ISPA to Issue Guidance on Reopening Spas after the COVID-19 Pandemic

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is developing guidance for spas looking to reopen their doors after the COVID-19 pandemic.

The resources will include updated sanitation and hygiene standards for the spa industry, checklists for reopening preparedness and employee education, templates for guest communications and downloadable sanitation standards materials for display in the spa.  The first of these resources should be available later this month. 

Each of these assets is being developed in collaboration with professionals from every corner of the spa industry. “The spa industry is once again showing its commitment to a stronger future through this cooperative effort,” says ISPA President Lynne McNees, in a news release. “ISPA looks forward to putting these tools into the hands of those who can use them to safely, confidently welcome guests back into their spas when the time comes. We know that guests’ peace of mind will be critical to the reopening process, so a big part of this effort is strengthening the already rigorous sanitation standards practiced within the industry, offering guidance on communicating those standards to guests and protecting spa employees.”