Competence-Building Event

Turning Hotel Spa into a Revenue Powerhouse

The distinction is more than a matter of terminology; it reflects a fundamentally different approach to learning.

The word course often implies a traditional educational model in which knowledge is transferred from an expert to an audience. In such settings, participants are typically expected to absorb, remember, and apply information presented by an authority figure.

The development of a prosperous model for an individual Hotel Spa, however, requires a different methodology. Understanding the nuances of human experience cannot be achieved solely by acquiring information. It requires reflection, dialogue, critical thinking, and the examination of one's own assumptions and experiences.

For this reason, the programme is designed as a workshop rather than a course. The workshop format encourages active participation, open discussion, and the exploration of ideas from multiple perspectives. Rather than relying on authority, it emphasises reasoned argument, shared inquiry, and experiential learning. Participants are invited to contribute their own insights, challenge existing viewpoints, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others.

The objective is not simply to acquire knowledge, but to develop a deeper understanding through collaborative exploration and reflection.

Let’s face it: most hotel spas are underperforming. Their full potential remains untapped—from creating memorable guest experiences and building loyalty to becoming a powerful driver of occupancy and revenue.

To support this revitalisation process, we have identified several key focus areas and developed a practical framework for implementation.

1. Understanding Market Trends
Identifying emerging opportunities and staying ahead of guest expectations.

2. Optimisation
Maximising the value of existing resources across all areas of the business.

3. Upgrading the Offer
Expansion → Enhancement → Integration

4. Elevating the Guest Experience
Creating experiences that increase satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue.

5. Marketing and Promotion
Exploring, evaluating, and enhancing internal and external communication strategies.

6. Pricing Strategy and Financial Performance
Using strategic pricing to strengthen profitability.

Throughout the workshop, we will explore these topics and more, exchange experiences, review successful case studies, and discuss practical directions for future development.

This workshop is intended for students of tourism, as well as hotel owners, general managers, spa managers, wellness directors, and hospitality professionals who want to unlock the full potential of their hotel spa. It is particularly relevant for those seeking to enhance guest experiences, strengthen financial performance, and position their property more competitively in a rapidly evolving wellness market.

Certificate: To obtain the Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course, participants must attend at least 80 % of the classes.

Schedule: During the week, classes take place in the morning. The final schedule is provided no later than 2 weeks before the participants’ arrival. The course provider may make minor last-minute changes to the schedule if necessary.

Additional activities: Upon arrival, participants receive a brochure with a list of activities and places to see that we recommend.

Equipment: No special equipment is required.

Moderator: Alex N. Mars

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By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key trends shaping the wellness and hospitality industries, including wellness awareness, sustainability, personalisation, integrative practices, and culinary wellness.
• Identify opportunities to optimise services, staffing, facilities, equipment, and technology to improve operational efficiency and performance.
• Evaluate strategies for expanding, extending, and integrating spa and wellness offerings to create greater value for guests and the business.
• Enhance the guest experience through thoughtful design, meaningful content, staff development, and the effective use of technology.
• Apply proven marketing and promotional approaches to attract both hotel guests and the wider public while supporting increased occupancy.
• Develop pricing strategies that strengthen profitability and better understand the financial impact of spa and wellness operations.
• Exchange experiences, analyse successful case studies, and identify practical opportunities for future growth and innovation.

- Day 1 – Introduction to the workshop

• Welcome and participant introductions, including an opportunity for attendees to present themselves, their institutions, and their home cities and countries, fostering an international and collaborative learning environment.
• Introduction to the host organisation, followed by an exploration of Tenerife’s unique natural, cultural, and social environment, and its relevance as an inspiring setting for the study and development of spa wholeness experience.
• Overview of the workshop objectives, learning outcomes, methodology, and the five-day programme schedule. Presentation of the workshop framework, discussion guidelines, and core themes that will shape the learning experience and group dialogue throughout the programme.
• Critical examination of contemporary perspectives on hotel spas, including their significance, and the various approaches proposed for their development and enhancement.

- Day 2 – Optimisation and Offer Enhancement

• Optimising Services, Staff, Facilities & Equipment, and Expanding, Extending & Integrating the Wellness Offering

- Day 3 – The Human Brain: Biological Foundations and Structural Challenges

• Ambience and Comfort
• Content Over Form
• Staff Attitude and Training
• Technology Integration

- Day 4 – Marketing, Advertising, Pricing Strategies and Financial Impact

• Purpose and impact on the hotel guests
• Purpose and impact on the public
• Purpose and impact on the Staff
• Drivers towards Increasing Hotel Occupancy

- Day 5 – Looking Ahead

• Roundtable discussion on the universal values of wellness, the role of all stakeholders, and the future direction of the industry.
• Workshop reflections, key takeaways, and action points.
• Establishment of a shared conceptual foundation by identifying key principles, assumptions, and challenges associated with the future of wellness.
• Development and adoption of a shared Wellness Declaration.
• Closing session and certification ceremony.

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