Hospitality Sri Lanka

Thinking of operating a spa?

So you want to open a day spa. Have you considered what type of spa you want to operate? What range of treatments do you plan to offer? How do you decide which treatments work best for your customers? For read more...

Sparring with spas

Sparring is normally distinct from fights in competition, the goal of sparring normally being the education of the participants. This article will attempt to carry that educational mantle in describing the role of a Spa without prejudice to any argumentative read more...

Health is wealth

Yes, I certainly do agree ‘health is wealth ‘… that familiar saying one encounters in some way or the other. The life styles we lead, needs to be assessed concentrating on a healthier aspect in living a meaningful life. Today read more...

Ayurveda...A long-life journey

‘Ayurveda’ is a science of life and longevity. I.e.’ Ayu’ is age, life, longevity, and ‘Veda’ is knowledge. Perhaps the most ancient known healing system in the world ‘Ayurveda’ is believed to have existed before five thousand years in India. read more...

Timeless spa treatments

Almost everyone deserves to experience a spa treatment in their life time. Although some treatments come at a price, the practice of having a massage, after a haircut at a salon gives an added value for the guest. Some people read more...

Aromatherapy and essential oils: the non-toxic way to feel and smell good

Linda Buck and Richard Axel carried out a revolutionary study on the sense of smell; the scientifically proven results of which won them the Nobel Prize in Physiology in 2004. In essence, their study proved that perfume can stimulate the read more...

How can spas boost sales during troubled times?

Following the horrific Easter Sunday bombings that left over 250 dead and several more injured, the bottom literally fell off for the hospitality industry. While hotels, been the ‘engine of thrust’ for the industry may suffer the most, the ‘theatre read more...

What do customers look for or expect when visiting a spa? - Part 1

When deciding to visit a spa, there are those who exactly know what they want. Likewise, there are others who are nervous with the idea of going to a spa. Many people have their first spa experience when they receive read more...

What do customers look for or expect when visiting a spa? - Part 2

When deciding to visit a spa, there are those who exactly know what they want. Likewise, there are others who are nervous with the idea of going to a spa. Many people have their first spa experience when they receive read more...

'Ayubowan' - no handshakes please...this is 'So Sri Lanka'

In a sign of times to come, shaking hands, kissing cheeks, hugging and even high fives will be a thing of the past - thanks to the corona virus. The virus, abbreviated COVID-19, primarily spreads through contact with infected persons read more...

The role of an interior designer in hospitality

In the business world, the bottom line is defined in terms of revenue. In interior design, the bottom line is the customer. In the majority of instances the customer is the owner – be it a house or an office read more...

Is swimming in a hotel pool safe during COVID-19, or is it safer to take a dip in the ocean?

Living in a mask-wearing and a socially distant world after staying indoors for a lengthy period, taking a swim in a pool is indeed tempting. As long as you abide by the safety guidelines and, the pool is uncrowded, the risk read more...

Operating a spa during COVID-19

Having endured months of ‘lockdown’ and isolation, spa-loving people will yearn to gratify their appetite for wellness. However, there will be underlying anxieties of ‘safety first’ before all. It will take time for customers to feel comfortable and less afraid of read more...

The eco friendly hotel of tomorrow

Even before COVID-19 turned things upside down, many hoteliers were determined to reduce their carbon print by introducing new energy saving technology, sustainable strategies and so on. Thankfully, the recent advances in technology make it achievable for hotels to put read more...

Spas: the way forward post-Covid

In the post Covid era, one way forward is to focus on achieving a healthier and wellness orientated lifestyle. A simple definition of ‘Wellness’ is; “it is a complete state of mental, physical and social well being. The core of read more...

Don't be undone by done print

In his blog ‘The Dirtiest Fine Print I’ve Ever Seen in Contracts’, Sean Kernen claims that almost 91% of users do not read contract terms and conditions in full before signing. Come to think of it I sometime don’t. The read more...

PPE: To wear or not to wear?

Travelers boarding a plane nowadays find themselves face-to-face with the ‘new normal’ of flying - from masked fellow passengers to the crew whose designer uniforms including the makeup and hairdos of stewardesses, are now totally camouflaged behind PPE, face shields read more...

Are we really on the track to recovery from COVID-19?

“We will bounce back by 2021”, “Tourism will recover and when it does be ready…” “The increasingly promising news of the vaccine finally offers a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel”, “We predict the worst is behind read more...

Omicron triggers global fears for future travel

How bad is Omicron going to be? No one really knows, but, that hasn’t stopped several countries from unleashing blanket measures to keep it at bay. Some countries have suspended entry of all foreign visitors, whilst others have barred foreign read more...

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