63. The Wellness in Hospitality Spotlight

It’s that special time of the year for my Wellness and Hospitality Spotlight, taking place on the 11th and 12th of July 2024.

For those new to following me, here's a brief back story.

In 2020, while researching for my book, The Wellness Asset, I began interviewing hoteliers worldwide to understand their approaches to wellness, their challenges, and their successes. These interviews were initially shared on LinkedIn and evolved into the Wellness in Hospitality interview series, where I highlight insights from various hospitality professionals weekly.

In 2023, I expanded this series into a virtual wellness summit, the Wellness in Hospitality Spotlight. This summit features handpicked hospitality leaders who have made significant impacts in their niches through wellness. My aim is to provide tools and insights for those looking to create wellness retreats or boutique hotels with a strong wellness focus.

Last year, the spotlight theme was on wellness transforming from a mere hotel amenity to a key element of the guest and employee experience. This year, we explore how wellness has become a timeless, integral part of the hotel's entire ecosystem. Joining me again is Heleri Rande, who has helped me select our inspiring speakers.

During our preparation, we identified two constants:

1. Wellness is here to stay.
2. We live in disruptive times, where what worked years ago may not work today and vice versa.

There's no universal playbook. Success varies by location and property. Surprisingly, what didn’t work before might work now with some tweaks. Revisiting last year’s sessions, we found many insights still relevant today—people, community, sustainability, our impact, and legacy.

Today, I want to share Heleri’s wrap-up of the speakers from Day 1 of last year’s spotlight. These speakers provided a glimpse into the challenges and successes of integrating wellness into their businesses, and these topics are still pertinent today.


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Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?


Here are 2 ways I can help:


1️⃣  WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders


📌 WHAT: The Wellness Asset Academy
A 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel’s big table—so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.

→  Join the waitlist here.



2️⃣  WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus


📌 WHAT: Asset Builder Mentorship
Exclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.

→  Become a steward of true hospitality.



💡 Why work with me?

I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn’t. I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t need to – saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.

✅ #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert 
✅ 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific 
✅ Top brands: Abadía Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas 
✅ Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide