Pulse Legacy Archive January / February 2013 | Page 44
ISPA 2012 U.S. Spa Industry Study:
Number of Spa Establishments
The number of spa establishments was
broadly unchanged compared to 2010.
19,850
19,900
Employment (thousands)
Within the overall picture of stability
in employment, the pattern of
employment changes varied by type
of employee.
20,610
2011
2009
48
2011
Full-time
Part-time
Contractor
156
Spa Revenue (billions)
2011
$12.8
2010
$12.3
2009
2011 Spa Industry Revenue
Compared to Other Leisure
Industries (billions)
$23
$17.59
Golf (Fees and Dues)
Spa Revenue
$13.40
$21.40
Cruise Line
Industry Spending
Health and Racquet
Club Revenue
2010
vs.
150
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The spa industry saw an increase in
total spa revenue, pointing signs to a
more positive consumer spending.
$13.4
The year 2011 saw a slight
increase of 4.1 percent in total
number of spa visits.
May 2012
163
128
2010
Spa Visits (millions)
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Average Revenue Per
Establishment (thousands)
For a second year in a row, revenues
per spa increased.
2011
2010
2009
$673
$642
$594
Massage Treatments Offered
On average, spas offer seven different
types of massage treatments.
95 %
Deep tissue/sports massage
94 %
Swedish massage
89 %
Pregnancy massage