Since 1991, the International Spa Association has been recognised worldwide as the professional organisation and voice of the spa industry, representing health and wellness facilities and providers in more than 70 countries. Members encompass the entire arena of the spa experience, from resort/hotel, destination, mineral springs, medical, club and day spas to service providers such as physicians, wellness instructors, nutritionists, massage therapists and product suppliers.
ISPA’s vision is to be the leader in promoting and enhancing the wellbeing of the spa industry and the people it serves, and ISPA invites you to join us on that journey.
Whether you’re a spa owner or a spa vendor, you’re trying to grow your business and ISPA is here to help through resources including education, timely data, inspiring stories and global networking opportunities.
Members have access to invaluable education resources that include educational courses, textbooks and training for spa professionals. Additionally, ISPA members also have 24/7 online access to hours of professional development webinars via experienceispa.com.
ISPA is the leading spa industry research entity and has completed more than 35 industry and consumer research studies since 1999. Members have complimentary online access to the full ISPA research library. Beyond this formal research, ISPA’s monthly Snapshot Surveys help members keep their fingers on the pulse of what other members are doing and what’s trending in the spa industry.
From the ISPA Job Bank to the online member directory to the ISPA Buyer’s Guide, there’s a wealth of ways ISPA helps spa industry professionals from across the globe make new connections and build long-lasting relationships. Not to mention the annual ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the premier event for today’s spa professional and is the ideal place to become more knowledgeable and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. With three days of speaker presentations covering a range of topics to inspiring keynote speakers to an expo floor full of the latest and greatest spa products, the ISPA Conference & Expo is a must-attend event.
This is just a sample of all that an ISPA membership has to offer. Visit experienceispa.com to see all you gain with a membership to the world's premier spa association. All we ask is for you to join, so we – along with a global network of thought leaders – can join you on your journey to success.
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View contents of Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
Interview: Thomas Klein
Senior living, family resorts and urban retreats are all on the cards for Canyon Ranch says COO and president Thomas Klein. Katie Barnes finds out more
Trends: Spa Foresight™ 2018/19
Spa Business’ predictions for the future include vegan spas, blue light antidotes, home wellness and plastic-free facilities
Interview: Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
The owner of Germany’s Schloss Elmau tells Spa Business why music, culture and spa feed the mind and soul
Promotional feature: Living Earth Crafts
Living Earth Crafts has distinguished itself with furniture for the spa industry that combines high design with seamless functionality. Brian Paris gives us insight into the company’s stylish new introductions
Event report: GWS 2018 - Bella vita
An Italian inspired Global Wellness Summit featured fashion, food, fitness and spa… and cameos from Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey. Spa Business gives its highlights
Research: Growing up
Spa is the fastest growing sector of the US$4.2tn global wellness economy according to the latest GWI research
Event report: WTA Conference
What do wellness travellers want? And what issues need to be addressed as the wellness tourism sector grows? Anne Dimon reports from the inaugural meeting of the Wellness Tourism Association
Fitness: Inhale the future
Ashley Neese tells Spa Business about the possibilities of breathwork and opening up the practice to more people
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
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Since 1991, the International Spa Association has been recognised worldwide as the professional organisation and voice of the spa industry, representing health and wellness facilities and providers in more than 70 countries. Members encompass the entire arena of the spa experience, from resort/hotel, destination, mineral springs, medical, club and day spas to service providers such as physicians, wellness instructors, nutritionists, massage therapists and product suppliers.
ISPA’s vision is to be the leader in promoting and enhancing the wellbeing of the spa industry and the people it serves, and ISPA invites you to join us on that journey.
Whether you’re a spa owner or a spa vendor, you’re trying to grow your business and ISPA is here to help through resources including education, timely data, inspiring stories and global networking opportunities.
Members have access to invaluable education resources that include educational courses, textbooks and training for spa professionals. Additionally, ISPA members also have 24/7 online access to hours of professional development webinars via experienceispa.com.
ISPA is the leading spa industry research entity and has completed more than 35 industry and consumer research studies since 1999. Members have complimentary online access to the full ISPA research library. Beyond this formal research, ISPA’s monthly Snapshot Surveys help members keep their fingers on the pulse of what other members are doing and what’s trending in the spa industry.
From the ISPA Job Bank to the online member directory to the ISPA Buyer’s Guide, there’s a wealth of ways ISPA helps spa industry professionals from across the globe make new connections and build long-lasting relationships. Not to mention the annual ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the premier event for today’s spa professional and is the ideal place to become more knowledgeable and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. With three days of speaker presentations covering a range of topics to inspiring keynote speakers to an expo floor full of the latest and greatest spa products, the ISPA Conference & Expo is a must-attend event.
This is just a sample of all that an ISPA membership has to offer. Visit experienceispa.com to see all you gain with a membership to the world's premier spa association. All we ask is for you to join, so we – along with a global network of thought leaders – can join you on your journey to success.
Read more from this issue of Attractions Management magazine
View contents of Attractions Management 2018 issue 4
Interview: Thomas Klein
Senior living, family resorts and urban retreats are all on the cards for Canyon Ranch says COO and president Thomas Klein. Katie Barnes finds out more
Trends: Spa Foresight™ 2018/19
Spa Business’ predictions for the future include vegan spas, blue light antidotes, home wellness and plastic-free facilities
Interview: Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
The owner of Germany’s Schloss Elmau tells Spa Business why music, culture and spa feed the mind and soul
Promotional feature: Living Earth Crafts
Living Earth Crafts has distinguished itself with furniture for the spa industry that combines high design with seamless functionality. Brian Paris gives us insight into the company’s stylish new introductions
Event report: GWS 2018 - Bella vita
An Italian inspired Global Wellness Summit featured fashion, food, fitness and spa… and cameos from Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey. Spa Business gives its highlights
Research: Growing up
Spa is the fastest growing sector of the US$4.2tn global wellness economy according to the latest GWI research
Event report: WTA Conference
What do wellness travellers want? And what issues need to be addressed as the wellness tourism sector grows? Anne Dimon reports from the inaugural meeting of the Wellness Tourism Association
Fitness: Inhale the future
Ashley Neese tells Spa Business about the possibilities of breathwork and opening up the practice to more people
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
is preparing to open near the world-famous archaeological site in southern Italy.
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder
Bob Rogers pass ownership of the business to four long-serving senior executives, while
remaining actively involved with the company.
Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of its 30th
anniversary celebrations, using immersive storytelling and adaptive reuse to reinforce the park’s
longstanding “Hollywood in Germany” positioning.
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions
that measure 65,000sq m, will be the largest bathing and wellbeing attraction in the world once
complete, according to prof David Russell, CEO of Therme UK.
Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the appeal of its
recently launched Sirene Island themed area and introduce younger visitors to thrill attractions.
A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’
planned resort in Bedford are emerging as part of a wider transformation of the Oxford–
Cambridge Growth Corridor into a major centre for UK leisure and tourism inv
Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-
Iwerks, as part of a wider strategy to enhance the guest experience and create additional
revenue opportunities.
The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions and
children’s meals as part of a summer cost-of-living support package designed to stimulate the
visitor economy and encourage family days out.
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks exclusively
to CLADmag about his mission to spread joy, the power of play, and his bold approach to using
colour (including the colours you won’t see in his work).
The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn)
entertainment complex in the country’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), with officials
proposing a large-scale theme park and sports destination as part of a broader tourism and
economic development strategy.
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally
opened by Rivington Hark, as St Johns Beacon invites operators and partners to shape its
next phase. [more...]
