PSWC attracts and inspires the industry’s finest
A broad range of topics and ample networking opportunities ensured that the second Dubai Professional Spa and Wellness Convention continued to inspire, educate and amaze.
Attracting 234 delegates, the two-day programme ran alongside the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition at The Meydan, offered a comprehensive programme comprising all the relevant issues to help spa business owners, managers, directors and GMs enhance their knowledge and combat business challenges.
Jean-Guy de Gabriac, conference producer said:“ Delegates were amazed at the high-level of strategic view points and real-life operational information that they received during the panels, and also during breaks and lunch at the Delegates’ Lounge.”
Dignitaries from all the key hotel chains such as Jumeirah Group, FRHI, Four Seasons and the Hilton Group were in attendance. Panel discussions ranged from Exploring the Positive Impact of Spas on Cancer Patients, to Budgeting and Mega Trends.
The keynote speaker, successful former spa owner and internationally-known speaker, trainer, industry consultant, Carol Phillips discussed The Art of Retail Therapy to a captive audience.
New to this year’s convention, now in its second year in the GCC, was The Breakfast Club, where Jeremy McCarthy, Andrew Gibson, Trent Munday and Jeff Butterworth shared best practices that worked for them over the last year.
There was also ample networking time to hobnob with the top names in the global spa industry.
De Gabriac said: “What a treat to see 36 speakers from five continents share case studies and best practices during two days at the Meydan Racecourse, addressing key challenges for spa managers and directors. The spirit of the Professional Spa and Wellness Convention is that speakers talk less to say more, with enough time at the end of each panel for an interactive question and answer sessions to discuss, challenge and argue if necessary.”
Two-day delegate, Amanda Schmiege, complex director of spa, The St Regis Dubai said: “This was my first experience at Professional Spa and Beauty Wellness Dubai and the Professional Beauty GCC exhibition. I was impressed all around. The presenters were knowledgeable and interesting and the topics were diversified, covering a full range of relevant spa information. The exhibition was easy to navigate, the product booths were well displayed, and the suppliers represented were quality and varied across different spa needs. I was initially intending to only participate for the first day but I felt compelled to return for the second day to not miss out.”
For a full report on the convention, including inspirational “take-away” tips from key delegates and speakers read Professional Beauty GCC magazine, March issue.
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