Chairperson's Note

As I left Manila airport, with Christmas decorations being put up all around me, it reminded me of how fast time is passing. The APSWC had just held its fourth and final meeting for 2007 at the SpaAsia Wellness Summit – a very enjoyable and action-packed three days. Our meetings were fast and furious - jammed into any and every break in the Wellness Summit schedule. They say that if you want something done, give it to a busy person, and this could not be truer of our Council volunteers. My heartfelt thanks go to all those who have made the time to participate in APSWC activities over this year:

• The national representatives, who act as liaison between the Council and the spa industry in their home countries;


• The five Task Force Leaders, who have stepped up to lead our industry working groups and provide tangible tools and guidelines for the benefit of all;


• Task Force participants, who each volunteer time and effort to assist in our ambitious scope of work;


• Industry supporters, such as Michael Loh and C.P. Saw, who by sponsoring our meetings help to make our work possible; and last but not least …


• APSWC's wonderful Organising Committee: Carina Chatlani, Mary Darling, Jacqueline Le Sueur and Jon Tay, each of whom seem to have at least double the normal hours in the day, to achieve all that they do.

I'm very proud to be part of such a self-less and dedicated team.

Thanks to all, and I look forward to our continuing journey in 2008.

Warmest regards,