Consulting Best Practices Initiative Resources

Spa & Leisure Consultants provide a wide array of services to real estate developers, hotel and resort owners and operators, and owners and operators of existing spas. For spas in development, these services may include market analysis, financial feasibility and proforma projections, concept development and project planning, and coordination with architects, designers, advertising firms, and in-house marketing, sales and development teams. Spa consultants also create or assist with the development of brand standards, standard operational procedures, staff recruitment, training and compensation, product and spa and fitness equipment selection and procurement, for both new and existing spa and leisure businesses.

It is important to understand that spa management consultants have a tremendous variation in experience. An experienced Spa Consultant should have first-hand hand operational experience and have a detailed understanding of how to operate a successful business. Understanding the specific needs of a consulting engagement will enable a good match between a prospective consultant and a particular project. For example, a Spa Consultant with a therapy background may have a specialty in menu development and staff training but may not be the ideal person to provide a feasibility study. A professional consultant will explain their areas of expertise and will suggest alternatives to the client if needed.

Consulting Best Practices Initiative 2017 Briefing Paper

Consulting Best Practices Initiative 2017 Briefing Paper The briefing paper is a snapshot of this industry sector including valuable information on latest trends, challenges and initiative accomplishments. Read full paper HERE ... Read More

Guidelines to the Consultant Selection Process

Guidelines to the Consultant Selection Process The key to success is finding the right match for you and your project: selecting a consultant who meets the criteria of your project's needs, can fulfill deliverables according to your timeline, has impeccable client references, and the "right ... Read More

Common Areas of Practice for Spa Consultants

Common Areas of Practice for Spa Consultants Pre-Opening Activities Market Analysis, Site Analysis & Financial Feasibility Concept Development & Programming Financial Forecasts & Proforma Architecture & Interior Design Review & Value Engineering Equipment, Supplies & Operations Specifications & Procurement Creation of Spa Menu & Programming ... Read More

How Do I Know If I Need a Consultant?

How Do I Know If I Need a Consultant? Each project and company has its own set of needs, challenges, goals and available resources. Common situations which warrants hiring a spa consultant include: Your company lacks the specific knowledge and skills required to make informed ... Read More

Global Spa & Wellness Consultants Infographic

Global Spa & Wellness Consultants Infographic The Consulting Initiative has released the first-ever spa/wellness/fitness consultancy survey results data in the form of an infographic. More than 60 spa and wellness industry consultants were interviewed for the survey, working on behalf of real estate developers, hotel ... Read More

Consulting Best Practices Initiative Collaboration Call

Consulting Best Practices Initiative Collaboration Spa & Wellness Concepts in a Post-COVID World Spa and wellness facility design was already evolving pre-COVID. In this collaboration, the Global Wellness Institute Consulting Best Practices Initiative presented experts in the field to discuss what architecture and design concepts ... Read More

List of Consultants Overview

Consulting Best Practices Initiative List of Consultants Welcome to our list of consultants! This list is growing all the time, and it now has over 140 participants from all over the globe. You can find the complete selection of spa and wellness consultants listed alphabetically ... Read More

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