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Vladi Kovanic crowned winner of Spa-A’s 2023 Personality of the Year award
POSTED 03 Oct 2023 . BY Megan Whitby
Vladi Kovanic is a well-known figure in spa and wellness and is the mastermind behind the Forum HOTel&Spa industry event Credit: VK Organisation
Industry figure Vladi Kovanic has been named Spa-A Federation’s 2023 Personality of the Year award
Kovanic is the founder of Forum HOTel&Spa and Medical Wellness Congress
The award highlights Kovanic's passion for and contributions to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries by Spa-A Federation during its 21st-anniversary gala in Paris, France.

The French industry body celebrated the VK-Organisation founder by awarding her with its 2023 Personality of the Year award.

Kovanic is the driving force behind the iconic industry event Forum HOTel&Spa (now in its 15th year) as well as the Medical Wellness Congress, which launched in 2020. Both conferences attract specialists from around the globe to collaborate and elevate the international spa, wellness and medical wellness industries.

“I’d like to express my deep gratitude to all those who made this recognition possible,” said Kovanic, “it’s a true honour for me and I’m sincerely grateful for this distinction.

“Thank you to everyone for your continued support and trust.”

Designed for hospitality, spa, thermal and thalassotherapy professionals, the 16th edition of the Forum HOTel&Spa will take place at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris on 30 May 2024.

Meanwhile, the Medical Wellness Congress will return to Austria from 8-9 April 2024 at St. Martins Spa & Lodge in Frauenkirchen, near Vienna.

More about Spa-A Federation
Based in Paris, Spa-A is a French industry organisation for spa, wellness and hospitality professionals.

The body organises a calendar of networking opportunities, educational courses and practical workshops throughout the year.
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Vladi Kovanic crowned winner of Spa-A’s 2023 Personality of the Year award
POSTED 03 Oct 2023 . BY Megan Whitby
Vladi Kovanic is a well-known figure in spa and wellness and is the mastermind behind the Forum HOTel&Spa industry event Credit: VK Organisation
Industry figure Vladi Kovanic has been named Spa-A Federation’s 2023 Personality of the Year award
Kovanic is the founder of Forum HOTel&Spa and Medical Wellness Congress
The award highlights Kovanic's passion for and contributions to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries
Vladi Kovanic has been recognised for her services to the spa, wellness and hospitality industries by Spa-A Federation during its 21st-anniversary gala in Paris, France.

The French industry body celebrated the VK-Organisation founder by awarding her with its 2023 Personality of the Year award.

Kovanic is the driving force behind the iconic industry event Forum HOTel&Spa (now in its 15th year) as well as the Medical Wellness Congress, which launched in 2020. Both conferences attract specialists from around the globe to collaborate and elevate the international spa, wellness and medical wellness industries.

“I’d like to express my deep gratitude to all those who made this recognition possible,” said Kovanic, “it’s a true honour for me and I’m sincerely grateful for this distinction.

“Thank you to everyone for your continued support and trust.”

Designed for hospitality, spa, thermal and thalassotherapy professionals, the 16th edition of the Forum HOTel&Spa will take place at the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris on 30 May 2024.

Meanwhile, the Medical Wellness Congress will return to Austria from 8-9 April 2024 at St. Martins Spa & Lodge in Frauenkirchen, near Vienna.

More about Spa-A Federation
Based in Paris, Spa-A is a French industry organisation for spa, wellness and hospitality professionals.

The body organises a calendar of networking opportunities, educational courses and practical workshops throughout the year.
RELATED STORIES
Medical Wellness Congress 2023 gets underway in Austria


International spa, medical, aesthetic and wellness professionals are congregating today in Austria at St. Martins Spa and Lodge for the second annual Medical Wellness Congress (MWC).
Gibson, Gaitanos, Johannessen and Apostoli keynote first-ever Medical Wellness Congress


The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St Martin’s Lodge & Spa Hotel in Austria, with approximately 100 people attending from across the spa, medical, aesthetic and wellness industries.
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