INDIA’S Ministry of Tourism has successfully won the right to host the Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GSWS). To be held in Jaipur from October 4-7, 2013, this is the second time that the event will be held in Asia, after it was held in Bali in 2011.
This is the seventh edition of GSWS. Earlier editions have been held in New York City, Interlaken, Istanbul and Aspen.
The ministry expects about 400 international delegates from over 40 countries to attend this by-invitation-only global summit. Participants will come from sectors like hospitality, tourism, finance, real estate, medicine, technology, consultancy and other related industries, according to Ministry of Tourism sources. Max Healthcare, a private sector company, will be responsible for ground facilitation for the conference.
Gerie Bauer, president, Great Spas of the World US, said: “India is a logical place to hold this summit. India has offered its ancient wellness secrets through yoga, Ayurveda and meditation to the rest of the world.”
Susie Ellis, chairperson and CEO, GSWS, said in a media release: “It is very significant that we will be meeting in India, where the government has taken a worldwide leadership role by identifying wellness tourism as an important contributor to a nation’s economy. India is an ideal location to explore the historic roots of wellness, and address new markets and new revenue opportunities around the globe.”
Sonal Swamy, director, Syrisa Travels India, said: “Spa and wellness products in India have attained quality standards on par with the rest of the world…GSWS will benefit from the interface with Indian stakeholders.”
