Digital Marketer and Social Media guru, Norm Bond drops knowledge on how to stay afloat with short funds:
Tough times bring out the best in entrepreneurs. Creativity thrives, energy is focused and new solutions emerge that benefit the audience. During the pandemic many business owners have been forced to abandon their dreams and close up shop. But others have managed to survive and even thrive. Read More
Increasingly consumers are taking to the internet to make their buying decisions and review, research and purchase goods and services. These individual consumer behavior trends will outlive the global pandemic. Read More
Are fewer stores open on Main Street in your city? We are creating a new normal in many areas of the global economy. Travel, hospitality, restaurants and retailers are having to pivot to new business models faster than they ever imagined in order to survive. Read More
Millions of people around the world love traveling to a wonderful luxury spa, luxury hotel or luxury resort! It could be for wellness, relaxation, or just an escape to spend time with friends and loved ones.
In light of COVID-19, there is an increased focus on wellness. Today the global spa industry is suffering tremendously, due to restrictions on travel, tourism, and physical engagement. The industry is resilient and provides wonderful services through committed people.
Spa award ceremonies have also continued. Some traditional ceremonies were canceled this year, but the organizers have put more attention on digital and mobile presentations. So I checked major platforms including the World Luxury Spa Awards, the World Travel Awards, World Spa Awards, and Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards to see what was happening. From these sources, I discovered “21 Award-Winning Luxury Spas“. These may be some of the best places for you to visit in 2021. WATCH THE VIDEO:
Some are located inside of hotels while others can be found on an expansive resort that may span more than a hundred acres of land. You can also choose a day spa in your local city. or within driving distance.
We know this is a year not to be soon forgotten. If a spa property can provide world-class customer service, engagement, and staff training now – then they will surely provide it during re-opening and recovery. These are the luxury hotels, luxury spas, and luxury resorts to follow.
If you want to read the text and see the websites for each of the spas mentioned, simply follow the links below.
Aromatherapy Associates CEO Anna Teal says “Spas need to consider re-evaluating the role of the therapist”!
According to CEO of Aromatherapy Associates (AA), Anna Teal, online retail has been crucial for business following enforced closure of spas. Read More
The hotel industry is being crushed by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Share prices are experiencing a sharp and steady decline. In the U.S. alone an estimated $1.4B in revenue is disappearing every week. The prediction is if occupancy levels fall by 30% this year, the U.S. hotel industry could lose approximately 4 million jobs. This would send a ripple effect around the world. Read More
MarktheSpaMan shared this piece from Bill Hartzer ‘s shocking article, about how positive customer reviews are ignored by most business owners.
If this is you, no worries. At the end I’ll tell you how to use this knowledge to blow your competition away. Read More
MINDBODY Inc., the leading technology platform for the wellness services industry announced it will acquire Booker Software, the popular cloud-based management software for salons and spas.
The new partnership expands the marketplace and opportunities for consumers who book spa services online or use mobile devices. The combined platform will power more than 18,000 salons and spas worldwide. Read More
