Intelligent Spas published the first-ever Global Spa Benchmark Report which presents a plethora of financial statistics for the global spa industry and includes breakdowns of key performance indicators by region for the Americas, Europe, Middle East/Africa and Asia Pacific.

This unprecedented statistical report contains over 1,850 spa industry benchmarks relating to revenue, expenses, visits and employment, with many topics showing historical data available from 2005 to 2008, plus forecast data for 2009 and 2010. The benchmarks are comparable across the entire spa industry due to the consistent methodology implemented and the some of statistics and benchmark ratios featured in the report include:
- Treatment Room Occupancy
- Average Treatment Rate
- Average Revenue per Visit
- Revenue per Available Minute
- Therapist Productivity Rate
- Repeat Visitation Rate
- Capture Rate of Hotel Guests
- Breakdown of Total Revenue including retail revenue
- Breakdown of Total Expenses
- Visitor Profiles by Gender, Age and Residence

The comprehensive report also presents a collection of other spa industry intelligence including:
- Spa business models describing ownership, business structure, management structures.
- Spa infrastructure covering spa size, space breakdown, treatment rooms and stations, standard support facilities versus water-based support facilities.
- Spa menus such as variety of hydrotherapy and water-based treatments offered and the range of treatments practiced.
- Spa industry trends relating to clients and products.

( Read full information… )

It is amazing how often investors from all horizons and calibers are basing their investment decision on a very emotional aspect. It is true that Thailand, especially the island of Phuket, offers exceptional sceneries, pristine white sand beaches, fantastic climate, and great hospitality. Not to mention the kindness and friendliness of the Thai people. On the other hand, it is also true that too often Land & Hotel Properties are drastically over priced compared to the value they have been purchased few years back. And yet outrageous deals are being made heading to disastrous investments that can take more than 20, 30, 50, 100, or even more years for a return on investment! Here are three easy steps to avoid such financial disasters when considering investing in the Hotel Industry in Phuket.

Benchmark your project potential Revenue in a realistic manner and on a conservative side. Remember that economic cycles repeat themselves every decade, so sampling a period having experienced Peak, High, Low and very Low Demands will serve as a good base to establish a fair business trend. Finding out your project competition Average Room Rate, Occupancy, Extra Revenue and Cost will guide you to a good Profit estimate. Working out those figures over 10 years, without taking into consideration Rates or Occupancy increments, will cover a return on investment including loan interests and loan Pay back, and, will give you a pretty good overall results assessment.

( Read full information… )

Siam Guardian Services setting a benchmark in the Security Industry in Thailand

SGS provide an initial 13 day intensive training course for their Security Guards. A course developed by SGS’s professional Trainers, meeting the Industry’s challenging market.

SGS then deliver a Continuation Training Package that is designed to enhance the Security Officers Knowledge, to promote a more acceptable client/customer relationship, and to bring a service that is expected in today’s climate.

All the training carried out at SGS’s new indoor and outdoor facility in Phuket.

Mission statement for Siam Guardian Services

SGS was founded to provide as safe , secure and welcoming environment to it’s
clients and visitors. It is faithfully committed to the health and welfare, not only of it’s patrons but also of it’s guard force.

SGS strives to achieve this mission by means of community friendly approach the promotes safety through the visibility of security personnel , preventative patrols, 24-hour vigilance as well as state of the art surveillance equipment. SGS pursues a positive conflict resolution coupled with awareness programs and crime prevention achieved through collaboration with local law enforcement and community organizations.

( Read full information… )