Reap the benefits of joining the Spa Association ...
A Spa Association Membership The Spa Association is the ambassador for the spa industry, with representation in all aspects related to spas, such as health and wellness, tourism and hospitality, education and training.
The association members are professionals with wellness, health and skincare, healing, medicine or spa experience that will work in partnership to develop and implement approaches that will help shape the future of the South African Spa Industry.
The Association therefore has an important role to:
grow a trustworthy industry
educate the spa visitor about the benefits of spa experiences
build confidence in spa therapies
set the guidelines and standards for the establishment of a spa
quality control the spa establishments
assure certification of Membership
Create partnerships within allied associations & provide networking opportunities for members
Liase with international spa association and respective authorities
Liase with media,creating a public awareness for the South African Spas
Collaboration opportunities at exhibitions, conferences and business opportunities
Who are members of the South African Spa Association
The association is dedicated to be an accessible and inclusive organization. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the Spa Industry, but will be of particular benefit to:
Spa businesses
Spa consultants, Architects and Designers
Spa Product, Equipment and Service Suppliers
Spa Training Providers
Hoteliers and those in the Hospitality Industry
Spa Travel agents, Tour operators and others in the Travel and Tourism industry
What are the additional benefits of membership?
In addition to Member Spa Certification, the list of Benefits for each member of the SA Spa Association is extensive, with new benefits being constantly added, we therefore encourage members to visit the website on a regular basis.
Benefits include:
1. Spa Association Logo: All Spa Association members are allowed to use the logo during active membership status on their website, collateral marketing material, promotions and client communication. Credibility to the client is established, as each spa is site inspected and conforms to the code of conduct.
2. Free listing and individual spa webpage on the South African Spa Association. The SA Spa Association website is dynamic, interactive trade and consumer website, featuring each members of the Association and updated regularly with press releases, new articles, courses, events, and more.
3. SA Spa Association SPA INDEX Free listing for all member spas and 20% discount on advertising in the Spa Index. The Spa Index is distributed nationally to consumers and bagged with the November Issue of the Longevity Magazine
4. Regional Networking events with guest speakers on a variety of topics to assist spas with their operational, marketing and motivational aspects.
5. A Complimentary Print Subscription of the Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Magazine
6. A FREE Copy of South African Spa Benchmark Report by Intelligent Spas in collaboration with the SA Spa Association and other research documents facilitating spa success.
7. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Conference: A discount for all spa association members attending the annual 2 day spa conference. South Africa's leading educational event for spa, wellness and hospitality professionals
8. Ongoing Educational Courses: Discounts of up to 20 percent for Spa Association Members.
9. Joint Venture Consumer Promotions: More information available for each event, examples include: Travel Indaba, Golf and & Leisure Book, etc
10. DTL Magazine Distribution – keeping your reception up to date. Members receive an extra 10% discount off any magazine pack and a 50% discount off any magazine rack. DTL offers multiple magazine subscriptions at a reduced rate, delivered to your door.
How is the SA Spa Association beneficial to the spa visitor?
The Spa Association provides consumers with added consumer protection, through assessing each spa facility according to recognized international criteria, so allowing visitors to have peace of mind when visiting a spa that bears the Spa Association logo. A full list of member spas is available on the SA Spa Association Website.
The Spa Association provides a platform for consumers to voice complaints and complements. Should an official complaint be logged with the Spa Association, a representative will visit / liase with the spa directly, to ascertain the nature of the complaint and determine the subsequent corrective steps, so ensuring the spa visitor is always protected, when visiting a member spa.
BHSEA
The South AfricanSpa association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BHSEA, so allowing all members of the SA Spa association, access to all the benefits of BHSEA at no additional cost (BHSEA Membership: R 2400)
This benefits BHSEA as the additional members they gain through the spa association will assist them with the vital industry numbers required to apply for our own Industry bargaining council.
The additional BHSEA Membership benefits are as follows:
Legal and labour advice
HR advice and guidance
Representation at government level
Services Seta and Bargaining council
Representation at BUSA (business of unity South Africa)
Representation on employment conditions that effect our industry
Actively involved with continual professional development
Affiliation with other professional bodies and liaison with regulatory bodies
For more information on membership, membership fees or how your spa can participate in this important industry initiative, please contact us.
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