Pulse Legacy Archive November 2012 | Page 67

SNAPSHOTSURVEY2012 REMEMBER: Visit the Snapshot Survey Portal at http://snapshot.experienceispa.com to access results reports for the surveys you participated in or to purchase reports for the months you missed. T his chart was taken from the September 2012 ISPA Snapshot Survey on community partnerships in which 403 ISPA members participated. The chart provides data on the types of organizations ISPA day spa and resort/hotel spa members have partnered with in 2012. The September Snapshot Survey asked spa members if they partner with a local business to exchange benefits. The spas that said they do partner with a local business were then asked to describe the details of the exchange. The following is a sampling of the responses given by spa members. “I own different types of businesses; therefore, I am able to provide my employees with employee discounts at the other locations.” “We offer corporate discounts to a few neighboring businesses and in exchange, they have been helpful in expediting some business needs for us. We offer a 10 percent discount on spa treatments Monday through Thursday with the national bank next door, and in turn, they help many of our new employees get their banking set up quickly.” “Local businesses get 10 percent off services and can earn a free service for every seven people they refer to us and [who] book appointments.” “We use a local cafe to provide our meals that are ordered for a day at the spa, and in turn, the cafe sends special food items for our staff on occasion.” “Ten percent off on both ends and we also distribute literature for each other.” “We have exchanged a spa membership for the opportunity to bring members of our team to dinner. We have exchanged services in our spa for those in other facilities to allow our team the opportunity to experience other spas and resorts.” “Guest referrals to hair salon and then spa employees receive 25 percent off hair services.” “We partner with local inns and a bed and breakfast for a 10 percent discount on any bookings they bring us.” “Local vintners/wineries and Chamber of Commerce members receive 20 percent off Monday through Thursday.” “We give a 15 percent discount to a local hotel’s clients when they come to the spa.” “Spa is owned by a company that also owns hotels so all staff members get a discount on services and product. Our staff [also] receives a discount on food and beverage and room rates.” “We actually partner with a local nursery for our spa garden in our outdoor space. The nursery plants and maintains the space for us and we participate in a couple of their key events by providing mini-services such as chair and hand massages.” “We exchange gift cards of equal value. Sometimes, we use them for staff incentives but occasionally, we also use them for guest services. For example, a business across the street from our spa sells sandals. Customers can enter a drawing to win a spa pedicure. In addition, we get their contact info to add to our database.” November 2012 ■ PULSE 65