Les Nouvelles Esthetiques launched in South Africa in October 2002 and we have walked the spa road together with the spa industry from our very first day, bringing information from the vast international Les Nouvelles Esthetiques network which spans over 26 countries and has celebrated success for over 55 years. We have brought international trends, innovative ideas, up-to-date knowledge, ancient and modern spa techniques and business know-how to the industry, which has grown in front of our eyes.
 

 
Hence the theme of this year’s spa conference is Celebrating Spa Success, as we appreciate the road travelled and more importantly prepare for the road ahead.
 

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Spa Conference Topics

The Spa Conference is designed to educate, inspire and connect spa professionals, as we feature a myriad of industry experts that offer a refreshing fountain of knowledge, covering the 4 spa information pillars of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques:
 

• Spa set-up and design: including importance of flow and balance, project planning, innovative materials, luxury branding and corporate ID, international design inspirations and differentiation in a competitive market.
   

• The business of spa: including spa management and operations, international trends, sustainability and risk management, marketing, and improving retail sales.
   

• Spa therapies: including new spa treatments and fusion trends, ancient spa treatments reclaimed and revisiting hydrotherapy in small and large spaces.
    

• Wellness and Anti-ageing: including ingredient updates, light therapy, cellulite reduction, radiofrequency, skin peeling techniques, innovations in cosmeceuticals and non-surgical approaches to anti-ageing.

Held 6-7 July 2008 at the
Sandton Convention Centre.


 

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Our speakers

Les Nouvelles Esthetiques’ goal is to provide spa conference delegates with unsurpassed education to address their spa and spa clientele needs. All speakers, international and national are chosen with the sole purpose of achieving this goal at the highest of international standards.
 
Who should attend?
 
The Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference and Exhibition is a "must-attend" educational and networking event for Business, Hotel and Spa Professionals, Managers and Owners, Spa Consultants, Spa Architects and Planners, Manufacturer of Spa Cosmetics and treatments / Aesthetic Spa products and equipments / Health-aesthetic and Fitness equipment, Spa Education Providers and Spa Investors. Providing spas with the tools to succeed in today's ever growing Spa market and a unique opportunity to meet and create a real network with decision makers from leading hotels, resorts, spas and media.
 

2008 Conference Programme
   

MC: Grant Eglin
Please Note: Although all efforts will be made to ensure the programme will remain as per above, slight changes may take place due to speaker schedules.
 

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Spa Delegate Costs

South African Spa Association Members
Cost Per Person:
2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner: R1280.00
2 Day Conference: R 980.00
1 Day Conference: R 520.00
Gala Dinner: R 340.00
 

Non-members
Cost Per Person:
2 Day Conference & Gala Dinner R1520.00
2 Day Conference R1240.00
1 Day Conference R 680.00
Gala Dinner R 340.00
 

 
Included in Conference Costs: Exhibition entrance, exclusive conference delegate area and spa goody bag. Welcome tea, coffee and fruit juice. Mid-morning tea, coffee and snack. Lunch. Mid-afternoon tea, coffee and biscuits. Notepad, pen and conference catalogue. Excluded from Conference Costs: Beverages with lunch.

Included in Gala Dinner Costs: 3 course dinner and 2 bottles of wine per table.
(A full cash bar is available for additional beverages)

For more information contact Les Nouvelles Esthetiques on 011 447 9959
or e-mail: info@lesnouvelles.co.za

For hotel accommodation and airport transfers, contact Megan Norton at Spa Living on 086 111 8888 or e-mail: megan@spaliving.co.za

