International SPA Association (ISPA)

Education and resources - we seek to ensure that Spa professionals are equipped with the educational resources and tools they need to improve business practices and reduce the stressors involved with managing organizations. In addition to textbooks on varying topics, courses are offered to industry professionals and individual students as distance learning through the american hotel and lodging educational institute. Courses may be purchased through the educational institute and passing exams will receive a certificate of completion. Revenue is primarily composed of membership dues.

Conference - each year, Spa professionals from around the globe attend the ispa conference & expo to become more knowledgeable and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. With three days of speaker presentations covering a range of topics including business strategy, customer service and management, attendees will find solutions to everyday business dilemmas. Aside from professional development the expo floor offers the latest Spa products available on the market to set your business apart. At the Spa industry's "must-attend" event, conference veterans and new attendees alike join to connect with each other, gain insight and inspiration and celebrate continued industry growth.