Pravassa wins the British Airways Face of Opportunity Contest

Jan. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- PRAVASSA FOUNDER, LINDEN SCHAFFER, SELECTED AS 2010 BRITISH AIRWAYS FACE-OF-OPPORTUNITY WINNER


New York, January 11, 2011 – Pravassa announced today that founder, Linden Schaffer, has been selected by British Airways as a 2010 Face-of-Opportunity winner and has been awarded travel to anywhere in the world to conduct vital business meetings as well as attend the British Airways Face-of-Opportunity business conference. This award is part of the British Airways Face-to-Face program, which provides small business owners and entrepreneurs the critical tools for building business relationships abroad and stimulating growth through the power of face- to-face interaction.

“We are thrilled to be part of the prestigious group of entrepreneurs that were chosen by British Airways as a Face-of-Opportunity winner,” said Linden Schaffer “This opportunity will give us the chance to connect with potential partners in London, Singapore and Bali, which is vital for the growth of our business.”

Pravassa, a New York City based wellness company, brings together people who are looking for healthy life changing experiences. We realize that it's hard to live every day to your maximum healthy potential. At Pravassa we plan your healthy vacations and events so you don't have to. Whether joining a group vacation or creating a custom one for you and your friends, each Pravassa experience focuses on an aspect of health and wellness such as cooking, body work, nutrition, Pilates or yoga and allows you to refocus your thinking and restore your every day well being.

Before taking off, for the Far East, Ms. Schaffer will attend the British Airways Face-of-Opportunity conference in New York City on Feb. 2, 2011 where the company will receive free counsel from top influential international business experts while networking with venture capitalists, renowned entrepreneurs, media and other small business owner including

The conference, which includes an introduction by Simon Talling-Smith, Executive Vice President Americas, British Airways, and keynote speeches by Rhonda Abrams, best-selling author and USA Today small business columnist and Bill Rancic, best-selling author and first season winner of The Apprentice, will provide Pravassa with additional tools in business planning, marketing and travel to assist the company in its growth strategy.

“We are very excited for this phase of the program and for the 250 small business owners who, beyond the educational resources already provided through the Face-to-Face program, now have the opportunity to fly British Airways overseas to conduct vital face-to-face meetings for their business,” said Simon Talling-Smith.  “Each of the winner’s stories is uniquely inspiring and our hope is that the program is a powerful catalyst in ensuring lasting and fruitful businesses for them.”

About Linden Schaffer:
Ms. Schaffer took her first trip abroad at the age of 16 when she went to Australia with her high school volleyball team and she has been filling the pages of her passport ever since. After 15 years in the fashion industry, working with designers of international acclaim, Linden, switched careers, focusing her personal interests and abilities in the field of wellness and travel. Having visited 6 continents, 21 major international cities and countless smaller ones around the world, she launched Pravassa to provide healthy travel options for busy people who need a break.

An avid yogi for the past 13 years, Linden discovered Pilates 4 years ago on a recommendation from a physical therapist. Since then she has been exploring exercise and nutrition as a means to not only a healthy body, but also a healthy mind. Pravassa's goal is to provide its customers relaxing travel destinations around the globe where they can participate in healthy activities as well as experience the local culture. Yoga, Pilates, massage, nutrition counseling, cooking classes and more are what you'll experience on Pravassa's healthy vacations. Whether you're in the jungles of Nicaragua or the beaches of Thailand, Pravassa wants to make sure you're taking care of your body, mind and soul.
About British Airways:
British Airways is one of the world's largest international airlines.  Operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks, together with its codeshare and franchise partners, the airline flies to more than 300 destinations worldwide.  Also, one of the world's longest established airlines; it has always been regarded as an industry-leader.  British Airways flies its customers at convenient times to the best-located airports across the world.

Whether customers are in the air or on the ground, British Airways takes pride in providing a full service experience.

Additional information on Pravassa is available by visiting www.pravassa.com
Additional information on British Airways Face-to-Face is available by visiting  ba.com/facetoface.

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Pravassa, a New York City based wellness company, brings together people who are looking for healthy life changing experiences. We realize that it's hard to live every day to your maximum healthy potential. At Pravassa we plan your healthy vacations and events so you don't have to. Whether joining a group vacation or creating a custom one for you and your friends, each Pravassa experience focuses on an aspect of health and wellness such as cooking, body work, nutrition, Pilates or yoga and allows you to refocus your thinking and restore your every day well being.