Optional Pre-Summit Retreat at Miraval Destination Spa, Tucson, Arizona

Miraval, known for its innovative programming, has created a unique three-night wellness retreat - at a very special price - for delegates looking to add a spa experience to their stay before - or after - the Global Spa & Wellness Summit. This program is specifically tailored for leaders and visionaries of the spa and wellness industry attending the Summit in Aspen, Colorado. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Delegates must be registered for the 2012 Summit in order to make a reservation at Miraval at these rates. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book a pre- or post-Summit retreat at Miraval.

Summit Concierge & Registration Desk

Sponsored by TAC

Optional Aspen Event: Body/Mind/Spirit Hike

Aspen Body/Mind/Spirit Hike is a 3.5-mile walk beginning at Maroon Lake at the foot of the iconic Maroon Bells, dramatic 14,000-foot peaks that are among the most photographed mountains in the world. The trail starts at 9,580 feet and is mostly downhill, following a rushing mountain stream through evergreen forests, aspen groves and wildflower meadows. This program is guided by Paul Andersen, Aspen author and naturalist, who draws from his book – “Aspen: Body/Mind/Spirit Hike” – to provide insights into Aspen’s culture and history. This hike is rated moderate. Hikers should bring rain jackets, comfortable walking shoes, water, sun block and brimmed hats. Daypacks are available upon request. Fee: $50 per person.

Click here to register. Space is limited to 30 participants.

Optional Aspen Event: A Walking Tour

“Aspen: A Walking Tour” introduces participants to the founding history, philosophical values, and current trends of Aspen. The tour begins with a half-hour walk from the Aspen Meadows down the Rio Grande Trail and along the Roaring Fork River into Aspen. In Aspen we learn about landmark buildings and Victorian city blocks, all artfully preserved under the city’s historic preservation code. A stroll through Aspen’s West End takes us back to the Meadows resort past charming Victorian houses, restored miners’ homes, and quaint pocket parks. The tour is guided by Paul Andersen, Aspen author and historian. Participants should bring rain jackets, water, and comfortable walking shoes. Fee is $20 per person.

Click here to register. Space is limited to 30 participants.

Optional Creativity Workshop

We are all born creative. This 3 hour experiential workshop will help you find and expand your unique creative gifts. To help you access and express your creativity, workshop creators Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel have developed exercises using body relaxation, guided visualization, keen observation, creative writing, memoir, art, and storytelling.

The Creativity Workshop techniques have been used to write books, start new businesses, change careers, transition to retirement, help with self-discovery and reducing stress. The workshop gives you effective tools to combat self-criticism and the fear of failure that lead to creative blocks. The class atmosphere is relaxing, inspiring, and fun. The Workshop philosophy is that creativity is not just about making a beautiful product. Creativity is about the process of discovery. It is an open and receptive way of participating in the journey of life. Visit their official website for more information. There is no fee for this workshop.

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. Space is limited to 30 participants.

Briefing for Press Delegates led by:

Beth McGroarty, Director, Public Relations, GSWS & RBI Communications, U.S.

Student Staff Logistics Meeting led by:

Molly Southern, Logistics Coordinator, GSWS & Marketing Manager, GramercyOne, U.S.

Optional Aspen Event: A Walking Tour

“Aspen: A Walking Tour” introduces participants to the founding history, philosophical values, and current trends of Aspen. The tour begins with a half-hour walk from the Aspen Meadows down the Rio Grande Trail and along the Roaring Fork River into Aspen. In Aspen we learn about landmark buildings and Victorian city blocks, all artfully preserved under the city’s historic preservation code. A stroll through Aspen’s West End takes us back to the Meadows resort past charming Victorian houses, restored miners’ homes, and quaint pocket parks. The tour is guided by Paul Andersen, Aspen author and historian. Participants should bring rain jackets, water, and comfortable walking shoes. Fee is $20 per person.

