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Going, Going … Up!
Could your spa create the 2027 ISPA Research Foundation Auction experience everyone wants to win?
LET’ S BRING THE 2027 ISPA CONFERENCE theme, Rise, to the auction block. Spa services are among the ISPA Research Foundation auction’ s most popular offerings. Get creative with: l A signature treatment paired with a special extra l A best-of-your-spa day for two l A wellness weekend— with or without hotel accommodations
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE— and spark a bidding war!
You don’ t have to go big. Just showcase what your spa does exceptionally well. l Put generosity in the budget l As you plan your 2027 spa budget, set aside a service or package to donate. The auction is the Foundation’ s largest annual fundraiser supporting research into the business of the spa industry. Your generosity helps fund the data and insights spa leaders use to make better business decisions.
FIND OUT HOW: experienceispa. com / foundation.
How a Donation Becomes Research
KELLEYE MARTIN ISPA RESEARCH FOUNDATION CHAIR
125 spas. 125 donated experiences. One stronger Research Foundation.
“ I’ m challenging 125 ISPA-member spas to each donate one treatment or experience to the 2027 ISPA Research Foundation auction.”
ISPA RESEARCH FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHAIR Kelleye Martin
Trellis Spa, The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
VICE CHAIR Ella Kent
The Spa at Sea Island
Kenneth Ryan ISPA Chair
The Estate
Charlotte Prescott ISPA Vice Chair
Tierra Santa Healing House at Faena Hotel
Lynne McNees ISPA President
HONORARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER
Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta
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