{"id":8617,"date":"2024-09-03T21:44:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T21:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/?p=8617"},"modified":"2025-05-02T01:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T01:44:24","slug":"case-study-yixing-wellness-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Yixing Wellness Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Mandate\" title=\"Mandate:\">Mandate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Benchmarking\" title=\"Benchmarking\">Benchmarking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Survey_Results\" title=\"Survey Results\">Survey Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Programming_Component_Recommendations\" title=\"Programming &amp; Component Recommendations\">Programming &amp; Component Recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/#Sizing_Financials\" title=\"Sizing &amp; Financials\">Sizing &amp; Financials<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandate\"><\/span><strong>Mandate:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Conceptualize the program and components, recommend sizing, and develop an illustrative financial model for a new type of retirement village that combines elements of world-class wellness resorts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-1024x567.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-1536x851.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Screenshot-2024-08-30-at-11.52.16\u202fAM-2048x1134.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide2.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">For this project, we had the opportunity to work with a former coal-mining conglomerate in Yixing County of Jiangsu Province, China.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Retirement villages<\/strong> are becoming increasingly important in China due to the country&#8217;s rapidly aging population. With over 18% of China&#8217;s population now aged 60 and above, a figure expected to reach nearly 30% by 2050 &#8211; there is a pressing need for solutions to accommodate and care for the elderly. The shift towards retirement villages is also driven by cultural changes in China. While traditionally, elderly parents lived with their children, changing cultural and economic dynamics have weakened this support system. Retirement villages offering a mix of independent living with access to medical care and community services, are emerging as a popular and practical option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide5.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Since ancient civilizations, people traveled to mineral springs and thermal baths believed to have healing properties. The tradition continued into the 19th centuries in Europe and the United States, with the establishment of sanatoriums and health retreats focused on rest, diet, and natural therapies. These early resorts were often located in areas known for their natural beauty and clean air, such as the Alps in Switzerland or the mountains in upstate New York, offering a refuge from the stresses of urban life.\u00a0 <strong>Wellness resorts<\/strong> have become a major trend in the global hospitality industry, catering to a growing demand for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. These offer a comprehensive approach to health and relaxation, providing guests with services incorporating diverse practices from around the world, including traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic treatments from India, and modern fitness and spa services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide3-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benchmarking\"><\/span><strong>Benchmarking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">As the first step, we undertook a comprehensive benchmarking of the top wellness resorts and retirement villages in the world.\u00a0 <strong>Wellness resorts<\/strong> reviewed include those from around the region in Japan and Korea, as well as Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America.\u00a0 Not surprisingly, the defining characteristic of wellness resorts is their wellness and spa treatments and programs, often oriented around hot springs or bathing pools.\u00a0 The main components we discovered were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Treatments &amp; therapies<\/span> &#8211; wellness treatments such as massages, spa wraps, facials, salon programs, medical &amp; health checkups, body training, spiritual wellness, meditation, coaching, aesthetic medicine, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Classes &amp; activities<\/span> &#8211; Participatory activities guided by experts, including cooking classes, guided tours, expert consultations, childcare, local cultural experiences, concerts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Indoor\/outdoor recreation<\/span> &#8211; other physical activities such as biking, hiking, watersports, racquet sports, and other active experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Relaxation &amp; bathing<\/span> &#8211; category included bathing pools, saunas, hot springs, gardens, lounges, hammams, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide16.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8772\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide17-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Retirement villages<\/strong> from Europe, Japan, Korea, and Thailand were benchmarked in a similar fashion.\u00a0 The main components were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Medical\/healthcare &#8211; facilities built for medical treatments and wellness, such as checkups, exams, therapy.\u00a0 These amenities were present in some, but not all benchmarks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Sports\/recreation &#8211; active recreation facilities, including golf\/screen golf, lawn bowling and games, racquet sports, swimming pool, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Activities &#8211; activities including cooking and other enrichment classes, fitness programs, concerts, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Relaxation\/lounge &#8211; relaxation facilities, such as saunas and spas, salons, kids rooms, libraries and lounges, game rooms, gardens, theaters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Commercial &#8211; miscellaneous facilities for supporting retail, banks, dining, and other conveniences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8773\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide48.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8774\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide49.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a>The client intended to use retirement villages as the core real estate type around which the wellness resort could be built, so <strong>local retirement villages (Chinese)<\/strong> were reviewed for potential cultural differences.