LARGEST LEADING GLOBAL SPA ASSOCIATION JOINS THE INDUSTRY TRADE FAIR IN KIEV

The Day Spa Association will Participate in the Spa, Health and Fitness Trade Fair in September

(Stamford, CT - 15 May, 2003) – International Exhibition Group Ukraine (IEG) www.iegexpo.com today announced that The Day Spa Association, the leading trade organization for the day spa industry with a most comprehensive internet directory has become the Association Sponsor of the Spa, Health & Fitness Trade Fair at the National Complex Expocenter of Ukraine in the capital city of Kiev on 10-12 September 2003.

The Day Spa Association has created a directory, which will guide its viewers to day spa facilities that take their business seriously, and are committed to bring them the best services and products that the spa industry has to offer according to the Executive Director Hannelore R. Leavy. "We are very excited to take a major position in this groundbreaking new event, the first of its kind to focus exclusively on bringing together owners and managers of spas, health facilities, and beauty salons, with international sellers of spa services, equipment and cosmetics in Europe".

The spa, fitness, and beauty industries are booming in Eastern Europe today.

The Ukrainian spa, health and beauty industry has grown enormously in the past five years, however the quality of the domestically manufactured spa, fitness and salon products and equipment is not yet up to the American or European standards. "This is a big opportunity for many potential exhibitors. We are continuously signing up new facilities. This directory is updated frequently to keep its customers informed as to where to find the most professional and newest spa treatments, products and equipment in the marketplace - wherever they may be! The Day Spa Association can link the Ukrainian market with the newest information about Europe and America, so it's a great opportunity for us as well" stated Leavy.

The National Complex Expocenter of Ukraine, located in Kiev, is the country's most important international trade center. For more information about exhibiting at Spa, Health & Fitness, contact Alex Sakin, by phone at USA# Phone (USA):1 (203) 622-4990
Fax (USA):1 (203) 661-2038, or email to: ASakin@iegexpo.com.

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