Milan, December 1, 2026 – The Wellness Hospitality Conference returns to Milan for its fourth edition, bringing together professionals from the wellness and hospitality sectors. Organized by Teamwork Hospitality, the Rimini-based consulting and training company that has been contributing to the development of entrepreneurial culture in tourism and hospitality for years, the event will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the newly renovated Milan Marriott Hotel.
Wellness Hospitality Conference is an opportunity to explore the evolution of the wellness sector, the trends transforming the market, and the changes affecting thermal facilities, spa hotels and, more broadly, wellness hospitality.
As wellness plays an increasingly central role in consumers’ choices and lifestyles, the event aims to provide industry professionals with a practical understanding of the transformations underway, guests’ evolving needs and the opportunities emerging for businesses in the sector.
The full-day event is aimed at professionals from spa hotels, thermal facilities, medical spas and wellness centres, as well as hoteliers, managers, designers, architects and consultants, who will have the opportunity to engage with Italian and international professionals and explore knowledge, strategies and experiences applicable to their own businesses.
Wellness Hospitality Conference is an opportunity to explore the evolution of the wellness sector, the trends transforming the market, and the changes affecting thermal facilities, spa hotels and, more broadly, wellness hospitality.
As wellness plays an increasingly central role in consumers’ choices and lifestyles, the event aims to provide industry professionals with a practical understanding of the transformations underway, guests’ evolving needs and the opportunities emerging for businesses in the sector.
The full-day event is aimed at professionals from spa hotels, thermal facilities, medical spas and wellness centres, as well as hoteliers, managers, designers, architects and consultants, who will have the opportunity to engage with Italian and international professionals and explore knowledge, strategies and experiences applicable to their own businesses.
The fourth edition will focus on the key themes shaping the evolution of the sector: how to manage and develop a wellness business, the experiences and best practices of spa managers, the future of the industry, the challenges and opportunities generated by new wellness models, and the evolution of guests’ needs and expectations. Through seminars, case studies, discussion sessions and round tables, Italian and international professionals will share experiences, strategies and practical examples applicable to the management of spa hotels, thermal facilities, medical spas and wellness centres.
The new venue, recently renovated and offering larger, more functional spaces, will allow the Wellness Hospitality Conference programme to be expanded. Alongside the Main Hall, a second conference room will be introduced, enabling additional sessions focused on the more operational and design-related aspects of wellness to complement the strategic talks and discussions.
“The fourth edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference confirms how wellness has become a strategic driver for the development of hospitality. Today, the sector is at the centre of major investments and profound transformations involving technology, longevity, space design and the guest experience. The introduction of a second conference room responds to the need to complement the strategic perspective of international industry leaders with a more technical forum for those who design, build and manage wellness spaces and services every day. Bringing together the leading Italian and international players in the wellness hospitality industry in Milan creates a concrete opportunity to understand where the market is heading and how to seize its future opportunities,” says Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality.
The new venue, recently renovated and offering larger, more functional spaces, will allow the Wellness Hospitality Conference programme to be expanded. Alongside the Main Hall, a second conference room will be introduced, enabling additional sessions focused on the more operational and design-related aspects of wellness to complement the strategic talks and discussions.
“The fourth edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference confirms how wellness has become a strategic driver for the development of hospitality. Today, the sector is at the centre of major investments and profound transformations involving technology, longevity, space design and the guest experience. The introduction of a second conference room responds to the need to complement the strategic perspective of international industry leaders with a more technical forum for those who design, build and manage wellness spaces and services every day. Bringing together the leading Italian and international players in the wellness hospitality industry in Milan creates a concrete opportunity to understand where the market is heading and how to seize its future opportunities,” says Mauro Santinato, President of Teamwork Hospitality.
Italian and international experts will take the stage to share experiences, case studies, strategies and new perspectives on the evolution of wellness hospitality.
Among the speakers already announced for the 2026 edition are Renzo Iorio, President of Federterme Confindustria and Past President of Federturismo; Antonello Del Regno, General Manager of Terme & Spa Italia; Anna Bjurstam, Wellness Senior Advisor, Founder of Wahayala and Partner of RoseBar Longevity and Ageback; Emmanuel Arroyo, Senior Director of Wellness – Global Operations at Rosewood Hotel Group; Amanda Schmiege, Senior Director of Spa & Wellness at Four Seasons; Arkadius Paskowski, Senior Manager, Spa Operations, Asia Pacific (excluding China) at Marriott International; Piers Schmidt, Founder of Luxury Partners; Andrew Gibson, Advisor, Client Representative and Consultant to the Wellbeing Real Estate, Resort and Hotel Industry; László Puczko, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of HTWWLife; Delphine Fraignaud, CEO of Snow Group; Stefania Bandini, Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Milano-Bicocca and Director of the Complex Systems & Artificial Intelligence Studies and Research Center; Flavio Zuliani, CEO, Founder and Partner of Aquardens; Caterina Locati, Architect, PhD and Founder of Habitat Evolutivo; Raffaella Di Sipio, Medical & Longevity Manager at Terme & Spa Italia; Yazmin Zahoul Sangri, Corporate Director, Spa & Beauty Salons at The Palace Company; Giulia Patulli, Spa Manager at The SPA, Orient Express La Minerva; Giusy Castagna, Spa Manager at Hotel Cipriani; Ketty Mozzi, Spa Manager at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco; Daniela Baldo, Founding Partner and COO of Studio Marco Piva; Sandro Baronti, SPA Consultant at SPA is Wonderful; Andreas Profanter, Partner at NOA network of architecture; Claudia Taiani, Owner of Claudia Taiani Architecture Studio; and Silvia Giannini, Founder of Studio Architettura Silvia Giannini.
