Technological advancements are continuing at an accelerating pace, causing ubiquitous connectivity, improving our ability to access and share information, as well as communicate and interact with others. Geography and location are losing importance. Competitiveness is accelerating.
What this means for the spa industry is access to an increased number of spa services, including health management and cosmetic procedures like genetic screening, advanced executive physicals, scans, DNA analysis, biomarker measurements, toxicology assessment, laser procedures and safe injectables. With advancements via the Internet making information on medical wellness and cosmetic med spas more viable, continued interest is assured. The arena of medical tourism will become more robust as people from one country travel to another for less expensive services which may also be limited at home. Spa settings surrounding medical procedures will make these options even more attractive.