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Sustainable Spa Association launches global spa industry sustainability survey
POSTED 27 Oct 2020 . BY Megan Whitby
Sponsored by founding brand partner, Comfort Zone, the survey will be open for responses until 26 November 2020 Credit: Shutterstock/Maridav

Credit: LinkedIn/Lucy Brialey
Launching this survey is the best way for us to reach out on a large scale and ask vital questions to spa operators
– Lucy Brialey
The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA) is launching a first-of-its-kind global survey into sustainability in the spa industry.

The survey is designed for spa team members and has been created to gain insight into current global spa behaviour, levels of knowledge and implementation of sustainability concepts.

According to the SSA, the results will help to form the basis and focus of the organisation’s goals for the industry in the year ahead.

The UK-based SSA launched in Q2 2020 to make the path to sustainable business easy and accessible using bespoke education for spa members, as well as spreading awareness of environmental challenges and solutions through focused research, insights, initiatives and reporting.

“Launching this survey is the best way for us to reach out on a large scale and ask vital questions to spa operators,” said Lucy Brialey, SSA co-founder.

“Ultimately the SSA is here to be a practical and helpful resource and bridge the gap between sustainable concepts and spa businesses. The more people who take part the better we can listen, assess and respond in a way that will be productive and impactful.”

Sponsored by founding brand partner, Comfort Zone, the survey will be open for responses until 26 November 2020. Participants will gain early access to the results before they’re officially published in January 2021.

To take part, follow this link.

By entering the survey, entrants will also have the chance to win one of two rewards, either a hamper from Comfort zone or a 12 month Spa Operator membership with the SSA.

Winners of the rewards will be announced between 28 December 2020 - 1 January 202.
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Sustainable Spa Association launches global spa industry sustainability survey
POSTED 27 Oct 2020 . BY Megan Whitby
Sponsored by founding brand partner, Comfort Zone, the survey will be open for responses until 26 November 2020 Credit: Shutterstock/Maridav
Credit: LinkedIn/Lucy Brialey
Launching this survey is the best way for us to reach out on a large scale and ask vital questions to spa operators
– Lucy Brialey
The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA) is launching a first-of-its-kind global survey into sustainability in the spa industry.

The survey is designed for spa team members and has been created to gain insight into current global spa behaviour, levels of knowledge and implementation of sustainability concepts.

According to the SSA, the results will help to form the basis and focus of the organisation’s goals for the industry in the year ahead.

The UK-based SSA launched in Q2 2020 to make the path to sustainable business easy and accessible using bespoke education for spa members, as well as spreading awareness of environmental challenges and solutions through focused research, insights, initiatives and reporting.

“Launching this survey is the best way for us to reach out on a large scale and ask vital questions to spa operators,” said Lucy Brialey, SSA co-founder.

“Ultimately the SSA is here to be a practical and helpful resource and bridge the gap between sustainable concepts and spa businesses. The more people who take part the better we can listen, assess and respond in a way that will be productive and impactful.”

Sponsored by founding brand partner, Comfort Zone, the survey will be open for responses until 26 November 2020. Participants will gain early access to the results before they’re officially published in January 2021.

To take part, follow this link.

By entering the survey, entrants will also have the chance to win one of two rewards, either a hamper from Comfort zone or a 12 month Spa Operator membership with the SSA.

Winners of the rewards will be announced between 28 December 2020 - 1 January 202.
RELATED STORIES
SSA launches #SpaWasteNotChallenge to inspire global spa teams to embrace sustainability


The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA) has partnered with sustainability specialist Stephanie Hodgson from MeettheFiveR’s to help global spas understand the importance of a circular economy.
Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey embark on sustainable UK spa tour


Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of UK spas to raise sustainability standards across the industry.
Sustainable Spa Association rebrands and announces partnership with sustainability benchmarking platform FuturePlus


Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the name Sustainable Wellness.
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UK updates physical activity guidelines with focus on daily movement
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Sauna advocate Becky Pelkonen drafts global public sauna-bathing charter
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Marriott International partners with Fitwel for wellness solutions across its residential portfolio
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Anna Bjurstam steps down from Six Senses to build new company Wahayla
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