SPA CONFERENCE COSTS PER DELEGATE

 
SA Spa Association Members
2 Day Conference R 1670.00
1 Day Conference R 980.00
Non – Members
2 Day Conference R 1920.00
1 Day Conference R 1150.00
 
Included in the spa conference costs: Welcome tea, coffee and juice. Midmorning tea, coffee and snack. Delectable Spa Cuisine Lunch. Midafternoon tea, coffee and snack. Notepad, pen and conference catalogue. Spa Conference Goody Bag
 

SPA CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

  
Sunday, 24th May

8.30 – 9.30 REGISTRATION & WELCOME TEA, COFFEE & JUICE

9.30 – 9.45 Welcome

9.45 – 10.15 Consciousness Rising: The Age of Wellness & Going Green
Evon Smuts (Architect)
Wellness is not a product you can buy or sell. It is the conscious state of being well, where your inner and outer worlds are in harmony so that you can authentically respond to any situation. In merging with the wellness industry, the spa industry is therefore moving beyond luxury and pampering into the area of raising consciousness, both for the individual and the environment.

10.15 – 11.00 Spa Design and Operations for a Greener World
Spas are indisputably kind to the body and mind, but whether they are kind to the environment is a much talked-about topic in the spa industry globally. Explore the concept of a greener world through expert spa design and operations strategies.

11.00 - 11.30 TEA, COFFEE & MID MORNING SNACK

11.30 – 12.00 Healing Sounds - Jill Sangerhaus
Expanding the uses of music in your spa to a therapeutic modality. We invite you to explore and experience the extraordinary world of sound healing and sound therapy.

12.00 – 12.30 Men, Going Spa - Hans Hoefnagels
Men are an ever-growing part of the spa market. But are we aware of what men are looking for in our spa, spa treatments and do they feel welcome.

12.30 – 2.00 LUNCH

2.00 – 3.00 All About Massage - Olivier Aron (FRANCE)
While massage therapy may account for roughly 70% of a spa's turn over, there still remains an untapped market. For the majority of “new” spa enthusiasts, a massage is a discovery. But have we as an industry truly explored massage. Are we aware of what kinds of massage therapies are preferred by spa aficionados or new spa client? How do you assess a good massage? Which massages are indispensable at the moment? And which ones are going to be the next big trend?

3.00 – 3.30 TEA, COFFEE & MID AFTERNOON SNACK

3.30 – 4.00 Evolution of the Spa into Life Management Programs - Dr Karen Cerff
Getting fit, losing weight, eating well and managing stress are among today's critical health issues. Spa-goers are struggling to find workable, one-stop shopping solutions to these health and wellness issues. We explore: How to assess your spa to see if you are ready to utilize a health and lifestyle coach. How to get clients engaged in the wellness coaching process. How to use coaching as a new revenue centre for your spa. How to use coaching to get your clients to return more frequently

4.00 – 4.30 Building your Luxury Spa Brand - Ian Manley
Many salon owners/managers have no idea how to nurture a relationship with the press, yet want to gain the much needed and deserved publicity for their spa. Follow the simple strategies that are discussed and watch your business get consistent mentions in your local newspapers and magazines and even TV programs. Learn to generate valuable publicity for your business that will transfer into an expanded customer base.


Monday, 25th May

8.30 – 9.30 REGISTRATION & WELCOME TEA, COFFEE & JUICE

9.30 – 10.00 Laughter Yoga - Cristina Martinez Ruiz
Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. It is fast sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. It is the brainchild of Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian physician from Mumbai who started the first laughter club in 1995, with just 5 people. Today, it has become a worldwide phenomenon with more than 6000 social laughter clubs in 60 countries.

10.00 – 11.00 Greening your spa: An action plan to green your business and attract values-based consumers. - Jutta Berns-Mumbi
Greening your spa can be accomplished one step at a time without a large financial commitment. Explore the practical aspects, challenges and rewards of going green in all business sectors: Operations management, human resources, suppliers, facility management and your spa customers. Discover the distinction between organic and sustainability. Learn how to develop your own sustainability management system for the three bottom lines: profit, people and planet.

11.00 - 11.30 TEA, COFFEE & MID MORNING SNACK

11.30 – 12.00 Signature Scents - The Smell of Success - Mike Capon
Creating a “signature” scent for a marketing purposes is not much different from translating the persona of a celebrity or the ideas of a designer into a fragrance. Scent Branding is a discipline of sensory or experiential marketing and has become a $14 billion global market designed to enhance brand experience. Does your spa have a signature scent?

12.00 – 12.30 The Architecture of Spa Cuisine - Larissa Green
The limits are endless; be it a juice bar or a dedicated restaurant adjoining a spa. There is a future in this growing eating and dining experience, as a component of the spa experience. However, attention needs to be paid to the basic rules of spa cuisine.

12.30 – 2.00 LUNCH

2.00 – 3.00 The Business of Skincare: Where will we be beyond 2010
(Panel Discussion)
Top skincare experts and business owners come together to answer, explain and share their vision on crucial issues regarding the skincare industry. The session promises to inform and instruct, as well as to consider how the skin care industry and skincare ingredients may evolve in the next few years.

3.00 – 3.30 TEA, COFFEE & MID AFTERNOON SNACK

3.30 – 4.00 Creating and Marketing Signature Treatments, with a touch of Green
- Leigh-Anne Wagner & Sheila Otieno-Osanya
Learn how to create award winning signature treatments that sets your spa apart and gets your spa noticed. Learn and experience the secrets to effectively marketing signature treatments and reaping the rewards of repeat clients.

4.00 – 4.30 Nurturing the Spirit of Spa - Dr Nadine de Freitas
Nurturing the spirit through various spa services and programs has become a priority in the spa as clients work to cope with increased stress. But nurturing is not limited to the client, and should also focus on the spa itself, spa therapists and aim to protect the essence of the beautiful world of Spa.
 

SPA CONFERENCE ACCOMMODATION

  
Special Spa Conference Accommodation Rates: Vineyard Hotel
 
Please note, only a limited number of rooms have been pre-reserved for the spa conference delegates, so we encourage you to book you accommodation as early as possible. Accommodation can be arranged directly with the hotel or through Les Nouvelles Esthetiques.
 
Courtyard Facing Rooms - Rooms are rooms facing an internal garden with trees and ferns, and water flowing throughout the garden with occasional waterfalls.
R 1,040.00 per single room, per night
R 1,570.00 per double room, per night

Mountain Facing Rooms - Rooms are rooms facing outstanding views of Table Mountain and six acres of landscaped garden.
R 1,390.00 per single room, per night
R 1,900.00 per double room, per night

MOUNTAIN FACING DELUXE Rooms are rooms facing outstanding views of Table Mountain and six acres of landscaped garden. These rooms have either a outside deck or direct access to the garden area.
R 2,995.00 per single room, per night
R 3,490.00 per double room, per night

The above rates are subject to availability, inclusive of Breakfast and 14% VAT, but exclusive of 1% Tourism Levy.
 

ONLINE REGISTRATION

To register for the 2009 Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference, please fill in your details below and email them to info@lesnouvelles.co.za

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