Click here to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Student Challenge Teams Logistics Meeting led by:

Mary Tabacchi, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.
Susan Harmsworth, Founder & CEO, ESPA International, U.K.
Molly Southern, Logistic Coordinator, GSWS & Marketing Manager, GramercyOne, U.S.

Briefing Session: For first time Summit delegates

Newcomers and interested participants are welcome to a briefing on the GSWS strategic vision and latest initiatives. Come meet some of the board of directors.

Speakers Logistics Meeting led by:

Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution Places & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.
Richard Dusseau, President, Trilogy Spa Ventures, U.S.
Susie Ellis, President, SpaFinder Wellness, Inc., U.S.

Panelist/ Moderators Logistics Meeting led by:

Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution Places & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.
Richard Dusseau, President, Trilogy Spa Ventures, U.S.
Susie Ellis, President, SpaFinder Wellness, Inc., U.S.

Speed Networking Sessions*

A quick and fun way to meet new delegates and see old friends

*Speed Networking Sessions will take place at both the St. Regis, as well as the Aspen Meadows Resort. Feel free to join whichever group you would like.

Cocktail Reception at the St. Regis Aspen Resort

Sponsored by Babor
Join fellow delegates for cocktails, and light hors d'oeuvres. Meet the Summit board of directors and connect (or reconnect) with fellow delegates. Tour one of Aspen’s finest hotel spas, Remede at the St. Regis (tours available 6:30pm – 8:30pm). After the cocktail party, enjoy dinner at your leisure.

Round- trip shuttle service will be provided from the Aspen Meadows to the St. Regis.

Summit Concierge & Registration Desk

Sponsored by TAC

Global Spa & Wellness Summit Bookstore

Peruse publications and books authored by Summit speakers and the latest and greatest titles on innovation, imagination and creativity.

Resource & Sponsor Tables

Check out or pick up spa and wellness magazines.

Internet Café Pit Stops

Sponsored by Universal Companies
Stop by for all of your “connectivity” needs. Complimentary WIFI & the Internet Café Pit Stops are available on campus thanks to Universal Companies.

Networking Breakfast

General Session: Welcome & Opening Remarks

Amy Margerum, EVP, Operations, The Aspen Institute, U.S.
Pete Ellis, Chairman & CEO, SpaFinder Wellness & Chairman of the Board, The Global Spa & Wellness Summit, U.S.
Susie Ellis, President, SpaFinder Wellness & Board Member, The Global Spa & Wellness Summit, U.S.

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Understand the World or Imagine the World?
Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution Places & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Pursuit of Global Health and Wellness: The Value Proposition of the Future
Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th U.S. Surgeon General US & Vice Chairman, Canyon Ranch, U.S.

Introduction by Dr. Kavita Patel, Managing Director for Clinical Transformation and Delivery, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, Brookings Institute, U.S.

General Session: One-on-One with Dr. Carmona

Interview with Dr. Kavita Patel, Managing Director for Clinical Transformation and Delivery, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, Brookings Institute, U.S.

General Session: Introducing 2012 Key Sponsors

SpaFinder Wellness, Thermarium, Babor, Clarins and Universal Companies

Networking Break

Sponsored by Barr + Wray

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Jamming: The Art of Getting Innovation Done (presented with music)
John Kao Innovation Activist & Author of "Jamming: The Art and Discipline of Business Creativity" and "Innovation Nation," U.S.

Introduction by Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.

Interactive Lunch

Table Topic Discussions (12:30pm - 1:15pm)
Roundtable discussions with designated leaders

Keynote Speaker (1:15pm - 1:45 pm)
"Global Business at the Forefront of the Low Carbon Economy.”
Jose Maria Figueres-Olsen, President, Carbon War Room & Former President of Costa Rica, Switzerland/U.S.

Introduction by Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.

General Session: Aspen Institute Panel

The Aspen Health Innovation Project: Barriers to Innovation and Promoting Innovation

Moderator: Dr. Kavita Patel, Fellow, Economic Studies; Managing Director for Clinical Transformation and Delivery, Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform, Brookings Institute, U.S.

