5 Critical Components For Planning a Successful Spa

January 4th, 2010

1/ market evaluation:

a/ site evaluation and geographic location evaluation

b/ development of preliminary concept plan which integrates client’s vision as well as functional lay-out (saga or client architect)

c/ financial proformas

d/ preliminary cost projections (including ff&e and pre-opening cost)

e/competition analysis

2/ development of concept

a/ development of concept plans (saga or client architect)

b/vision and philosophy

c/ development of action plan and time lines

3/ position in market

a/   development of spa “identity”

b/ business objectives

4/ development of architectural plans and all interior details (working with saga architect and interior designer or client’s architect, interior designer)

a/ create an environment that reflects client’s vision

b/ create an environment that takes into consideration a sustainable

Operation

c/ creat e an environment where function, form, flow as well as

efficiency of operations

5/ development of effective operations plans with emphasis on excellence and professional service, treatment and program implementation