{"id":1368,"date":"2018-04-11T01:56:07","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T01:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/agenda-for-wellness-travel-symposium-at-2017-world-travel-market-announced\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T16:28:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T21:28:35","slug":"agenda-for-wellness-travel-symposium-at-2017-world-travel-market-announced","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/press-room\/press-releases\/agenda-for-wellness-travel-symposium-at-2017-world-travel-market-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium at 2017 World Travel Market London Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Media Contact: Beth McGroarty<br \/><a href=\"mailto:beth.mcgroarty@globalwellnesssummit.com\">beth.mcgroarty@globalwellnesssummit.com<\/a> \u2022 +1.213.300.0107<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-align-center\"><strong>Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"text-align-center\"><strong>at &nbsp;<\/strong><strong>2017 World Travel Market LONDON Announced<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-align-center\"><strong><em>Organized by the Global Wellness Institute, the two-day symposium will bring together renowned experts \u2013 from Jean-Claude Baumgarten, former president of the <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>World Travel &amp; Tourism Council to Sue Harmsworth, f<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>ounder of ESPA International \u2013 to analyze how the wellness travel landscape and consumer is changing <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Miami, FL \u2013 November 1, 2017 \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) today announced its agenda for the Wellness Travel Symposium taking place on November 6 and 7 at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. The World Travel Market, the leading global event for the travel industry, and the Global Wellness Institute, the leading research resource for the wellness industry, are now in their second year of strategic partnership, whose mission is to bring leading experts to the stage at WTM events to discuss emerging trends in wellness tourism &#8211; a $563 billion market that will grow exponentially to $808 billion by 2020.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s two-day symposium features leading travel, hospitality, spa and academic experts sharing insights on important new directions in wellness travel. For instance, Jean-Claude Baumgarten, one of the world&#8217;s leading tourism experts, who served as president and CEO of the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council for twelve years, will discuss the next chapters in wellness tourism.&nbsp; And Sue Harmsworth, MBE, chairman and founder of ESPA International who is universally recognized as one of the pioneers of the modern spa industry, and responsible for the design, development and management of more than 200 spas in 60 countries, will analyze dramatic changes underway in luxury consumers&#8217; desires.&nbsp; The topics are wide ranging: from how the Millennial and Chinese travelers will rewrite the market &nbsp;to case studies illuminating new strategies for promoting wellness tourism that work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re bringing a line-up of true travel and spa luminaries to the WTM this year to shine a light on the latest research, trends and best practices in the wellness travel space,\u201d said Susie Ellis, GWI chairman and CEO. \u201cThe symposium will be squarely focused on the future of wellness tourism, so attendees will have actionable, expert info to help them maximize the opportunities this explosive market offers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The complete agendas are below and here: <\/strong><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/london.wtm.com\/en\/Sessions\/48021\/The-Future-of-Wellness-Travel-hosted-by-Global-Wellness-Institute\">November 6<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/london.wtm.com\/en\/Sessions\/48025\/Differentiation-in-Wellness-Travel-is-a-Competitive-Advantage-hosted-by-Global-Wellness-Institute\">November 7<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Monday November 6th &#8211; 10:30-12:00 (WTM Inspire Theatre)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Future of Wellness Travel <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellness Travel Trends: Findings from the latest Global Wellness Institute research and recent 2017 Global Wellness Summit<\/strong>Susie Ellis, Chairman &amp; CEO, Global Wellness Institute<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding the Luxury Customer: Past, Present, Future <\/strong><br \/>Interview with Sue Harmsworth, Founder &amp; Chairman, ESPA International<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healing Landscape: What the Future Will Look Like &#8211; and Exciting Examples from Around the World <\/strong><br \/>Anne Biging, Founder &amp; CEO Healing Hotels of the World<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fresh Ideas in Marketing and PR for Regions and Countries \u2013 Case Study: Ibiza <\/strong><br \/>Interview with Vicente Torres, Insular Director in Tourism and Delia de Miguel, Coordinator, Ibiza is Wellness<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Evolution of the Wellness Travel Consumer<\/strong><br \/>Stella Photi, Founder &amp; Managing Director, Wellbeing Escapes<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Thoughts: The Future of Wellness Travel<\/strong><br \/>Sue Harmsworth, Anne Biging, Vicente Torres and Delia de Miguel with Susie Ellis<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 7th &#8211; 1:00-2:30 (WTM Inspire Theatre)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Differentiation in Wellness Travel: The Competitive Advantage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Issues: Millennials vs. Aging Baby Boomers; The Chinese Traveler, etc. <\/strong><br \/>Susie Ellis, Chairman &amp; CEO, Global Wellness Institute<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tourism &amp; Wellness: Endless Discovery<\/strong><br \/>Discussion with Jean-Claude Baumgarten, Chairman &amp; CEO, CREWE Associates; Former President and CEO, World Travel &amp; Tourism Council<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wellness Assets Rooted in History: Thermal Springs, Spas, Wellness, Naturally Healthy Gastronomy, Culture \u2013 Case Study: Italy<\/strong><br \/>Ermando Mennella, Chairman, Federalberghi Ischia<\/p>\n<p><strong>Understanding Wellness Markets: The Death of Segmentation?<\/strong><br \/>Dr. Eleni Michopoulou, Senior Lecturer, Business Management, University of Derby<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Thoughts: Differentiation in Wellness Travel<\/strong><br \/>Jean-Claude Baumgarten, Ermando Mennella, Stella Photi and Dr. Eleni Michopoulou with Susie Ellis<\/p>\n<p>WTM London 2017 will also host a dedicated Wellness Lounge where meetings between wellness suppliers and buyers conducting new business will take place over the event\u2019s first two days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more info,<\/strong> contact Beth McGroarty:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:beth.mcgroarty@globalwellnessinstitute.org\">beth.mcgroarty@globalwellnessinstitute.org<\/a>&nbsp;or (+1) 213-300-0107&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Global Wellness Institute<\/strong>: The <a href=\"\/\">Global Wellness Institute<\/a>&nbsp;(GWI), a non-profit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry, and is known for introducing major industry initiatives and regional events that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by advocating for both public institutions and businesses that are working to help prevent disease, reduce stress, and enhance overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.&nbsp;<a href=\"\/\">www.globalwellnessinstitute.org<\/a><\/p>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Media Contact: Beth McGroartybeth.mcgroarty@globalwellnesssummit.com \u2022 +1.213.300.0107 Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium at &nbsp;2017 World Travel Market LONDON Announced Organized by the Global Wellness Institute, the two-day symposium will bring together renowned experts \u2013 from Jean-Claude Baumgarten, former president of the World Travel &amp; Tourism Council to Sue Harmsworth, founder of ESPA International \u2013 to analyze how the wellness travel landscape and consumer is changing Miami,&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":27,"menu_order":137,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-1368","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","wpautop","clearfix"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium at 2017 World Travel Market London Announced - Global Wellness Institute<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"http:\/\/globalwellnessinstitute.org\/press-room\/press-releases\/agenda-for-wellness-travel-symposium-at-2017-world-travel-market-announced\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium at 2017 World Travel Market London Announced - Global Wellness Institute\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Media Contact: Beth McGroartybeth.mcgroarty@globalwellnesssummit.com \u2022 +1.213.300.0107 Agenda for Wellness Travel Symposium at &nbsp;2017 World Travel Market LONDON Announced Organized by the Global Wellness Institute, the two-day symposium will bring together renowned experts \u2013 from Jean-Claude Baumgarten, former president of the World Travel &amp; 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