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BIRDS OF A FEATHER Networking is fun when everyone has “ spa ” in common . The hotel lobbies felt like an ongoing networking event for three days — long after the “ official ” business and socializing event concluded .
CELEBRATING THE WINNERS We ’ re a group who loves to celebrate our colleagues — and we had many opportunities to applaud this week . The ISPA community heard from three Conference Awards honorees and cheered for winners of the second annual Expo Awards .
TWO BIRDS , ONE STONE Hundreds of spa leaders were in town to serve double duty . In addition to taking part in the ISPA Conference , many attendees started their time in Phoenix at corporate meetings pre-arranged to coincide with the spa gathering . has become a favorite destination for spa buyers . This year , eight Experience Center sponsors offered unique treatments and showed off their newest offerings . Attendees also found additional sponsor treatment rooms next door in the Experience Lab .
WELCOME ABOARD Attendees watched in real time as terms of office for the ISPA Board of Directors began during the annual Conference . Elected earlier this year to new leadership roles , Kelleye Martin became Board chair ; Jennifer Holzworth is now vice chair ; and Charlotte Prescott is serving as secretary / treasurer . Additionally , Eric Savage began his second term as a director alongside Board newcomers Kelly Gasspari-Fleming , Brisa Huezo and Jessica Wadley .
A MILE OF SMILES Ask most ISPA members to name the big draw at the annual Conference , and “ the Expo ” will be the resounding response . From trying out new products and techniques to a first look at new technology at the forefront of the industry , the Expo floor has the attention of every attendee . We ’ d love to see a Fitbit report of miles walked during the daily Expo hours !
AN EXPERIENCE TO REMEMBER With the opportunity to experience event sponsors in a much more intimate , immersive way , the Experience Center
Outgoing Chairman Patrick Huey introduced ISPA ’ s new leader to Conference attendees : “ I ’ m so honored to be handing over the baton to a fellow board member and a dear friend , Kelleye Martin .”
“ There was a resounding buzz during and after Conference that this was the best ISPA ever .”
— SUZY LANG • HYDROPEPTIDE
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