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Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

Evidence-led analysis of spa market data, operating benchmarks, definitions, peer groups and the limits of industry-level conclusions.

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Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

The 2026 US Spa Industry Study: Five Numbers to Read Together

The 2026 US Spa Industry Study reports record revenue, more visits and only marginal employment growth. This analysis shows spa leaders how to read the five headline measures together, build a useful local comparison and avoid turning national US averages into claims about profit, productivity, demand or guest outcomes.

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