Spa Industry Seminar 2008 at Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai
Friday, February 27th, 2009
The Turning Point’s 2008 seminar features a program which offers a line-up of international speakers covering such topics as spa travel trends; strategies for optimizing internet promotion; strengthening spa brands through integrated design and CSR initiatives; practical ways to “go green” and integrate sustainability systems. Of particular interest will be Green Globe’s new spa certification program, which will be launched at this seminar.
Spa Industry Seminar 2008 : Speakers / Topics
Raym Richards Founder, Global Healing (Australia)
“Earth and her consciousness”
Maureen “Mo” Smith Leisure Travel Specialist, Island Travel (USA)
“Spa-related travel : an update on emerging trends”
Dr Mark Hyman Editor-in-Chief, “Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine” (USA)
“Sustainability for our health and the planet”
Clarissa Richardson Principal, Richardson Sadeki Architects (USA)
“Creating a unique spa experience through integrated design”
Anne-Maree Huxley Director, Models of Success & Sustainability (Australia)
“Why CSR is essential for spa success and sustainability”
Dr Rubin R Naiman Director of Sleep Programs, Miraval Resort (USA)
“The retreat of night : sleep, dreams and wellness”
Paula Quirk Russo VP-Brand Development, EC3 Global (Australia)
“Green Globe introduces the new spa sector” (this newly developed enhancement to the Green Globe program will be officially launched at Spa Industry Seminar 2008)
Trent Munday Regional Vice-President, Mandara Spa Asia (Thailand)
“CSR - and what it can mean for your brand”
Tom McLoughlin CEO, Per Aquum Resorts & Spas (Maldives)
“Creating an icon : a “different” model of success”
Judith Wendell Founder, Sacred Currents; Feng Shui Consultant (USA)
“The feng shui of profitable spas”
Jeremy Creed CEO, Wayspa.com (Canada)
“Spas and the internet”
Panel discussion moderators
Ted Ning Conference Director/Journal Executive Editor, LOHAS (USA)
“Green to gold : making sustainability sexy and profitable”
Ingo Schweder Partner and Managing Director, Europe and Asia, Spatality Inc. (Hong Kong)
“Spa product trends : the truth beneath the hype when it comes to organic,
natural and cosmeceutical products”
Workshop and Interactive Focus Group facilitators
Motti Essakow ounder, Omward Bound (Canada)
“Conscious business and eco-luxury : improving the ecological and carbon footprint of resorts, spas and wellness centers”
Anna Bjurstam Managing Director, Raison d’Etre (Sweden)
“Strategies for enhancing spa business profitability”
Kim Serafini Founder/Director, Lithos Therapy & I am Gr8ful (Australia)
“Sustaining sustainability”
Andrew Jones Permaculture Consultant (USA)
“Sustainability in spa design and operations : core considerations”
Chicchan Richards Vibrational Healer/Musician (Australia)
“Vibrational, crystal and sound healing”
more :
http://www.turningpoint.com.sg/go/seminars-and-events/faqs
http://www.tiffdesign.com.hk/theturningpoint/newsletter/spa_seminar_2008/03/
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The Turning Point’s 2008 seminar features a program which offers a line-up of international speakers covering such topics as spa travel trends; strategies for optimizing internet promotion; strengthening spa brands through integrated design and CSR initiatives; practical ways to “go green” and integrate sustainability systems. Of particular interest will be Green Globe’s new spa certification program, which will be launched at this seminar.