An overview of spa associations around the world
spa & Wellness association of india (sWai)
■■ Malaysia
spa & Wellness association of singapore (sWas)
www.spaandwellnessassociation.com Country represented: india
association of Malaysian spas (aMspa)
www.spaandwellness.org Regions represented: singapore and asia
Serves the industry through a number of core competencies: the preservation and protection of India’s traditional therapies; education; government advocacy; tourism promotion; commerce activities; research/statistics; and media relations.
www.amspa.org.my Country represented: Malaysia
AMSPA’s mission to become a ‘voice of wellness’ and act as a central body for the area’s up and coming spa industry. Works with the country’s tourism ministry on a national spa rating system.
Creates growth opportunities for members via monthly networking sessions, trade shows and educational programmes.
■■ Taiwan Taiwan spa association
■■ Japan
Malaysian association Of Wellness & spa
Country represented: Taiwan www.tspa.tw
The Federation for Japanese spa associates
www.mawspa.org Regions represented: Malaysia and southeast asia
■■ Thailand
www.j-spa.jp Country represented: Japan
Aims to contribute to the development of its members and the industry in general.
Japan Ryokan association www.ryokan.or.jp Country represented: Japan
Oversees facility members – comprising 1,200 top ryokans – to ensure safe and reliable accommodation.
nippon spa association (nspa) www.n-spa.org Country represented: Japan
Formed in 2002 to represent all types of spas in Japan. Main purpose is to promote the benefits of spas and treatments to the public. Also has a Spa Advisor Test to help raise spa and therapist standards.
■■ KOREa Korean spa society (KORspa) cafe.naver.com/korspa Country represented: Korea
Community of spa professionals in Korea which serves as an instrument for the exchange of ideas and to connect members. www.spahandbook.com
A non-profit organisation, established to promote and to develop the spa and wellness industry in Malaysia through public educational seminars, the distribution of printed materials, and other interactive events.
■■ ThE philippinEs
phuket spa association (pspa) www.spaphuket.org Region represented: phuket
PSPA represents members of the spa and wellness industries in Phuket to promote growth, professionalism and awareness to the industry and the community.
samui spa association
spa & Wellness association of Cebu (sWaC)
www.samuispaassociation.com Region represented: samui
http://lei.sr?a=G8h4g City represented: Cebu
Samui Spa Association has been founded as a non-profit organisation to promote, support, develop and create liaison between Samui’s spas.
Wellness industry body recognised by the business community and government in Cebu. Its goal is to analyse sector growth and to help it realise its full potential.
Thai Lanna spa association www.thailannaspaassociation.com
■■ singapORE spa association singapore www.spaassociation.org.sg Country represented: singapore
Represents spa operators across Singapore. Works closely with the country’s tourism, licensing and economic bodies with a view to helping member spas develop their businesses.
Thai spa association (Tspa) www.thaispaassociation.com Country represented: Thailand
One of the top spa industry associations in Asia. Commissions annual research, organises the World Spa & Well-being Convention and sets up many other networking and educational for its members on a regular basis. spa business HanDbOOK 2016 343