Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Houston affiliate, honored the inaugural Massage for the Cure by naming Massage Envy as the “2007 Community Service Group,” during its Pink Ribbon Reception held recently at Macy’s Galleria location.
The 2008 Massage for the Cure fund-raising event is September 15, said Lance O’Pry, regional developer for the 23 area Massage Envy locations.
Le Petite Retreat Day Spa in Los Angeles has announced their "Free Gas Card" summer program to help relieve the economic difficulty people are facing during this time of inflated gas prices.
Auto dealers wnat to appeal to women, and setting up a showroom like a spa is one marketing idea taking off. Auto dealers are embracing creative new strategies to entice buyers into their showrooms. You can get a manicure, hit the driving range, order a snack from the cafe or sip on a drink while you wait. It's a welcome change from the stale coffee and day-old doughnuts of the past.
Chicago is hosting the two-day event aimed at owners and managers of spas and massage therapy organizations from around the country. It will combine motivational and interactive workshops from key Cortiva management, access to industry leaders to brainstorm about the state of the industry, a keynote address from WTS International’s Kate Mearns, Spa Director, The Spa of Colonial Williamsburg, and informal networking opportunities.
The conference will take place at Cortiva Institute – Chicago, School of Massage Therapy, 17 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60602 from 9:00am to 5:30pm, July 31st and August 1st, 2008.
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(Note: SpaCast is providing telephone numbers for Cortiva due to bad links in the press release: Media Contact: Fernando Lopez, Phone: 201-215-6314, Fax: 201-215-6354)
Crystal Cruises is introducing two "Mind, Body & Spirit" cruises this December. Holistic, comprehensive programming incorporates lectures, classes and workshops given by leading experts and instructors from The Cleveland Clinic, Tai Chi Cultural Institute and the line's exclusive Walk on Water program. The Mind, Body & Spirit focus is set for Crystal Symphony's December 7 South America voyage from Los Angeles to Valparaiso, Chile and Crystal Serenity's December 12 Panama Canal cruise from Caldera, Costa Rica to Miami
May 18-20, 2008
2008 Global Spa Summit
New York, NY, USA
For additional details, please visit www.globalspasummit.org
The 2008 Global Spa Summit will bring together 250 leaders from the global spa, real estate, investment, travel, education, beauty, and wellness sectors to chart the future of the global spa industry. The three-day Summit will feature major keynotes by industry visionaries, findings from the first-ever Global Spa Economy Research Report conducted by the Stanford Research Institute, and panels and sessions exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the spa industry.
April 13-14-2008
International Beauty and Barber Show
Miami Beach, Florida
For additional details, please visit http://www.beautybarbershow.com
Truly an international gateway, Miami offers non stop flights from Europe and the Americas. What a great opportunity for you to present your products and/or services and increase sales! Expand your presence in this fast growing market. This new and exciting Beauty & Barber trade event is the right size. By limiting the number of venders from same category, you will have a greater exposure on the selling floor. We will offer some of the finest talent on our Main Stage, on our Convention Floor, in the Classroom Presentations, in our Hands-on Workshops, as well as top talent running our Hair and Nail Competitions.
International Spa & Wellness Exhibition and Conference (ISWEC)
July 15-17, 2008
Putra World Trade Center; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
For additional details, please visit www.iswec-kl.com.
By sharing a common and global vision of health and wellness through the spa experience, ISWEC-KL will bring together our industry's finest and continue moving the industry forward.
Steiner Leisure Limited (NASDAQ:STNR) has committed to supporting international Earth Day on 22nd April, through its promotion SEED (Steiner Evergreen Earth Drive) by planting a tree (donation of $1) for every client who experiences a treatment at one of its spas or who makes a purchase through its websites.
America’s most successful spa, resort and medical spa conference and expo events are getting a makeover. Formerly the Spa & Resort and Medical Spa Expo and Conference, the new Spa & Resort Expo and Conference and the Medical Aesthetics Conference and Expo are set to reveal their new look and feel at the Los Angeles Convention Center, February 23-25, 2008.
