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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.
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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.
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Interview: Dietmar Mueller-Elmau
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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
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Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global research
initiative that will provide insights into the retreat sector from both consumer and industry
perspectives.
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry
framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences.
A new survey of UK and international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and
wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry.
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of Physical activity
guidelines: UK Chief Medical Officers' report, updating the evidence that underpins the nation's
physical activity recommendations and placing greater emphasis on strength, balance, reducing
sedentary behaviour and, for the first time, supporting people taking weight loss medications.
Anna Bjurstam has left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and Resorts and
launched a new wellness, longevity and “consciousness consultancy” called Wahayla.
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) in the Northwest of England
with a
1,715sq m Fairmont Spa that has been designed using a ‘Wellness without Walls’
concept.
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
total revenue from wellness and leisure – recorded the strongest RevPAR and TRevPAR growth
in 2025 across categories when compared with 2024, according to the latest Wellness Real
Estate Report by RLA Global, produced in partnership with P and L benchmarking firm HotStats.
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional
dance classes and group cold plunge sessions in response to market demand for social
connection.
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