Spa Events

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APSWC ROUND TABLE  

March 16–17    

A significant industry event, the Asia Pacific Spa & Wellness Coalition (APSWC) will be hosting the first APSWC Round Table in Bangkok on March 16 and 17. With the goal of producing a White Paper outlining the industry’s future, this year’s event is themed ‘technology’ and allows delegates to give input, while offering advance notice of developments to consumers. The White Paper will serve as a collective voice as well as a road map for industry and government regulators across the region. The ‘by- invitation’ Round Table welcomes decision makers, senior management, allied health and wellness professionals, government officials and media affiliated with the spa and wellness industry. Currently, confirmed guests include key decision makers from Steiner Leisure, Spa Connections, MSpa International, AMSPA, VSWA, Centara Hotels & Resorts and Asian Development Bank, to name a few. http://www.apswc.org

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COSMOPROF WORLDWIDE BOLOGNA   

March 17–20   

Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna returns for its 50th edition on March 17–20 with exciting new features. Cosmopack, an event dedicated to the beauty supply chain, will open from March 16 to 19, together with the new Cosmoprime area, which gives a preview of the main show and is tailored for retail companies from the high-end mass market and niche perfumery. For the spa and wellness community, Cosmoprof and the International Spa Association (ISPA) have partnered to host the Spa Symposium on March 17–18. Spa professionals will have ample networking opportunities and gain insights into the latest trends during presentations and panel discussions with industry leaders. http://www.cosmoprof.com

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CHINA BEAUTY EXPO

May 23–25 

Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, China Beauty Expo is set to take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on May 23–25. The 2017 show will feature France as the ‘country of honour’, in addition to more than 1,200 international brands and 500 presences from 26 countries and regions, who will present the latest beauty products, technology and services. For top-tier distributors and brand owners, the new 100+100 Buyers’ Program is not to be missed: 100 top-level international beauty buyers have been invited to take part in the B2B programme, which includes a series of targeted initiatives and activities to help initiate cross-border partnerships and generate business. http://www.chinabeautyexpo.com

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TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SHOW & INDUSTRY FORUM    

September 21–23 

Following the success of the first Taiwan International Beauty Show & Industry Forum last year, the 2017 edition is back on September 21–23 promising to offer a dynamic platform for international and local brands to forge partnerships. Co-organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Cosmetics Industry Association (TWCIA), the B2B show welcomes outstanding cosmetics brands and manufactures, and provides a window to those planning to explore the Taiwan and Asian market. http://www.beautytw.com.tw