The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Dr. Mary Wisnom, professor at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), with the 2017 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award at the 27th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. from Oct. 16 - 18, 2017.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2017 ISPA Visionary Award to Sue Harmsworth at the 27th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. from Oct. 16 - 18, 2017.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) welcomes social psychologist Amy Cuddy as the opening keynote speaker for the 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 16 - 18, 2017.

With the recently announced collaboration between the International SPA Association (ISPA) and Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, organizers of the Spa Symposium are releasing the educational agenda and speaker line-up of the eagerly anticipated event. 

The International SPA Association (ISPA) announced a new collaboration with Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, focusing on leveraging the assets of each organization to help further the reach of ISPA through the COSMOPROF WORLDWIDE network on a global basis.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2017 ISPA board of directors and officers. Their term will begin at the ISPA board meeting in January.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released their annual spa industry research along with the seventh volume of the Consumer Snapshot Research, focusing on millennial spa-goers. Both studies were launched to the ISPA membership at the 2016 International SPA Association (ISPA) Conference & Expo being held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. from Sept. 13-15.

The 2016 International SPA Association (ISPA) Conference & Expo will be held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sept. 13-15. As the event approaches, gold level sponsors introduce the new product lines and treatments they will be promoting onsite.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce six platinum level sponsors for the upcoming 2016 ISPA Conference & Expo, taking place at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. on Sept. 13-15. Sponsors represent a wide array of organizations within the spa industry ranging from skincare and fitness to technology.

At the recent East Coast International SPA Association (ISPA) Media Event in New York, N.Y., spas and product companies showcased their latest innovations to media attendees. Nearly 150 journalists visited Gotham Hall to hear from the organization representing more than 4,000 members in 77 countries.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the election of Todd Shaw, director of spa, fitness and wellness at La Quinta Club and Resort, as chairman and Todd Hewitt, corporate director of spa, health clubs and recreation with Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, as vice chairman for the ISPA Board of Directors, effective immediately.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) released its annual findings of spa industry financial indicators, reporting that the industry continues to experience steady growth with increases in overall revenue, locations, number of spa visits, and revenue per visit.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present John Ondrasik with the 2016 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo from Sept. 13 – 15, 2016 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. Ondrasik, a Grammy-nominated artist, will also serve as keynote speaker on Sept. 14 with a musical performance.

During the recent West Coast International SPA Association (ISPA) Media Event, spas and product companies showcased their latest innovations to the media attendees.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has awarded two recipients to receive the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship. Kelsey Brink from Hallstead, Pa. and Margot Mangiarotti from Locust Valley, N.Y., will be honored onstage during the General Session at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. from Sept. 13-15, 2016.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2016 ISPA Visionary Award in memory of Geraldine Howard at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. from Sept. 13 – 15, 2016.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) welcomes University of Houston research professor, Dr. Brené Brown and leadership expert, Simon Sinek, as the opening and closing keynote speakers for the 2016 ISPA Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev. from Sept. 13 – 15, 2016. 

With the help of the International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation and a wealth of donations, students interested in pursuing a spa management, leadership or entrepreneurship-related career will be able to achieve their dreams. Scholarship applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Jean Kolb with the 2016 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award at the 26th annual ISPA Conference & Expo from September 13 – 15, 2016 at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nev.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2016 ISPA board of directors and officers. Their term will begin at the ISPA board meeting later this month.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) hosted spa industry leaders from around the world at 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that Technogym is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that Zenoti (formerly ManageMySpa) is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that HydroPeptide is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that ResortSuite is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that Matrix Fitness is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) is happy to announce that Elemis is a platinum level sponsor for the upcoming 2015 ISPA Conference & Expo, which is the leading annual gathering of the worldwide spa community.

The 2015 International SPA Association (ISPA) Conference & Expo will be held on Oct. 19-21 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., USA. With the event approaching, the gold level sponsors introduce how each of them will explore the past, present, and future for the upcoming event.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced this year’s ISPA Innovate Award winners. The ISPA Innovate Awards celebrate ISPA members with creative solutions that were implemented in the last year. This year garnered the most submissions since the inception of the award. Voting by the ISPA membership determined the winners.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) released its annual findings of spa industry financial indicators, reporting the industry continues to grow as it surpassed the $15 billion mark.

Buying local remains popular among communities, and spas showed just how popular it is by using local ingredients with the spa industry. At the recent International SPA Association (ISPA) Media Event, nearly 150 journalists visited Gotham Hall to hear from the organization representing more than 4,000 members in 77 countries.

The latest edition in the International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation’s Consumer Snapshot Initiative has taken on a global reach for the first time. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was commissioned to conduct Volume VI of the popular survey which provides important consumer insight into the spa industry. The initiative extends beyond the United States and also captures the views of consumers in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present a host of high-profile keynote speakers at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

For the second year in a row, the International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has awarded two recipients to receive the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship. Taylor Toreno from Parkland, Fla., and Anne-Liise Verpson from Raasiku, Harju County, Estonia, will be presented with their certificates during the General Session at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

For years, spas have helped people stay grounded. During the recent West Coast International SPA Association (ISPA) Media Event, numerous spas showcased treatments to help people find a balance of mind, body, and spirit.

The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present Alice Waters with the 2015 ISPA Alex Szekely Humanitarian Award at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

ISPA will present Sharilyn Abbajay with the 2015 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

The International SPA Association will present Boldijarre Koronczay with the 2015 ISPA Visionary Award at the 25th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nev. from October 19-21, 2015.

The 2015 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship allows students interested in pursuing a spa management, leadership or entrepreneurship-related career to achieve their dreams.

In honor of their 25th anniversary, the International SPA Association (ISPA) has several announcements and new resources available to the spa industry.