4th annual Cornell Hotel Society Spa Symposium
January 18 to 21, 2008
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
California
Keynote speakers are Mark Harmon, CEO Auberge Resorts and Deborah Szekely, Founder, The Golden Door and Owner of Rancho La Puerta.
Hear the latest spa revenue research from Bruce Baltin and Gabrielle Lerner, PKF; Elaine Sahlins, HVS and Jan Freitag, STR. New spa development models will be presented by Elaine Fenard, Spa Strategy and Brett Blumenthal, Gensler.
Hotel and Spa General Managers from Miraval, Solage, The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, The Royal Palms and Four Seasons will discuss the value of spa and the general manager's perception of spa profits and effects on ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR.
An owner's panel will discuss how spas are included in their development plans.
The need for revenue management in the spa will be explored by corporate officers from Mandarin Oriental, Nob Hill Spa, Fairmont and Starwood.
Spa sustainability and the cost/benefit analysis of sustainable spa practices top off this great opportunity for convivial networking and fun. There is spare time for wine tours, spa treatments or sight seeing in the beautiful Sonoma area.
Please register for the symposium at http://www.chssmi.eventbrite.com. The registration includes the symposium, meals including the Sunday night banquet, networking opportunities with friends, spa and hospitality leaders, and spa gifts.
Additionally to reserve a room at the Sonoma Mission Inn call 1-800-441-1414 and ask for the Cornell Hotel Society event starting January 18 (evening) and ending January 21 at noon. If you fly into SFO, you can take a van directly to Sonoma Mission Inn, a trip of 60-90 minutes depending on traffic. The website is http://www.sonomaairporter.com.
The special room rate is $219 per night which includes a bottle of wine at check in, daily wine tastings, fitness classes, robes, slippers, the famed mineral spa bathing ritual and gratis self parking.
To guarantee this special rate, please call early as rooms are limited.
VIA Rail Canada is pleased to announce it has partnered with Premier Spas of Ontario to introduce the new Spa Train Route. Passengers can immerse themselves in the relaxing comforts of train travel while contemplating the peaceful spa treatments that await them at one of the premier spa destinations along the Spa Train Route.
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Grand Central isn't exactly known as a temple of tranquility and relaxation. But from Oct. 31-Nov. 3, when the Spa Experience comes to the landmark train station, busy commuters and visitors to the city will be able to chill out a little and sample a massage before running for the 5:17 train home to the 'burbs.
Fifty destination spas and spa beauty companies will have booths at the Spa Experience, from Miraval, Life in Balance, the Tuscon, Ariz., spa, to the CuisinArt Resort & Spa in Anguilla.
The event is free and open to the public.
On August 9, 2007, the recently opened Spa of Colonial Williamsburg brings the Best of the American Experience to the International Spa Association (ISPA) NYC Media Event. Spa Director and former ISPA Chairman Kate Mearns will present the Spa's philosophy of The Continuum of Wellness, sharing with the media five centuries of colonial, African and American Indian wellness practices blended into the modern spa experience in an inventive, invigorating setting. Consultant and 2006 ISPA Visionary Award-winner Sylvia Sepielli created the Spa philosophy and menu of services based on extensive study in The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's research library, lending historic authenticity to the spa's series of signature treatments.
"A free massage for you can help someone else.”
That’s the theme of a day-long event coming to the Houston area on September 10 . . . but you have to think ahead. This is the first year for Massage for the Cure in Houston. On Monday, September 10, all 22 Greater Houston-area Massage Envy clinics will provide free 1-hour therapeutic massages to any man or women in support of the Komen for the Cure Houston.
International Clinical Aromatherapy Conference and Wellness Expo
October 18-21, 2007
Aurora, Colorado
Learn from the world experts in Clinical Aromatherapy, one of the fastest growing natural healing modalities in the US and UK.
