Improving spa services to a better customers' attraction : a case study on red sea resorts

Joint Authors

al-Shair, Nuha S. Ismail
al-Sayyid, Sali Fathi

Source

Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality

Issue

Vol. 13, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2016), pp.167-181, 15 p.

Publisher

Suez Canal University Faculty of Tourism and Hotels

Publication Date

2016-06-30

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

15

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration

Abstract EN

Purpose- In today's highly competitive hospitality environment, an inviting spa can create a truly memorable guest experience.

“Spa” is an acronym for salus per aqua, or health through water.

More than any other hotel service or amenities, Spas provide personal, intimate and comforting experience sought by today’s consumers and helping resorts and hotels need to stay competitive.

Spas that deliver the guest experience and exceed client’ expectations take into account not only what their clients are looking for, but what they may not have considered, as well.

Design/methodoIogy/approach-Using a deductive approach, case study data was collected from five hotels, located at the Red Sea, via semi structured questionnaire to top line management and SPA managers.

Research Results and Recommendations - The research focused on a sample of the Five Star chain hotel’s in Red Sea in Egypt that running SPA club.

American Psychological Association (APA)

al-Shair, Nuha S. Ismail& al-Sayyid, Sali Fathi. 2016. Improving spa services to a better customers' attraction : a case study on red sea resorts. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality،Vol. 13, no. 1, pp.167-181.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)

al-Shair, Nuha S. Ismail& al-Sayyid, Sali Fathi. Improving spa services to a better customers' attraction : a case study on red sea resorts. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality Vol. 13, no. 1 (Jun. 2016), pp.167-181.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

al-Shair, Nuha S. Ismail& al-Sayyid, Sali Fathi. Improving spa services to a better customers' attraction : a case study on red sea resorts. Journal of Association of Arab Universities for Tourism and Hospitality. 2016. Vol. 13, no. 1, pp.167-181.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-826389

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 180-181

Record ID

BIM-826389