The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024 at the NH Collection Milano CityLife.

Claimed to be Italy's first event dedicated to wellness and hospitality, WHC provides a platform for idea exchange, networking and showcasing Italy’s growing wellness opportunities. The conference also aims to highlight best practices and foster the evolution of the spa and wellness industry.

Organised by Teamwork Hospitality, this year’s event will feature 35 speakers, 30 partner companies and representation from international media. Industry leaders will share their insights and experiences with professionals eager to elevate the guest experience through high-quality wellness services.

Attendees will be able to engage with speakers, discover cutting-edge products and services from industry-specific companies and schedule one-on-one meetings with other professionals.

Stellar speaker line-up

Speakers who have already confirmed their attendance at the conference:

• Alexandra Bullpitt, spa director, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, Rome.

• Andrew Gibson, advisor, client representative and consultant to the wellbeing real estate, resort and hotel industries.• Claire Way, managing director, Spa Strategy.

• Daniela Virgintino, wellness cluster manager, GB Thermae Hotels.• Elisabetta Trezzi, spa and wellness manager, Six Senses Rome.

• Erik Falkensteiner, chair, FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group.• George Gaitanos, chief operating and scientific officer, Chenot Group.

• Ghislain Waeyaert, co-founder and president, bbspa_France.• Gloria Cerboni, spa manager, Castelfalfi.

• Irene Forte, founder and CEO, Forte Skincare.• Kent Richards, corporate operations director (spas - global), Six Senses Spas.

• Laszlo Puczko, CEO and co-founder HTWWLife.• Lindsay Madden Nadeau, senior director of wellness strategy, Red Sea Global.

• Luca Boccato, CEO, HNH Hospitality.• Magda Antonioli, director, Bocconi University.

• Matteo Thun, architect and founder, Matteo Thun & Partners.• Niamh O’Connell, group vice-president of wellbeing, Jumeirah Group.

• Vincenzo Primitivo, Wellspring Longevity Club, Starpool.

Reflecting on the success of the inaugural 2023 WHC, Mauro Santinato, president of Teamwork Hospitality, said: “The strong interest shown by hospitality operators in wellness development projects confirms that today, luxury investments must prioritise wellness. It's no longer optional.”

The 2024 WHC agenda will cover key topics such as the tourism and wellness economy, real estate trends, sustainable and profitable spa design, longevity and medical spas, and technology and innovation's role in the sector.

The event has been organised in collaboration with InSpaTime and Lemi Group (conference patron partner).

To register for the conference, folow this link.