Panelists: Joseph Hutter, Fellow, Institute for Health Care Delivery Research, Intermountain Healthcare, U.S.
Anjali Jain, Managing Consultant and Researcher, The Lewin Group, U.S.
Brent Parton, Program Director, Health Programs, SHOUTAmerica, U.S.

Introductions by Franmarie Kennedy, Deputy Director of the Health, Biomedical Science and Society Policy Program, Aspen Institute, U.S.

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Let's Talk About Cutting Edge Technology and What's Around the Corner
Ted Souder, Head of Industry & Retail, Google, U.S.

Introduction by Richard Dusseau, President, Trilogy Spa Ventures, U.S.

Networking Break

Sponsored by LivNordic by Raison d'Etre

Concurrent Innovation Breakout Discussions

1. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Anne McCall Wilson, VP, Spas, Fairmont Raffles Hotels Intl, Canada
Panelists: Alejandro Bataller, VP, Sha Wellness Clinic, Spain
Jason Daughn, VP, Cambia Health Solutions, U.S.
Gustavo Filgueiras, CEO, Emiliano Hotel, Brazil
Frank Sculli, Co-Founder, BioDigital, U.S.
Andrea Menotti, MBA Student, Cornell University, U.S.

2. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Marc Cohen, Professor, RMIT University, Australia
Panelists: Belgin Aksoy, President of the Board, Richmond International, Turkey
Sarah Livia Brightwood, President, Rancho LaPuerta, Mexico
Bastian Hartwigsen, Key Account Mgmt Spa, Dornbracht, Germany
Nazir Sacoor, Chairman & CEO, Longevity Wellness Worldwide, Portugal
Armaghen Sadeghbeigi, University of Houston Student, Hospitality Mgmt, U.S.

3. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Andrew Gibson, Group Director of Spa, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Hong Kong
Panelists: Norm Cleland, GM & Director, Peninsula Hot Sprints Pty Ltd., Australia
Aldina Duarte Ramos, Senior Brand Manager, Sofitel, France
Jane Iredale, President & CEO, Iredale Mineral Cosmetics, U.S.
Steven Yeh, Managing Director, IMC & EWLC China Region, China
Lydia Hanks, Pennsylvania State University, Hospitality Management, U.S.

4. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Hugh Wilson, Director of the Clarins Brand, Clarins, U.S.
Panelists: Clodagh, Owner & CEO, Clodagh Design International, (Ireland) and U.S.
Alejandro Fogel, Director, The Creativity Workshop, Argentina/U.S.
Hediye Gural Gur, CEO, NG Hotels & Resorts, Turkey
Veer Singh, CEO-Hospitality, Max Ventures Private Ltd., India
Na Zhang, University of Houston Student, Hotel & Restaurant Mgmt., China

5. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Sue Harmsworth, Founder & CEO, ESPA International, U.K.
Panelists: Jason A. Denby, Senior Public Policy Specialist, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, U.S.
Alex Glasscock, Owner, The Ranch at Live Oak/Malibu, U.S.
Mehmet Kabas, President, Promet Spa Wellness, Turkey
Karina Stewart, Co-Founder & Brand Director, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa, Thailand
Lian Duan, University of Denver Student, Hospitality Management, U.S.

6. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Richard Dusseau, President & CEO, Trilogy Spa Ventures, U.S.
Panelists: Anthony DiGuiseppe, President & CEO, DiGuiseppe Architect, U.S.
Emmanuelle Linard, Executive Director, Edelkoort Inc. France/U.S.
Ted Souder, Head of Industry & Retail, Google, U.S.
Martha Wiedemann, Wellness Advisor, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Switzerland
Jing Wan, University of Denver Student, Hospitality Management, China

7. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: Jeff Matthews, President & COO, Mandara Spa, Vice President, Elemis and Bliss, Hong Kong
Panelists: Marshall Dahneke, President, Performance Health, U.S.
Hirokazu Iida, President, Shuei UpGrades Co. Ltd., Japan
Nicolas Ronco, Founder & CEO, YeloSpa, U.S.
Sylvia Sepielli, Owner & President, Sylvia Planning and Design, U.S.
Emma Leach, Student, Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Mgmt, Pennsylvania State University, U.S.

