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The Global Ambassador ,
Phoenix,
United States
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The Global Ambassador ,
Phoenix,
United States
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The Riviera Maya Edition Kanai,
Playa del Carmen,
Mexico
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10-12 Sep 2026
MITEC Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia,
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Norfolk,
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Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River,
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27-29 Sep 2026
Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort,
Ireland
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Pical Resort, Valamar Collection,
Porec,
Croatia
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| 13th annual ISPA Foundation Scholarship opens |
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| By Jane Kitchen 23 Feb 2019 |
2018 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship winner, Christine Muchemu, was honoured onstage at the 2018 ISPA Conference & Expo alongside Frank Pitsikalis, chair of the ISPA Foundation and Dr Mary Tabacchi
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The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Mary Tabacchi Scholarship.
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior, senior or graduate student enrolled full-time in a bachelor’s or master’s programme pursuing a career in spa management, leadership or entrepreneurship.
“ISPA is proud to support the Mary Tabacchi Scholarship once again as a new generation of spa professionals look to enter the industry,” said ISPA president Lynne McNees. “As the spa industry continues to grow, professionals entering the industry are met with unlimited possibilities and exciting challenges.”
The scholarship was created in 2006 and later named in honour of Mary Tabacchi, PhD, RD, Associate Professor, Hospitality Facilities and Operations at Cornell University.
Tabacchi is a pioneer in spa education and mentor to many in the spa industry.
Applications are being accepted through 5 April, 2019 and the ISPA Foundation will present the award at the 29th annual ISPA Conference & Expo at The Venetian in Las Vegas, from 11-13 September, 2019.
The recipient will receive US$5,000 to offset their education expenses, a complimentary registration, travel stipend and hotel accommodations to attend the 2019 ISPA Conference & Expo, a one-year ISPA student membership and will be assigned a one-year mentor to help navigate their career aspirations.
To learn more about eligibility requirements and to access the scholarship application, visit https://experienceispa.com/about/ispa-foundation.
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14 Jul 2026
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen, Denmark. Organised by the International Massage Association (IMA), the ninth edition of this tournament saw the highest number of participants ... More
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14 Jul 2026
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 resulting report, which ... More
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14 Jul 2026
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure the retreat market offers responsible experiences. The Six Principles for Responsible Retreats have been created to provide a shared reference ... More
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12 Jul 2026
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have caused one in three respondents to consider leaving the industry. The Therapist Wellbeing Report is based on responses from 159 ... More
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09 Jul 2026
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 ... More
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08 Jul 2026
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and Dewa Spa in Woodstock, has died, aged 84. Thurman – also known for being father to actress Uma Thurman – ... More
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10 Jul 2026
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of England with a 1,715sq m Fairmont Spa that has been designed using a ‘Wellness without Walls’ concept. The Select Group, ... More
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10 Jul 2026
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise occupant health. Marriott has become Fitwel’s first Enterprise Partner and the new healthy building solutions will be implemented across the ... More
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10 Jul 2026
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public sauna-bathing charter. The ten guiding principles form the foundation for people building, running and championing public sauna-bathing. The draft, which ... More
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09 Jul 2026
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. The brand says it is encouraging ... More
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03 Jul 2026
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy, will reveal a new spa in February 2027, designed by wellness expert and consultant Patrizia Bortolin. Bortolin has been the ... More
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10 Jul 2026
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and Resorts at the end of June – has launched a new wellness, longevity and 'consciousness consultancy' called Wahayla. Bjurstam is ... More
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| We Work Well Inc |
| In 2019 Monica Helmstetter and Lucy Hugo founded the American hosted buyer event company We Work
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