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Section 2: Introduction This section presents the survey findings for the size of the U.S. spa industry. The following topics are addressed: • What is the size of the spa industry in the U.S., as measured by revenues, visits, locations and employment? • What is the average revenue per client visit? • What are the recent trends in client visits, spending per client visit, revenue and staffing? • How did the sector perform in terms of profitability in 2018? • Looking ahead – what do the survey respondents believe will be the next big new trends that will shape the U.S. spa industry? This section commences with an overview on the national economic context, especially the pace of growth in the U.S. economy during 2018 and into the first quarter of 2019. Introduction Industry Size: Performing Strongly Spa Services and Facilities Spa Industry Profile Technical Appendix Page 7