February 5 to 7, 2008 At Las Vegas Sands Expo Center
Hannelore Leavy, Executive Director of the Day Spa Association and the International Medical Spa Association announces to have again been selected to provide the educational component for Bentley International Group’s Day Spa Expo & Business Forum to be held at the Sands Expo Center on February 5 to 7, 2008 for spa owners, managers and professionals. Exhibitors and attendees are expected from across North America as well as 20 countries internationally. They are expecting a delegation of spa owners and managers from each one of their International Chapters in Asia, Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The Day Spa Expo is all about serious business. You will be updated on all of the latest trends, techniques, equipment and business strategies.
Guest speakers this year will include Skip Williams of Resources & Development on ‘How To Conceive, Believe & Achieve Success’, Michael Carter of the Athena Health Club & Spa and Rosemary Weiner of the Brass Rose Spa on ‘Day Spa Wisdom’, Eric Light of The Strawberry Hill Group on ‘How To Be A Market Leader’, and Larry Oskin of Marketing Solutions on Powerful Spa PR, Photography & Media Strategies. The keynote speaker will be Allan Share of New Life / Lotus Touch, who will present an enlightening session on ‘The Science of Getting Rich’. He will speak about how to attract financial success through creative thought in the spa world. Other speakers include Jaimey Alumbaugh, Andrew Finkelstein, Mary Lynne Blaesser, Felicia Brown, Ken Cassidy, Sam Marguilies, Michael Antoline, Zahira Coll, Phil Fennell, Liz Galloway, Leslie Lyon, Erika Mangrum, Keith West-Harrison, Mark Anderson, Larry Gulko, Daniel Litzio-Katzen, Rick Stollmeyer, Sharon Sedgwick, Veronica Wilson, Bernard Deberry, John Greene, Robin Schuette, Melissa Grill Petersen, Tom Porter, Jennifer Sanchez, Maria Alex Schiaffino, Jerry Jacobson, Jon Maple, Tonya Moran, and Matthew Wiggins. Some of the key seminars will be available in Spanish this year.
Computer Co-Opetition Workshop: At this competitive presentation, which is almost a tradition now at DSA/IMSA gatherings, you will be able to learn about software strategies for your spa and wellness center while simultaneously sharing insights with multiple software companies at one time. With a panel of experts led by moderator Skip Williams, you will learn new insights about how to best use your computers to create more effective online appointments, marketing programs, gift cards, credit card processing, staff relations, accounting programs, inventory controls, data control and computer security systems.
Exhibitor opportunities still exist. Top quality buyers are attracted to this show for three key reasons. The Day Spa Expo Business Forum is a unique focused world class business education program offering real solutions to spas vital ongoing business issues. You will have the opportunity to meet and do business with the best group of hundreds of select spa, health, wellness and beautycare exhibitors. Unlike other spa events, the Day Spa Expo exhibit hall is open for a minimum of four hours each day with no competing business seminars, that at other shows draw buyers off the show floor. To receive a prospectus, contact Shane O’Sheeran at the Bentley International Group at 800-859-9247 or 702-893-9090. A wide range of email and other promotional opportunities will be offered to all participating exhibitors. DSA and IMSA members will receive a special discount on booth space.
Day Spa Association Membership: Membership includes many special privileges inclusion in The Annual Day Spa / Medical Spa Directory, a listing on the www.DaySpaAssociation.com website, complimentary copies of the Day Spa Directory, a beautiful membership certificate, Quarterly Newsletters, Seasonal News & Email Blasts, invitations to special advanced educational seminars, free magazine subscriptions to most industry magazines and select consumer publications, a Group Health Insurance Program, special credit card processing rates and a variety of discounts with many professional services within the spa and beauty industries, as well as numerous vendor membership discounts.
SPAcare’s Hearts for A Cure ~ Charity and Awards: This DSA / IMSA event will be taken place on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at which time DSA annual awards will be presented: ‘Distinguished Day Spa Award 2008’ and the ‘Spa Person of the Year Award 2007’.
It’s time to capture your part in the fastest growing segment of the professional beauty and wellness industries by learning how to stay ahead of the competition. This event is perfect for spa and day spa owners, managers, aestheticians, massage therapists as well as all spa professionals and manufacturers. To register for the Day Spa Expo and for more information, contact the Day Spa Association at 201-865-2065, email info@DaySpaAssociation.com or visit wwwDaySpaAssociation.com.
