Wellness Hospitality Conference secures global names for 2025 event

The third edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference, organised by Teamwork, will return to Milan on December 2 this year.

Building on its reputation as a must-visit event, the speaker programme will feature globally renowned spa leaders including Emlyn Brown, group director of spa ay Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Suzanne Holbrook, senior corporate director of spa operations at Marriott will also take centre stage.

Spa insights from leading industry experts

The stellar line-up also includes Alena Stavnjak, corporate director of spa & retail at Starwood Hotels and Kent Richards, founder of Wellness World Global.

Adam Mogelonsky, partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd and Magdy Abdelaty, director of wellness at the Chancery Rosewood, London will also be on stage.

European Spa is a proud media partner of the Wellness Hospitality Conference in Milan. Our editorial director, Sarah Camilleri and deputy editor, Mark Smith will present a session on wellness shifts.

Key factors affecting the spa sector

The Wellness Hospitality Conference has established itself as the only event in Italy dedicated to the sector.

The day-long event showcases the expertise of renowned speakers and panel presentations offering in-depth analysis on the growth of wellness.

Delegates can expect to learn about market trends and the key factors affecting the spa industry and hospitality sector.

Alongside leading global spa directors, the panels and presentations will include input from award-winning architects, spa consultants, thermal spa operators and tourism experts.

Italian wellness

With more than 30 speakers and 30 partner companies, plus Italian and international media, the event is an opportunity to explore the future challenges of the wellness industry.

“We are committed to expanding international collaborations and involving cutting-edge organisations to explore key issues such as sustainability, technology applied to wellness and the best strategies for attracting new generations of travellers,” says Mauro Santinato, CEO at Teamwork.

“Our goal is also to consolidate Italy’s position as a central hub for wellness hospitality, promoting tradition as well as innovation,” he says.

The programme includes panel discussions in both Italian and English. Expect training seminars, round tables with opportunities for discussion and debate, keynote speeches and one-to-one interviews.

Globally renowned spa leaders

Topics addressed will include tourism and the wellness economy, longevity and lifestyle, design plus future trends, revenue and the operational management of a spa.

The Wellness Hospitality Conference also presents a unique opportunity for professional networking. The innovation expo gives brands the chance to showcase their latest product and service launches.

The event is organised by Teamwork Hospitality, a Rimini-based consulting and training company.

International speakers include:

Natalie Monti, spa director, Grand Hotel Tremezzo, Passalacqua and Sheraton Lake Como

Özgür Cengiz, lobal director of wellness development, Gürok Tourism Group

Dr. Filippo Ongaro, founder & CEO, Swiss Longevity Solutions SA

Christine Fessler, spa manager, Hotel De Russie Rome

Lynn Curry, principal, Curry Spa Consulting, Inc.

Darko Vasic, regional spa director EMEA, Karisma Hotels & Resorts

László Puczko, chief executive officer & co-founder, HTWWLife

Alessandra Scatà, general spa manager, Quellenhof Luxury Resorts

Chunxia Gao, global director development & wellbeing, Discover Collection

Massimo Caputi, president, Federterme Confindustria

Alessandra Barilaro, head of interior, Design M+N architecture

Luigi Caterino – CEO and founder, The Longevity Suite

Wellness Hospitality Conference partners with Lemi Group, a leading international manufacturer of professional equipment for spas, wellness centres and beauty salons.

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