7th Tradeshow of Spa and Wellness Tourism for Central Europe

The 7^th SPA-CE, the first and only spa and wellness trade show for Central Europe, will be held from 1 to 3 October 2015 in Hevíz, Hungary. Around 30 spa and wellness providers from Central Europe will meet with more than 40 cherry-picked hosted buyers to find new business connections, learn and enjoy the warm Hungarian hospitality.

The 7th Tradeshow of Spa & Wellness Tourism

1-3 October, 2015, Hévíz, Hungary

The Slovenian Spas Association welcomes you to the 7^th Tradeshow of Spa & Wellness Tourism,the first and only spa and wellness trade show for Central Europe, which will be held from 1 to 3 October 2015 in Hévíz, Hungary. Around 30 spa and wellness providers from Central Europe will meet with more than 40 cherry-picked hosted buyers to find new business connections, learn and enjoy the warm Hungarian hospitality.

It is a great opportunity for all important players in the wellness industry to get updated on the latest trends and seize the opportunity of expanding their networks with the great selection of global participants expected to attend, exhibit and talk at this year’s edition.

The initiator of the SPA-CE trade show is the Slovenian Spas Association, who are now hosting the 6^th edition of the wellness & spa tourism event, featuring, apart from Slovenian natural spas, also spas, wellness centers and providers of medical and other programs from other Central European countries.

The wellness tourism has been rapidly rising in importance all across Europe. Both Europeans and tourists from other continents are coming to the European spa and wellness resorts to escape from everyday stress and attain the desired peace of mind, strengthen life energy and preserve health.

The purpose of the Spa and Wellness Tradeshow

The main purpose of the SPA-CE trade show is for the most important providers of spa and wellness services from European countries to meet with travel organizers, tourism agencies, representatives of insurance companies and other potential buyers of their services.

The core of the SPA-CE event is a series of networking sessions such as pre-scheduled appointments between providers and the buyers of services, without stress and with optimum utilization of time. Because the event is not for the general public, the networking is made in stress-free environment.

The aim of the SPA-CE trade show is to be a place to meet, exchange ideas and provide opportunities for new connections among its participants!

The boutique trade-show will again offer a one-of-a-kind experience. Next to business where the focus will be on pre-scheduled meetings between providers and hosted buyers, SPA-CE will offer a great educational programme and fam trip for hosted buyers. Registrations for exhibitors and hosted buyers are already open. Different exhibitor packages are available for spa and wellness providers at an Early Bird price till 31 May 2015.

“We are welcoming all in Hévíz in the beginning of October where the European Spa business will meet for the first time. And we are sure you would not want to miss the opportunity to be a part of it,” said Iztok Altbauer.

Reasons to Attend the 2015 7th SPA-CE Wellness & Spa Tradeshow
in Heviz, Hungary

Exhibitors

• At least 12 pre-scheduled One2One meetings with selected hosted buyers
• Economical use of your time and money
• Easy exhibition stand
• Opportunity to gain new knowledge at the SPA-CE conference
• Complimentary meals and networking program, all included in the fee

Who are the potential Exhibitors?

• Natural spas and thermal spas from Central Europe
• Wellness hotels and centers, providers of wellness services
• Tourist destinations with the spa offer
• Health resorts
• Providers of cosmetic and medical services
• Providers of equipment used by thermal spas, spas and wellness centers

Why exhibit at the SPA-CE exhibition?

• A presentation of the best providers in one space brings more interest from competent foreign buyers
• Establishing contacts with new buyers
• Networking and exchanging experiences
• Education
• At least 12 appointments on one day and at one place
• The possibility of additional promotion in the exhibition catalogue
• The possibility of additional promotion by organizing a study visit - FAM trip program

Buyers:

• Making business in a personal way
• Economical use of your time
• First-hand experience at the post FAM-trip
• New knowledge, best case practices and new trends at SPA-CE conference
• Excellent hospitality

Who are the hosted buyers?

• Tourist agencies offering spa services
• Travel organizers
• The organizers of incentive trips
• Representatives of insurance companies and healthcare institutions
• Representatives of interest groupings and associations

Why participate as a hosted buyer?

• The presentation of the best spa offer of Central Europe and the offer of wellness services in one place
• Pre-scheduled appointments of your choice
• Study visits to selected spas when the exhibition concludes
• Education – presentation of good practice case studies
• Special benefits for hosted guests

Over the years SPA-CE has become the European junction for all professionals working in the spa and wellness tourism. Iztok Altbauer explains: “Just looking around us, the Central European region has the strongest focus on the spa industry in a concentrated area so great opportunities are waiting for us. We are happy to say SPA-CE is strengthening its position on this market every year. Since its beginnings, the show has hosted more than 160 providers of spa and wellness services and hosted buyers on average more than 15 countries from Europe. Also the number of B2B meetings is really impressive as it has surpassed 3.300. Another important fact is also that we are able to attract more and more new potential partners. Just last year, when the Slovenian traditional Spa town Radenci was the host of the SPA-CE workshop, there were more than 90 % of newcomers.”

Why Heviz, Hungary?

As one of the oldest European countries, Hungary combines rich cultural experience with top-notch medical, health and wellness offer. Hévíz with the fresh colours of nature and the relaxing atmosphere is an ideal place for this boutique B2B event dedicated to spa and wellness tourism. Iztok Altbauer, Director of Slovenian Spa Association and SPA-CE organizer looks forward to another great collaboration with the Hungarian team: “After the 5^th edition was held in Sárvár, SPA-CE is going international again. We are really honestly happy that the world famous lake resort Hévíz in Hungary agreed to be the host of this year’s meeting of the spa industry of Central Europe.”

Orsolya Horváth, Managing director at Hévízi Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft and official host of this year’s trade show welcomes exhibitors and buyers to Hévíz: “»Nomen est Omen«, your name is your value, as the Romans thought. The name of the town means hot water, which in itself shows what is going on here. The world’s largest natural thermal lake that is suitable for swimming can be found here. A better reason is not needed to hold the event SPA-CE. Every participant can expect that we, as hosts, will make every effort to serve hosted buyers and exhibitors on the highest level.”

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