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Establishments by Type of Spa
Day spas continue to predominate within the spa industry, accounting for just over 79% of
the total of 22,160 establishments, followed by resort/hotel (9%) and medical spas (8%).
According to the latest industry study estimates, there are now 17,580 day spa establishments
operating across the U.S., an increase of 1.4% compared to the 2017 estimate (17,330).
The number of resort/hotel spas at the end of 2018 is estimated at 1,960, representing a rise of
4.3% on the 2017 level (1,880).
The number of medical spas is estimated at 1,820, a rise of 2.5% compared to 2017.
Club spa locations are estimated to have risen to 630, an increase of 1% compared to the number
of such spas in 2017.
Type of spa
Mineral Springs, 50,
0.2%
Destination, 90, 0.4%
Club, 630, 2.8%
Resort/Hotel,
1,960, 8.9%
Medical,
1,820,
8.2%
Day, 17,580, 79.4%
Introduction
Industry Size:
Performing Strongly
Spa Services
and Facilities
Spa Industry
Profile
Technical Appendix
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