Beatrice (Vallant) Hochegger

Beatrice (Vallant) Hochegger is a 24-year-old spa enthusiast from Austria. She recently graduated with a master of arts in business degree from IMC FH Krems, majoring in tourism and leisure management with a focus on spa management. She assisted in opening Deer Lake Lodge & Spa, an exclusive, green and sustainable destination health spa and wellness resort located in Montgomery, Texas, and wants to start a career within the American spa industry.

Articles by Beatrice (Vallant) Hochegger

• Green spas in a nutshell

  Tuesday, June 03, 2014

  The series of articles on green spas has shown that being green is a trend that will affect the spa industry globally. On the one hand, consumers start demanding eco-friendly spa experiences, and on the other hand spa owners and managers create green philosophies in order to save resources and protect the environment.

• The problem of green washing in the spa industry

  Tuesday, March 11, 2014

  This article aims to reveal a downside and challenge that goes hand-in-hand with being "green" — and not only the spa industry, but every industry. We are talking about the phenomenon of green washing.

• Success factors of green spas

  Tuesday, February 11, 2014

  For spa owners or managers who decide to go green, there are many important aspects worth taking into account. The aim of this article is to draw attention to crucial factors that contribute to the success of sustainable spa operations.

• Clients of the green spa industry

  Tuesday, January 14, 2014

  ​The series of articles on "green spas" has already covered a lot of important topics including ​principles, ​benefits and ​pitfalls of green spas as well as ​benchmarking and ​standards within this industry. The aim of this article is to give a brief description of the green spa guest.

• Standards and criteria of green spas

  Tuesday, December 03, 2013

  The existence of numerous spas calling themselves a "green spa" is a challenge facing not only consumers but also the industry in general. How can the guest be sure the spa is an authentic green spa and compare it with its competitors? And how can a spa itself prove that it is concerned about people and planet? This is where standards and criteria come in.

• Benchmarking in the green spa industry

  Tuesday, November 05, 2013

  Before describing existing benchmarks for the green spa industry, it is necessary to understand the term benchmark as well as its purpose. Therefore, this article will start with a short introduction to benchmarks in general and within the spa industry, followed by benchmarks for green spas.

• Pitfalls and challenges of green spas

  Tuesday, October 08, 2013

  ​The ​last article about green spas emphasized on benefits and advantages that go hand in hand with sustainable business practices. Increasing eco-efficiency, creating a positive image and motivating as well as attracting employees are just some worth mentioning. However, there are also challenges that need to be considered in the course of greening a spa.