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April 30, 2007

Thailand Gears Up to be Asia’s Hub in Medical Tourism, Spa & Wellness

Bangkok, Thailand (1 May 2007) A steadily growing number of foreigners seeking medical services in Thailand has proven the country’s vast potential in the health service sector while adding another appeal as a favorite tourist destination in Asia. To keep up with the impressive growth which now averages over a million annual tourist arrivals and recording some 40 billion Baht per year from health tourism alone, the government and private sectors are joining hands in an aggressive campaign to support Proud Asia 2007, the 1st international trade exhibition & conference on medical tourism, spa & wellness industries on 27-30 September at the Hall 9, IMPACT Convention Center in Muangthong Thani.

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April 22, 2007

ISPA 2007 China - 9th International Spa Association Exhibition & Conference | 7th to 9th June 2007, Shanghai

Prestigious International experts of this industry will share their beneficial knowledge on the Spa Revolutions and Technologies, including Studies and Statistics of Asia Spa which will be presented by ISPA Chairman, Mr. Jim Root. Exclusively for International delegates, a series of Senior Oriental and Asian Speakers are gathered to share their vast knowledge on the usage of Traditional Chinese Medicines for healing and wellness; unveiling the various ancient Chinese therapeutic demonstrations and holistic treatments like the application of Chinese Yin-Yang, Tai-Chi, Qi Gong, Ba Kua (Threading) and many more.

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March 12, 2007

SpaSoft Announces HTNG Certification

NEW HARTFORD, NY | PAR Springer-Miller Systems, Inc. (PSMS) a wholly owned subsidiary of PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE:PTC) --- and the leading provider of guest-centric hospitality management systems --- is pleased to announce that SpaSoft 3.0 with SMS|Diplomat v2.3 is certified under the Hotel Technology Next Generation (HTNG) Certification Program.

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January 30, 2007

Celeb Spa Favorites 'Sonya Dakar' and 'Somme' Create a Splash in TCI

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS -- The Spa at The Palms, a highlight of the 72-suite resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands, and recipient of the 2006 World Travel Award for ‘Turks & Caicos Leading Spa Resort’, will add therapies and products from acclaimed beauty lines Somme Institute and Sonya Dakar in early Spring 2007. This marks a ‘first’ for the Caribbean for both highly coveted brands, which were previously unavailable in spas outside of the US. Somme Institute’s groundbreaking patent pending ‘MDT5’ (Molecular Dispersion Technology 5) has been dubbed “the most significant advancement in the science of skincare since the introduction of Alpha Hydroxy acids” by Michael Holick, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine. Similarly, Sonya Dakar’s celebrity clients include Drew Barrymore, Gwyneth Paltrow, Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and Jaime Pressly.

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November 21, 2006

Spa Marquis At Marquis Reforma Hotel Is The Only Member Of Leading Spas Of The World In Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico | Spa Marquis at Marquis Reforma has earned the prestigious recognition of being the only member in Mexico City of Leading Spas of the World, an extension of Leading Hotels of the World. Marquis Reforma, a five-star luxury boutique hotel and member of Leading Hotels of the World, introduced its celebrated spa in 2003 as the largest spa in the region.

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June 28, 2006

Ontario’s Finest Spas Officially Launches Website as a Guide to Ontario’s Best Spa Locations, Packages and Experiences

Brussels, Ontario—Umbrella brand Ontario’s Finest, known for its highly successful member organization Ontario’s Finest Inns, has launched a new spa division, offering spa-goers a resource for finding retreats with exceptional standards. Understanding that a superlative Spa experience is a marriage of many elements, members of Ontario’s Finest Spas are characterized by their emphasis on health, wellness, and distinctive character, as well as their level of professionalism and diversity of treatment offerings.

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May 2, 2006

ISPA 2006 Thailand Opens Today Showcasing The Best Of The East

ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition opens today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from May 3-5, 2006. Banking on the theme “The Best of The East”, this year’s event is hosted by the Ministry of Industry Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) together with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) aiming to catapult Thailand as the Spa and Wellness Capital of Asia.

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April 20, 2006

ISPA 2006 Thailand announces invitation for Media Delegates

The ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition announces invitation for key media representatives from around the world to come and participate in the event scheduled on May 3-5, 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand.

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April 19, 2006

ISPA 2006 Thailand | Best of the East meets Best of the World

In the next 20 days or so, the spa industry of the world will shift its focus to Asia – at least for the meantime, with Thailand as its target. This focus is the agenda behind the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition which will open on May 3-5, 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 250 speakers and presenters from various spa industries around the world and over 4,656 square meters of exhibition space showcasing the world’s leading trends on spa and wellness, the ISPA 2006 Thailand is more than the “Best of the East” as it meets the “Best of the World.”

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April 19, 2006

ISPA 2006 Thailand to unveil the Best of Spa Product, Technology, Knowledge and Expertise

ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa and Wellness Conference and Exhibition will showcase the best of spa products, technologies, knowledge and expertise when it opens on May 3-5, 2006 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. This year’s ISPA 2006 Thailand is hosted by the Ministry of Industry’s Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) and the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

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March 16, 2006

ISPA Chairman to Lead Key Decision Makers from Asia and the World in ISPA 2006 Thailand

International SPA Association Chairman Kate Mearns is expected to lead key decision markers from Asia and from around the world in an opportunity for knowledge exchange and business networking during the ISPA 2006 Thailand International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition. This event will take place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from May 3-5, 2006 with the theme “The Best of The East”, hosted by the Ministry of Industry Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) together with Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).

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March 6, 2006

Gilchrist & Soames to Manage Forest Essentials Brand of Hotel Toiletries

Indianapolis, Indiana | Gilchrist & Soames, a leading provider of toiletries to luxury hotels, and Forest Essentials, Inc., a renowned manufacturer and distributor of an environmentally-friendly line of hotel toiletry products, today announce that Gilchrist & Soames will manage the Forest Essentials brands and products. Under the terms of this new business partnership, Gilchrist & Soames will manage all facets of the Forest Essentials business including product development, manufacturing, sales, marketing, customer service, and distribution.

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January 25, 2006

ISPA 2006 Thailand conducts Pre-event Industry Briefing

Recently, the Ministry of Industry’s Institute for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (ISMED) the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), International Spa Association and The Federation of Thai Spa jointly conducted an industry briefing in preparation for the coming ISPA 2006 THAILAND International Spa & Wellness Conference and Exhibition on 3-5 May 2006 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand.

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October 13, 2005

PhoCusWright CEO Philip Wolf Joins Spa Finder, Inc. Board of Directors

New York, NY | Spa Finder, Inc., the global spa resource, has announced that Philip Wolf, founder and CEO of PhoCusWright Inc., a leading travel, tourism and hospitality research firm, has joined its board of directors. Mr. Wolf, a recognized expert in travel distribution strategy and technology, will bolster Spa Finder’s aggressive efforts to help spas and resort/hospitality properties with spas connect with the rapidly-growing number of online travel consumers seeking a spa component to their vacations and business trips.

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