Where does Spa Day take place? At fine spas & salons throughout the greater Los Angeles area (including Santa Barbara, Laguna Beach, and Palm Springs) and San Francisco area (including Carmel, Berkley, and the wine country), on Wednesday, November 17, 2004.

Spa Day's concept is simple: On November 17th, people all over California will take to the massage or facial tables at scores of the best spas and high-end salons. Participating local spas contribute 20 percent of their day's services and gift certificate revenues to Aid For AIDS and Project Open Hand and, in return, receive extensive media and promotion coverage.

"We encourage our listed California spa members and readers to participate in this very worthy cause. We are pleased to share this information with our entire spa community." -- SpaWire.com and SpaIndex.Com Staff

(Hospitality Net - 09/20/04)

The 157-year-old AAA Four Diamond Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa reopened to guests and groups on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 after sustaining minimal damage from Hurricane Ivan. This is two days earlier than expected due to so many hotel employees pitching in to reopen the resort.

"The Grand Hotel is in 'Grand' condition and ready to welcome back our guests," says David Clark, general manager at The Grand. "Our employees have been working hard to prepare the property for reopening. We cleaned away debris as early as Friday morning, just one day after the storm hit. Now, when you drive up to the front entrance, you can't even tell that Hurricane Ivan was here."

(PR Newswire - 09/22/04)

(Taipai Times - 09/21/04)

The first thought upon hearing the phrase "day spa for men" - with treatments including facials, Botox, collagen, massage, body wraps, manicures and eyebrow wax-n-tints - might be that the concept would be perfect for gay men or a version of "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." You'd be right in both cases. The metrosexual phenomenon is in full swing, with straight men increasingly aware of their appearance and gay men still wanting to look their best. "Men are going to spas now more than ever before," says Lynne Walker McNees, executive director of the International Spa Association. "Many men see the benefits of combining the spa experience with their exercise regimen to create a proactive and balanced wellness program."

Atlanta joined the handful of cities with men-only facilities when JOQ Day Spa for Men opened this month on tony Peachtree Street between Midtown and Buckhead.

(Southern Voice - 09/17/04)

Melinda Minton, founder of Minton Business Solutions and The Spa Association will be teaching a one day Spa Management Intensive course, in Chicago, Illinois, on October 14, 2004. The course is designed for those individuals interested in opening a spa, currently managing or operating a spa, or wanting additional firsthand, immediately useful information and continuing education. Spa owners and managers will quickly get up to speed with operations and management issues. The class topics will include retail, marketing, spa programming, guerilla management, customer service, financial management, spa profitability, operational systems and more.

Spa Management Intensive will be held at the Club Industry Conference at McCormick Convention Center in downtown Chicago and will be offered at a discounted rate of only $495, reduced from the usual price of $1,495.

With America's never-ending quest for increased energy levels and endurance, a recent study by Cornell University's School of Hospitality Administration has revealed that visiting a destination spa may just do the trick.

(PR Newswire - 09/23/04)

Virtually unheard of a decade ago, Canada's spa industry pumps nearly three-quarters of a billion dollars into the national economy and is poised for another record-breaking year, especially in Alberta and B.C., which have nearly a third of Canada's 1,300-and-growing spas. Spas are so lucrative, they are seen as good investments regardless of the depth of the owner's pockets.

(Business Edge - 09/16/04)

Kapalua Land Company, Ltd., a subsidiary of Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. (AMEX:MLP), the master developer of the internationally acclaimed Kapalua Resort, and Miraval, Life In Balance today announced a joint venture to create and manage Hawai`i's first multi-faceted health and wellness community at Kapalua.

(Business Wire - 09/25/04)

The Oxford Spa and Salon in downtown Denver is catering to the busy professional by offering an Executive Power Lunch promotion during the month of September.

For women on the run, the Oxford Spa and Salon is offering a manicure and a soothing instant facial plus a delicious box lunch from McCormick's Fish House to enjoy at the Oxford Spa or take back to the office. The Spa ensures a one-hour turn around appointment to offer the perfect lunch break from work. The men's package includes a haircut and a stress-relieving 25 minute sports massage -- plus a hot paraffin hand treatment. Lunch from McCormick's Fish House is also included to enjoy at the club or back in the office. The price for the one-hour indulgent service is $75 during the month of September.