Meet some of our speakers as Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference Draws Information from All Corners of the World
	Dr Linda Friedland (South Africa)   Dr Linda Friedland is a medical doctor, best-selling author, recognized international conference speaker, women’s& executive health consultant and radio & television personality. Her television career includes several years as the medical expert for the SABC 3(3 Talk) and an anchor for a weekly medical show on TV 2. Her first book was published in South Africa in 2005 and reached local bestseller sales within 6 months. She is a feature writer for Business day, many health and women’s publications, as well as the ‘Radio doctor’ (a weekly radio show broadcast across the African continent by channel Africa). In addition to numerous presentations in the US and UK, requests for her as a speaker and corporate consultant have taken her as far a field as Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Cyprus, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, the Phillipines, India, Turkey, and China in the past year alone. She continues to design & implement numerous health, lifestyle and illness prevention programs for corporations throughout Asia and the UK. The mother of 5 children, she is listed as one of the 100 Who’s Who of South African women in Woman Today-50 years of South African women newsmakers. For more information visit: www.lindafriedland.com
	Debra Armstrong-Rameka   From 1990 to 2002, Debra worked as a senior executive in the airline industry in London, Dubai, Johannesburg, Sydney, Singapore and Hong Kong. In 2003 while in the role of Regional Marketing Manager Greater China for British Airways and following the events of 911 and SARS, Debra decided to get into the spa and beauty business and invested in the Paua Group International in Hong Kong. For the past 4 years and as the Business Development Director, Debra has been exposed to every facet of the industry. Distribution and marketing in beauty products, retailing in high-end department stores, such as Lane Crawford, opening day spas and destination spas - both in urban centres and in resort hotels in Asia.   She launched organic skincare products into the Chinese market and has directed training and education at the famous Frederique Academy from Spa Management Development programmes to internship programmes with the Mandarin Oriental Group.
	Deon de Wet (USA) South Africa by birth, but currently living in Los Angeles, Deon is a certified Thai Yoga and Massage Therapist, as well as a qualified Anusara style of Hatha Yoga teacher. Deon has worked closely with the International Dermal Institute and has written many international articles based in Thai Yoga for the spa, health and wellness industry. Committed to Thai Yoga Therapy and contunied spa education with new modalities to facilitate wellness, Deon also sees clients and teaches workshops and guided partner classes in Los Angeles, New York City, London and around the world. For more information visit: www.deonthaiyoga.com
	Olaf Seiche (Germany) Olaf Seiche was born 1966, studied  engineering production technology and worked for an engineering office which planned hotels and food companies.  His diverse experience in hotel and food planning development, has afforded him a critical eye for detail and at a glance he can spot slight improvements that save clients money and enhance the operation.   He has been employed by the TUV Rheinland Group Germany since 2003 and is responsible for the development of new standards in the tourism and wellness industry. He has worked closely with the associations like the German Wellness Hotels and Medical Wellness Association Germany developing criteria and standards for the wellness industry and has audited over 120 Spas and Wellness Centres in various centres around the world.  He is the International Manager for System Certification in tourism and food industry sector for the TUV Rheinland Group and is a registered Lead Auditor for Wellness, Service Quality, ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 standards.
	Evon Smuts-Rogers   Born in Kentucky, USA and studied Architecture at Rice University and University of Kentucky. Evon Smuts brings a unique understanding of archictecture from both South Africa and her international experience to the South African Spa Industry.   From 2001 Evon is a director of the company, Source Interior Brand Architects, and recent projects include Arabella Western Cape Spa, Eden Island (Seychelles), Pezula Spa, Cape Grace, Mount Grace, and a number of additional spa projects.
	Ronald Abvajee (South Africa) Ronald Abvajee is CEO of My Personal Trainer, South Africa's first telephonic virtual gym and a network of personal trainers. The company is endorsed by the University of Potchefstroom, Kellogg's Special K and the Afriforte Group. As one of South Africa's leading fitness experts, Ronald is a regular contributor of health and fitness content to leading media, including Metro FM, Business Day, and iafrica.com. He also regularly lectures on the subject of employee/executive health and fitness and its role in improving productivity. A qualified exercise physiologist, Ronald has a passion for transforming scientifically-sound exercise and health principles into fun, effective workouts and lifestyle strategies. Ronald is also a World Champion and fourth degree black belt in Karate, with the title of Sensei (Master).
	Charne le Roux (South Africa) Charne le Roux, is a highly successful Trade Mark attorney and Partner at the respected Adams & Adams law firm. With over 13 years experience in Trade Mark, copyright and competition law litigation, Charne obtained both her B.Iuris and LLB qualifications from the University of Pretoria. Her professional qualifications include being an admitted attorney in 1994, a Trade mark practitioner - SA Institute of Intellectual Property Law (1996) and part of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)  - panellist for all top level domain name disputes (2003). Charne’s professional involvement includes her participation in the Domain Name Panellist for the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) where she adjudicates on international domain name disputes. She is also involved as a fellow in the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law (SAIIPL), and is part of the Pretoria Attorneys’ Association. As a respected lawyer, Charne also sits as a member in the Competition Law Committee of the Law Society of the Northern Provinces, the Competition Law Committee of the SAIIPL, the Copyright Law Committee of the SAIIPL, as well as the Law Society of the Northern Provinces.