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International Spa Association Foundation publishes new textbook

POSTED 23 Jan 2009 . BY Sarah Todd

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has teamed up with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to develop a new textbook.

Entitled Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction, the book is an in-depth examination of a range of subjects, including the history and cultural development of spas and daily spa operating procedures.

A video has been released alongside the book, with material corresponding to each chapter. The video includes interviews with leading spa professionals and showcases a number of top spas.

The textbook was developed by a committee of spa professionals, led by former ISPA chair and ISPA Foundation President John Korpi. Details: experienceispa.com

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International Spa Association Foundation publishes new textbook

POSTED 23 Jan 2009 . BY Sarah Todd

The International Spa Association (ISPA) Foundation has teamed up with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute to develop a new textbook.

Entitled Spa: A Comprehensive Introduction, the book is an in-depth examination of a range of subjects, including the history and cultural development of spas and daily spa operating procedures.

A video has been released alongside the book, with material corresponding to each chapter. The video includes interviews with leading spa professionals and showcases a number of top spas.

The textbook was developed by a committee of spa professionals, led by former ISPA chair and ISPA Foundation President John Korpi. Details: experienceispa.com

Sign up here to get your choice of the Spa Business and Spa Business insider weekly ezines, breaking news alerts and every issue of Spa Business and Spa Business insider magazines FREE on digital.

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Hoshino Resorts combats summer heat with medically-supervised cool bathing programme for KAI onsen

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