(Business Wire - 09/13/04)

Trans-Exec Air Service, the nation's most exclusive private jet charter company, has sent a shockwave throughout the industry by being the first to offer luxury spa treatments on-board their private jets.

Flight Spa is available on the company's Gulfstream IV's and V's. The fortunate guests are pampered with services designed by Tran-Exec's on- staff estheticians, such as hydrating facials, regenerating eye treatments and lifts, oxygenating skin softeners, and even comforting neck and shoulder massages. Upon departure, the passengers also receive a customized package containing the same ultra-pure signature Flight Spa products that were used during their in-flight treatments, extending their experience beyond the flight.

For more information on Trans-Exec Private Jets or Flight Spa, contact the company at (818) 904-6900, or read the press release, below.

Holiday park operator Bourne Leisure has said it expects to invest around £45m in its properties over the coming year - which could well see the development of spa facilities at some of its sites. The company, which owns and operates the Haven, British Holidays, Haven Europe, Warner and Butlins brands, opened a £2.5m spa at its flagship Devon Cliffs site earlier this year - including a health suite, sauna, steamroom, relaxation terrace, indoor spa pool and treatment rooms - and is waiting to see how successful it is before developing spa facilities at further sites, but director, Robert Seaton, has said it is a strong possibility they will. "We probably will go into the spa market, as long as the customers want it," Seaton told Leisure Management. "In the end, people are coming to us for a rest and we feel spas provide an opportunity to extend our facilities."

(Leisure Opportunities UK - 09/17/04)

Asia Pacific's leading luxury hotel group, Shangri- La Hotels and Resorts, has announced its foray into the growing spa market with the launch of its new brand, CHI. The first CHI spa opened at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok in July 2004. There are plans for 10 CHI spas to be introduced in various hotel locations over the next few years.

Opening the door for more businesses and organizations to compete for the most coveted honor in online media, The Webby Awards today kicked off its widely anticipated annual call for entries with 35 new categories - more than doubling the number of awards it will bestow. Starting today, web sites from around the world can get in the running for a Ninth Annual Webby Awards nomination - and bask in the unparalleled industry recognition and global media attention - by visiting http://www.webbyawards.com and entering. For nearly a decade, The Webby Awards have been recognized as the leading international honors for web sites.

The 35 new category additions include industry specific categories like Automotive, Beauty & Cosmetics, Employment, Retail, Real Estate and Investor Relations, as well as consumer interest categories like Blog, Celebrity/Fan Site and Social Networking.

Platinum Television Group is pleased to announce the selection of the Blue Medical Day Spa (Sherman Oaks, California) for its innovative, educational television series, Great Taste, as one of the World's Greatest Day Getaways.

(PR Web - 09/25/04)

In October, the International Congress of Esthetics will bring estheticians, spa and skin care professionals and manufacturers together for three days of informative exhibitions, state-certified continuing education classes and presentations. Attendees will experience the finest products from hundreds of exhibitors and educational sessions presented by the most respected professionals in the country at the International Congress of Esthetics, Miami 2004.

The International Congress of Esthetics is the only industry educational conference and trade show to have an all-inclusive registration fee-a three-day ticket for the Miami show is just $60 for registration by October 1, 2004. Registration includes entrance to the exhibition hall, all General Session lectures and demonstrations, continuing education classes and all manufacturers' workshops and exhibitors' classes. Plus, hotel arrangements can be made when registering for the conference. Special, discounted rates are available for hotel accommodations, airfare and car rentals.

Register online at www.LNEONLINE.com, by phone at 1-(800) 471-0229, or by faxing in the registration form to (305) 443-1664.

Monave Mineral Cosmetics is proud to announce the availability of their online Bulk Mineral Cosmetics.

"All of our top-quality loose mineral products are at the lowest minimums and the lowest prices on the market and are now available for convenient online purchasing" states Deborah Bilezikian, president of Monave. Monave is a one-stop shopping store with everything you need to start up your own mineral cosmetics line: product, packaging, labeling and displays. Monave Mineral Cosmetics also offers private label and wholesale options to our line of lipsticks, glosses and liners which are all handmade, 100% natural, carmine and dye free.