Moderating the sessions: Mauro Santinato, President – Teamwork, Sarah Camilleri, Editorial Director - European Spa magazine, Mark Smith, Vicedirettore - European Spa magazine, Lisa Starr, Principal - Wynne Business Consulting & Education, Antonio Miano, Consultant & trainer – Teamwork, Annalisa Betti, Giornalista e docente universitaria, Matteo Brusaferri, General Manager - Lemi Group, Annarita di Giacomo, Founder & Chief of Operations - Armonia Wellness, Laura F.Verdi, Architetto e direttore editoriale – we:ll magazine.
Among the speakers already announced for the 2026 edition are Renzo Iorio, President of Federterme Confindustria and Past President of Federturismo; Antonello Del Regno, General Manager of Terme & Spa Italia; Anna Bjurstam, Wellness Senior Advisor, Founder of Wahayala and Partner of RoseBar Longevity and Ageback; Emmanuel Arroyo, Senior Director of Wellness – Global Operations at Rosewood Hotel Group; Amanda Schmiege, Senior Director of Spa & Wellness at Four Seasons; Arkadius Paskowski, Senior Manager, Spa Operations, Asia Pacific (excluding China) at Marriott International; Piers Schmidt, Founder of Luxury Partners; Andrew Gibson, Advisor, Client Representative and Consultant to the Wellbeing Real Estate, Resort and Hotel Industry; László Puczko, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of HTWWLife; Delphine Fraignaud, CEO of Snow Group; Stefania Bandini, Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Milano-Bicocca and Director of the Complex Systems & Artificial Intelligence Studies and Research Center; Flavio Zuliani, CEO, Founder and Partner of Aquardens; Caterina Locati, Architect, PhD and Founder of Habitat Evolutivo; Raffaella Di Sipio, Medical & Longevity Manager at Terme & Spa Italia; Yazmin Zahoul Sangri, Corporate Director, Spa & Beauty Salons at The Palace Company; Giulia Patulli, Spa Manager at The SPA, Orient Express La Minerva; Giusy Castagna, Spa Manager at Hotel Cipriani; Ketty Mozzi, Spa Manager at Rosewood Castiglion del Bosco; Daniela Baldo, Founding Partner and COO of Studio Marco Piva; Sandro Baronti, SPA Consultant at SPA is Wonderful; Andreas Profanter, Partner at NOA network of architecture; Claudia Taiani, Owner of Claudia Taiani Architecture Studio; and Silvia Giannini, Founder of Studio Architettura Silvia Giannini.
Moderating the sessions: Mauro Santinato, President – Teamwork, Sarah Camilleri, Editorial Director - European Spa magazine, Mark Smith, Vicedirettore - European Spa magazine, Lisa Starr, Principal - Wynne Business Consulting & Education, Antonio Miano, Consultant & trainer – Teamwork, Annalisa Betti, Giornalista e docente universitaria, Matteo Brusaferri, General Manager - Lemi Group, Annarita di Giacomo, Founder & Chief of Operations - Armonia Wellness, Laura F.Verdi, Architetto e direttore editoriale – we:ll magazine.
Alongside the educational content, professional networking will play a central role. The Wellness Hospitality Conference will provide an opportunity to expand professional networks, meet managers, consultants, designers and companies, discuss emerging market needs, and discover solutions, products and services dedicated to the wellness sector.
Patron Partner of the event:
Lemi Group, an international leader in the production of professional equipment for spas, wellness and beauty centres.
Speakers: https://www.wellnesshospitalityconference.it/en/speaker/
Partners: https://www.wellnesshospitalityconference.it/en/partner/
Patron Partner of the event:
Lemi Group, an international leader in the production of professional equipment for spas, wellness and beauty centres.
Speakers: https://www.wellnesshospitalityconference.it/en/speaker/
Partners: https://www.wellnesshospitalityconference.it/en/partner/
