ISPA Honors Marti Morenings with the 2026 ISPA Visionary Award
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LEXINGTON, Kentucky (November 10, 2025) – The International SPA Association (ISPA) is proud to announce Marti Morenings, a passionate advocate for holistic and eco-conscious living, as the recipient of the 2026 ISPA Visionary Award. Morenings will be recognized during the 2026 ISPA Conference, taking place March 31–April 2, 2026, at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
For more than two decades, Morenings has been a guiding force in the spa world. As the founder of Universal Companies, she transformed a small day spa into a global supplier that now supports more than 90,000 spa professionals, hospitality operators and wellness practitioners worldwide.
“Marti has consistently led with vision, heart and an unwavering commitment to meeting the ever-evolving needs of spa professionals,” said ISPA President Lynne McNees. “We are thrilled to celebrate her remarkable contributions on the biggest stage ISPA has to offer.”
Each year, ISPA presents the ISPA Visionary Award to an individual who has inspired and made significant contributions to advance the spa industry and its members.
For more information about the 2026 ISPA Conference, visit attendISPA.com.
About the International SPA Association:
ISPA, with its headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky, and managed by Associations International, is recognized worldwide as the leading professional organization and voice of the spa industry. Founded in 1991, ISPA advances the spa industry by providing invaluable educational and networking opportunities, promoting the value of the spa experience and speaking as the authoritative voice to foster professionalism and growth. More details on ISPA are available on experienceispa.com.