The International Spa Association (ISPA) is a non-profit organization that aims to advance the spa industry. It works to improve and enhance the spa experience through research, education, and advocating for the health benefits of spas. The European Spa Association (ESPA) represents spa associations across Europe and works to promote spas and balneology. The Day Spa Association, now called the Spa Industry Association, provides resources and builds community to support spa business success. CIDESCO establishes training standards for beauty and spa therapy worldwide. These organizations all work to support the spa industry through research, education, advocacy, and establishing standards.

1. SPA ASSOCIATIONS IN THE
WORLD
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2.  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

3. International Spa Association ISPA
 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 McNees
ISPA Chairman - Todd Shaw

4. Mission
Improve and enhance the value of the spa experience.
Vision
Advance 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.
International Spa Association ISPA

5. International Spa Association ISPA
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.

6. 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. $1,145
Benefits 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. $659
Spa 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.

7.  Education
 Certified Spa Supervisor (CSS) Program

8. European Spas Association ESPA
 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)

9. European Spas Association ESPA
The European Spas Association is an umbrella industry organisation
representing 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.

10. 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
European Spas Association ESPA

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16.  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

17. The Confederation of International Beauty
Therapy & Cosmetology CIBTAC
 Established in 1977 as the education arm of BABTAC (British Association of
Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology), it is a not-for-profit organisation,
 is an international examination institution that cares about the quality of
training in the field of beauty, as well as complementary and sport therapy.
 more than 40 years of existence, CIBTAC has gained international
recognition and became a leading examination center that supplies beauty
industry with the professionals of the highest level. CIBTAC acknowledged
and recognized in 23 countries around the world owing to a wide range of
courses, painstaking quality control and high standards that can be found
in every accredited educational institution of the community.
 Jason Phillips – Chairman
 CIBTAC offers broad-based and diverse courses that offer for students and
working professionals an opportunity to obtain the most suitable
internationally recognized diploma, certificate or award in the field of
beauty, spa, make-up, manicure, pedicure and electro-procedures; as well
as connected with the diet and nutrition, and the other courses that are
based on a holistic approach.

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