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Emerging trends in Global Spa &Wellness Industry-ITFT College Chandigarh

Spa Finder has compiled a listing of the top ten spa trends, covering every sector of wellness industry.

1.)    Healthy Hotels:Healthy hotels, wellness tourism and the holistic medicine system Ayurveda are expected to be the among the top spa trends in 2014, according to a report that tracks the $73 billion global industry.Gyms, pools and spas are standard at many hotels, but international chains and boutique inns will be enhancing offerings by adding customized services like jogging routes, in-room workouts, sleep programs, and gluten-free and vegan menus. The InterContinental Hotels Group plans to open a wellness-focused brand hotel called EVEN which has features such as luggage racks that double as gym benches in New York next year, with 100 more to follow within five years. The Spa Finder Wellness report, which was compiled by about 100 researchers who tracked trends, shows how the industry, which includes as many as 87,000 spas around the world, has shifted from beauty and pampering to health and wellness.

2.) The Mindfulness Massage...and More

Swedish, Thai, shiatsu, hot stone…make way for “the mindfulness massage” in 2014, a creative  blend of two effective approaches—mindfulness techniques and bodywork—that when combined can have a uniquely positive, profound impact on people’s stress levels, emotions and brains. This new massage “mix” addresses the wellbeing of both body and mind, and because it helps people relax more quickly and deeply, it’s a highly desirable solution for anyone who has lain on a massage table, unable to shut off the brain-chatter from the stresses of the day.

-  Modern stress levels are nothing short of insane (and aren’t going anywhere), and people need new coping solutions. Because “the mindfulness massage” combines two powerful stress-fighting weapons, it’s an enlightened massage whose time has come.

-  Cutting-edge neuroscience research reveals that ongoing stress-reduction and mind fullness therapies can actually re-wire people’s brains to become less anxious, happier, more focused and even more creative. Neuroplasticity, and what can galvanize positive brain changes, is one hot topic.

-  Culturally, an interest in mindfulness applications is surging. We hear of mindful eating and parenting, and the bestseller A Mindful Nation (by U.S. Congressman Tim Ryan) even argues it would be a great benefit to the U.S. if the practice of mindfulness was taught in schools, the military and in businesses.

-  Spas and fitness centers have focused almost exclusively on the body and physical wellness, but now more are realizing their opportunities in mental wellness (and, of course, that the two are always intertwined.) To create stronger guest connections, more spas know they must tackle guests’ emotional/psychological health, provide tools that help them feel, think and act better, and even give their lives deeper meaning.

3.) Earthing

Earthing means grounds the body to earth’s surface, reducing diseases, pain and fostering sleep.

“Earthing” specifically refers to the movement promoting direct contact with the earth’s electron-rich surface (walking barefoot, etc.) as foundational for health. The claim: “grounding” the body to the earth’s surface stabilizes our natural electrical rhythms and reduces disease-causing inflammation, while also providing pain relief, fostering healthy sleep and serving as a natural blood thinner (good for the heart).

-  Growing medical evidence indicates that getting out in nature, and synched up with natural cycles, doesn’t just deliver spiritual benefits, but also keeps our brains, bodies and nervous systems in working order. For instance, sunlight-provided Vitamin D is necessary for brain health, and our sleep and other circadian rhythms depend on the natural light of day and darkness of night.

-  With people working longer hours than ever, and new, digital technologies defining every aspect of our lives, we are tethered to cell phones, computers and tablets almost every waking hour, and flooded with (stressful) information.

4.) Genomics & Spa (…Telomeres & beyond)

Telomeres are the protective caps of our chromosomes. Numerous medical studies reveal that many services spas provide, such as stress reduction, exercise and healthy eating, are associated with preventing the shortening of telomeres, which could forestall disease and early death.

A scientist analyzes chromosomes of a human being. Genomics, the study of genomes, is being used to support a new era of predictive, personalized medicine.

Fueling the Spa-Genomics connection

-  Genomic science is medicine’s future and will ultimately impact all health/wellness businesses.

-  The real power of personal genetic testing is not to paralyze people with a printout of their immutable “genetic destiny,” but to conduct those genomic tests that can support preventative action…exactly what spa/wellness businesses do.

-  Genetic testing should prove a uniquely motivating weapon to get people to commit to, and stick with, more positive lifestyle changes.

5.) Color Self-Expression

Color is easily “applicable,” and given the ongoing tough economy, a whole lot of self-transformation can get painted on for relatively few bucks.Beauty trends are increasingly emerging from the street and young generations (as well as globally via social media/blogs) vs. runways or glossy magazines.

Fueled by easily “applicable” (and affordable) hair and make-up lines and a celebrity-driven culture, color self-expression is growing at a frantic pace. This envelope-pushing trend will only intensify as cosmetics and hair color, in once unimaginable hues, are made available.

6.) Medical Tourism - In Search of Affordable Health

Americans are going online and discovering global destinations that offer cutting-edge medical procedures for a fraction of the cost ... often in beautiful, culturally rich locales like Bangkok, South Africa and India. Many hotel and resort spas recognize the new opportunity that medical tourism presents and market themselves as ideal pre- and post-operation stays. 