\u00a0 In contrast to international comparables, local benchmarks had a different set of main components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Hospital\/clinic<\/span> &#8211; in Chinese retirement villages, these were the most common facility.\u00a0 These consisted of facilities that aid in medical, preventative, and wellness therapies and treatments, including full hospitals, special centers and expert clinics, rehabilitation centers, and rooms for specialized treatments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Retail &amp; dining<\/span> &#8211; These were facilities somewhat unique to Asian comparables. These are convenience-oriented retail such as restaurants, supermarkets, convenience stores, hair salons, and other retail typically found in a shopping environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Multipurpose indoor areas<\/span> &#8211; Indoor rooms for relaxation and recreation. These included lounge rooms, kids\u2019 rooms, tea rooms, billiards and table tennis rooms, KTV, banquet halls, art &amp; photography studios, classrooms, and other activity rooms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Fitness facilities<\/span> &#8211; Dry and wet fitness facilities for non-guided recreation. These included pools, gyms and other fitness centers, hot springs, and saunas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Nature\/gardens<\/span> &#8211; landscaped parks and gardens offered for outdoor recreation and relaxation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica;\">Miscellaneous<\/span> &#8211; other unique components included cinemas, hotels for visitors, and art museums.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8775\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide55-1.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Survey_Results\"><\/span><strong>Survey Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">As the next step, we administered four surveys to individuals from high net-worth families living in the Yangtze River region, with household incomes of at least 10 million RMB (~$1.4m) annually, for a combined total of ~3,200 responses.\u00a0 These surveys consisted of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>A wellness resort survey<\/strong>: gauging respondents\u2019 preferences among the traditional components of a wellness resort \u2013 treatments &amp; therapies, recreation, classes\/activities, relaxation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>A retirement village survey<\/strong>: gauging respondents\u2019 preferences among the traditional components of a retirement village \u2013 medical care, treatments &amp; therapies, recreation, classes\/activities, relaxation, commercial facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Hybrid model survey<\/strong>: measuring respondents\u2019 preferences among both the traditional components of a retirement village and that of a wellness resort, and preference for either type.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\"><strong>Activity detail<\/strong>: a survey gauging\u00a0respondents\u2019 preferences for the individual elements of each component \u2013 specific treatments &amp; therapies, specific recreation types, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide59.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8780\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide67.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8781\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide72.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Programming_Component_Recommendations\"><\/span><strong>Programming &amp; Component Recommendations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide102.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide103.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Of the wellness resort amenities, treatment and medical checkup facilities, classes and activities, and water-based recreation (e.g. pools) were the top indicated programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Of the retirement village amenities, water-based recreation was similarly the top preferred amenity.\u00a0 Restaurants and dining, retail, and classes\/activities followed in terms of preferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Based on these results, we engaged in a round of discussions with the client about the intended target and development aims of the project.\u00a0 The client&#8217;s vision had evolved.\u00a0 The retirement village was now seen as a hybrid residential development &#8211; with large villas for sale, rather than units leased on an annual or monthly basis.\u00a0 As part of this change, the components of the development took on more residential characteristics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide100.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">In addition to the various components revealed in the survey, we also recommended a large private clubhouse acting as a focal space for the community, taking on the character of luxury private clubs.\u00a0 Benchmarking well-known US-based wellness resorts such as Canyon Ranch and Miraval, as well as luxury residential communities developed by Discovery Land, the final program consisted of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Wellness resort accommodations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Residential villas<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Spa\/pool complex<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Clubhouse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Treatment and activity rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Golf course<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Tennis\/racquet-sports courts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Garden and\/or working farm<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Sport field and challenge courses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">Green space\/common areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide109.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Slide124.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sizing_Financials\"><\/span><strong>Sizing &amp; Financials<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'EB Garamond';\">For more details on sizing recommendations, illustrative financials, and full benchmark details, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theparkdb.com\/store\/product\/case-study-yixing-wellness-resort\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #19a48a; font-family: Geologica; text-decoration: underline;\">purchase the case study here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mandate: Conceptualize the program and components, recommend sizing, and develop an illustrative financial model for a new type of retirement village that combines elements of world-class wellness resorts. 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