An overview of national spa associations worldwide
Association of Polish Spa Communities Ul Czarny Potok 27/24, 33-380 Krynca-Zdroj, Poland Tel: +48 18 477 74 50 Email:
biuro@sgurp.pl www.sgurp.pl Regions represented: Poland Description: This association is focused on the promotion of high-quality facilities, such as Polish health resorts. It supports, educates and protects Polish spa communities and has initiated the promotion of its spa tourism services throughout Europe.
Australasian Spa Association (ASpa) PO Box 149, Southland Centre, Vic 3192, Australia Tel: +61 0430 033 174 Email:
info@aspaassociation.com.au www.aspaassociation.com.au Regions represented: Australasia Description: ASpa is a not-for- profit association run by its members for its members. It aims to provide communication and networking between members; raise awareness of the industry and increase the profile of its members; deliver information, resources and member benefits; set industry standards and facilitate their implementation; provide education and training forums for the industry; and advocate and liaise with relevant organisations.
Bali Spa and Wellness Association (BSWA) Yayasan Bali Spa, PO Box 2204, Kuta, Bali Email:
info@balispawellness-association.org www.balispawellness-association.org Regions represented: Bali Description: BSWA is a non-profit
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organisation representing the island's spa and wellness industry. Established in 2005, the association develops and promotes Bali’s spa offerings through education, exchanging of ideas, networking and growth initiatives – including monthly meetings for spa industry professionals with occasional guest speakers such as trainers, suppliers and tourism specialists.
Brazilian Association of Clinics and Spas (ABC Spas) Room 15, Rua Caio Prado 267, São Paulo, 01303 001, Brazil Tel: +55 11 2307 5595 Email:
contato@abcspas.com.br www.abcspas.com.br Regions represented: Brazil Description: ABC Spas is a non-profit organisation which was founded in 2002 to represent the Brazilian spa market, by promoting and organising events, attracting investors and fostering local spa business developments.
British Association of Beauty & Cosmetology (BABTAC) Unit 1, Ambrose House, Meteor Court, Barnett Way, Barnwood, GL4 3GG, UK Tel: +44 845 250 7277 Email:
enquiries@babtac.com www.babtac.com Regions represented: The UK Description: Created in 1977, BABTAC represents around 10,000 beauty professionals in the UK and is one of its longest established membership organisations. Member benefits include the association’s core insurance, training portfolio and Vitality magazine. In August it also launched Benefits by BABTAC – a free online discount tool offering discounts on suppliers and training.
British International Spa Association (BISA) Spa House, Winchet Hill, Goudhurst, TN17 1JY, UK Tel: +44 1622 791 069 Email:
spahouse@spaassociation.org.uk www.spaassociation.org.uk Regions represented: The UK Description: A non-profit association set up in 1998 by a group of professionals within the beauty, spa and education fields to promote minimum standards of quality and service within the spa sector and to improve and promote education for spa therapists. The association is self funding and all council members are volunteers.
Bulgarian Union for Balneology & Spa Tourism (BUBSPA) 1404 Sofia, Bulgaria 15, Tvardishki prohod Str, Bulgaria Tel: +359 2 942 7130 Email:
office@bubspa.org www.bubspa.org Regions represented: Bulgaria Description: BUBSPA aims to present and promote Bulgaria as a modern health, spa and wellness destination to both the domestic and international tourist markets. The non-profit, non- governmental organisation is a member of ESPA and ISMH.
Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) 2655 Le Jeune Road, Suite 910, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA Tel: +1 305 443 3040 Email:
gabi@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com www.caribbeanhotelassociation.com Regions represented: the Caribbean Description: Founded in 1962, the association aims to represent the private sector of the hospitality industry across
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