CONFERENCE ON HEALTH & WELLNESS TRAVEL
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Mauna Lani Resort, Hale Hoaloha Pavilion
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(808) 887-1282

Come be a part of planning Hawaii Island's future as a world-class health and wellness destination. This important industry event will bring together key players in the health, wellness, and travel fields to further define, shape and promote wellness tourism on the Island of Hawai’i.

By attending you can:
  • Find out more about the growing field of wellness travel and how to reach holistic travelers interested in body, mind, spirit adventures
  • Learn from wellness travel experts about what makes them successful
  • Discuss business basics, operational guidelines, best practices and standards
  • Become a founding member of the Hawai’i Island Wellness Travel Association
  • Network and collaborate with fellow travel industry and wellness professionals

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT?

All those interested in advancing wellness travel on Hawai’i Island, including:
  • Health, Wellness and Cultural Practitioners
  • Travel and Hospitality Professionals
  • Owners/Managers of Retreats, Spas, Bed & Breakfasts, and Guest Stays
  • County, State and Government Leaders

This conference will feature over a dozen speakers and panelists including local operators, cultural practitioners, travel experts and more.  Some of those presenting include: 

Jim Dannemiller, SMS Research, Honolulu, who will share findings from the recent Hawaii Tourism Authority study on health and wellness travel.

Kristin McGrath, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, Big Island Visitors Bureau, will discuss plans for BIVB’s promotion of wellness and spa travel.

Susan Tanzman Travel Agent and Travel Attorney from Martin's Travel in Los Angeles, CA.  Susan was named #1 Travel Agent in the U.S. by the American Society of Travel Agents.  She will cover basics of operational guidelines and standards for wellness travel vacations, packages and retreats. 

Charlotte Novom, President, Novom Marketing, Hollywood, CA will share public relations strategies and how to work with travel writers, media and publicists.

High-speed graphic illustrator Jim Channon will be on hand to delight us with his colorful graphic recording and illuminating summaries. Jim will lead us in an inter-active, strategic visioning session as we develop a strategy and next steps forward.

Eco-Troubadour Nelson Denman will perform his new song “The Healing Island.”  This event is sure to inspire, entertain and unite all those who attend.

Bring your networking materials for exchange.  Tables will be provided for the display of brochures, business cards and promotional flyers.  Be sure to stay through the end of the day for a special treat – a tour of the spectacular, award-winning Mauna Lani Spa.

Conference fee of $55 includes conference, lunch, and refreshments.  Please register early to guarantee your spot.  Registration cut-off date is Monday, September 25th. 

DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

You may charge by phone. Call Five Mountains Hawaii at (808) 887-1282.  For a detailed agenda of this event, download this PDF file.

A limited number of scholarships are being offered to Native Hawaiians through the Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association.   If you would like a scholarship application, please contact Five Mountains Hawaii (808) 887-1282 or download this PDF file.

At this conference, a Hawai’i Island Wellness Travel Association will be established.  This non-profit, membership based organization proposes to do the following:

Promote and develop wellness travel on the Island of Hawai’i
 
Create industry standards, guidelines and a code of ethics for wellness travel
 
Offer on-going training, educational classes, workshops and seminars
 
Provide group insurance and group marketing opportunities
 
Offer website presence and media outreach
 
Create an information and resources network 
 
By attending this event, you will help develop the mission of this important organization. All are invited to join and to consider serving on a founding board of directors.

THIS CONFERENCE IS SPONSORED AND SUPPORTED BY



holistic-hawaii.com

hawaiihealthguide.com

photos courtesy of photoresourcehawaii.com