THM 630G - Spa Facility and Destination Management
This two-part course is an introduction into the management of wellness destinations overall and spa facilities in particular. The first half of the course considers contemporary and international trends in wellness destination development as well regional variations in core competencies. Issues around sustainable development and destination competitiveness are also considered. The second half of the course focuses on the spa industry, the largest and most lucrative under the wellness tourism umbrella. Topics touched upon under spa facility management include the planning, design, marketing and financial management of spas. Operations management, legal issues, service offerings, industry benchmarking and evaluation of spa facilities are also considered.
Credit hours: 3.0
Eligibility:
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Hays, KS 67601-4099
785-628-FHSU (3478)