Irish Spa Association announces winter business event

The Irish Spa Association (ISA) has announced the date of its first winter reset meeting – a Brunch Business Event that will take place on Monday, November 21 at Radisson Golden Lane, Dublin.

Throughout morning and early afternoon, delegates will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovative ways in which the sector continues to further engage, inspire and grow.

Inspiring speakers

Peter Turley, an award-winning inspirational speaker and professional sales motivator, will present a keynote speech titled ‘Shaken not Stirred: How to create your momentum in extraordinary times.’

Turley will examine the how cognitive biases rule a person’s life, looking at the four most prominent ones that affect the growth of businesses and their staff. The session will show attendeed how to interpret these to frame ideas for a positive future.

Future-proofing business

Anita Murray, co-founder of the ISA and MD at The Salon & Spa Company will discuss ‘Concepts to strengthen your business in a downturn.’ She will explore how to future proofing your business, guarding against any possible downturn so that partner businesses actually grow, invent and win.

Peigin Crowley, co-founder of the ISA and the founder of Ground Wellbeing, will address wellbeing leadership in a talk that will explore burnout and how to take care of your team and yourself as a leader.

“Future-proofing and staff wellbeing will lay the foundations for a discussion around business resilience and business strategies in uncertain times,” said Murray. “Our members will gain insight from business leaders in the community and connect with each other to gain insight and inspiration and celebrate continued industry growth as we look to 2023.

“Guests will enjoy a light lunch at the beautiful host venue The Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin and Irish company Unwind Foods will be treating guests to some delicious hand baked treats.”

About the Irish Spa Association

The ISA was created to foster professionalism and growth within the spa industry by providing educational resources and networking opportunities, analytics and facilitating real-time discussions around critical issues affecting the sector.

The aim is to impact change at a government and policy level, by being an authoritative voice to champion the contribution of the spa experience to Irish health, social and economic prosperity while driving the Travel Wellness market.

​Founded by industry veterans Peigin Crowley and Anita Murray, the ISA is a not-for-profit association striving to make continuous improvement in the quality of training, standards, environmental sustainability, wellness inclusion, and professionalism at all levels.