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More men visiting spas to keep an leg up in the job market

2009-11-09T12:48:22-08:00

Spas used to be a place where ladies went for a day of pampering. Not anymore. Across Texas, salons report that men are showing up by the dozens. They're men like Andy Osborne, a sales executive for a hotel group. "I just turned 40 this year," he said, "so I wanted to do something to make myself a little younger. I felt a little strange making the call, but they put me right at ease. saying it was typical. They are seeing more and more men." Doctor Bill Johnson says that while woman go after ideals -- trying to mimic...

Farewell to California's Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa

2009-11-09T12:43:25-08:00

The Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa, a blue-collar playground built by a plumbers union half a century ago so that its members could afford to vacation like the 'rich kids,' is set to close Tuesday. Remote, rural and accessible only by two-lane highway, Lake County has an unemployment rate of almost 15% -- even before its only full-service hotel, also among the region's largest private employers, shuts down. Read the LA Times Story Resort General Manager Greg Bennett said he and his staff are " so passionately" involved in their jobs that they have to block their emotions during the...

Coyle Hospitality research: Spa Consumer Sentiment

2009-11-05T09:53:49-08:00

Coyle Hospitality Group, a leading market research and quality assurance firm, and WTS International, a world leader in spa management/consulting, have teamed up to provide the industry with ground-breaking research on spa consumer sentiment. The goal was to help spa operators align their programs and offerings to match what guests truly want during these uncertain economic times. Over 1,300 active spa-goers were surveyed in September 2009 about their buying patterns, spending habits, best spa experiences, and other 'hot topics' regarding spas. Read the Story

South Florida day spa shutters doors; customers out thousands

2009-11-05T09:49:10-08:00

Simple Aesthetics, a day spa that offered laser hair removal, massages and other beauty procedures unexpectedly has closed its South Florida locations, angering customers who paid thousands of dollars in advance for services. Read the Story

Steiner Leisure launches Chavana Spa Brand in India

2009-11-05T09:46:34-08:00

Steiner Leisure Limited (Nasdaq:STNR), is proud to announce the release, through its Mandara Spa Asia Limited subsidiary ("Mandara"), of its newest spa brand, Chavana Spa. Chavana offers a simple, understandable and approachable spa concept, intended to launch in 4 star hotels and resorts, allowing guests to enjoy a quality spa experience at a reasonable price. Read the Story