7.) Move into a Spa Lifestyle Community...and Bring the Kids

Recognizing the growing priority among parents on raising their children in an active, healthful, communal environment (and avoiding the growing problems of childhood obesity and diabetes), more spa lifestyle communities will offer structured outdoor/exercise activities and healthy eating options just for children. 

8.) Men: From barbers To “BROTOX”

Man enjoys a spa pedicure, which is increasingly becoming a routine part of male grooming. Twenty five percent of men ages 18-34 have had their nails done in the U.S. alone.

Men’s skincare/beauty products are growing fast in the United States: sales have spiked 18 percent since 2006, and are expected to grow another 23 percent by 2015.

Men are also frequenting spas that provide services to women. Maleclients at yelospa (Manhattan) have increased from 21 percent to 32 percent over the last four years. The company is opening a yeloSpa in São Paulo, where men have enjoyed mani/pedis and facials for years. In fact, Brazil is expected to represent one-third of the total men’s grooming market by 2016.

Spa owners report that BOTOX and fillers are popular with men, but they have different needs than women when it comes to enhancement. Most prefer subtle, gradual and not too “plastic” results.

In the U.S. men now represent roughly one in 10 cosmetic procedure patients. The top less-invasive procedures: BOTOX, laser hair removal and microdermabrasion. The top more -invasive: Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and liposuction. The number of American men getting BOTOX has surged 258 percent in the last decade.

-     In Germany, the number of men opting for cosmetic surgery has more than doubled in the last five years, making one in every five current patients male. Top procedures: eye-lifts, nose-jobs and tattoo removal.

-    Almost half (47 percent) of all people having cosmetic surgery in the United Arab Emirates are men, with body contouring/liposuction and face/neck lifts most popular.

-  Diverse Asian nations are experiencing serious growth, particularly (for both men and women) the procedure involving clipping the skin around the corners of the eyes to make them appear more round. While the gender breakdown for China apparently doesn’t exist, it has become the third largest cosmetic surgery market (behind the U.S. and Brazil). Operations are doubling every year, fueled by the growing celebrity/media culture, and the obsession with getting that star or starlet’s looks.

    - Korea is undergoing a plastic surgery craze, and men are right in the thick of it—leading to more men-only clinics and more existing clinics launching dedicated centers for men. For instance, men can get a little “Gangnam Style” on at Man + Nature, a four-story, males-only plastic surgery center in the toney Gangnam region of Seoul, crowded with other high-end plastic surgery centers, spas and salons.

9.) Social Spa-ing

For hundreds of years, "taking the waters" had been a social event, but more recently hydrotherapy have become solo undertakings. Spa Finder predicts the search for spa solitude will be trumped by the natural desire for community and a growing awareness that social interaction is an important aspect of health. 

10.) Beauty Inside-Out and Outside-In

The spa industry will continue to lead innovation in skincare with new technologies and programs that recognize that beauty is much more than skin deep. Consumers will become more aware of anti-aging foods rich in antioxidants - such as berries, dark green leafy vegetables, salmon, and nuts - as well as a new generation of clinically enhanced skincare products. 

11.) Spa Fusion

Look for more combined modalities that are even more beneficial than the sum of their parts, such as Thai massage (a fusion of yoga stretches and massage), Watsu(water and shiatsu) and yogalates (yoga and Pilates). 

Based on our body requirement you can choose from the variety of spa available in the market nowadays. This is the best way to rejuvenate your body and mind to face the hurdles in your everyday life easily. Our health is our wealth so it is important to adopt appropriate measures to maintain it.

A course in spa therapy will familiarize you with the basic physiology and anatomy of the human body. It will help you understand different body forms and identify imperfections. Moreover, you will learn about the various types of massage and spa therapies as well as about the specific health conditions that can be rectified or healed through massage etc. 

Besides learning how to treat cellulite you will learn how to administer heat therapy, body wraps, mud wraps, body polishes and salt exfoliation. You’ll gain expertise in trigger movements, pettissage, effleurage, tapping and sensory massage hydro and stone therapy, Swedish massage techniques, reflexology, muscle stimulation, remedial exercises and different techniques of massage, aromatherapy. The basics of sanitation and sterilization are also covered in these programmes. Moreover you will learn about Spa Cuisines, latest trends, spa menu and will definitely be get known to hotel and resort industry.

A Wellness concerned person should have

·         Professional Attitude

·         Calm under Pressure

·         Personal Hygiene/Grooming

·         Warm & Open Personality

·          Time Management

·         Desire to serve.  

Career Opportunities

Individuals with specialized training and education in Health, Spa & Resort Management can expect a variety of career options and levels of leadership available to them in the industry, either directly working in a spa or working for an industry vendor or support service company.
Assistant Team Leader

• Assistant Spa Manager
• Spa Coordinator
• Spa Software Trainer
• Spa Director
• Assistant General Manager
• Spa Manager
• Fitness manager
• Yoga Instructor
• Resort Manager
• Resort Supervisor
• Hotel or Resort operations director
• Event Planner
• Housekeeping manager

 

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