Platinum Sponsors
Thermarium
Thermarium is regarded as an international trendsetter of the spa industry, as one of the first established companies to specialize in the design and manufacturing of spa areas. Today, the Austria-based Thermarium is renowned within the tourism and leisure business and has worked with hundreds of hospitality brands, including Banyan Tree, InterContinental, Mandarin Oriental, Peninsula, Shangri-La and Swissotel, among others. Visit Thermarium at www.thermarium.com.
Gold Sponsors
Babor
Germany-based Babor is a pioneer of professional skincare, combining innovative scientific knowledge and the finest natural ingredients at the highest level. Research co-operations with Germany’s leading universities, use of private laboratories and careful manufacturing on the company's premises guarantee products of outstanding performance, tolerance and quality. Babor products are available in fine spas, salons and medical centers in more than 60 countries worldwide. Visit Babor at www.babor.com.
Universal Companies
For over 29 years, Universal Companies has been a leading single-source supplier to over 25,000 clients in the spa industry, providing thousands of products to help spa professionals, from the largest spa operator to the independent practitioner, manage and grow their businesses. Located in Virginia, Universal Companies distributes furniture, fixtures, equipment, implements, supplies, and spa apparel internationally; offers professional skin and body products, retail products, and merchandising tools; and also provides consulting resources, educational materials, and training options. Visit Universal Companies at www.universalcompanies.com.
Industry Sponsors
East West Learning Centre Pty Ltd.
IMC Group's East West Learning Centre is responsible for the design and implementation of platforms for integrated mind/body healing as well as programs on managerial and leadership mindsets committed to social responsibility for the 21st century.
Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
Canada-based Fairmont Raffles Hotels International is a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont- and Raffles-branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. The Fairmont Raffles spa portfolio, which includes the Willow Stream Spa, Raffles Spa and Purovel Spa & Sport brands, includes 33 locations across the globe, with another 10 in development. Visit Fairmont Raffles Hotels International at www.frhi.com.
Massage Envy
Massage Envy is a pioneer and national leader of affordable massage and spa services. Nearly a decade ago, Massage Envy was launched to create a completely new category in the wellness industry and to promote a healthy lifestyle through affordable massage and spa services. In 2009, the company opened its first Massage Envy Spa, which featured Healthy Skin facials and additional spa services. Today, the brand has over 700 Massage Envy and Massage Envy Spa locations in the U.S. Visit Massage Envy at www.massageenvy.com.
Precor
US-based Precor is a preferred brand by fitness-minded travelers and discerning guests of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas. With a full complement of cardio, strength and entertainment equipment supported by a network experienced in servicing facilities worldwide, Precor is a global resource offering a turn-key solution for hospitality customers. Leading the Precor lineup is sleek and durable cardio equipment as well as the breakthrough Adaptive Motion Trainer® (AMT®). Recognized worldwide for uncompromised quality and durability in equipment that delivers a fluid, natural motion, Precor is proud to be in premier hotels, resorts and spas in more than 90 countries. Visit Precor at www.precor.com.
Red Door Spas
Celebrating 100 years of beauty expertise in 2010, the renowned Red Door Spas promotes the legendary techniques of Ms. Elizabeth Arden in 31 day spa and resort locations in the U.S. Always on the industry cutting edge, Red Door Spas guarantees guests a unique and encompassing experience, which delivers the highest level of technical expertise and impeccable guest service. Visit Red Door Spas at www.reddoorspas.com.
ResortSuite
For over a decade, Canada-based ResortSuite software has managed guest information and streamlined operations for some of the most prestigious spas, clubs, hotels and resorts in the world. Unlike other software available on the market, ResortSuite is built on a guest-centric technology platform that enables properties to manage their business more efficiently and provide exceptional service to their customers. ResortSuite extends this unique, guest-centric design with data mining capabilities and integrated one-to-one e-Marketing, Social Networking, Web and Mobile user experiences. ResortSuite includes integrated modules for Spa, PMS, Club, Golf, Retail, F&B, Catering, Ski, and Concierge on an Oracle database. Visit ResortSuite at www.resortsuite.com.
SpaFinder, Inc.
SpaFinder, Inc. is a 360-degree media company dedicated to the global spa marketplace. This U.S.-based company promotes wellbeing experiences through vertical search, magazines/directories, reservation technology and gift programs, stimulating industry growth by connecting consumers and providers everywhere, everyday. Visit SpaFinder at www.spafinder.com.
Silver Sponsors
Barr + Wray
Barr + Wray is recognized as a world leading provider of spa and pool engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences and has over 50 years of experience working with hospitality brands such as Four Seasons, Hyatt, Mandarin Oriental, Rocco Forte, and Shangri La. Based in the UAE, Barr + Wray offers clients a total package of the ‘wet spa’ conceptual design, technical design and specification, supply, installation and commissioning of all equipment relating to lap pools, vitality pools, pool filtration/water treatment systems, water features and attractions, ornamental ponds and thermal cabins. Visit Barr + Wray at www.barrandwray.com.
SpaSoft
Developed specifically to suit the unique needs of the spa industry, SpaSoft is a user-friendly system that facilitates total spa management. As a result, spa staff is empowered to provide impeccable service, laser-focused on each and every client. SpaSoft interfaces with various systems – including property management systems, credit card and gift card processors, back office systems, membership billing, and other PAR Springer-Miller technologies – to create a seamless flow of guest-centric information. Visit SpaSoft at www.springermiller.com.
Student Challenge Sponsors
Chiva-Som
Widely regarded as one of the best destination spas in the world, Chiva-Som has become the benchmark for excellence and innovation, fusing Eastern philosophies with Western diagnostic skill. Meaning “Haven of Life”, the resort – located in Hua Hin, Thailand – is the recipient of numerous accolades, including "Top 5 Best Overseas Spa Retreat" and "The World's Top 25 Spas" Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Spa Awards 2011. Chiva-Som has achieved the prestigious Green Globe certification recognizing a commitment to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards. Visit Chiva-Som at www.chivasom.com.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Spas are a top priority for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, with five new property and spa locations opening in the coming year in Toronto, Guangzhou, Shanghai Pudong, St. Petersburg and Baku, Azerbaijan. More than 60 new properties, each with luxury spas, are slated to open in the decade to come. In addition to the new spas on the horizon, Four Seasons Spas around the globe are consistently recognized with prestigious industry awards, including multiple wins in 2011 by Travel + Leisure magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, SpaFinder and Spa magazine. Visit Four Seasons at www.fourseasons.com/spa.
Hyatt Hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. The company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have locations on six continents. As of September 30, 2011, the company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 478 properties in 45 countries. Visit Hyatt at www.hyatt.com.
Orient-Express Hotels & Resorts
Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. owns or part-owns and manages a collection of 49 internationally renowned hotel, river cruise, luxury rail adventure, private residence and restaurant businesses across 24 countries and five continents. Orient-Express avoids the use of a chain brand, instead promoting the local brand and using the Orient-Express brand as an assurance of quality to customers, since it believes discriminating travelers seek distinctive individual hotels in preference to a chain. Visit Orient-Express at www.orient-express.com.