5 Critical Components For Planning a Successful Spa

5 Critical Components For Planning a Successful Spa

Market Evaluation

• Site evaluation and geographic location evaluation
• Development of preliminary concept plan which integrates client’s vision as well as functional lay-out (Saga or client architect)
• Financial proformas
• Preliminary cost projections for FF&E and Pre-opening for spa
• Competition analysis and preliminary market position for spa

Concept Development
Development of:

• Design brief / outline
• Preliminary space and facility program
• Concept plans (Saga architect or Client architect)
• Vision and philosophy
• Action plan and time lines

Position in market
Development of:

• Spa “identity”, cultural and other unique characteristics
• Business objectives
• Final Space and facility program
• Concept plans (Saga architect or Client architect)

Development of schematic and architectural plans
Development of:

• Complete architectural plans and all interior details (working with saga architect and interior design team or client’s architect and interior design team) which reflect the client’s vision
• Plans which take into consideration a sustainable operation
• Plans which create an environment where function and form flow and efficiency of operation is maximal
• Cooperation and liaison during construction phase with all team members, review and recommendations where appropriate
• Planning of critical path through opening period
• Planning of pre-opening work tasks

Development of Effective Operational Plans

• Preparation of staffing, education and training and other components required to administer services, treatments and program excellence along with excellent service