ROCK THE AUCTION BLOCK:
Let the giving( and bidding) begin
IT’ S ALMOST TIME TO START A BIDDING WAR, and it all begins with you! The ISPA Research Foundation Silent Auction is your chance to help fund the future of spa industry research, one exciting donation( or bid) at a time.
h STEP ONE: DONATE LIKE A STAR • Have a prize-worthy spa retreat, a luxe product collection or a unique non-spa treasure like artwork or memorabilia? Donate it! Each item helps build a foundation— literally— donation by donation. Every contribution, big or small, supports the ISPA Research Foundation’ s mission to advance knowledge, insight and innovation across our industry.
h STEP TWO: GET READY TO BID BIG • The bidding window opens March 24, and this year’ s lineup is shaping up to be one of our most exciting collections yet. From spa getaways and gift bundles to one-of-a-kind experiences, there’ s something for everyone and every bid fuels the future of spa research.
WITH THE HANDBID MOBILE APP, browsing and bidding has never been easier. You can scroll through items, track favorites and even set your max bids so you don’ t miss a thing while you’ re networking, learning or relaxing in Las Vegas.
Be the coolest kid on the auction block and give the people what they want: a thriving spa industry built on passion, generosity and good old-fashioned competition.
THE 2026 ISPA AUCTION DONORS Following is a list of businesses and individuals who donated items to the ISPA Research Foundation Auction through January 7. Items will be added to the auction through mid-March, so check the 2026 ISPA Research Foundation Auctionin the Handbid app for the complete list of items available to bid on.
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Autograph Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa( PCH Hotels & Resorts)
Biotune Bromelia Swimwear DermaplanePro Eau Resort and Spa emerginC
Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Tierra Santa Healing House
FarmHouse Fresh Fleur ' t Intimates G. M. COLLIN SKINCARE GSN Planet
Katie Kime K-HEADSPA KNESKO Skin Lemon & Beaker Levity + Love LISE CHARMEL Living Earth Crafts & Earthlite Living Earth Crafts Montage Palmetto Bluff Nelly DeVuyst Pevonia Natural Skincare PHYTOMER USA QCNY SPA OF WONDERS
RATIONALE ResortPass Spafinder TARA Spa Therapy Therabody UMM Skincare Waldorf Astoria Chicago Waldorf Astoria Orlando Waldorf Astoria Park City Waldorf Astoria Spa Orlando Wildsmith Skin Wrap Up Inc Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
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