Event Round Up

Spa & Wellness World: A grand success

In its second edition, Spa and Wellness World, which occupied an exclusive pavilion at HospitalityWorld Mumbai 2008, received a good response. The booming Indian economy and growing disposable income and changing lifestyle amongst the Indian demography have significantly given a boost to the demand for luxury spas, day spas and medi-spas. The industry is showing an annual growth of over 25 per cent to 30 per cent and holds huge potential in years to come. The objective of the exclusive Spa and Wellness pavilion was to offer a platform to the Indian spa and wellness industry to interact, network and transact business in one of the booming sectors of Indian hospitality.

The exhibition was thus aimed at spa and wellness professionals, individual spa owners, hoteliers, real estate developers, architects, interior designers and spa consultants. The event offered an opportunity and exposure to network with a highly captive audience under one roof.

Concurrent to the event, Spa and Wellness World also hosted a seminar - Spa and Wellness 360 degrees seminar- which was attended by leading spa therapists and spa managers from four and five-star spas. The speakers at the seminar included Dr Purnima Mhatre of Gorgeous Skin Care Clinic, Dr Malini Chaudhari, principal of Lmabency Chrysalis Academy, Dr B Rajesh Srinivas, president of Sohum Spas, Falguni Harkisandas, founder of Jivaka Thai Yoga Foundation, Dr Pratiksha Reegdeb, chairperson of ITC Heartcare Centre and Dr Sonia Tekchandani, a cosmetic dermatologist. The main focus of the seminar was the advent and growth of medi-spas in India, and the various medical treatments that can be imbibed within the parameters of the spa. The seminar also focused on the integral subject of human resources.

This event presented an ideal platform to connect with a business class that comprised of decision-makers and individuals who recommend and influence brand purchase in institutional markets in India.