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ISPA NEWS Get the Top Media to Tell Your Brand Story “We attend a huge amount of media events each year. We felt the ISPA event was five-star.” DECEMBER IS... ● ● World HIV/Aids Awareness Month Universal Human Rights Month – LA Travel Magazine You have a story to tell. We know the people who do that. For 23 years, ISPA has hosted unique media events providing the opportunity for spas and product companies to interact with key journalists in an impactful way. Don’t miss your chance to gain exposure from some of the top media influencers from around the world by participating in the 2017 ISPA Media Events. You can choose to participate in either the West Coast ISPA Media Event (Beverly Hills, California) in May or the East Coast ISPA Media Event (New York, New York) in August—or both! With the ISPA’s track record of achieving more than 100 media placements at each event, we can introduce you to the right people and let the magic happen. Booth selection will be on “first come, first serve” basis so be sure to reserve your space early by contacting ISPA Public Relations Manager Allie Martin at [email protected] or 1.859.425.5072. TO KNOW MORE about this year’s ISPA Media WORLD HIV/AIDS AWARENESS MONTH MONTH 2 8 9 15 16 Events and how you can get your brand in front of the media, click here. December Snapshot Survey opens Dr. Bryan Williams' ISPA Webinar at 2 pm EST December Snapshot Survey closes International Tea Day Respondents receive the December Snapshot Survey results Free Shipping Day (check out freeshippingday.com for more details) Do You Know the People of ISPA? Get Inspired by Their Stories L aunched earlier this year, People of ISPA (peopleofispa.com) continues to inspire with stories of personal journeys of spa professionals and how they’ve risen above challenges to become a successful spa professional. Be sure to check back often as new stories about your fellow spa industry professionals are added regularly. Read how Carmel Valley Ranch and Ventana Inn and Director of Spa Operations Franziska Haala’s desires to travel brought her from Germany to the United States and eventually into the spa industry. Get inspired by Bryan Williams, founder of B.Williams Enterprise, LLC., and how he started his career in the service and hospitality world as a 15-year-old dishwasher and bus boy. We would love to hear your story too. To participate, select “Share Your Story” from the drop-down menu and complete the survey. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]. We hope you will get involved and share your amazing story! Dec.23-Jan.2 ISPA Headquarters Closed Dec.24-Jan.1 Hanukkah 25 26 31 Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Eve World Peace Meditation Day December 2016 ■ PULSE 67