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The ISPA 2003 Spa-Goer Study - Key
Results
Why are People Going to Spas?
Why are People Going to Spas?
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The
number one reason given is to relieve stress and feel relaxed, as
has been the case for several years.
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More
than half of spa-goers visit spas to indulge themselves, although
men indicate this reason far less frequently than women.
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Men
are more likely to cite physical health as a reason for seeking
spa services.
| Reasons
for Visit to Spa in the Past 12 Months |
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Total |
Male |
Female |
| To
relieve stress or feel relaxed |
68% |
63% |
71% |
| To
indulge myself |
57 |
44 |
64 |
| To
feel better about myself |
38 |
28 |
44 |
| A
gift certificate from a friend/relative/colleague |
34 |
22 |
41 |
| To
improve mental health |
31 |
27 |
33 |
| To
improve physical health |
29 |
35 |
26 |
| To
improve appearance |
27 |
18 |
32 |
| For
a special occasion |
23 |
19 |
25 |
| To
help regulate body weight |
9 |
12 |
7 |
| Prescribed
by a medical doctor |
8 |
9 |
7 |
| Referred
by someone other than a medical doctor |
2 |
3 |
1 |
More Key Results:
The complete study was released at the ISPA Conference
& Expo in October, 2003.
About the International Spa Association (ISPA)
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More than 2,100 members in 61 countries
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Largest international trade association for spa
professionals
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Most extensive research on the spa industry
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The Key Results of the ISPA 2003 Spa-Goer Study were
reprinted with permission of ISPA.
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