Register by August 31st.
www.Alliance-Aromatherapist.org
303.531.6377 (MST)
A series of special features – including educational seminars addressing “green” issues impacting the personal care industry, as well as complimentary breakfasts, massages and facial-lifts – will be offered at EX•TRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, a market for 75 suppliers of personal care resources for spa, salon and specialty retail, Sunday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion.
An expanded EX•TRACTS®: New discoveries in beauty and wellness, featuring nearly 75 suppliers of personal care resources for spa, salon and specialty retail, will showcase current and emerging trends in personal care including natural ingredients, innovative packaging and creative marketing strategies, Sunday, August 12, through Wednesday, August 15, 2007, at New York City’s Metropolitan Pavilion.
October 26-28, 2007
BLENDING ESSENTIAL OILS
FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Sponsored by anbPortal (All Natural Beauty Portal)
Mohnton, PA
Aromatherapy Certification Level 1 - Certification Level Class
This workshop is to be an introduction to the Blending Essential Oils (EOs) for therapeutic purposes and for perfumery. The workshop is an important step to any one interested in blending essential oils for therapeutic healing either emotional or physical; for perfumery or for making your own products. It will help give inspiration and give direction for those deciding where to go with their aromatherapy studies. The workshop is designed to combine the academic and scientific with the magically subjective aspects of aromatherapy. Overall, it will show that there is art, craft and science to blending Essential oils. Class starts at 6:30 pm on Friday and ends 4 p.m. on Sunday. (Each class is valid for 15 CE from ABMP and NCBTMB and towards Practitioner Certification.)
$375 (paid in full) before September 20 or $400 at the door.
(Includes supply fee) (anb Members and ASC Students save $25)
Additional $10 Lunch Fee for both Sat. & Sun. Or bring your own food
Spa & Resort Expo & Conference/Medical Spa Expo & Conference
New York, NY
This event is designed for all medical and spa professionals including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, chiropractors, dentists, massage therapists, nurses, acupuncturists, naturopaths, estheticians, and medical spa and spa owners and/or managers. The Spa & Resort/Medical Spa Conferences and Expos are the premier U.S. events that reflect and support the convergence of the Traditional and Medical segments of the Spa & Resort Industry. From cutting edge medical techniques to the most sumptuous of spa services, you are able to see, touch, smell, and experience the industry’s most diverse array of products, services, and ideas that will delight your clients.
Aromatherapy Conference Tours Conference & Trade Show
Aromatherapy Conference Tours (ACT) is a consortium of medical professionals participating in national educational aromatherapy conferences and free trade shows open to the public in select venues across the country. Each event features expert speakers as well as open panel discussions and hands-on learning workshops over a 3-day weekend. ACT focuses on providing professional and alternative resources to mainstream healthcare providers and practitioners, corporate benefit advisors, business and lay-persons. Topics covered will be how to use essential oils to handle common ailments such as stress, fatigue, mood and sleep disorders, chronic pain, infections, problem skin care and others. All attendees will learn valuable information from experienced practitioners on how to protect and benefit themselves, family and clients using essential oils. All meals are included in the registration fee.
Follow the bridge to your success at this year's Face & Body Spa & Healthy Aging Conference and Expo. Created for the spa professional, the conference and expo are a tremendous opportunity to stay up to date on the latest trends, as well as network with exhibitors and your peers.
The only show to focus exclusively on essentials for beauty and wellness, EXTRACTS ® has become a respected source for the most creative, innovative merchandise-a showcase for new and unique lines, many of which are not found at any other show. Now, EXTRACTS is co-located with the New York Home Textiles Show® and runs concurrently with the New York International Gift Fair®. These three shows create one market that will draw more than 43,000 buyers from around the globe. It's an exciting time to be in New York City.
