spa industry

Bordered by four of the five Great Lakes, the State of Michigan is a destination spot for everything from fishing to hunting to winter sports, all surrounded by serene landscapes. But, if you’ve got more-leisurely recreational pursuits in mind, take advantage of SpaFinder’s Deal Days. This weeklong, nationwide event—March 8-14—boasts full-service, 50-minute spa treatments for […]

It seems like everyone wants to tell their friends about Deal Days, including bloggers and members of the press.  No matter the news source- newspapers, bloggers, TV news, and even Twitter- $50 spa treatments are worth spreading the word.  Here are only a few of the numerous news sources featuring Deal Days, leading up to […]

During a Day Spa excursion from her office, Spafinder COO Sallie Fraenkel talks about finding spas close to home participating in Deal Days.   She visits a nearby Day Spa, Pleasant Road Spa in Hoboken, New Jersey, to demonstrate just how close some amazing $50 spa treatments are during the Deal Days promotion. Her advice was […]

On our national promotion campaign for SpaFinder Deal Days, our “Robe Girls” hit the streets of NYC this past Tuesday. Getting the word out, these spa-loving, robe-clad ladies caught a lot of attention. Check out all of the awesome photos on Flickr of the girls’ escapades at the NBC Today Show, at Union Square, on the subway, at the Apple Store and pounding the pavement in Times Square!

The word is out! So book your appointments now because $50 spa treatments won’t last long! SpaFinder Deal Days is a one week long event in cities all over the U.S. Search, book and spa!

L.A. mingles celebrities and spa life as the star-studded city makes its debut in SpaFinder’s premiere Deal Days event www.spafinder.com/dealdays, the spa industry’s version of Tinseltown’s Oscars. If you’re in the L.A. area the week of March 8-14, hit up one (or more!) of the many spas offering treatments (mani/pedis, facials, massages for just $50!) for some pampering, and perhaps, even celebrity sightings.

Dreamy weather, beautiful beaches, fabulous vacation attractions…San Diego’s long been recognized for having it all, and “America’s finest city” is now fêted for its amazing SpaFinder Deal Days spas. Surf for San Diego spas offering $50 treatments, March 8-14, up and down the SoCal coast by signing up here.

The reviews are in for the new SpaFinder iPhone app, and it seems that you share our excitement about the spa industry’s first app!  Using SpaFinder’s comprehensive database of over 5000 spas around the world is easier than ever in this Free app. But you don’t have to take our word for it – here […]

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. Those of you who read my blog regularly know I try not to do too much self promotion. I would rather share with you what I learned at a TED conference that might affect the spa industry than point out a SpaFinder deal or a Global Spa Summit promotion. Afterall, […]

We’re excited to introduce the SpaFinder iPhone app, which finally puts SpaFinder’s leading directory of spas at your own fingertips.  Using our comprehensive database, this app can help you find the best spa treatments and exclusive SpaFinder deals wherever you are (literally). Not only will this app help you find spas nearby and read our […]

More than a dozen locations of the well-known and trusted Elements Therapeutic Massage will be offering full 50-minute spa treatments for $50 during SpaFinder Deal Days. From Florida to Illinois to California and a slew of states in between, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a Swedish Massage or Deep Tissue Massage for such a deal!

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider Thought you might enjoy this article, “Istanbul’s Booming Spa Culture Is Revisiting Old Turkish Bathhouse Rituals” for your weekend reading! Jayda Uras who is quoted in this Wall Street Journal article just sent me the link and I am delighted to share it with you right away so you will […]

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider Just received an interesting press release I thought was worth passing on.  It is about the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) launching a new chapter for spa consultants and the 15 spa consultants (competitors by the way) who got together to make this happen.  I think this might be very […]

Had a great facial or a relaxing massage? Want to have the spa be a part of SpaFinder Deal Days? If so, tell us! We would enjoy adding your favorite spa to SpaFinder Deal Days from March 8th-14th.

Click on “Recommend Now” on the SpaFinder Deal Days sign up page.

Let us know your favorite spa, so we can make sure they are a part of SpaFinder Deal Days.

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. First things first. I just returned from attending the very creative TED Active conference in Palm Springs, CA. To say it was inspiring would be an understatement. Rather, for me (and I think many others who attended) TED was a game-changer. While I will explain what I mean by that […]

by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider During my recent trip to San Antonio as part of the Medical Tourism Research conference, we had the opportunity to tour the brand new Methodist Stone Oak Hospital that had opened Spring 2009. It has been dubbed by many (and by the hospital itself) as the “hospital of the future.” […]

by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. There were six people in white robes sipping champagne and nibbling healthy hors d’oeuvres chatting away and laughing together when I entered the room. It was a real ‘social spa-ing’ scene. All had just finished their spa treatments and I was the last one to join the group. We were […]

by Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. Just returned from the Medical Tourism Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Organized by the University of the Incarnate Word, it was well-run, insightful, and I learned a great deal. Dr. David Viquist and his dean are the visionaries behind positioning their university at the forefront of medical tourism research. Before […]

Continuing down the list of the top 10 spa trends for 2010 we published a few weeks ago, the second one is what we are calling “the year of the hammam.” This one turned out to be a surprise for many however the reaction has been enthusiastically positive! Here is the description and then some […]

By Susie Ellis, SpaFinder Insider. While our SpaFinder 2010 Top Ten Spa Trends List has been published and can be accessed in our newsroom, I haven’t yet had a chance to share some of the “behind-the-scenes” information and photos. So here we go. Trend #1 The New “P” Word Goodbye, pampering. Hello, prevention. Well, not […]

At a recent launch party I attended for Avène’s new body care line my dear friend, Karen Oliver, their public relations director, invited Deepak Chopra, M.D., her close friend and world-renowned authority in the field of mind-body healing, to speak on health and happiness. I hadn’t met Dr. Chopra before but was of course aware of his books and wellness concepts, and was very much looking forward to hearing him speak on the subject of happiness.