The Global Spa Summit offers a limited, exclusive sponsorship program, allowing for branding and valuable networking opportunities with this prestigious audience. Although most sponsorship opportunities have already been filled for the 2010 Summit, several levels remain open. For information on 2010 Global Spa Summit sponsorship and on-site branding opportunities, please email Dulcy Gregory, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Listed below are the confirmed sponsors for the 2010 Global Spa Summit, whose valuable support of the Summit makes such an event possible:
Tourism Turkey
Tourism Board Platinum Partner
Tourism Turkey represents the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism and promotes Turkey around the world through its worldwide offices and websites, as well as running advertising and media campaigns. Well known as a great destination for relaxing beach holidays, Turkey offers many sporting activities, some of the world's most important ancient sites, welcoming Turkish hospitality, and a delicious and varied national cuisine. It also offers the ultimate relaxation and spa experiences, reflecting its unique geological and historic makeup where over 1000 thermal springs abound and where traditional Turkish hammam and massage treatments have been perfected over thousands of years. A wide array of modern spa centers and luxury hotels make Turkey the perfect place for health and wellness holidays to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit www.tourismturkey.org; www.gototurkey.co.uk; www.istanbul2010.org.
Thermarium
Platinum Partner
Thermarium is regarded as an international trendsetters of the spa industry, as one of the first established companies to specialize in the design and manufacturing of spa areas. Today, Austria-based Thermarium is renowned within the tourism and leisure business, and has worked with hundreds of hospitality brands including Banyan Tree, Intercontinental, Mandarin Oriental, Peninsula, Shangri-La, and Swissotel, among others. Visit Thermarium at www.thermarium.com.
Precor
Platinum Partner
US-based Precor is a preferred brand by fitness-minded travelers and discerning guests of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas. With a full complement of cardio, strength and entertainment equipment supported by a network experienced in servicing facilities worldwide, Precor is a global resource offering a turn-key solution for hospitality customers. Leading the Precor lineup is sleek and durable cardio equipment as well as the breakthrough Adaptive Motion Trainer® (AMT®). Recognized worldwide for uncompromised quality and durability in equipment that delivers a fluid, natural motion, Precor is proud to be in premier hotels, resorts and spas in more than 90 countries. Visit Precor at www.precor.com.
Clarins
Special Event Partner
The Clarins story began 50 years ago in a Beauty Institute created by Jacques Courtin Clarins in Paris. By listening every day to women and men around the world, Clarins was and is able to meet all of their beauty needs. Clarins uses this ongoing communication to develop application techniques and effective products thus earning its position as a global leader in the premium skin care market. Visit Clarins at www.clarins.com.
Murad
Strategic Research Partner
Based in Los Angeles, CA, the Murad global headquarters are home to the Murad Medical Group, Murad Labs, and the revolutionary Murad Inclusive Health Center®. This latest development from the pioneer of doctor-branded skin care and medical spa movements transcends traditional day spas as it combines clinically proven skin and body care treatments with luxurious spa services in one elegant, seamless environment. Murad skin care products are available at Murad Inclusive Health Centers® and are sold in select spas, salons, and medical centers in over 33 countries worldwide. Visit Murad at www.murad.com.
Sodashi
Coffee Break Silver Partner
Produced in Western Australia, Sodashi is considered one of the purest range of spa treatments in the world. Sodashi applies nature’s intelligence to formulate 100 percent natural products that work holistically to nurture your skin, with anti-aging, purifying, hydrating, and balancing properties. Sodashi is available in the world’s finest spas and online at www.sodashi.com.
SpaSoft
Coffee Break Silver Partner
Developed specifically to suit the unique needs of the spa industry, SpaSoft is a user-friendly system that facilitates total spa management. As a result, spa staff is empowered to provide impeccable service, laser-focused on each and every client. SpaSoft interfaces with various systems – including property management systems, credit card and gift card processors, back office systems, membership billing, and other PAR Springer-Miller technologies – to create a seamless flow of guest-centric information. Visit SpaSoft at www.springermiller.com.
SpaBooker
Internet Cafe Silver Partner
US-based SpaBooker, a division of global spa resource SpaFinder, Inc., is a leading spa management and online booking solution that connects customers from across the Internet directly to a spa's appointment book, allowing spa-goers to view available treatments and times and book live, verified appointments at the spa. SpaBooker is a comprehensive solution that puts all the tools a spa needs a simple mouse click away. SpaBooker is equipped with a complete point-of-sale (POS) system with fully integrated credit card processing, cash handling, and inventory management built in. In addition, the credit card processing feature comes with some of the lowest merchant rates in the industry. Visit SpaBooker at www.spa-booker.com.
Mandara Spa/Steiner Leisure
Student Challenge Partner
Steiner Leisure Limited is a worldwide provider of exceptional spa services at sea and on land. Steiner provides services on 126 cruise ships spas and at elite and exotic land-based spas including resort spas, such as Mandara ® and Chavana®, urban hotel spas, such as Remede and Bliss®, and day spas, such as Elemis®. Steiner Leisure’s preeminent training schools attract students seeking respected qualifications in massage therapy and skin care. The company owns and operates 17 campuses across the United States and draws spa professionals from all over the globe.
Mandara Spa is Steiner Leisure Limited's premium resort spa brand. The name Mandara is from a Sanskrit legend that tells of the gods' quest to find the elixir of youth and beauty. With its roots in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions of Bali, Mandara has embraced Balinese ancient healing practices which have been passed down from generation to generation. Today there are 72 branded Mandara spas in more than 20 countries. Visit them at www.steinerleisure.com and www.mandaraspa.com.
[ comfort zone ]
Luncheon Showcase Partner
Conceived in Parma, Italy in 1993, [ comfort zone ] is a family owned business. The Bollati family, who specialize in chemistry and the research and development of hair-care and skin-care, created the line as an innovative project of beauty and wellness. Now distributed in over 45 countries worldwide, [ comfort zone ] combines the highest quality global ingredients and the most advanced technology with Italian style and elegance. The brand is dedicated to a total approach to beauty; for every aspect of life. From the most effective products to incredible sensory experiences through our treatments, music, teas, ambiance and furniture, [ comfort zone ] is truly a global lifestyle brand. Visit [ comfort zone ] at www.comfortzone.it.
Turkish Airlines
Travel Partner
Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Republic of Turkey. With more than 130 modern aircraft in its fleet, Turkish Airlines carries passenger and cargo to 155 destinations worldwide. A member of the star alliance, Turkish Airlines offers flights to more than 1,000 destinations. Recently voted "The Best Airline, Southern Europe 2009" by Skytrax, Turkish Airlines focuses on quality with its high level of in-flight and ground services, safety with its young fleet and experienced pilots, and convenience with its growing fleet and number of destinations served. Turkish Airlines offers direct daily flights from New York and Chicago to Istanbul. Visit Turkish Airlines at www.turkishairlines.com.
