Posted by Stephanie Giang
on March 23, 2026
Okay bestie, if you’re heading to ISPA 2026, let’s get you prepared, energized, and feeling good before you even step onto the show floor.
Trade shows are amazing for discovering brands, reconnecting with the spa community, and finding your next retail win… but they can also be a lot. Think bright lights, long days on your feet, dry Vegas air, and a million conversations.
The good news is we’ve got 9 hard-earned insider tips that can help you stay grounded, calm, and successful.
Let’s get you ready to thrive ✨
1. First: Set Your Intention
Before the flights, outfits, and booth visits, pause for a second…
Ask yourself:
• What do I want to discover at iSpa?
• Who do I want to connect with?
• What product could become our next spa best seller?
Essentially, what = success for you?
It can be one simple thing or several goals, but be sure you are clear—and that those that are coming with you are aligned with your intentions too.
Setting an intention helps you stay grounded when the show floor gets busy—keep returning to yours as your north star.
2. When You Land in Vegas… Go to a Spa or Plan a Spa Experience each evening (or both!)
This is our favorite (slightly unexpected) tip and we know it sounds counterintuitive at first...
But set yourself up ahead of time and book a spa treatment immediately after you check-in to your hotel. Be sure to say Hi to SpaFinder at ISPA (Booth #561) as they are celebrating 40 years! Say congratulations + Grab a SpaFinder gift card from Live Love Spa.
Yes really.
Vegas is overstimulating—bright lights, crowds, dry air, constant noise. Starting your trip with a massage, facial, or soak resets your nervous system before the busy days ahead.
It sets the tone for the whole experience.
Relaxed energy = better conversations, better discovery, and better decisions. Just be sure to drink plenty of electrolytes and water after per usual.
If you aren’t able to go to the spa, bring a little piece of the spa vibe to your hotel room, and try to set aside fifteen to thirty minutes for a ritual that will expand your energy later.
Think of it like a mini spa moment after the show floor.
When you get back to your room:
• Hydrate
• Elevate your legs
• Apply muscle recovery oil
• Take a bath or shower reset
• Do a short meditation or breathwork
Here are some of our favorite evening ritual go-to's that will be at iSpa 2026:
- Eucalyptus Apothecary Crush from Bathorium (Booth #546)
- We also love the Knesko masks (Booth #521), they come with a meditation and are packed with collagen and work like a dream.
- Eminence Organic skincare (Booth #511) is launching a new facial kit, stop by their booth as that could be an amazing treatment to do in the evening as well.
- Phytomer has great travel-kits which we recommend if you want to schedule a mini facial date with yourself each evening. (Booth #450)
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Universal Companies' Sensory Sleep eye masks and ESS Aromatherapy are also a go-to.. (Booth #325)
3. Pack Like a Tradeshow Pro
A little organization goes a long way when you're navigating the show floor.
First thing we recommend: hands-free convenience, like the Live Love Spa Crossbody Phone Lanyard ($9.99). You'll also want to be able to grab all your favorite things quickly, so a fanny pack or a side body bag is great here. The last thing you want is a giant tote bag where you're digging for a dusty business card... (Hi, SpaPro App!).
4. Hydration Is Non-Negotiable
Vegas air is so dry. Add convention center air and long days, and dehydration hits fast so bring a water bottle you actually love using.
You can set a reminder on your phone to refill it every hour or two, or align it with your bathroom breaks. Aim for 2 bottles of water for every coffee or cocktail later on in the day. We're biased, but we love The Lucky Owl Classic Copper Bottle (on sale for $13.50).
Hydration = stamina.
And don’t forget your cute stickers (on sale for $11.99) ~ Self Care Sticker Pack.
5. Your Feet and Muscles Will Need Love
Let’s be honest: Tradeshows mean miles of walking and standing. By the time you get back to your hotel, your body will definitely let you know.
First things first, find comfortable and fashionable shoes. Luckily there are fashionable tennis shoes out there, but no matter what you wear, walking so many miles per day will wear on your feet. Things that help besides comfy shoes are inserts.
If your feet do get tired, here are two products we love for recovery:
👉 Shankara Muscle Release Oil, Travel Size ($26).
Protip - spread this out and massage it in your hands first until it's warm, then spread over your temples, neck and shoulders and feet.
👉 RAD Neuro Ball ($25)
Protip- spread this out and step on it each night to recharge your feet.
A few minutes of recovery each night makes a huge difference the next morning.
If you are a CBD lover like us, check out Live Love Spa CBD, we love Botanika Life Roller (Booth #447) and we also love all things CauseMedic (Booth #373). Vital Body (Booth #755) Extra Strength CBD Sport Balm is great because it packs a pain relieving punch and is so not messy in stick form.
6. Aromatherapy = Instant Reset
When the show floor gets overwhelming, scent can change everything.
Aromatherapy bypasses the busy mind and goes straight to the nervous system.
One of our favorites for winding down after a long day is the Essence One Sleep Essentials “Chill Out” Kit (Booth #364).
It’s in the cutest tin, it comes with a lip balm and is the key to reducing overwhelm—if you get unsettled throughout the day, find a little corner or head to the bathroom, put the rollerball on your wrists, and take five deep breaths.
👉 Essence One Sleep Essentials “Chill Out” Kit ($32)
Think of it as your nighttime reset ritual after a busy day of discovery.
7. Vegas Air = Extra Skincare
Dry air + convention center lighting = your skin needs backup.
A few easy traveling skincare essentials:
👉 Lucky Owl “Take a Deep Breath” Korean Sheet Mask ($11)
This one is adorable and has a mantra you can repeat as you look at your bathroom counter - plus it's so light weight you can pack another one for your bestie!
👉 Circadia Micro-Exfoliating Honey Cleanser - Travel Size ($18) (Booth #424)
👉 Circadia Lip Renewing Hydrator ($16) (Booth #424)
👉 Pure Fiji also has a moisturizing lip balm that smells like tropical beach! (Booth #216)
8. Protect Your Skin Outdoors (& Prep for a Pool Moment!)
Vegas sunshine is strong, especially if you’re walking between venues or enjoying outdoor events. & If you get the chance to go to the pool and decompress for a minute, you’ll need to have something with you. Always soak in the vibes when you get a minute!
👉 COOLA Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 - Travel Size ($10) (Booth #332)
9. Discover Your Next Spa Favorite
One of the best parts of iSpa is finding the product that makes you say “we need this in our spa.”
The Live Love Spa shop is curated exactly with this in mind — innovative wellness tools, recovery essentials, and retail products your guests will love.
👉 Trade Show Success Collection
Who knows… your next spa bestseller might be waiting there.
If you're heading to the show this year, we hope this guide helps you feel prepared, energized, and inspired. And most importantly, enjoy the magic of connecting with the spa community again.
✨ See You at iSpa, we’ll be at Booth #573 💫!
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