The Asia Spa Institute has teamed up with Singapore-based Cornell University to launch a series of executive development programmes aimed at spa investors, professionals and operators.

The programmes will focus on the investment, development and management of spa and wellness facilities and how the industry can best utilise trends such as spa tourism and medi-spa growth.

The first course will be held in Singapore in October and conducted by spa industry expert associate professor Mary Tabacchi, with future seminars to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan, Dubai, UAE and Bangkok, Thailand. Details: www.asiaspa-institute.com