PHILIPPE BRENOT Hyatt Hotels Senior Director Retail |
CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ
Bodyworks of Perdido Key Spa Founder
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BRIDGET ROGERS Spa Toscana at the Peppermill Resort and Casino Spa Director |
JAMEE TAYLOR
Tricoci Salon | Spa SVP , Service & Education
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Be present . Try to leave your |
My advice is to be open to |
Arrive early so you can get |
Get ready to dive into your |
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day-to-day work behind . |
everything ! Don ’ t miss the |
registered , settle in and be |
first ISPA Conference ! The |
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Enjoy the camaraderie with |
keynote speakers — I ’ ve al- |
ready to start the Confer- |
welcoming spa community |
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your peers . Make as many |
ways walked away inspired |
ence ! There is so much to |
is full of amazing connec- |
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connections as you can . |
by their stories and journeys . |
participate in so it ’ s nice to |
tions and friendships . |
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Try to attend as many |
Focus on sessions , panel |
get in early to acclimate |
Explore the agenda , set |
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breakout sessions as you |
speakers and exhibitors that |
yourself . Also , be sure to |
exciting goals ( like discover- |
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can . You will learn so |
resonate with you , but don ’ t |
WEAR COMFORTABLE |
ing trends ) and attend |
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much during the entire |
hesitate to explore new |
SHOES ! There is so much to |
sessions that inspire you . |
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Conference . DO NOT MISS |
areas , too . Take the chance |
experience and there is a |
Don ’ t miss the networking |
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the opening sessions in the |
to meet new people — every- |
LOT OF WALKING ! If you |
jumpstart to connect with |
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mornings . Have FUN ! |
one shares a love for well- |
are invited by one of the |
fellow newcomers and |
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ness and all things spa , so |
vendors to have a service in |
seasoned pros . Spend time |
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enjoy the connections and |
the Experience Center , DO |
on the Expo floor to meet |
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have fun with it ! These |
IT !!! You may just find a |
exhibitors and visit the |
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events are as much about |
new service or treatment |
Experience Center . You ’ ll |
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LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL FIRST-TIME TIPS ?
Turn to Conference Countdown on pages 47-54 for more thoughtful advice from fellow ISPA members .
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personal growth as professional
insight . And whatever
you do , don ’ t miss the
afternoon cookies !!!
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you want to incorporate at
your venue . Plan ahead
with the app for events and
HAVE FUN !
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leave energized , motivated
and reminded of why you
chose this rewarding industry
. Keep the momentum
by following up with new
connections and bringing
fresh ideas to life . Unforgettable
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awaits ! n |