RLA Global CEO, Roger Allen lead an insightful panel session during the Arabian Travel Market, the international travel and tourism event unlocking business potential within the Middle East for inbound and outbound tourism professionals. The seminar was held 27 April with the panel including Dr. Maria Ridao Alonso - Managing & Medical Director, Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre, Andrew Gibson - Vice President, Spa and Wellness, FRHI Hotels & Resorts (Global) and Anne Biging - Co-Founder/CEO of Healing Hotels of the World.

It is now unthinkable for any hospitality asset not to foresee and cater to its future guests’ wellbeing when planning and operating such businesses. Astutely conceived and interconnected wellbeing attractions and services are vital to a holistic and unique hospitality experience. The panel discussed the latest developments from several aspects of how the concept of wellbeing can be introduced or incorporated into service provision either in the healthcare or in the hospitality arenas. 

For more information visit Arabian Travel Market and to watch the event interview with Roger Allen visit ATM Youtube channel

 

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