’t Miss From Gift Bar

As a member of the Spa Industry Association you are being offered an exclusive opportunity to join Giftbar.com free of charge as a VIP! Giftbar hosts the largest gift card marketplace that features the best small businesses in local areas, nation-wide. Shoppers select...

Spas Growing in Popularity in US

Spas are becoming more popular in the United States. Last year, Americans visited spas a record 190 million times. And they spent about $18.3 billion dollars. Those numbers come from the International Spa Association, or ISPA. The industry group recently held its...

8 Romantic Spas Around the U.S. for Hot & Steamy Dates

Intense heat and sticky, gross humidity can totally kill the vibe of a date. Traveling to meet up with someone only to sweat through the entirety of your outfit? Not a good look. But what if you’re actively looking for that hot and steamy environment?...

2019 US Spa Industry Outlook

The ISPA Foundation commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to conduct the study which presents what is known as the “Big Five” spa statistics: total revenue, spa visits, spa locations, revenue per visit, and number of employees for the United States spa industry....

Are there any benefits to a baby spa?

When Layla and Brooklyn go for a spa day, there’s a chance there might be kicking, screaming and babbling. That’s because the girls are just 6 months and 7 weeks old. Their “baby spa” isn’t about towel wrapped heads, cucumber eye patches or charcoal face masks. It...

More men getting treatments at spas

What used to be a female-driven business is now increasingly catering to males. “We’re seeing a lot more men going to spas,” said Garrett Mersberger, board chair of the International Spa Association (Ispa). “It used to always be a female-driven thing. We’re now seeing...

Mover and Shaker: Susan Preston

Susan Preston has built a positive reputation in the insurance industry by providing quality services to the permanent cosmetic, tattoo and beauty industries since 1993. To better serve the industry, PPIB President, Susan Preston, set up a nonprofit association for...