8. Let's Talk About Innovation
Moderator: To Be Announced
Panelists: Shelley Berc, Founder, The Creativity Workshop, U.S.
Glenn Bucksbaum, President, The Baum Foundation, U.S.
Gina Diez Barroso, President & CEO, Grupo Diarq, Mexico
Neil Jacobs, President-Global Hotel Operations, Starwood Capital Group, U.S.
Hamid Pezeshkian, Cornell University Student, MPS/Real Estate, Iran and U.S.

Free Time

Aspen Art Gallery Open House

Come to town early to learn about the art and culture of Aspen

Aspen Art Gallery: Aspen Trees and Mountain Scenes to Abstract and Mixed Media Art. Featured artists include: Amanda Dunbar, Isabelle Dupuy, Katherine McNeill, S. Mignonne, and Vladen Ignatovic.
Christopher Martin Gallery: Abstract Art. Featured artist include: Christopher Martin.
Forre & Co. Fine Art: 19th & 20th Century European & Contemporary Collections. Featured artists include: Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Pierre Renoir, Salvador Dali, Andy Warhold and Judith Kindler.
Galerie Maximillian: 19th & 20th Century, Young British Artists, and Contemporary Collections. Featured artists include: Mary Cassatt, Camille Pissarro, Henri Matisse, Grayson Perry, and Christian Marclay.

Evening Dine-Around Aspen Event

International delegate scramble at three different restaurants located next to each other in downtown Aspen:
Cache Cache
Campo di Fiori
Jimmy's

After-Dinner Gathering

Let’s continue the conversation...

Summit Concierge & Registration Desk

Sponsored by TAC

Global Spa & Wellness Summit Bookstore

Peruse publications and books authored by Summit speakers and the latest and greatest titles on innovation, imagination and creativity.

Resource & Sponsor Tables

Check out or pick up spa and wellness magazines.

Internet Café Pit Stops

Sponsored by Universal Companies
Stop by for all of your “connectivity” needs. Complimentary WIFI & the Internet Café Pit Stops are available on campus thanks to Universal Companies.

Networking Breakfast

4th Annual Student Challenge Competition: Part 1

Sponsored by Chiva Som, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, KLAFS and Orient Express.

Moderated by Sue Harmsworth, CEO & Founder, ESPA International, U.K. and Mary Tabacchi, PhD, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.

Student Challenge 2012: Showcase a Design and Concept for a Unique Spa of the Future That Will Be Profitable and Innovative! Learn how this younger generation – our industry’s future leaders – looks at spa and wellness concepts and design. Each team was paired with a professional architect to help bring their ideas to life.

Competing Teams:
Cornell University
Mariko Fujio-White, Andrea Menotti, Hamid Peezeshkian with Hugo Gagnon, Founder, Hugo Gagnon Studio & Architect, DCYSA Architecture & Design, Canada

Pennsylvania State University
Ben Dillan, Lydia Hanks, Emma Leach and Marina Volpe with Anna Mattila, Professor, U.S. and Patrick Burke, Principal, Michael Graves & Associates, U.S.

University of Denver
Lian Duan, Molly Tompkins and Jing Wan, with Dr. Cherri Young, Professor, U.S. and Jenna Buell, Designer, U.S. & Cameron Zentz, Director, HBA Architects, U.S.

University of Houston
Andyshea Saberioon, Armaghan Sadegh Begi, Kate Sornson and Na Zhang with Su Gibson, Associate Professor and HBA Architects, U.S.

