At A GlAnce

the premier event for the spa and wellness industry’s senior executives

JoininG toGether. ShApinG the Future.the Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS) is an international organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively impact and shape the future of the global spa and wellness industries. the objectives of the Summit are to:

•  establish a forum for dialogue among global industry leaders

•  create community by fostering friendly relationships among stakeholders

•  inspire a spirit of collaboration to solve shared problems

•  Facilitate healthy growth for the industry and its individual businesses

•  initiate and support quality research

•  encourage innovation

•  cultivate leaders for tomorrow

Spirit oF the Summitthe spirit of the GSWS is one of shared purpose rather than individual gain, using the power of ideas to shape the future of the industry. throughout the year, the GSWS also spearheads an ongoing conversation and maintains a strong global presence through communications like the GSWS Weekender; a robust website (gsws.org); social media channels; and an exclusive delegate social network.

Who AttendSFormal invitations to join the 2013 Summit are mailed to a select list of international, top-level executives, representing a cross section of the industry from hospitality to finance to technology. All invitees have either applied or have been nominated and are approved based on their positions and leadership roles.

FormAt & AGendA the Summit takes place at a new location each year, and every effort is made to select a varied schedule of international locations. the agenda is filled with inspiring presentations, panel discussions and open conversations. Smaller interactive sessions, as well as discussions during dining events, are also part of the format. each exciting Summit agenda is unique and develops over time right up until the Summit begins, giving the gatherings their trademark relevancy. As invited delegates register, their expertise and interests are noted, and many are selected to be part of presentations as panelists, moderators or speakers. this information, global events and industry trends are considered as the agenda takes shape.

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the premier event for the spa and wellness industry’s senior executives

Summit highlights

Summit 2007location: the Waldorf=Astoria hotel, new York, new Yorktheme: “Joining together. Shaping the Future.”

the inaugural Global Spa Summit made history as leaders from the global spa, real estate, investment, travel, spa education, beauty and wellness sectors came together to chart the future of the booming spa industry, which had seen double-digit growth for the past two decades. the Summit featured a keynote address by Steve case, whose revolution llc. is leading innovation in the health care, wellness and resort industries.

Summit 2008 location: the Waldorf=Astoria hotel, new York, new Yorktheme: “Advancing the Global Spa economy”

Building on work that began in 2007, the 2008 Summit addressed an industry-wide skilled labor shortage, the lack of agreed-upon benchmarking and the need for environmental leadership. keynote presentations by hotel visionary ian Schrager and dr. richard carmona, 17th surgeon general of the u.S., provided delegates with powerful calls to action. the landmark Global Spa Economy Report from Sri international was presented.

Summit 2009location: the Victoria-Jungfrau resort & Spa, interlaken, Switzerlandtheme: “the power of collaboration”

the third Summit was attended by delegates from around the world and was a smashing success even against the backdrop of a global recession. the agenda featured keynote presentations by Adolf ogi, former president of Switzerland and un special advisor, and reto Wittwer, president and ceo of kempinksi hotels, along with roundtable discussions on topics ranging from profit margins to spa designs of the future. the first Student challenge competition was launched.

Summit 2010location: the ciragan palace kempinski, istanbul, turkeytheme: “Bridges Worth Building”

the 2010 Summit attracted top-level executives and thought-leaders from 40 nations, as delegates tackled critical industry issues and emerging opportunities. highlights included a keynote speech from futurist edie Weiner, of Weiner, edrich and Brown. A research report, Spas & the Global Wellness Market: Synergies & Opportunities, from Sri international, examined how the industry can capitalize on the explosive consumer wellness revolution.

Summit 2011 location: the Bali international convention center, Bali, indonesiatheme: “engage the change: the customer. the money. the Future.”

held for the first time in Asia, the 2011 Summit attracted a record number of delegates and media. Attendees explored new ways to engage with consumers, enter new markets and embrace new technologies. the world’s first online portal dedicated to the medical evidence that exists for spa and wellness therapies, www.spaevidence.com, was unveiled. A landmark research report explaining the differences between wellness tourism and medical tourism was also presented.

Summit 2012 location: the Aspen meadows resort, Aspen, coloradotheme: “innovation through imagination”

For its sixth-annual conference, and after adding “& wellness” to its name, the GSWS was held for the first time in collaboration with another organization: the Aspen institute. the event set a new attendance record, and delegates heard from eclectic speakers such as the former president of costa rica, the governor of colorado, the former chair of disney’s imagineering, an Academy Award-nominated actress and an innovation heavyweight. Big-picture economic and geo-political trends were presented, and groundbreaking research from Sri international addressed the spa management education gap.

