Hotel Spas Try to Lure Locals | nytimes.com

Hotel spas have long been a haven of calm for business travelers seeking to get the kinks out of their backs after a long flight or to unwind before a big meeting. But as the economic downturn hurts the hotel business, the spas are dealing with their own stresses. According to PKF Consulting, spa revenue rose 5 percent from 2006 to 2007, largely because of higher charges for treatments.