HEPBURN SPA® SIGNS 'SISTER SPA' AGREEMENT WITH BATH SPA UK

In a first for an Australian Spa, Hepburn Spa has signed a 'sister spa' agreement with THERMAE BATH SPA, located in Bath United Kingdom. The world renowned Thermae Bath Spa has recently undergone a £40 million pound renovation which took ten years from conception to completion. Popularised by the Romans 3000 years ago, Bath features natural mineral waters and is regarded as one of the key birthplaces of global Spa culture.

The sister spa partnership became obvious because Thermae Bath Spa and Hepburn Spa share many similarities such as iconic status, natural mineral waters and both play a leading role in their respective countries Spa history.

As the founder of Australian spa culture, Hepburn Spa is proud of its association with Thermae Bath Spa. The association with Bath Spa will foster greater global awareness of Hepburn Spa and the Australian Spa industry as well as planned staff exchanges and joint promotional activities and professional development.

The partnership allowed Hepburn Spa access to the latest technology and innovations included at Bath Spa that will be incorporated into the new building such as innovative private changing suites and modern filtration systems.

HEPBURN SPA® AWARDED BEST VICTORIAN SPA 2005 BY LUXURY TRAVEL MAGAZINE

Readers of consumer magazine, Luxury Travel, have voted Hepburn Spa best Victorian Spa for 2005.

HEPBURN SPA® JOINS INTERNATIONAL SPA ASSOCIATION (ISPA)- USA

Hepburn Spa has joined the ranks of some of the greatest Spa's in the world through membership of the prestigious International Spa Association (ISPA), which is based in the United States. ISPA membership means Hepburn Spa has access to the latest treatment innovations and trends as well as a greater global profile within the Spa industry.

HEPBURN SPA® RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS CIDESCO ACCREDITATION

The world's most prestigious Beauty/Spa Therapy organisation, CIDESCO, has approved Hepburn Spa's registration as an accredited Beauty/Spa Therapy centre.

Founded in Switzerland in 1947, CIDESCO is a non profit accreditation/examining body that conducts global examinations for Beauty/Spa Therapists and inspections for Spa's and Salons worldwide.

Only Spa's that maintain the highest standards of professionalism, hygiene and safety standards are accepted by CIDESCO as an accreditated Beauty/Spa Centre and must first pass a rigorous inspection by a CIDESCO examiner.

GETAWAY'S CATRIONA ROWNTREE CHOOSES HEPBURN SPA® AS FAVOURITE

Hepburn Spa has been chosen as one of Catriona Rowntree's favourite Australian destinations in her new book, "Catriona's Australia". The coffee table guide to the best Australian destinations is available from all leading boookstores.

HEPBURN SPA® LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES

Limited opportunites are now available for day spa operators in selected locations who wish to join one of Australia's most recognised spa brands.

HEPBURN SPA® ANNOUNCES RE-DEVELOPMENT & FACILITIES UPGRADE

Re-development works commence on the new Hepburn Spa bathhouse and spa facility in Hepburn Springs. Whilst our spa and bathhouse is closed during the redevelopment, our guests are welcome to enjoy an extensive array of mineral water bathing and tactile therapies at Peninsula Hot Springs. Keep checking out our website as our re-development progresses. We look forward to welcoming our guests back to Hepburn Spa in late 2012.