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India: a global Spa & Wellness destination
India provides a perfect environment for holistic retreats

Rising income levels and increasing awareness towards wellness as a lifestyle and the enormous expansion in the hotel industry has led to the phenomenal growth of the Indian spa industry in the last few years. India’s spectacular natural beauty coupled with the centuries-old wisdom of healing practices, Yoga and Ayurveda, presents India with all the attributes to be the most tempting spa destination in the world. With destination spas in Himalayas and the deserts of Rajasthan to Ayurvedic retreats in the South, India has become a hotspot for spa lovers.

Realising this potential, the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. Of India has recently launched the initiative like promoting Yoga and Ayurveda as a global brand and promoting the Indian Spa industry as a global spa destination in a more organised and standardised manner.

Spa Mantra spoke to industry experts to comment on the needs, growth and the future prospects of this highly potent industry.

Shankar Prasad, Executive Director, Everstone Capital Advisors India Private Limited.

Everstone Capital Advisors is an investment advisor to Everstone Capital which manages dedicated PE funds in excess of $1 billion.

Indian Spa Industry – What are the Drivers and Barriers?

Three main factors driving growth in the Indian wellness industry:

  • Rising disposable incomes – expected to grow at 6% y-o-y over the next 20 years
  • Increasing propensity to spend – have money, will spend
  • Compulsive need to look good – Beauty is an essential spend now, spa services continue to be a discretionary spend

Also, paradoxically, as incomes rise, lifestyle disorders are also on the rise. This is leading to people seeking out alternative therapies for curing disorders like sleeplessness, backache, hair-fall etc. Ayurveda is being re-packaged as a solution for these illnesses, with encouraging results.

Major barriers to growth are:

  • Lack of Standardization
  • Real Estate
  • Manpower
  • Underdeveloped Franchising Ecosystem

 

Christine Hays, Vice President, Spa Operations, Oberoi Group

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is synonymous the world over with providing the right blend of service, luxury and

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quiet efficiency. The Oberoi Spas offer an unmatched array of treatments, rituals and experiences designed to renew, refresh and replenish the soul

What is the profile of the Spa Consumer?

The spa concept in India is getting increasingly popular. However, at The Oberoi Group our spa guests are predominantly international guests (comprising 70%). Interestingly, it is not just women but more number of men who are interested in indulging in spa therapies. We have about 60% male guests opting for various types of therapies. Keeping that in mind some of The Oberoi Spas in India have a separate Gentlemen menu which includes different kinds of treatments ranging from facial, after workout treatments, back therapy, manicures and sports pedicure etc. The age groups of spa guests range from 28 – 65.

 

Dr. Bhawna Gulati, Assistant Director, NABH, Quality Council of India

National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) is a constituent board of Quality Council of India, set up to establish and operate accreditation programme for healthcare organizations.

Is there a need for Standardisation?

Until now, the healthcare industry has been focusing on a curative approach to medicine, rather than preventive. But it is set to change now. With the lack of any guidelines and standards in the field and mushrooming of unorganized players, our effort may prove as a guiding light for the Wellness industry in improving the quality of care provided to the general public.

NABH Accreditation Standards for Wellness Centres provide framework for quality of care for customers and quality improvement for Wellness Centres. NABH Accreditation Standards for Wellness Centres contains complete set of standards for evaluation of Wellness Centres for grant of accreditation. The NABH accreditation standards are approved by Department of AYUSH, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Tourism.

 

Harshajeet Kuroop CEO and MD, Kerala Vaidyashlaa (i) Pvt. Ltd. with inputs from Dr. Suguna Kuroop, Director

Kerala Vaidyashala (i) Pvt. Ltd. is committed to encourage a healthy lifestyle, since three decades in the Health and Wellness Industry. With its dedication to the age old science of Ayurveda, it comprises of total health orientation with a living experience of being in Harmony with Nature. Dr. Suguna Kuroop entered the Ayurvedic field 12 years ago as Director of Kerala Vaidyashala and has specialised in Panchakarama, Ayurveda’s primary purification and detoxification treatment…

Read the full version of the article on emag.spamantra.in (Issue 3 page 66)

Writer | Saroni Roy

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