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Sustainable Development of Spa Industry in Tanauan City, Batangas

CHAPTER 1

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

SPA HISTORY
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Walloon word Espa meaning fountain. Belgian Town, Spa Latin word spagere Latin phrase sanitas per aquas

Wikipedia: Spa is associated with water treatment. That dates at least to the Babylonians and Greeks.

SPA
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One of the most rapidly expanding industries in the world. Spas are being enjoyed by both men and after their chores, works and travel. They offer treatment sessions that believed to relieve muscle stress, relax muscle tension and improve body system functions. In fact, from 2006 survey gathered by the International Spa Association, there are onequarter of all American adults - some 57 million folks - plus 4 million teens had at least one visit to a spa.

Philippines is well-known for its spa getaways. Specifically in Batangas, there are a lot of spa to choose from. Conducting our study, one of the places that offer Spa relaxation is Tanauan City, Batangas.

City of Tanauan
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First class city in Batangas 152,393 inhabitants in 30, 354 households Several of the Spa and Wellness Centres are in operation and starting to be known in particular places

Included in these centres are the Avenue Wellness Spa, Nuat Thai Spa and Sona Spa. These are the top Spa in Tanauan.

The researcher through this study would like to know


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the Sustainability Development of Spa and Wellness Centres the strategies used by the centres for sustainability development

The concept relies on - Sustainability level of the Spas and the social and economic impact of it Frameworks - Spas and Tanauan local government - Data gathering processes - Practices of sustainability development and its measurements

THEORY AND CONCEPT

Process

Questionnaires and Interview


Input Spa and Wellness Centres Owners Local Government Output Practices of Sustainability development of Spa Tourism in Tanauan, Batangas and its measurements.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

We sought to answer this question:


What

are the measurements of sustainability development of the Spa and Wellness Center in Tanauan, Batangas based on some of the baseline issues?

SCOPE

Primarily, sustainability development of the Spa and Wellness Centres in Tanauan Sustainability development strategies used Origin or history of Spa Costumers as the adding information The respondents feedback

SIGNIFICANCE

Benefits to:
The

spa and wellness centres owners The management The sustainability researchers The future researchers The academe

CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

THE BIG BANG

Global Spa Economy Report, done by the Stanford Research Institute and released at the Global Spa Summit in New York in the US at the end of May 2008. The global spa industry is estimated to be worth over $250 billion. Also, global tourism, hospitality, and real estate enabled by the spa industry.
In the Philippines, as of end-2006, there were an estimated 87 spas operating in Metro Manila alone. The growth in the Philippines is not just limited to Metro Manila. Cebu City already has 160 spa centres, more than in Metro Manila.

CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH DESIGN

The descriptive-qualitative method of research was used in conducting the studies. As the researchers used the method of research, the method itself describes and measures subjective situations after evaluative judgement is done.

RESEARCH INSTRUMENT

The researcher used the primary and secondary sources in conducting the study.
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sources Data from survey questionnaires Interviews sources Relevant literatures Printed documents Internet

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PARTICIPANTS OF THE STUDY

Through convenience sampling applied, researchers identified reliable sources of data.

Spas Avenue Wellness Center Nuat Thai Sona Spa


Why? Accessibility Top three most profitable Spas They offer almost the same services

DATA GATHERING PROCEDURE

Data gathering from secondary sources Preparation of questionnaires Identification of possible respondents

Distribution of the surveys and questionnaires


Managing of the distribution action

Tabulations Interpretation and examination of the data

CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

This chapter covers the presentation of data gathering. You will find the table and its interpretation at the end pages. The researchers measured the Sustainability of Spa and Wellness Centres in Tanauan City based from: 1. Sustaining tourist satisfaction 2. Energy Management 3. Water availability and conservation 4. Waste management 5. Developing control 6. Controlling use intensity

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDING

In sustaining customer satisfaction Avenue Wellness Centre gives the best spa service to their valued customers at a reasonable price oriented by hospitable employees. In terms of energy management, Nuat Thai saves most of their energy expenditure. In terms of water availability and conservation, Avenue Wellness Spa handles their water system accordingly. In terms of waste management, Nuat Thai practice the sustainable use of their wastes.

In terms of development control all exercise a good sustainable business strategy


In terms of controlling use intensity, the three Spa Centres manage to implement an effective sustainability practices.

CONCLUSIONS

The researchers conclude that


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The three Spa exercise a high-quality service with customer-oriented employee and functional facilities. Thus making them on top list. They offer and use an eco-friendly products and services. They practice good energy and water management. They sustain customer expectations and satisfactions. The Spa Industry in Tanauan, Batangas are doing sustainable practices.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Spas should develop strict implementation of waste management practices for a more strategic way of disposing, segregating and collecting waste. Strategic evaluation of the solid waste management practices for the possible integration of other relevant practices. Participation of Spas to seminars and conventions about sustainability practice to be able to exceed their existing sustainability strategies. They must comply and adapt to new technological advances to build competitive advantage. They must continue and however improve their sustainability practices.

THANK YOU

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