Press

Thank you for your interest in the 2nd annual Global Spa Summit, a unique gathering of senior executives and luminaries from across the many disciplines that comprise the global spa industry.

The Summit includes general sessions, keynote addresses, breakout sessions, moderator-led Boardroom discussions and topical meal dialogues.  Press will have access to some – although not all – venues.

Global Spa Summit 2008

This year's Summit will give reporting press access to the keynote address by Ian Schrager and the keynote by Dr. Richard Carmona.  Also, press is invited to a special briefing by senior analysts on the first-ever Global Spa Economy Report.  This report is a result of the work commissioned by the Global Spa Summit (and conducted by SRI International, founded as the Stanford Research Institute) to study the size and impact of the global spa economy.  It is the first study of its kind.  

A press luncheon is also planned.   

Members of the reporting press are requested to refrain from asking questions during sessions, as they should be saved for press conferences or interviews.

Due to high media interest and limited space, we are requesting that each media outlet submit a written request for press credentials.

All requests should include the following information:

  • Name of person from outlet requesting press credentials
  • Title
  • Media outlet
  • Address; phone number; fax number; email address; and URL
  • Equipment you will be bringing (still camera, television camera, etc.)
  • Any special needs you require, including specific interview requests or story angles
  • Any other information that would be helpful in considering your request, such as circulation, demographics, etc.

Please note: Requests from freelancers on assignment must include name and contact information for their assigning editor and outlet.

All requests should be emailed to:

Scott Piro, scott@mkpr.com
MKPR, 1.212.627.8098

Media Coverage of The Global Spa Summit

 

Articles

Business Week
Billions in Body Wraps and Bliss, June 9, 2008

SpaOpportunities.com
New Report Reveals Global Spa Economy Worth $250bn, May 29, 2008

Women’s Wear Daily
Global Spa Economy Hits $255B, May 23, 2008

LodgingInsiders.com
Pre Global Spa Summit: The Future of the Spa Industry, May 16, 2008

Spa Opportunities
Global Spa Summit Opportunity for 10 Students, April 18, 2008

Hotel Management Asia Magazine
Ian Schrager to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2008 Global Spa Summit;March/April 2008

The New York Times
Beyond the Body Wrap: What Makes a Spa Stand Out?; Sunday, July 15, 2007

About.com
More From the Global Spa Summit; June 3, 2007

Travel Weekly
Spa Operators Convene Summit, Eye Benchmarks for Industry; May 28, 2007

Hotel & Motel Management
Global Spa Summit cites labor shortage as top industry challenge; May 30, 2007

Women's Wear Daily
Summit: Spa Has a Lot of Work To Do; May 25, 2007

Women's Wear Daily
Global Spa Summit Taps Industry Elite; May 11, 2007

Press Releases

May 22, 2008
Global Spa Economy Estimated at $255 Billion a Year, According to First-Ever Study Unveiled at 2008 Global Spa Summit

March 31, 2008
Dr. Richard H. Carmona, 17th U.S. Surgeon General, To Deliver Keynote Speech At 2008 Global Spa Summit [Read Dr. Richard Carmona's Bio]

March 13, 2008
Spa Industry Research Report

March 3, 2008
Ian Schrager to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2008 Global Spa Summit [Read Ian Shrager's Bio]

May 30, 2007
With Spa Industry Booming, Delegates at First-Ever Global Spa Summit Cite Labor Shortage as Top Industry Challenge

April 25, 2007
First-Ever Global Spa Summit to Bring Together Spa Industry Leaders From Around the World