As Singapore’s spa and wellness industry is rapidly growing, the need for an association that reaches out to the all sectors of the market resulted in the formation of Spa & Wellness Association (Singapore) – SWAS.
The association actively promotes the integration between the spa/beauty industry and the wellness market. It integrates all who have a keen interest in this industry to represent total health and wellbeing.
SWAS key focuses stand on four pillars of success:
- raising standards to nurture stronger businesses and better client service
- educating its members to fill the gap and offer career or business opportunities
- creating a platform for industry players to share their knowledge and grow business
- being an access point to industry/market research and gateway into government bodies and other associations
Raising industry standards and insurance scheme for Spa and related service providers
SWAS has been working relentlessly in the last few years, including engaging in numerous dialogue sessions with various government agencies such as Spring and NEA in raising standards and good practices within the industry. SWAS has also been working closely with Case Trust, who has recently been appointed to take on the role of Spa Accreditation for spa establishments, to ensure that certain standards of spa operations are met.
Educational Opportunities and Training Programmes
SWAS firmly believes in continuous education for the betterment of its members and the industry and have organised several workshops and seminars both locally and internationally.
Networking Opportunities
SWAS has established a large network with the Chamber of Beauty Culture and Cosmetics and the Federation of Industry and Commerce in Hangzhou.
With its local and several other international networks established in the region, SWAS reaches out to a wider market for its members.
Participation in International Trade Shows
Many members have benefited from participating in the various international trade shows in which SWAS has led the Singapore pavilion. SWAS strives to bring its members more international opportunities through similar platforms. To date, SWAS is among the leading and most active associations in leading the number of Singapore pavilions in the beauty, spa and wellness international trade shows from Singapore to Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Middle East and Europe.
Mission Trips
SWAS is also actively looking out for opportunities through organising of mission trips to increase trade opportunities for the benefits of our members.