Judging Panel:
Filip Boyen, COO, Orient Express, U.K.
Adrian Egger, Managing Director, Spa Division, KLAFS, Germany
Christopher Norton, Chair, Global Spa Task Force, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, France
Niamh O’Connell, VP, Spa Operations, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, U.S.
Krip Rojanastien, Owner, Chiva Som, Thailand

General Session: Introductory Remarks

Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution Places & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.

General Session: Speaker

Let's Neurovate: Know Your Brain to Imaginate and Innovate
Dr. Daniel Friedland, Medical Director, Barney & Barney and Founder & CEO, SuperSmartHealth, South Africa/U.S.

General Session: Speakers

Jump Start Your Creativity: An Experiential Presentation
Shelley Berc, Founder, U.S., and Alejandro Fogel, Director, The Creativity Workshop, Argentina/U.S.

General Session: Speaker

Telomeres: The New Frontier?
Dr. Elissa Epel, Co-Founder, Telome Health, Inc & Associate Professor, UCSF, U.S.

General Session: Introduction of Silver Sponsors

Barr + Wray, Dornbracht, SpaBooker by GramercyOne, SpaSoft, TAC and THALGO

Networking Break

Sponsored by THALGO

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Managing the Creative Process
Peter Rummell, Chairman, Urban Land Institute & Former Chairman, Disney Imagineering, U.S.

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Governor John Hickenlooper, the State of Colorado, U.S.

Press Conference

Networking Lunch

Sponsored by SpaFinder Wellness

Special Breakout Session: The Creativity Workshop

Shelley Berc, Founder, The Creativity Workshop, U.S. and Alejandro Fogel, The Creativity Workshop, Argentina/U.S.
Class size limited to 30 participants.

General Session: Keynote Speaker

Five Crucibles of Innovation
Elizabeth Stephenson, Principal, McKinsey & Company, U.S.

General Session: One-on-One with Peter Rummell

Imagining the Healthy Town of the Future
with Philippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman, Revolution Places & CEO, Exclusive Resorts, France/U.S.

General Session: Presentation

Imagining a World of Healthy Water For All
with Sonu Shivadasani, CEO, Six Senses Resorts, Thailand and Charlene Florian, Vice President of Creative Development, Kerstin Florian International, U.S. (and a special guest to be announced)

Networking Break

Sponsored by SpaSoft

Concurrent Imagination Breakout Discussions

1. Panel: Crazy Thinking
Moderator: Pete Ellis, Chairman and CEO, SpaFinder Wellness, U.S.
Panelists: Gustavo Albanesi, Founder, Buddha Spa and President, Brazilian Spa Association, Brazil
Sue Harmsworth, Founder & CEO, EPSA International, U.K.
Liz Terry, Managing Director, Leisure Media, U.K.
Yamuna Zake, Founder, Yamuna, U.S.

2. Imagining the Future of Spas and Technology

3. Roundtable Discussion: Imagining the Future of Corporate Wellness and Spas
Moderator: Mia Kyricos, Vice President & Consultant, Core Performance, U.S.
Panelists: Kris Abbey, Publishing Editor, Spa Life Magazine, Australia
Dr. Daniel Friedland, Founder & CEO, Super Smart Health & Medical Director, Barney & Barney, South Africa/U.S.
Peter Smith, COO, Canyon Ranch, U.S.
Betty Weinkle, VP Worklife Wellness, SpaFinder Wellness, U.S.

4. Presentation: 21st Century Solutions to Long Term Lifestyle Changes
Coaching: Meg Jordon, Professor and Department Chair, California Institute of Integral Studies,U.S.
Gaming: Jay Williams, PhD, President, Health Technologies Consultant, U.S.

