According to research by SpaFinder Magazine , the Indian spa industry currently boasts over 2,300 spas, which represents about USD $384 million annually, and that’s only a tiny portion of the global $60 billion plus core economy.
Tourism to places like India and other Asian continents are continuing to increase, and now, India is poised to attract significantly more western tourists and continue to develop its own vibrant spa market.
Spa Finder presented a top ten of Indian spa trends. Here are the 5 that caught my eye.
Yoga, Ayurveda & Alternative healing continue to be big business
Yoga and ayurveda have been …read more

SpaFinder Magazine has recently released their predictions for the spa industry in 2009. Everything from energy medicine, medical and spa tourism, and spas going even greener. Here are just a few of their top 10 predictions for 2009.
Energy Medicine – terms like ‘qi (chi),’ ‘prana,’ ‘chakras’ and ‘doshas’ have been used in the spa sector, and the healing arts associated with them have been practiced in Eastern philosophies for centuries.  The emphasis is on clearing imbalances in a body’s energy field to promote healing of body, mind and spirit. Interesting spa examples are emerging, such as bite-size doses of energy …read more

For years, Spa Finder Magazine has been a staple in the consumer spa publishing world, and now, they’re tackling the online world as well with the launch of SpaFinder Lifestyle.
Described as “the first web-based magazine dedicated to spas, SpaFinder Lifestyle brings alive the world of spa in a way never before imagined. Here, travel, treatments, beauty, and well-being become a vibrant, interactive adventure for a savvy audience looking for the newest and the best in beauty products and spa experiences, while providing a compelling introduction for newcomers to the spa lifestyle.” [source]
The first issue’s cover stories include “Jungle Love” “Your …read more

Forecasted by Melisse Gelula of SpaFinder, the list showcases an eclectic mix of trends, ideas, and products that will shape everything from the red carpet to the drug store aisle.
“Spas have long been at the forefront of cutting-edge beauty trends and innovation,” said Gelula. “In 2008 we’re going to see the influence of spas in many areas – from makeup that acts like anti-aging skin-care treatments and spa-grade, skin-enhancing gadgets for the home to botanical ingredients from the Amazon like acai in beauty products.”
Tress Relief
Scalp massages are upgrading to full-length spa treatments for relaxation. (They may also stimulate hair growth.) …read more