Like-minded spa, wellness and travel experts are being invited to come together at the inaugural Synergy – The Retreat Show from 25-28 October in Ibiza.
Hosted at Ca Na Xica Hotel and Spa, the show is designed to provide delegates with three days of reconnection, networking and ideas sharing in Ibiza.
Claimed to be the first event of its kind, Synergy is due to bring together everyone from luxury properties and industry experts to leading practitioners including yoga instructors and fitness coaches – as well as luxury travel sellers looking for the next experiential wellness escape.
Each delegate will receive a personal itinerary packed with pre-set meetings, networking opportunities and handpicked experiences surrounded by nature. They’ll also hear from more than 50 speakers who will share their expertise on best business practices, as well as cover the latest insights on wellness trends in travel.
The speaker programme includes industry figures such as:
• Anna Bujrstam, strategic advisor and wellness pioneer for Six Senses and Raison d’Etre.
• Sallie Fraenkel, president of Mind Body Spirit Network and former CMO and COO of SpaFinder and EVP of the Global Wellness Summit.
• Andrew Gibson, international wellness and hospitality specialist.
• Anne Biging, founder and managing director of Healing Hotels of the World
• Alberto Apostoli, wellness architect and founder of Studio Apostoli.
• Julie Bach, founder of Wellness for Cancer.
• Claire Way, spa consultant and managing director of Spa Strategy.
• Marina Efraimoglou, founder of Euphoria Retreat.
• Sonal Uberoi, founder of Spa Balance Consulting.
• Leo Tonkin, founder and CEO of SALT Chamber,
• John Stewart, founder and chair of Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa.
Topics covered will include conscious travel, wellness design, alternative therapies and more
“We’re excited to welcome the top luxury and wellness travel experts at this year’s show, together with some of the leading practitioners and luxury properties of the world from places as far-flung as Bali, Thailand, Mexico and Jordan, as well as North America and Europe,” says Laura Montesanti, founder of Synergy.
“Our aim is to provide our guests with access to exclusive insights, trends and face-to-face meetings, as well as offer solutions to the challenges faced by the ever-changing landscape of the travel industry.”
“Our programme will embody the wellness-focused vibe that is sought out by so many.”
Having worked in luxury hospitality, wellness and retreats for over 25 years, Montesanti wanted to create the opportunity for leading experts across industries to connect.
