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DIARY DATES 19-20 JUNE 2012


Spa & Resort/Medical Aesthetics Expo & Conference New York Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York, USA Leading spa, medical aesthetic and wellness companies will display the most advanced technology, up-to-date treatments and procedures at this expo. Meanwhile, the conference will enable visitors to meet with expert physicians, practitioners and educators helping owners and operators to grow their spa businesses. Tel: +1 609 759 7617 www.spaandresortexpo.com


21 JUNE 2012 Forum HOTel & SPA


The Ritz Hotel, Paris, France The theme for the fifth annual HOTel & Spa is Experience. Key objectives will include: client and therapist experiences; authenticity; offering a strong message; and creating a profitable spa business. It will be hosted by a panel of international experts. Tel: +33 1 43 21 05 69 www.forumhotspa.com


1-2 JUlY 2012


VITASPA Spa Expo & Medical Spa Conference Sheraton Hotel, Buenos Aires, Argentina This expo and conference, organised by the Argentine Spa Association and supported by the magazine Vita Spa, is the official World Congress Spa Society event in Central and South America. It’s for owners, managers and staff from medi and hotel/resort spas, wellness centres, cosmetic and plastic surgery clinics. Tel: +54 11 4468 0879 www.vitaspaestetica.com


20 spa business handbook 2012 8-9 JUlY 2012


les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference Monte Casino Ballroom, Fourways, Johannesburg, South Africa A leading educational programme for spa, wellness and hospitality professionals in South Africa. The eighth annual conference is the largest gathering of spa and wellness professionals in the country. It will focus on how to build capacity, raise benchmarks, master best practices and add value to the country’s spa industry, in addition to providing networking opportunities. Tel: +27 11 447 9959 www.lesnouvellesblog.co.za


16-19 JUlY 2012 National Wellness Conference


University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA Presented annually by the National Wellness Institute, the 37th event will include professional development and personal enhancement programmes and wellness activities. This year’s theme of Linking Up for Wellness will look at best practices in wellness, research and social media. Tel: +1 715 342 2969 www.nationalwellness.org


22-24 JUlY 2012 Cosmoprof North America


Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, US This international beauty and cosmetics fair – now in its 10th year – is an exclusive business-to-business cosmetic trade show. In 2011, it attracted 750 exhibitors from 30 countries and more than 25,000 visitors. Tel: +1 480 281 0424 www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com


25-26 JUlY 2012 SPlASH! Pool & Spa Trade Show


Conrad Jupiters, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia SPLASH! is aimed at spa and pool manufacturers, retailers, builders, contractors, architects, landscapers and service technicians interested in market directions, trends and new technology. Tel: +61 2 9660 2113 www.splashexpo.com.au


11-12 AUGUST 2012


Sydney International Spa & Beauty Expo Conference Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia Australia’s largest gathering of leading brands and suppliers will feature the latest spa and beauty products, treatments, ideas and equipment. In addition, it provides an opportunity for national industry decision- makers to meet with leading buyers and salon and spa owners. Tel: +61 2 9422 2535 www.internationalbeautyexpo.com.au


18-19 AUGUST 2012 A5M Conference


Melbourne, Australia The Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine presents this health and medical conference. With a theme of Integrative Health & Longevity, the event will feature well-known neurosurgeon Dr Joseph Maroon. The programme will feature a professional education spanning genomics, sport medicine, aesthetics and nutritional medicine to mind and body wellness. Tel: +61 3 9813 0439 www.a5m.net


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