Number of U.S. spas (2007): 14,615
Revenue (2006): $9.4 billion, down 3 percent from previous year
Spa visits (2006): 110 million, a decline of 16 percent from previous year
Active spa-goers: 32 million
In total: 1 in 4 Americans has been to a spa
Employees: 234, 600 (118,00 full-time; 73,600 part-time; 42,900 contract)
Top growth areas by spa type: Medical (19%), resort/hotel (16%), destination (13%)
Source: International Spa Association
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