Summit 2013 october 5-7, new delhi, indiathe seventh annual GSWS will be held october 5-7, at the oberoi, Gurgaon, in the capital region of new delhi, just 15 minutes from the indira Gandhi international Airport. the first-ever Global Wellness tourism congress will be held on day one of the Summit. the historic new delhi area offers visitors a bridge into two worlds: the famous city of delhi, which has been populated since the sixth-century Bc, and the imperial city of new delhi, created by the British raj. india is, of course, known for its ancient traditions, many of which—yoga, Ayurveda, and meditation—are seen on spa menus around the world. its leadership in innovation and technology also makes india an ideal place to explore new markets.

India 2013

key initiatives & research

2013 reSeArch“Global Wellness tourism economy”

developed by Sri research, the Global economy tourism report will quantify the size of the global wellness tourism cluster and evaluate the impact this rapidly developing market sector will have on the industry.

2012 reSeArch “Spa management Workforce & education: Addressing market Gaps”

this in-depth report is a wake-up call to the industry and examines reasons behind a worldwide lack of qualified management—plus, provides recommendations to close the talent gap.

2011 WeBSite lAunch www.spaevidence.com

Spaevidence.com is the world’s first online resource dedicated to the medical evidence that exists for spa and wellness therapies, making it easy and free to research what’s proven to work—and what doesn’t—for a range of conditions.

2011 reSeArch “Wellness tourism & medical tourism: Where do Spas Fit?”

this first rigorous exploration of wellness tourism and medical tourism as two distinct concepts and markets includes case studies, survey results and recommendations for governments and businesses.

2010 reSeArch “Spas & the Global Wellness market: Synergies & opportunities”

this major study revealed that the yearly worldwide wellness industry is poised to cross the $2-trillion mark and estimated the percentage of this total for nine different segments, including spa, complementary and alternative medicine, workplace wellness, fitness, mind-body, beauty and anti-aging.

2008 reSeArch “the Global Spa economy”

prepared by Sri international, this landmark study represented the most comprehensive effort yet to quantify the rapidly expanding global spa industry. the one-year snapshot analyzed the spa sector’s worldwide impact, finding that the spa economy was now responsible for an astounding $255 billion in revenue.

2013

A leAder in proprietArY reSeArchGroundbreaking, proprietary research is a hallmark of the Global Spa & Wellness Summit. the studies position GSWS as a global leader and provide reputable data that promote greater recognition of the spa and wellness industry, heighten consumer awareness and attract potential investors, partners and talent.

Sponsorships

excluSiVe proGrAm the GSWS offers a limited, exclusive sponsorship program, creating a unique opportunity to engage with the prestigious GSWS community. these sponsors, whose missions align with the GSWS, have demonstrated their commitment to the industry as a whole, as well as their support of advancing education and research.

Global Spa & WellneSS Summit board memberS

emAnuel BerGer managing director, Berger hospitality management, Switzerland

AnnA BJurStAm managing director, raison d’etre, Sweden*

philippe BourGuiGnon Vice chairman, revolution places, united States

dr. mArc cohen professor, rmit university, Australia*

SuSie elliS (chairman & ceo) president, SpaFinder® Wellness, united States*

AndreW GiBSon Group director of Spa, mandarin oriental hotel Group, hong kong*

SuSAn hArmSWorth Founder & ceo, eSpA international, united kingdom

miA kYricoS president & Founder, kyricos &Associates, united States

JeFF mAttheWSpresident & coo, mandara Spas/Vp, elemis & Bliss, hong kong*

Anne mccAll WilSon Vice president of Spa, Fairmont raffles hotels intl, canada*

Veer SinGh ceo, Vana retreats pvt ltd, india

mArY tABAcchi, phd professor, cornell university, united States*

pete elliS (Founder & chairman emeritus)chairman/ceo, SpaFinder® Wellness, united States*

*Founding Board member

Air india

Barr + Wray

Bellus Academy

Biodigital

chiva-Som

cnl lifestyle company

davines [comfort zone]

dornbracht

east West learning centre pty ltd.

ecoSpa 360

Fairmont raffles hotels

Four Seasons hotels & resorts

hyatt international hotels

intelligent Spas

June Jacobs

kerstin Florian international

klafs

livnordic by raison d’etre

massage envy

murad

natura Bissé

orient-express

Selfoptima

pevonia Botanica

raison d’etre

red door Spa holdings

resortSuite

Sodashi

SpaBooker

Spaequip inc.

SpaSoft

Spa Strategy

Steiner leisure limited (mandara Spa)

tAc (reservation Assistant)

thalgo

the private Spa

Westin hotels & resorts Worldwide

YeloSpa

SAllie FrAenkel, Sponsorship & Strategic partnershipssallie@gsws.org | 1-212-716-1202

AlexAndrA pleSSier, logistics coordinatoralexandra@gsws.org | 1-212-716-1205

Beth mcGroArtY, director of public relationsbeth@rbicom.com | 1-213-300-0107

SuSie elliS, chairman & ceosusie@gsws.org | 1-212-716-1212

For more information contact:

Global Spa & Wellness Summit257 park Avenue South

10th Floornew York, nY 10010

united States

www.gsws.org

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