2008 POST-SUMMIT

P 2007 Global Spa Summit Executive Brief [PDF]

 

KEY
S Scribe Notes (coming soon) P Presentation (PowerPoint Show)

Monday, May 19th

  General Sessions:
  1. P The Global Spa Economy Report: Groundbreaking Research Findings
  2. S Next Generation Technology Meets the Spa and Wellness Industry
  3. S Asia Pacific Roars!  The Latest Spa Research Data and Predications for:
  • P Ingo Schweder (Asia Pacific/Panel Leader)
  • P Joy Menzies (Thailand)
  • P Jeff Matthews (Malaysia)
  • P Shirin Navab (Japan)
  • P Samir Patel (India)
  1. P S Europe at the Crossroads: Need-to-know Spa Trends in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom
  2. S The Investment Potential: Where are the Risks and Rewards?
  3. P S Ian Schrager: Trends and Opportunities in the Hospitality Industry
  4. P Technogym: The Wellness Lifestyle and Our Shared Social Responsibility
Breakout Sessions:
  1. P S The Demand for Talent: Navigating this Challenge! (Labor Shortage)
  2. S Designing, Creating and Maintaining a “Soulful” Spa
  3. S Spa and Real Estate Trends, Boardroom Roundtable Discussion
   

Tuesday, May 20th

  General Sessions:
  1. P S North American Spas: Making Sense of the Data
  2. P S Rich Mosaic of the Latin American Spa Industry
  3. P Dr. Richard Carmona: Prevention and Global Health – the Vital Role of Spas
  4. P S The Benchmarking Debate – Reaching an Industry Consensus
  5. P S Professor Gerry Bodeker, Global Trends in Wellness
  6. P S Newer Spa Markets with Unique Features You Should Know
  7. P S The Middle Eastern Spa Industry: On the Threshold of Change
Breakout Sessions:
  1. S Deal Makers Share Their Stories and Give Advice on Raising Capital
  2. S Remarkable Ideas to Meet the Demands for Sustainability
  3. S Seeing an Honest Reflection of My Brand, Boardroom Roundtable Discussion