Providing industry professionals the best in education for salons and spas. Featuring over 700 exhibitors, Premiere Orlando Beauty Show attendees have access to amazing educators, companies and spa products. Additionally, Premiere Orlando Beauty Show has partnered with DAYSPA magazine to present the NCA-Cidesco Esthetics America/Premiere DAYSPA Conference; an even more comprehensive educational opportunity! Your business should be the best…so surround yourself with the best at the Premiere Orlando Beauty Show! Visit our website or call our show office for additional information.
London-based Expomedia Group has acquired the UK based Spa Show, a consumer event targeting a high-end audience interested in spa vacations held every November, from Spa Shows Ltd. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Six prominent North America spas announce the formation of a network dedicated to bringing environmentally sustainable operating practices to the burgeoning spa industry. A much-needed resource for the spa community, the Green Spa Network seeks to help spas and spa professionals reap the financial and social benefits from implementing environmentally friendly business practices. The intention of the organization is to synergise greening efforts among network members as a way to support spas in reducing their ecological impact, while improving energy efficiencies and reducing operational costs.
The Strategic Planning Forum was organised by the Asia-Pacific Spa & Wellness Council (APSWC) to bring together the heads of national associations with the heads of business, including leading operators (from all types of spa), suppliers and consultants. The goal was to create a strategic plan to ensure the continued growth and health of the business for all.
UC Irvine Extension, the pioneer of the first Spa and Hospitality Management certificate program on the West Coast, announces the program’s newest elective course offering – “Fundamentals of Spa Design.” Uniquely developed to meet the demands of the burgeoning spa market, the new course addresses the multitude of details involved in the concept, design and construction processes for spa projects. The two-day course will be held May 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UCI Learning Center in Orange, Calif., with a field trip to Takara Belmont – a recognized leader in design, furnishings and equipment for the spa and salon industry – located in Laguna Hills, Calif.
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Canada boasts one of the highest life expectancies (about 80 years) and lowest infant morality rates of
industrialized countries, which many attribute to Canada's health care system. . . . Knowing that one has health care is a very reassuring fact. However, Spa Week's mission extends beyond going to the doctor when you aren't feeling well. Spa Week (April 16th-22nd) is promoting the concept of "Healthy-Care." Healthy-Care affords you the luxury of putting control of your health directly in your hands. It's all about being healthy and staying healthy! This spring, Spa Week will be bringing $50 spa treatments to consumers in Canada in an effort to introduce a new generation of consumers to the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and to open up the spa industry to the masses.
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This year’s Wellness and Spas Trade Fair (May 20-22, 2007) will tackle the growing problem of obesity across the Middle East, with a dedicated floor section aimed at fitness and exercise. “Pulse,” a collection of exhibitors demonstrating aerobic, resistance machines and exercise equipment, will showcase the benefits of a good workout as a fun part of a trip to a spa and an ideal way to help maintain the optimum body weight.
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of pampering, shopping and mingling at Spa Boutique for a Cure's second annual event March 10, 2007 at the Bel Age Hotel in West Hollywood, California. Money raised at this event will go directly to support breast and ovarian cancer charities. Spa Boutique for a Cure event menu will include spa treatments and massage (provided by Euforia Day Spa and Mobile Spa Massage), designer shopping, red carpet, henna tattoos, live music, food (provided by Angelina's Catering), drinks, raffle, silent auction, give-a-ways, door prizes and more.
Omlas believes in the unification of art, science and technology to deliver a superior product and applies that standard to all the equipment and products it provides for medi spa clients.
Omlas will give away $300,000 worth of equipment to a lucky few winners of its 2007 contest. Omlas will select 20 individuals and award each a $15,000 gift certificate towards the purchase of a new IPL, laser or LED system.
To enter, send an info to info@omlas.com, describing your business and why do deserve to win. Leave the included subject line intact (SpaWire.com Reader: $300,000 Spa Equipment Giveaway), and make certain to include all of your correct contact information. All entries must be submitted before February 24, 2007. All winners will be notified before March 10, 2007.
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