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The Big Five Statistics: 2018 Out-Turn and Percent Change Over 2017
Each of the Big 5 statistics registered positive growth in 2018.
Total spa industry revenue is estimated to have increased from $17.5 billion in 2017 to $18.3
billion in 2018, a rise of 4.7%.
The number of spa locations increased from 21,770 in 2017 to 22,160 in 2018, a rise of 1.8%.
Spa visits rose by 1.6%, reaching 190 million in 2018.
The average revenue per visit increased to $96.5, representing a 3% advance on the 2017
average of $93.7.
Total employment is estimated to have grown by 1.6% to 377,900. Spas added part-time
employees at a faster pace (+2.6%) than full-time jobs (+0.6%). In contrast to previous years,
the number employed on a contract basis is estimated to have increased slightly in 2018
(+.4%).
2017 (Year End) 2018 (Year End) % Change
Revenue $17.5 billion $18.3 billion 4.7%
Spa visits 187 million 190 million 1.6%
Locations 21,770 22,160 1.8%
Revenue per visit $93.7 $96.5 3.0%
2018 (May) 2019 (May) % Change
Total Employees 372,100 377,900 1.6%
Full-Time 170,900 172,000 0.6%
Part-Time 173,900 178,500 2.6%
Contract 27,300 27,400 0.4%
Introduction
Industry Size:
Performing Strongly
Spa Services
and Facilities
Spa Industry
Profile
Technical Appendix
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