LEXINGTON, KY (February 28, 2005) - The International SPA Association announces the 2005 ISPA Conference & Expo will be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, United States. Set for Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, this year's Conference is the 15th annual for ISPA, and for this achievement, only a Texas-sized celebration will do!

Originally scheduled at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas, the ISPA Conference & Expo has been relocated in order to ensure the absolute best experience for members, exhibitors, sponsors and attendees.

"As the newest conference hotel in Dallas, the Gaylord Texan is the perfect venue for this year's ISPA Conference & Expo," said ISPA President Lynne Walker McNees. "In its 15th year, the 2005 ISPA Conference & Expo will enable spa professionals worldwide to celebrate past achievements, while also planning for the continued success of their businesses."

ISPA member the Gaylord Texan is home to Relâche, a luxurious 25,000-square-foot world-class, European-inspired spa. In addition to the 1,511 luxurious guest rooms, the lakefront property also features numerous dining and shopping options, a fitness center and recreational options including golf, biking, jogging trails and activities at Lake Grapevine.

Additional hotel information, as well as details on the 2005 ISPA Conference & Expo, can be found online at www.ispaconference.com.

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About ISPA
Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2005, the International SPA Association strives to advance the professionalism of the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities, to promote the value of the spa experience to society and to be the authoritative voice of the spa industry.

Spas are entities devoted to enhancing overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit.