2005 Leading Spas of Canada Spa Industry Conference & Expo: Post-Conference

From Leading Spas of Canada - More than 300 delegates, from across Canada, the United States and even from Bermuda, attended LSC’s annual conference & expo, held at the Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, April 10-12, 2005.

Master Business Sessions on Marketing Trends, Feng Shui Design for Success, and Spa Compensation Issues got things cooking with early-bird arrivals, although it was at the Community Welcome Reception when things really started to rock. Orion Drummers, a team of eight drummers, beat up the energy with flair and rhythm, alongside the adventure of exploring over 50 exhibits and a sampling of spa experiences in The Wellness Area.

The following two days were full of information and networking opportunities: Keynote sessions by Horst Rechelbacher (www.intelligentnutrients.com) and Dr. Lance Secretan (www.secretan.com) inspired us all to think with a global consciousness, and made us realize the important role the spa industry plays in sustaining wellness for our clients and our planet. Our speaker line-up delivered concurrent sessions with so many incredible ideas, selected sessions were taped so everybody can hear what they might have missed! But these CDs are only available until May 31st, 2005.

THE AWARDS NIGHT
A big round of applause to ….. (CLICK FOR NAMES)

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR CONFERENCE
SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
Many of our sponsors and exhibitors offered delegates “conference-only” discounts, special promotions and sample packages. Please note that some offers are still available for purchase until May 31st, 2005.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS/LIST

The Crystal Gala Dinner was the most extravagant event of all, with a runway show of fashion vignettes, sizzling hot ballroom dancers and, to honour the elements of Feng Shui which were so much a part of this conference, there was an esoteric dance interpretation that weaved together the elements of water, earth, metal and fire. Special thanks to Robert LaPierre for producing such an imaginative and entertaining show. A highlight of the evening was also the extraordinary Dr. Draw.

THE WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
Special thanks to all the participants that offered the diverse range of sampler spa experiences, from a new interactive and fully programmable massaging mattress to the latest medical procedures in anti-aging techniques. CLICK HERE FOR PARTICIPANT LIST

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTORS
The Silent Auction received more than 100 donations, and raised just over $25,000, making it the most successful Association fundraising activity to date. Funds support the continued growth of the Canadian spa industry through education and research . Check out some of the winning bids [LINK TO LIST & TOP RESULTS]

POST CONFERENCE SALES CENTRE

CD’s on selected conference sessions are available at $18.00 each or $175.00 for the complete set of 12 recorded sessions.
ISPA 2004 Spa Industry Study ($395 CAD)
ISPA 2004 Consumer Trends Report ($395 CAD)
ISPA Uniform System of Financial Reporting for Spas ($95 CAD)
“Fast Forward” by Neil Ducoff ($89.95 CAD)
CLICK HERE TO ORDER (taxes are extra)