Launching the Official SA Spa Association Spa Index For more information on how to participate in the SPA INDEX contact The SA Spa Association on 011 447 9959 or e-mail: info@saspaassociation.co.za This spa directory is the perfect consumer reference which will support all South African Spas and ensure that the South African Spa Visitor is guaranteed a spa experience, which not only meets international standards but also exceeds clients spa expectations in true South African Style. The Spa Index reflects how important spas have become to people’s lifestyles as places not only to relax and rejuvenate but also for the prevention of illness and the pursuit of health and wellness. This inaugural Spa Index will be launched in May 2010 to coincide with the upcoming World Cup 2010 at the Travel Indaba 2010 . In addition to strategic distribution to ensure presence over this exciting time and increased number of visitors to South Africa, the Spa Index will be distributed with the June / July Issue of Shape Magazine, ensuring your South African Spa Visitor is equally informed on their wellness and spa choices. Spa Index Structure The Spa Index features 2 components:  Spa Lifestyle and Spa Listings Spa Lifestyle This section of the Spa Index contains information on the SA Spa Association, Spa Etiquette, Spa & Wellness Trends, Spa Articles on Hyrdotherapies and Massage Therapies and more …. Including the Spa Brand Index A comprehensive listing of each brand advertised and in which spa they are stocked, so ensuring consumers quick access to their favourite spa brand nationally Spa Listings Every spa listing has a synopsis and photos of the property, spa statistics, including quick facts, information on accommodation, signature treatments, spa facilities and contact information. All listings are arranged geographically and alphabetically within each region All spa listed, additionally receive supporting website presence, so ensuring consumers who read the spa index can locate the respective spas through the Spa Index and SA Spa Association website Why participate The world of spa is ever increasing in its competitiveness and to ensure your spa remains successful, one need to address the quality of services and spa facilities, attention to detail and most importantly spa marketing. The SA Spa Association Spa Index provides the ideal platform to ensure your spa name is prominent on people thoughts, your spa brand is consolidated and you are associated with a quality of spa experience the new spa visitor has come to expect.