Hospitality Management Spa & Resort Management - Endicott College

Hospitality Management Spa & Resort Management from Endicott College is a Campus Bachelor Hospitality and Tourism degree that prepares you for a Hospitality career. For centuries, spas have been closely linked to the hospitality industry, as these destinations combined wellness, travel and accommodations into what is now one of the largest hospitality related industries in the world. Spas can be found within hotels, on cruiseships, within resorts or independetly owned. In 2003, spas recorded approximately 136 million visits by patrons, representing a revenue stream in the neighborhood of 11.2 billion dollars. The spa industry's steady growth proves that it is a sustainable sector in the hospitality industry. Once an indulgence, spa-going is now so familiar to the affluent traveler that offering spa services has become a standard for many hotels rather than the exception. Spa lifestyle communities and resorts are one of the hottest segments in the luxury real estate and spa industries (Conde Nast traveler, 2006). The resort segment accounts for 41% of the total spa industry revenue and has been growing faster than the industry average. Current changes in the gender demographics of spa users will assure continued sector growth. Industry leaders continue to say there is a great need for a trained labor force that understands the nuances of this unique growth sector. Our Spa and Resort Management graduates are uniquely positioned to take up employment in the spa industry, as they focus on transferable management skills to become the spa and resort managers of the future. The course requirements provide students with in-depth knowledge of the industry and prepares them for the competitive world of spa and resort management . Required classes for the Spa and Resort Management concentration are: Health Community Fitness across the lifespan Fundamentals of events Meeting Management Nutrition Resort Management Management of Spa Operation View more details on Endicott College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Hospitality and Tourism courses.