5. Roundtable Discussion: Solving the Spa Management Education Dilemma
Moderator: Anna Bjurstam, Owner & CEO, Raison d'Etre, Sweden
Joanne Berry, Director of Spa & Wellness, Bellus Academy,U.S.
Elena Bogacheva, President, Spa & Wellness International Council, Russia
Anne Bramham, President/Founder, American Spa Therapy Education Certification Council (ASTECC), U.K./U.S.
Jane Crebbin-Bailey, Partner, HCB Associates, U.S.
Jean-Guy De Gabriac, Owner, Tip Touch, France
Samantha Foster, Business Development Consultant, Thailand
Su Gibson, Professor, CN Hilton College, University of Houston, U.S.
Lori Hutchinson, Founder & Co-Owner, Hutchinson Consulting, U.S.
Katherine Johnston, Senior Economist, Economics Program, SRI International, U.S.
Charlett Kohlwes, Student, Saxion University, Switzerland
Anna Mattila, Professor, Pennsylvania State University, U.S.
Lynne McNees, President, ISPA, U.S.
Mary Tabacchi, PhD, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.
Mary Wisnom, Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, U.S.
Cheri Young, Associate Professor, University of Denver, U.S.
Joanna Zhang, China Spa Association President of Beijing, China
Alex Zotos, CEO/Principal, Elly Lukas, Australia

6. Imagining our Future with Private and Public Partnerships
7. Imaging the Future of Spas and Beauty
8. magining the Impossible as Possible

Free Time

Gala Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Sponsored by Thermarium
Head to the top of Aspen Mountain via gondola
Dancing & entertainment by "He's My Brother, She's My Sister"

After-Dinner Gathering

Let's continue the conversation...

Summit Concierge & Registration Desk

Sponsored by TAC

Global Spa & Wellness Summit Bookstore

Peruse publications and books authored by Summit speakers and the latest and greatest titles on innovation, imagination and creativity.

Resource & Sponsor Tables

Check out or pick up spa and wellness magazines.

Internet Café Pit Stops

Sponsored by Universal Companies
Stop by for all of your “connectivity” needs. Complimentary WIFI & the Internet Café Pit Stops are available on campus thanks to Universal Companies.

Networking Breakfast

4th Annual Student Challenge Competition: Part 2

Sponsored by Chiva Som, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, KLAFS and Orient Express.

Moderated by Sue Harmsworth, CEO & Founder, ESPA International, U.K. and Mary Tabacchi, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.

General Session: Introductory Remarks

Susie Ellis, President, SpaFinder Wellness, U.S.

General Session: Research

What You Don't Know Can Hurt YouJan Frietag, Senior Vice President - Operations, Smith Travel Research, U.S.

General Session: Research

Our Traveler's Health: A Matter of Life and Death
Andrea Foster, Vice President, PKF Consulting, U.S.

General Session: GSWS Research

Spa Management Workforce & Education: Addressing Market Gaps
Katherine Johnston, Senior Economist, SRI International, U.S.

General Session: Introducing 2012 Summit Industry Sponsors

BioDigital, East West Learning Centre, EcoSpa 360, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Massage Envy, Precor, Red Door Spas, ResortSuite and SelfOptima

Networking Break

General Session: Keynote Speaker

The Energy Healing Experiments: Embracing Controversy and Opportunity?
Dr. Gary Schwartz, Psychology, Medicine, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Surgery; Director for the Laboratory for Advances in Consciousness & Health, University of Arizona, U.S.

General Session: One on One with Mariel Hemingway

Mariel Hemingway, Academy Award-Nominated Actress & Wellness Advocate, U.S. by Susie Ellis, President, SpaFinder Wellness, U.S.

General Session: Speaker

Tricks of the Trade: GSWS Website and SpaEvidence.com
Dulcy Gregory, Associate Executive Director, The Global Spa & Wellness Summit, U.S.

General Session: Speaker

Creating Intimacy with Technology
Nader Vasseghi, CEO, Self-Optima, U.S.

General Session: Student Challenge

Announcing the Winners of the 4th Annual Student Challenge Competition

Education Committee Chairs:
Sue Harmsworth, CEO & Founder, ESPA International, U.K.
Mary Tabacchi, PhD, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.

