On August 6, 2019, the International SPA Association (ISPA) hosted its 25^th annual ISPA Media Event at Gotham Hall in New York City. Sixteen spa and product companies showcased their latest innovations to over 100 media representatives from such outlets as the Associated Press, The New York Times, NBC, People and FOX News.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) released it annual findings of the celebratory twentieth anniversary edition of the ISPA US Spa Industry Study, marking nine years of steady growth while once again showing increases in all key financial indicators. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is excited to announce the addition of the ISPA Talent Symposium and ISPA Resource Partner Summit, taking place April 14 – 15 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA. This two-day event will be a first of its kind for the spa industry and focus solely on workforce issues.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will honor twelve members with an ISPA Innovate Award onstage during a General Session at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo. Established to recognize those companies who have launched innovative solutions and products over the past year, the ISPA Innovate Awards celebrate members who have demonstrated creativity and commitment in the face of an ever-changing market. 

For the first time, the International SPA Association (ISPA) will host a pre-Conference Spa Workforce Super Session focusing on workforce development within the spa industry at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo. This two and a half-hour workshop will take a deep dive into one of the spa industry’s top priorities of recruiting, retaining and engaging quality talent.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released its ninth volume of the Consumer Snapshot Initiative, focusing specifically on the spa-going experience. Findings from this study reveal the spa experience through the lens of spa-goers by diving into their behaviors, preferences and experiences, with particular attention paid to both the role of the service provider and the use of technology within the spa.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has awarded Quincy Reynolds the 2019 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship. Reynolds will be honored onstage during the General Session at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV taking place September 11 – 13, 2019.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2019 ISPA Visionary Award to Jeremy McCarthy, Director of Spa & Wellness for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group at the ISPA Conference & Expo taking place at The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV from September 11 – 13, 2019.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce philanthropist and changemaker Mick Ebeling as the closing keynote speaker at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo taking place September 11 – 13 at The Venetian Resort & Spa in Las Vegas. Ebeling will also be presented with the ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award for his creation of Not Impossible Labs, a one-of-a-kind technology incubator and content studio dedicated to changing the world through technology and story.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation began accepting applications for the 2019 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship on Friday, February 8, 2019. This scholarship will be awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s program pursuing a career in spa management, leadership or entrepreneurship.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce Dr. Bryan Williams as the recipient of the 2019 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award. As an international speaker and author, Williams first spoke to ISPA members in 2006 and continues to inspire with his focus on service excellence and leadership effectiveness.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) launched the 2019 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study on January 23, marking the 20-year anniversary of this study. Commissioned by the ISPA Foundation and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), this study provides an in-depth look into the spa industry in the U.S.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced its call for Education Session speakers for the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo, taking place September 11 – 13, 2019 in Las Vegas. Held annually, this event offers an all-star lineup of professional and industry experts presenting over 20 hours of educational sessions to attendees.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is thrilled to announce Marcus Buckingham as the day two General Session keynote at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo, on September 12 in Las Vegas. Buckingham is a leading authority and best-selling author on employee productivity and best practices of leadership and management.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2018 ISPA board of directors and officers. These individuals will assume office at the first regular meeting of the board of directors following the annual meeting.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is excited to announce New York Times best-selling author and top TED Talk speaker Susan Cain as the opening keynote speaker at the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo taking place September 11 – 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The event’s theme, EVOLVE, will highlight the powerful growth of the industry and the positive road that lies ahead.  

The International SPA Association (ISPA) released its full annual findings of spa industry indicators, reporting a record high in total spa industry revenue at over $17.5 billion in 2017. This marks a 4.3% increase from $16.8 billion at year’s end 2016.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is proud to announce Four Seasons Lana’i as this year’s overall winner for ISPA Innovation of the Year. Their Zen Horse Sunset Yoga experience received the most votes by ISPA members.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is excited to announce four platinum level sponsors, fourteen gold level sponsors and twenty-two silver level sponsors for the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo, which took place in Phoenix, AZ from September 24 – 26.

The International SPA Association held its annual East Coast Media Event August 7 at iconic Gotham Hall in New York City.  A diverse group of spa industry brands offered treatments, products and immersion experiences to the media. In addition to experiencing rejuvenating treatments, key trends within the industry were highlighted. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has released its annual findings of five key spa industry financial indicators, which show that the industry continues to experience record growth in overall revenue, number of spa visits, number of spa locations, revenue per visit and total employees.

Business leader and entrepreneur Daymond John will receive the ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award at the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo this fall.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce the fifth annual ISPA Innovate Award winners, celebrating ISPA members’ creative solutions and products that help continue to launch the spa industry forward. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation will award Christine Muchemu from Ithaca, New York, the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship onstage during the General Session at the 28th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona, from Sept. 24-26.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released their findings from the inaugural ISPA Spa Workforce Study. The study had more than 1,200 participants working within all levels of the spa industry, offering insights on job satisfaction, workplace environment, employee benefits and more. PwC was commissioned by the ISPA Foundation to conduct the study.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2018 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of Lori Hutchinson at the 28^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., from September 24-26.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce that branding expert Sally Hogshead and entrepreneur Daymond John will be the second and third day keynote speakers, respectively, for the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., from Sept. 24-26. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Jeff Kohl, former Chief Operating Officer of Spa & Club Ideations, with the 2018 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award at the 28^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., from Sept. 24-26, 2018.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2018 ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce that New York Times bestselling author Shawn Achor will be the opening keynote speaker for the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz., from Sept. 24-26.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the election of Garrett Mersberger, director of wellness and Kohler Waters Spas at Kohler Co., as chairman of the ISPA Board of Directors, effective immediately.

As an industry organization, all of us at ISPA are saddened to read the recent news regarding misconduct. It is heartbreaking to read. All ISPA members must agree to specific standards and practices, including that the spa will promptly respond to guest complaints and resolve them in as timely and efficiently a manner as possible.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce its partnership with the Beauty Changes Lives Foundation to launch the “Get Your Dream Job” campaign. The campaign was unveiled with the support of 10 partner organizations at the 27^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) hosted spa industry leaders from around the world at 27^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Oct. 16-18. The annual event headlined a mix of inspiring keynotes, professional development offerings and an expo floor featuring the newest spa products.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation continues to build upon its library of respected research in the industry with the release of the 2017 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study.  PwC was commissioned by the ISPA Foundation to conduct the study.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce the global spa community will provide food for 16,000 children in need by attending the 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo. All attendees will receive a FEED Bag thanks to ISPA Platinum Sponsor ResortSuite and proceeds for each bag supplies 10 meals for the World Food Programme. The 27^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo will be held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas October 16-18. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce the 2018 ISPA Board of Directors and officers. Their terms will begin on October 18, 2017, at the ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce this year’s ISPA Innovate Award winners, celebrating ISPA members’ creative solutions. This year garnered nearly 60 submissions, the most since the inception of the award. Voting by the ISPA membership determined the winners. New this year, an overall Innovate Award winner will be chosen from the category winners below. All award recipients will be recognized at the 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas Oct. 16-18.

At the International SPA Association’s East Coast Media Event held Tuesday at iconic Gotham Hall in New York City, spa professionals offered treatments, products and immersion experiences to attending media.

For the first time in the history of the International SPA Association’s (ISPA) U.S. Spa Industry Study, the total number of visits to spas rose above 180 million.