Chosen business: Leisure Spa.
Background: It is a group essay, I need to do only my parts. As part of the growth strategy at the
University, there are plans to increase the number of businesses operating on campus. The university�s
objective is to �Internationalise Business Services on Campus�.(We have choose a Leisure Spa.)
Because of the increase of international students who now study and live on campus, there is a need for
a diverse range of products and services to be provided. But, what could they be and why?
My Parts are:
Literature Review – Provides the background of literature influencing your research. Conclude with how
the review has informed your research (e.g. things you will be building on, gaps you will be filling etc.).
AND
Discussion- Discuss your findings/{results} and relate it to the literature discussed in the literature review.
{results-a part of other student}.
**My parts means that I don’t need to do any other part, roof example, I don’t need introduction,
conclusion, methodology etc.. Only Literature Review AND Discussion.
Leisure Spa
Literature Review
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According to (Burt, 2012), the element of meditation is considered as an effective
approach aimed at helping individuals in the reduction of stress, depression and the alleviation of
anxiety (pp.18). This therefore determines the rationale behind the inclusion of leisure activities
that are directed towards the reduction of stress levels among students, a factor that has been
noted to improve their moods thus contributing to the well-being of individuals including their
health.
Considering the similarities and differences that result during meditation and leisure
activities engagement among students determines the fact that the outcomes of meditation and
leisure may lead to an improved state of mind and quality of a student’s learning process and
period (Herman, & Tătar, 2015.pp.117). This therefore determines the rationale behind the
development of a leisure spa within the institution. The primary aim of this project is the
reduction of stress levels that result from workloads experienced by the students and restoring
their emotional balance and quality of life.
According to foreign scholars, Leisure spas are essential in offering international
massages, spa therapies and body rituals that are considered to be rejuvenating treatments
methods to stress and depression. Through the usage of warm herbal herbs and other oils during
the process of treatment, the body of an individual is bound to feel relaxed over to distress
(Herman, & Tătar, 2015, pp.118). Our plan to develop a Leisure Spa therefore remains an oasis
of the outside world that will allow the students to gain tranquility and silence, comfort and
beauty during their learning period at considerable changes that will be manageable for the
students.
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In consideration of the psychological health changes and mental issues that are increasing
among the campus students, it was determined that close to 34% of the students have an
impaired concentration, 40% with memory disturbances, and 65% of the rest of the population
depicting sleepless nights as a result of depression (Jones, 2016, pp.24). Sleep disorders and
depression as a result of the heavy workloads was considered major challenges to the
international students. The development of a Leisure Spa remains an essential business approach
that would meet the needs of these students. The students will be in a position to access that
facility during particular periods. The students will be required to register and pay the required
amounts in advance to access the facility.
It is essential to note the development of a Leisure Spa within our institution of learning
remains one of the keep projects within the institution aimed at enhancing the process of
education among the campus students, especially those from different international countries.
The development of the Leisure Spa is considered in accordance to the local characters that will
require the element of high quality and innovation in its contraction (McClelland, & Giles, 2016,
pp.47). In this case, the Leisure Spa will be effective in enhancing international business services
within the campus.
Discussion
It is important to note that the literature review depicts several gaps, the stress levels among the
students as depicted in Table 1:1.
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Impaired
Concentration
Memory
Disturbances
Sleep DisordersStreess and
Depression
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Series 1
Series 2
Series 3
Table 1:1Psychologcal Health Challenges of the Students
It is therefore essential to note that the differences in the psychological health challenges
experienced by these students provides a business opportunity to develop a Leisure Spa that will
ensure the students get an opportunity to relax and relieve their stress levels (Miller, &
Washington, 2010,pp.319 ). The institution will ensure that the students are provided with access
to the facility during their learning period in order to enhance their mental state of wellbeing.
This literature review therefore informed our research since it has enabled us to
understand the population of students in need of these services in order to develop an effective
business strategy that meets their needs and achieves the business objective of the institution
(Miller, & Washington, 2010, pp.320). This project will therefore consider the students needs
and ensure appropriate rejuvenating and reflexive treatment methods are developed in order to
meet the needs of the international students.
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Through this literature review, appropriate measures in developing, the similarities and
differences that result during meditation and leisure activities engagement among students
determines the fact that the outcomes of meditation and leisure may lead to an improved state of
mind and quality of a students learning process and period (Vázquez-Illa Navarro, 2014,pp.52).
The development of this Leisure Spa will therefore employ the customer focused theory to meet
the student’s needs.
Products and services that meet the needs of students will be developed to ensure that the
services provided to these students in copying up with their educational needs. It is essential to
note the development of a Leisure Spa within our institution of learning remains one of the keep
projects within the institution aimed at enhancing the process of education among the campus
students, especially those from different international countries (Weiss, 2011.pp.382).
According to foreign scholars, Leisure spas are essential in offering international massages, spa
therapies and body rituals that are considered to be rejuvenating treatments methods to stress and
depression. The development of the Leisure Spa is considered in accordance to the local
characters that will require the element of high quality and innovation in its contraction. The
Leisure Spa will be effective in enhancing international business services within the campus.
References
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Burt, B 2012, ‘Red Carpet Treatment at Spa Luce’, Spa Management, 19, 5, pp. 16-20,
Hospitality & Tourism Complete, EBSCOhost, viewed
Herman, G. V., & Tătar, C. 2015. Trends and Prospects in the Evolution and Dynamics of the
Felix – 1 Mai Spas Tourist System. Annals Of The University Of Oradea, Geography
Series / Analele Universitatii Din Oradea, Seria Geografie, 25(1), 116-126. Available
McClelland, C., & Giles, A. R. 2016. Health matters: the social impacts of street-involved
youth’s participation in a structured leisure programme. Leisure Studies, 35(1), 46-63.
Miller, R. K., & Washington, K. 2010. Chapter 58: SPAS. In , Leisure Market Research
Handbook (pp. 318-322). Richard K. Miller & Associates.
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Vázquez-Illa Navarro, J. 2014. UNFOLDING THE SPA INDUSTRY: SPA BUSINESS
MODELS TROUGH THE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE. Enlightening Tourism, 4(1), 52-
78.
