ISPA Snapshot Survey Report March 2020: COVID-19 Response | Page 11

Has your spa adjusted its cancellation policy as a result of COVID-19? Cancellation Policy Adjusted 74% 82% 70 26% Yes All Spas 18 30% No Day Spas Resort/Hotel Spas Please describe the changes made to your spa's cancellation policy below. The overwhelming majority of respondents said that their spas were waiving all fees and penalties for guests who cancel due to illness, recent travel abroad or other COVID-19-related concerns, even when the cancellation request was made close to the appointment. In most cases, a guest simply mentioning concerns about coronavirus or COVID-19 was all that was required for fees to be waived, but several respondents noted that their spa’s cancellation policies had been suspended altogether, regardless of the guest’s reasoning. A small number of responses mentioned that cancellation fees were still being charged to guests who didn’t show up for their appointment and didn’t call to cancel or reschedule the visit. 10