Pulse May 2016 | Page 69

T he Monthly Snapshot Surveys provide ISPA members with a valuable look into the state of the spa industry and its trends as well as helps identify the needs of spa professionals. Snapshot Surveys are conducted on the third Friday of each month, with full results provided to respondents two weeks from the release date of the survey. Knowledge is a valuable tool and these quick surveys provide a wealth of information shared by ISPA’s members. The January Snapshot Survey reflects on the fourth quarter of 2015. The end of 2015 brought lots of positive growth for the spa industry as a whole. Three-fourths (75 percent) of all ISPA spa members and 79 percent of ISPA resource partner members reported an increase in gross revenue change in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to the same time the previous year. The majority (71 percent) of spa respondents indicated that spa visits were up when comparing quarter four of 2015 versus the same time in 2014. The chart breaks down some of the workforce changes that were notable for spa members in the fourth quarter of 2015. STAY-IN-THE-KNOW about trends and hot topics in the spa industry by completing the monthly ISPA Snapshot Survey. With your participation, you’ll receive the full report filled with insights from your spa industry peers. Keep an eye on your inbox for next month’s survey. May 2016 ■ PULSE 67