Since the announcement of the VTCT and ITEC amalgamation on October 1, 2017, and the recent accreditation of the Bali International Spa Academy (BISA) as an Approved ITEC Centre, we have received numerous inquiries about what ITEC Bali courses really means for students. Let’s cover the main questions that myself and my team field on a daily basis. Hope that …
The European Uniion’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on the 25th of May this year, but businesses have a year to meet all obligations. Depending on your current organizational structure, modifications to the way you currently manage data may be minimal. However, even very small European spas need to be fully prepared as fines for non-compliance can …
From women-only clubs and co-working spaces – to a FemTech wave that solves for women’s bodies and lives – to more wellness travel aimed at women’s empowerment – to women of color moving the industry beyond #WellnessSoWhite “Feminism” – “organized activity on behalf of women’s rights and interests” – was named Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2017 – hardly a …
As CIBTAC introduced their Endorsed Training Scheme just over five years ago, it is now worth analysing whether or not CIBTAC Endorsed certification is of value to the spa, beauty and wellness industry. After all, it was professionals in these fields who asked CIBTAC to create a program that recognizes and rewards excellent training standards. I can only speak on …
Becoming an ITEC Bali partner is a truly exciting announcement for my team and I as it reflects directly on our on-going commitment to offering students from around the globe the best accreditation choices in order to initiate or propel their careers. What does this really mean though for you, whether you are an experienced therapist or new to the …
Fueled by society’s much stronger focus on wellness, the spa industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. In fact, in the next four years the compound annual growth rate is estimated by the International Spa Association (ISPA) to be almost 6%. That equates to plentiful job opportunities, yet spas are struggling to find sufficient well-trained therapists …
Experts identify future directions in wellness: from mushrooms emerging from underground to a new era of transformative wellness travel to the rise of the “wellness kitchen” When 600+ wellness experts from 40+ nations gather to debate the future of wellness, a uniquely insightful and global view of trends unfolds. That’s what transpired at the recent Global Wellness Summit (GWS), which brought together …
One of the major drawbacks of cancer treatment is how unpleasant it can be. Radiation and chemotherapy can affect normal cells, including skin, hair and nails. As a result, treatments may cause a range of debilitating side effects, such as: • An inability to feel heat • A hypersensitivity to various products or specific ingredients • Dry skin • Brittle …
The Zurich-based Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (GDI) and its research partner, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) have issued a new report, “Wellness 2030 – The New Techniques of Happiness”. GDI is a renowned think-tank that identifies critical future trends for the economy and society. This new research report takes an in-depth look at today’s happiness providers, the wellness industry, while offering …
I started a very large medical spa project in Saudi Arabia 3 years ago. As it was nearly completed I decided it was time for me to learn about the spa industry. I met Penny Ellis 7 years ago at an expo in Qatar and never forgot her. So I booked my Spa Management course with Bali BISA and arrived …
