Spa organisations

SPA ASSOCIATIONS IN THE WORLD

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International Spa Association ISPA

European Spas Association ESPA

The Day Spa Association

CIDESCO Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie

The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology CIBTAC

Introduction


The International SPA Association Foundation is the foundation of the International SPA Association and was created in 1999 to serve the educational and research needs of the spa industry.

The ISPA Foundation's mission is to improve and enhance the value of the spa experience;

Its vision is to advance spa culture to sustain health and well-being.

ISPA President - Lynne McNeesISPA Chairman - Todd Shaw

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MissionImprove and enhance the value of the spa experience.

VisionAdvance spa culture to sustain health and well-being.

Purpose The purpose of the ISPA Foundation is: To promote the public welfare through the advancement of physical fitness,

medical and wellness care, and professional spa services; To encourage, provide for, and engage in professional study and research

related to lifestyle and health enhancement from physical fitness, dietary practices, spa services, and educational programs and scholarship programs;

To improve the quality and increase the availability of professional spa services, medical and wellness care, conventional and complementary therapies and treatments, and related educational programs.



Objectives

Establish the Foundation as the educational source for the spa industry.

Establish definitive research validating spa industry-related topics.

Create an endowment that sustains the Foundation in perpetuity.

The ISPA Foundation works to extend and promote a healing touch to communities around the world using new and innovative methods. By supporting and funding forward-thinking individuals and organizations, the foundation establishes new initiatives that will enhance health and wellness.

ISPA MEMBERSHIP TYPES

SPA MEMBERSHIP TYPES The rates below represent an ISPA Membership valid through June 30,

2018. SPA MEMBERSHIP | U.S. $659

Benefits are extended to one primary member. SPA PREMIERE MEMBERSHIP | U.S. $910

Benefits are extended to one primary member and up to 10 auxiliary* members. As an additional benefit, the primary member will receive the ISPA Reveal Box three times a year.

SPA PREMIERE PLUS MEMBERSHIP | U.S. $1,145Benefits are extended to one primary member and up to 20 auxiliary* members. As an additional benefit, the primary member will receive the ISPA Reveal Box three times a year.

CORPORATE SPA HEADQUARTERS MEMBERSHIP | U.S. $659Spa headquarters with more than three spa properties qualify for this membership category. The actual headquarters is not required to have a spa on-site. All headquarters members can extend a special Corporate Link Membership (25 percent discounted rate) to their spa properties. This membership type does not automatically include all spa properties as members, only the headquarters; however, customized bulk packages are available.

Education Certified Spa Supervisor (CSS) Program


ESPA was founded in 1995 in Brussels as an umbrella association for national spa associations in Europe. It is a non-profit and non-governmental association based on Belgian law (A.I.S.B.L.). It has represented the interests of European spas in Brussels, the continent's political nerve centre, ever since.

ESPA MISSION:

Align health resorts within the European healthcare market

More fairness in competition by quality

Promote a clear distinction between health resort therapy and recreational services (wellness)


The European Spas Association is an umbrella industry organisationrepresenting 20 members from 19 European countries. The European Spa Association's global objective is to promote spas and balneology in Europe and to take care that the natural remedies based on mineral water, landscape and climate will be available to as great a number of citizens and visitors as possible.

The European Spas Association's global objective is to promote spas and balneology in Europe and to take care that the natural remedies based on mineral water, landscape and climate will be available to as great a number of citizens and visitors as possible.

In order to achieve this the European Spas Association has established the following aims:

to monitor and analyse the condition of the spas and health resorts in the individual EC member countries

to stimulate exchange of experience, best practice and know-how

to produce and develop programmes for health and wellbeing products and strategies for prevention and rehabilitation for all living within Europe

to establish, promote and improve the standards in all spas and health resorts within Europe (bookable offers)

to stimulate and resource spa research

to define and harmonise common training programmes and courses and to determine a professional structure for the European spa business industry

to establish a framework for collaborative marketing opportunities for ESPA member countries


SERVICES BENEFITING ESPA MEMBERS

Network of and for health resort and spa experts

Certification of health resorts and spa facilities (EuropeSpa)

Consultation on legislation and regulation in the member states

Contacts by communication and collaboration with members and operators in Europe and worldwide.

Support for research and the provision of information.

Development of health resorts and spas together with experts

SPA has developed this unique e-Library exclusively dedicated to evidence-based balneology. It aims to disseminate high-quality information towards health professionals and others engaged in basic research and clinical care, public health, health policy development, or related educational activities as well as professionals from the spa industry. Contrary to other databases that return thousands of references, the ESPA e-library is a friendly tool that concentrate only on relevant, valuable and comprehensive information selected by the ESPA scientific experts.

The Day Spa Association

The day spa association was founded in 1988.

The DSA changed its name to the ‘Spa Industry Association’ in 2017

Mission : Connect the community and to create accessibility to all the tools need to make business success.

Allan Share – President of the SIA

SERVICES BENEFITING MEMBERS

Access to exclusive benefits programs

Business building resource

In-depth business growth consultation

Free magazine links

Spa &Wellness compensation trends report

Spa& wellness retail sales analysis report

CIDESCO Comité International d’Esthétique et de

Cosmétologie

Founded in 1946 in Brussels with our Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland, Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie – CIDESCO is the World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy.

membership is open to the leading schools, colleges, beauty salons and spas of the world and students looking to achieve a superior level of training and the CIDESCO Diploma qualification which is recognised worldwide

Main aims are to: Establish and uphold the highest standards of Beauty and Spa therapy

throughout the world.

Promote Aesthetics on an international basis.

Promote the exchange of professional knowledge, new developments and information through regular marketing activities, networking events and at our annual international Congress.

Create recognised training centres that lead to the CIDESCO Examination and CIDESCO Diploma.

British International Spa Association (BISA)

BISA is the British International Spa Association, a non-profit association set up in 1998 by a group of professionals within the beauty, spa and education fields with a common aim – to promote minimum standards of quality and service within the spa industry, and to improve and promote education for spa therapists

Main objectives of BISA are:

To maintain a sustainable certification and qualification for the spa industry

To act as an educational platform for the public and trade outlets involved in spa services

To work alongside spa centres to advise and source hardware and consumables

To raise the standard of spa treatments, spa therapy and spa management qualification

To provide a platform of qualified professionals to members and industry

To have a grading system for spa outlets

To provide a dedicated insurance policy for spa therapists

To advise the public of their nearest spa centre

To use PR and media to promote spa, the association and its members

To provide a newsletter and website and encourage members and the public to write and share their views

To represent other organisations compatible with the aims of the Association

To build a global network of spa organisations

To hold conferences about spa business, spa education/scientific research and related industries

To win new members, financial support and sponsors for these objectives

The Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology CIBTAC

Established in 1977 as the education arm of BABTAC (British Association ofBeauty Therapy & Cosmetology), it is a not-for-profit organisation,

is an international examination institution that cares about the quality oftraining in the field of beauty, as well as complementary and sport therapy.

more than 40 years of existence, CIBTAC has gained internationalrecognition and became a leading examination center that supplies beautyindustry with the professionals of the highest level. CIBTAC acknowledgedand recognized in 23 countries around the world owing to a wide range ofcourses, painstaking quality control and high standards that can be foundin every accredited educational institution of the community.

Jason Phillips – Chairman

CIBTAC offers broad-based and diverse courses that offer for students andworking professionals an opportunity to obtain the most suitableinternationally recognized diploma, certificate or award in the field ofbeauty, spa, make-up, manicure, pedicure and electro-procedures; as wellas connected with the diet and nutrition, and the other courses that arebased on a holistic approach.

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