Revamped Publication Presents the Spa Lifestyle at Its Finest; Takes Aim at Booming Luxury and Healthy Living Markets With Appealing Blend of Spa-Inspired Topics - Travel, Fashion, Home Spa and More.

(YaHoo Finance - 09/09/04)

Liza Sgro-Woelk (pictured at right) has been practicing massage and holistic health care for 9 years. She is a nationally certified holistic health practitioner and Reiki master. In 1995, after researching many massage schools across the country, she moved to California from New York State to begin her education in holistic health at Mueller college in San Diego. For the past 9 years, she he has worked as a therapist, managed and assisted in building 2 spas in San Diego, and is now is the co-owner of Dancing Heart Spa. Liza resides in Hillcrest, CA with her husband, Christian

Meggan Anding (pictured at left) has been practicing-studying holistic health on her own journey, since childhood. She credits her mother as her inspiration to live inside one's body in the most loving way possible. Meg has been in the wellness field on a professional level for three years, and is a licensed certified massage therapist, esthetician, and Reiki practitioner. Meg enjoys world travel with an emphasis on education. Her most recent trip was to South India, where she explored Ayurvedic body treatments.

"The inspiration for our spa was to create more of a healing sanctuary; a comfortable yet progressive place for clients to discover new ways to approach healing their whole being. We are also very focused on educating clients and encouraging them to be empowered to take part in their own wellness. Building client/therapist relationships at our spa is a huge part of our model. The inspiration for our name "Dancing Heart Spa" comes from the idea that when a person is happy and well, their heart dances. It symbolizes the healthy, happy heartbeat"

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Forget Gym. It's now "Spa." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ When Jack O'Kelley was planning his firm's Florida work retreat, he knew what he wanted: "a large, lovely spa." (Well, who wouldn't?) As a scout for Katzenbach Partners' annual off-site, he sought out all the crucial business amenities: conference rooms, work space and the obvious high-tech fixings. That was the easy part. The Loews Miami was expanding its spa, but wouldn't let O'Kelley see it in advance. The spa at Miami's South Beach Ritz-Carlton was going to be closed for renovations. Then he found the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne. Not only was the spa open-which seemed like an accomplishment at that point-it had stunning views, the service was excellent and it offered treatments ranging from champagne facials to "mango raw-sugar body scrubs." Hello, Ritz. The 110 Katzenbach employees and significant others had a blast. "We're inclined to go back," says O'Kelley. The word "spa" usually evokes lavish pampering of well-to-do globe-trotters. But resort destinations and downtown hotels alike are building up their spa facilities to cater to a different class of guest-the business traveler. "You don't hear the word 'gym' knocked around much," says Jeff Weinstein, editor in chief of the industry magazine Hotels. "You hear 'spa.' If you don't have a spa and you're considered an upper-market hotel, you're not in the game." (MSNBC / Newsweek - 09/25/04) Full Story

RESCHEDULED DATE: Spa Management for Hotels/Resorts Seminar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As a Hospitality Professional you have one foot in the "Spa Business" and the other foot squarely in the "Hotel/Resort Business". You have special needs and this seminar is designed to address them. Resources & Development® presents four intensive days of education, lectures, workshops, and roundtable discussions. This Seminar offers attendees cutting edge industry strategies and practical techniques for producing real results. Be prepared for action and ready to learn about how to effectively analyze and control the complex mechanisms of your Spa Operation in an interesting and fun setting. Enjoy networking with other Spa Directors, Hotel Executives and General Managers in this exciting study of best practices for Resort and Hotel Spas. A variety of speakers will be presented, and the seminar includes Spa Lab, where participants will spend an afternoon in the 30,000 sq ft Spa Vita di Lago at the Ritz-Carlton to experience being a guest before discussing certain operational issues. Four Intense Days of Training with Four Exceptional Industry Experts at The Fabulous Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, February 21-24, 2005. Seminar Includes: All Course Materials, Daily Continental Breakfast, Coffee Breaks, 50 Minute Spa Treatment (Spa Lab), Cocktail Reception, and Certificate of Completion. Seminar Details