Introducing the 2012 Student Challenge Sponsors & VIP Judging Panel
Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Hotels, KLAFS, Orient-Express

Outdoor Networking Lunch (weather permitting)

Accompanied by live music

General Session: Panel

Innovative Spa Marketing Campaign: Mexico
Moderator: Alfredo Carvajal, Executive Vice President, Universal Companies, Chile/U.S.
Panelists: Gina Diez Barroso de Franklin, President & CEO, Grupo Diarq, Mexico
Diana Mestre, Owner, Mestre & Mestre Consulting, Mexico

General Session: Panel

Will Power and the Pursuit of Happiness
Overview: Dr. Andrew Weil, Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Integrative Medicine Thought-Leader, U.S.
Willpower: Jessica Alquist, Researcher, Florida State University, U.S. (works with Dr. Roy Baumeister, Author of “Willpower”)
Happiness: Jeremy McCarthy, Director of Global Spa Development and Operations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, U.S.
Moderated by Mary Tabacchi, PhD, Professor, Cornell University, U.S.

General Session: Speaker

If I were 18 again...
Deborah Szekely, Founder, Rancho La Puerta & The Golden Door, U.S. (age 90)

General Session: Announcement of 2013 Summit Location

Emanuel Berger, Managing Director, Berger Hospitality & GSWS Board Member, Switzerland

General Session: Speaker

Presentation by 2013 Global Spa & Wellness Summit Host City Representative

General Session: Final Remarks & Champagne Toast

By the Global Spa & Wellness Summit Board of Directors, Aspen Institute Participants, 2012 major Sponsors

See you in 2013!

Global Spa and Wellness Summit Wrap Up Board Meeting

GSWS Colorado Mineral Springs Tour

Join your fellow delegates on June 7th for a very special "relax and unwind" day at one of the most famous geothermal springs in Colorado – Glenwood Hot Springs. The day begins with a briefing by Professor Jonathan DeVierville on the unique and renown features of these springs, followed by a tour of the magnificent red sandstone bathhouse (built in 1888) and the historic Hotel Colorado (built in 1893) — which during big game hunting season became "the Western White House" for Teddy Roosevelt. The rest of the day is for you to enjoy – a steam at the Yampah Vapor Caves (the only natural vapor caves in North America); a Mineral Massage at the Spa of the Rockies situated in the historic bathhouse; a swim in the world's largest mineral springs pool; and a soak in the 100' x 40' hot therapy pool. Bring some quarters for the bubble chairs in the hot therapy pool!

Fee is $75 per person and includes:
Background briefing on the Yampah Springs by Professor Jonathan DeVierville
Admission to the Yampah Vapor Caves
Tour of Glenwood Hot Springs by the managing director
Tour of the historic Hotel Colorado
Admission to the Pool & Athletic Club

Lunch (not included) can be enjoyed at the Glenwood Hot Springs Grill or the Hotel Colorado. For June 7 only, delegates on this trip may pre‐book a 50‐minute Mineral Massage for $75 ($24 discount).

Schedule:
9:00am: Colorado Mineral Springs presentation by Jonathan DeVierville, Director, SpaCultures.com
10:00am: Van transportation leaves the Aspen Meadows
11:00am - 11:30am: Tour of the historic Hotel Colorado
11:30am - 11:45am: Orientation/Send-Off
11:45am - 4:15pm: Free time to explore Glenwood Hot Springs, lunch, have a massage, etc.
4:30pm: Van transportation heads back to Aspen
5:20pm: Arrive back in at the Aspen Meadows

Optional Post-Summit Retreat at Miraval Destination Spa, Tucson, Arizona

Miraval, known for its innovative programming, has created a unique three-night wellness retreat - at a very special price - for delegates looking to add a spa experience to their stay before - or after - the Global Spa & Wellness Summit. This program is specifically tailored for leaders and visionaries of the spa and wellness industry attending the Summit in Aspen, Colorado. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Delegates must be registered for the 2012 Summit in order to make a reservation at Miraval at these rates. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book a post-Summit retreat at Miraval.