Independent spa industry research company Intelligent Spas has revealed a small selection of findings from 15 new market reports covering four regions.

Managing director Julie Garrow has exclusively revealed to Spa Opportunities one statistic per regional report from the firm’s new Spa Market Overview Reports.

The Americas:

Brazil: Four spas have recently openedToronto: Day spas and salon spas collectively represent 71% of the market

Miami: Resort spas are over three times the size of hotel spas on averageLos Angeles: Medical spas represent 8% of the market

Asia Pacific:

Bangalore: Two hotel spas are under construction and plan to open within the next 12 monthsGuangdong: 98% of spas are in hotels and resorts

Shanghai: 35% of spas are operated by local chainsSingapore: 64 local spa brands operate 3.8 locations on average

Melbourne: 27% of the day spas promote a relaxation room

Europe: London: 47% of spas use a spa brand name

Paris: Salon spas make up 36% of the marketSwitzerland: 12 international hotel brands operate 15 spas collectively

Middle East/Africa:

Cape Town: 14% of city’s spas are in resortsJohannesburg: Hotel spas are 1,522 square metres on average

Morocco: 33% of spas are operated by international hotel brands