What does a hotel spa operator cost? A guide for UK hotels November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe The cost of a hotel spa is mostly people. This guide breaks down every cost line with sources, shows the benchmarks to measure against, and walks through an illustrative P&L...
Spa management fee vs revenue share vs lease: which suits your hotel? November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe The three main ways to contract a hotel spa operator, plus concession and hybrid deals: who keeps the revenue, who carries the costs, who decides, and a worked example with...
How to choose a hotel spa operator: a checklist and RFP questions November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe A vendor-neutral selection process for hotel owners, asset managers and GMs: timeline, who to involve, site visits, references, contract terms, a checklist table and 18 RFP questions to ask any...
Seven signs your hotel spa is underperforming (and what to do) November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe A hotel spa rarely fails loudly. It drifts. Here are seven measurable signs it is underperforming, how to check each one in an afternoon, and the first fix for each.
No spa? In-room treatments vs building a hotel spa November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe A hotel without a spa has four realistic options. This guide compares what each needs in space, capital, staff and licensing, and explains how to start with in-room treatments in...
TUPE when you outsource your hotel spa: what UK hotels need to know November 13, 2026Pedro Príncipe If your hotel employs the spa team and hands the spa to an operator, TUPE usually moves that team across on their existing terms. Here is what the hotel must...