July/August 2009
LSC 2010 Directory is 50% sold in the first few weeks!
Keep your spa property or product top of mind. The Leading Spas of Canada annual directory provides an excellent marketing vehicle to promote your brand to spa-goers across the country and around the world.
With Canada playing host to the world for the Olympics, imagine the number of travelers aboard Air Canada flights in the month of February.
We’re thrilled to announce 40,000 of Leading Spas of Canada’s new directory will be packaged with EnRoute magazine aboard flights departing from Toronto and Vancouver in February 2010!
With Early Bird pricing available until August 31, why wait? For more information on advertising and sponsorship opportunities or call Dagmar White at 1.800.704.6393 or email dagmar@leadingspasofcanada.com to secure your space.
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Prepare your spa and staff for a flu outbreak
As you are aware, a resurgence of the H1N1 flu is anticipated with the return of children to school this fall. For the safety of your employees, guests and the spa industry as a whole, we must prepare to meet the challenge of a possible flu outbreak. It is imperative to have a strategy in place and Leading Spas of Canada is pleased to provide our membership with a variety of resources to assist in your planning efforts and answer questions you may have.
The Pandemic Business Toolkit is an online resource specific to businesses, produced by the Influenza Pandemic Task Force and led by the International Centre of Infectious Diseases (ICID), in partnership with the Manitoba Public Health Association (MPHA). The site features pertinent downloadable documents including checklists and educational information.
The Public Health Agency of Canada also provides information specific to the current H1N1 situation. The section titled Protect Yourself & Others is quite informative and the Tools & Resources Section includes display posters and more to assist in sharing information with your staff. There is even a section to provide updates specific to each province .
Additionally, Drs. Vincent Lam and Colin Lee have released a book entitled The Flu Pandemic and You, A Canadian Guide (contact@vincentlan.ca) which you may find helpful as well.
As always, Leading Spas of Canada is committed to the wellbeing of its membership and the spa industry. We hope the above information will guide you in preparing you and your spa business in the event of a flu outbreak.
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We want to hear from you!
With members from across the country and all areas of the spa industry, the key to the success of Leading Spas of Canada is having our members participate in guiding our association.
Members are encouraged to join a committee in your area of expertise and interest:
- Membership Services
- Marketing & PR
- Standards, Practices & Sustainability
- Fundraising
- Strategic Partnerships & Industry Relations
And at any time, please feel free to contact our Head Office team to share your thoughts and what’s new with your business.
Wanda Love – CEO – 604.662.3411 wanda@leadingspasofcanada.com
Dawn Hueston – Executive Director – 250.642.3510 dawn@leadingspasofcanada.com
Dagmar White – Sales – 604.248.4275 dagmar@leadingspasofcanada.com
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Spa-Bay
Looking for a deal on a spa experience or great getaway? Visit Spa-Bay to browse, bid and find your bliss at an LSC member spa!
Since launching a few short months ago, our exciting new auction site has received more than 2,400 unique visits per month, averaging approximately 85 per day. To have your spa or product featured on Spa-Bay, download donation form or contact Dawn Hueston – dawn@leadingspasofcanada.com
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Spa Magazine offers special discount to LSC members
Leading Spas of Canada is proud to collaborate with select industry partners to secure special rates, providing greater value to our members.
Spa Magazine is providing a special rate for their WorldwideGuide for 2010. Click here to learn more and contact Carole Kessie at 212.219.7424 or ckessie@spamagazine.com.
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RendezVous
Want to RendezVous with tour operators and media interested in hearing about your spa property? Check out the report from RendezVous Canada 2009 and additional offers from potential partners for a list of leads, contact information and opportunities to market yourself.
It’s all part of your LSC membership!
