The International SPA Association (ISPA) has named 12 winners of the 2021 ISPA Innovate Awards. This year’s awards highlighted solutions and innovations implemented specifically in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in three categories: business practices, philanthropy and technology.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has added a new virtual experience to its 2021 lineup. The inaugural ISPA Stronger Together Summit was created to conveniently deliver relevant education to help spas across the globe elevate their businesses during these extraordinary times. The event will place May 10 – 14 using the interactive CVENT virtual platform. This event will be a first of its kind for the spa industry and will allow participants to access educational content during live sessions or on-demand.

The International SPA Association and CIDESCO, a worldwide leader in beauty and spa therapy training, are collaborating to elevate and celebrate careers in the global spa industry. This collaboration furthers ISPA’s mission to strengthen the spa industry by working alongside organizations who provide its members with meaningful, industry-advancing resources and opportunities.

The International SPA Association has announced the launch of the Pulse magazine mobile app for iOS and Android. The app provides members with full, one-touch mobile access to the current issue of Pulse, as well as the ability to quickly and easily share links to the magazine via Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Whatsapp and email.

The International SPA Association has launched a new virtual event series called Heart of the Matter, which brings together luminaries from a variety of fields and backgrounds for in-depth conversations intended to spark thought, discussion and inspiration in the spa industry and beyond.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the election of a new Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary-Treasurer. The new officers’ terms will begin effective immediately.

ISPA is partnering with the International Coaching Federation to offer pro bono virtual coaching sessions for its members through the ICF Coaches for Good initiative. Through this partnership, ISPA members have been pre-approved to receive support from an international group of more than 1,000 ICF-credentialed coaches.

The International SPA Association will host a series of virtual Spa Reopening Town Halls intended to share the insights and observations of spa leaders who have reopened their businesses as restrictions caused by COVID-19 are lifted. The series will launch Wednesday, June 3 at 2:00 pm EST and continue each Wednesday through at least June 24.

The International SPA Association is proud to launch a second round of resources as part of its Spa Reopening Toolkit. This new set of resources is headlined by an industry-spanning commitment to guest and staff well-being comprised of seven standards—developed in conjunction with an international group of industry leaders— that can be embraced in spas around the globe. These standards emphasize the industry’s continued efforts to build trust and confidence among staff and guests as they return to their spas.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the tenth volume of its Consumer Snapshot Initiative. This specially commissioned study examines the behaviors and expectations of both spa-goers and non-spa-goers as they navigate the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, with a particular focus on the ways in which the pandemic has altered their behavior in the present and is affecting their expectations for returning to “normal” life as travel and social restrictions are lifted.

The International SPA Association (ISPA), in partnership with dozens of global spa industry leaders, is proud to launch the first components of the ISPA COVID-19 Reopening Toolkit to help spas safely welcome guests back into their place of business when allowed by their respective governing bodies. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is working collectively with numerous global spa members to lead the development of resources designed to help spas reopen safely and responsibly following the coronavirus crisis.

After closely monitoring the evolving activity around COVID-19, the International SPA Association (ISPA) has decided to cancel the April ISPA Talent Symposium and Resource Partner Summit which was to be held in Santa Barbara, CA.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce Kerstin Florian as the 2020 ISPA Visionary Award winner. ISPA will present Florian with the award at the 30th annual ISPA Conference & Expo taking place at The Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Ella Kent with the 2020 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award at the 30th annual ISPA Conference & Expo taking place October 14 – 16, 2020 at The Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.

The International SPA Association (ISPA), recognized worldwide as the leading voice and professional organization for the spa industry, is pleased to announce the addition of professional one-on-one coaching sessions to attendees at the upcoming ISPA Talent Symposium.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation will begin accepting applications for the 2020 ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship on Friday, February 7, 2020. This scholarship, created in 2006 and named in honor of spa industry pioneer Dr. Mary Tabacchi, honors a student pursuing a career in spa management, leadership or entrepreneurship.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce Wharton professor and bestselling author Adam Grant as the second-day keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA Conference & Expo. This annual event, celebrating its 30th anniversary October 14 - 16, will welcome spa professionals from around the world as they experience a mix of inspiring keynote speakers, professional educational sessions and an Expo floor highlighting the latest spa products.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce Smiley Poswolsky as afternoon keynote speaker for the inaugural ISPA Talent Symposium. This event will be the first of its kind for the spa industry and focuses solely on workforce issues.

International SPA Association announced bestselling author and Marketing Hall of Fame inductee Seth Godin as the opening keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA Conference & Expo.

The International SPA Association has released the full findings of the ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study, marking the twentieth anniversary of this invaluable industry research initiative.  PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was commissioned by the ISPA Foundation to conduct this study which surveyed over 2,000 spa professionals in the United States.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is thrilled to announce Seth Mattison as a keynote speaker of the 2020 ISPA Talent Symposium taking place April 15, 2020 at The Ritz-Carlton, Bacara in Santa Barbara, CA.

A crowd of over 2,200 engaged spa community members came together September 11 – 13 to celebrate the 29^th annual ISPA Conference & Expo taking place at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, NV. This annual event host spa industry leaders from around the world as they attend inspiring keynote presentations, high-level educational sessions and an expo floor featuring the latest spa industry products. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2020 ISPA board of directors and officers. Their term will begin at the first ISPA board meeting following the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo.

International SPA Association is pleased to announce Noel Asmar Group as this year’s overall winner for the ISPA Innovation of the Year. Their athleisure uniforms that use recycled fabric made from repurposed plastic bottles received the most votes by ISPA members.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is thrilled to announce its current lineup of sponsors for the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo, taking place September 11 – 13 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. Fifty-eight sponsors will present exciting new products and technology at this year’s show representing an extensive range of organizations within the spa industry. 

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.