The Wellness Hospitality Conference exceeded expectations even in its second edition, held on Thursday, November 21st, in Milan, at the beautiful NH Collection CityLife.
Organized by Teamwork Hospitality, a consultancy and training company from Rimini specializing in tourism and hospitality, the event has reaffirmed its position as a leading Italian reference for wellness and hospitality, solidifying its role on the national stage.
With over 600 registered participants, 30 partner companies, 15 media outlets, and a program featuring 30 experts from both Italy and abroad, it was an unmissable event for professionals eager to share knowledge and best practices in the industry.
The conference focused on the wellness world, its evolution, the trends influencing the sector, the concepts, and innovations required by thermal resorts and hotel spas, aiming to best meet the needs and services of guests.
Organized by Teamwork Hospitality, a consultancy and training company from Rimini specializing in tourism and hospitality, the event has reaffirmed its position as a leading Italian reference for wellness and hospitality, solidifying its role on the national stage.
With over 600 registered participants, 30 partner companies, 15 media outlets, and a program featuring 30 experts from both Italy and abroad, it was an unmissable event for professionals eager to share knowledge and best practices in the industry.
The conference focused on the wellness world, its evolution, the trends influencing the sector, the concepts, and innovations required by thermal resorts and hotel spas, aiming to best meet the needs and services of guests.
"In the coming years, the ambition is to transform the Wellness Hospitality Conference into a global event, recognized as the leading meeting point for innovation and leadership in the sector. We want to expand the network of international collaborations, engage new cutting-edge entities, and delve into topics such as sustainability, wellness technology, and strategies to attract the new generations of travelers. Furthermore, our goal is to strengthen Italy’s role as a hub for wellness hospitality, enhancing Italian tradition and know-how while simultaneously looking to the future with a visionary approach." - Mauro Santinato, CEO of Teamwork.
During the conference, organized with roundtables, seminars, and interviews, several topics were addressed: tourism and wellness economy, real estate trends, and the design of a spa that is both valuable and sustainable. Additionally, the new concept of medical spas and longevity were discussed, as well as the application of technology and innovation in the wellness sector.
Many successful case studies from both the Italian and international landscapes were presented, along with valuable testimonies from spa managers and spa consultants.
An opportunity for discussion, exchange of ideas, viewpoints, knowledge, and expertise for the development of solutions focused on the evolution of the wellness market and the thermal sector.
During the conference, organized with roundtables, seminars, and interviews, several topics were addressed: tourism and wellness economy, real estate trends, and the design of a spa that is both valuable and sustainable. Additionally, the new concept of medical spas and longevity were discussed, as well as the application of technology and innovation in the wellness sector.
Many successful case studies from both the Italian and international landscapes were presented, along with valuable testimonies from spa managers and spa consultants.
An opportunity for discussion, exchange of ideas, viewpoints, knowledge, and expertise for the development of solutions focused on the evolution of the wellness market and the thermal sector.
The speakers who participated:
Laszlo Puczko, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder di HTWWLife
Irene Forte, Consulente Benessere del gruppo Rocco Forte Hotels and Founder & CEO di Forte Skincare
Alexandra Bullpitt, Director of Spa di Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
George Gaitanos, Chief Operating and Scientific Officer di Chenot Group
Claire Way, Managing Director di Spa Strategy
Erich Falkensteiner, Chairman di FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group
Matteo Thun, Architetto e designer di Matteo Thun & Partners
Nerio Alessandri, CEO & Founder di Technogym
Massimiliano Mayrhofer, Revital Manager di Palace Merano
Lindsay Madden Nadeau, Senior Director Wellness Strategy di Red Sea Global
Andrew Gibson, Advisor, client representative, consultant to the wellbeing real estate, resort and hotel industry
Ghislain Waeyaert, Co-Founder & Presidente di bbspa_France
Luca Boccato, CEO di HNH Hospitality
Elisabetta Trezzi, Spa & Wellness Manager di SiX Senses Rome
Gloria Cerboni, Spa Manager di Castelfalfi
Vincenzo Primitivo, Direttore scientifico di Starpool
Daniela Virgintino di Wellness Cluster Manager
Massimo Garibaldi, Consigliere Delegato di Terme di Salsomaggiore e Tabiano - Consigliere, Federterme e FORST
Cristina Mottironi, Program Director di MET – Master in Tourism Economics and Management all’Università Bocconi
Gianni Pes, Professore Associato all’università di Sassari
Martina Gramolazzi, SPA Product Development di Group Director, Terme & SPA Italia
Tomislav Dasovic, Spa manager di Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Roma
Sarah Camilleri, Editorial Director European SPA Magazine
Mark Moloney, Founder and Ceo Professional Beauty Group
Mark Smith, Deputy Editor, European Spa Magazine
Raffaella Dallarda, Founder INSPATIME
Giorgio Ribaudo, Managing Director THRENDS
Mauro Santinato, CEO Teamwork
Matteo Brusaferri, General Manager Lemi Group
Anna Calvanese, giornalista, architetta, redattrice Hotel Domani
Laszlo Puczko, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder di HTWWLife
Irene Forte, Consulente Benessere del gruppo Rocco Forte Hotels and Founder & CEO di Forte Skincare
Alexandra Bullpitt, Director of Spa di Bulgari Hotels & Resorts
George Gaitanos, Chief Operating and Scientific Officer di Chenot Group
Claire Way, Managing Director di Spa Strategy
Erich Falkensteiner, Chairman di FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group
Matteo Thun, Architetto e designer di Matteo Thun & Partners
Nerio Alessandri, CEO & Founder di Technogym
Massimiliano Mayrhofer, Revital Manager di Palace Merano
Lindsay Madden Nadeau, Senior Director Wellness Strategy di Red Sea Global
Andrew Gibson, Advisor, client representative, consultant to the wellbeing real estate, resort and hotel industry
Ghislain Waeyaert, Co-Founder & Presidente di bbspa_France
Luca Boccato, CEO di HNH Hospitality
Elisabetta Trezzi, Spa & Wellness Manager di SiX Senses Rome
Gloria Cerboni, Spa Manager di Castelfalfi
Vincenzo Primitivo, Direttore scientifico di Starpool
Daniela Virgintino di Wellness Cluster Manager
Massimo Garibaldi, Consigliere Delegato di Terme di Salsomaggiore e Tabiano - Consigliere, Federterme e FORST
Cristina Mottironi, Program Director di MET – Master in Tourism Economics and Management all’Università Bocconi
Gianni Pes, Professore Associato all’università di Sassari
Martina Gramolazzi, SPA Product Development di Group Director, Terme & SPA Italia
Tomislav Dasovic, Spa manager di Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Roma
Sarah Camilleri, Editorial Director European SPA Magazine
Mark Moloney, Founder and Ceo Professional Beauty Group
Mark Smith, Deputy Editor, European Spa Magazine
Raffaella Dallarda, Founder INSPATIME
Giorgio Ribaudo, Managing Director THRENDS
Mauro Santinato, CEO Teamwork
Matteo Brusaferri, General Manager Lemi Group
Anna Calvanese, giornalista, architetta, redattrice Hotel Domani
An event designed to explore the most effective strategies for addressing the challenges of a dynamic and ever-evolving market, as well as to create a valuable network of contacts for the industry.
