(L-R) Lucy Hugo, David Zarb Jenkins, Monica Helmstetter and Cameron Close / We Work Well
Tell us about 2023. What kind of year did you have? DZJ: We welcomed 200 delegates to W3Fit in 2023 in Split, Croatia, registering good growth over our inaugural event in Malta in 2022.
A beautiful hotel and location, as well as great weather set the scene and the feedback on the event has been very positive, with a senior audience in attendance.
It was all smiles from the moment everyone arrived until the closing reception, with great energy and positivity evident throughout the programme.
How did 2023 built on the launch year for W3Fit? DZJ: The W3Fit launch event in 2022 in Malta was a huge success, with numbers and engagement by attendees far exceeding our expectations and this achievement created a platform for us to build on.
We’re elated at how W3Fit is evolving as a mainstay for the industry – in 2023 we saw increased numbers, new product categories and a more international audience contributing to the continued growth.
What changes did you introduce for the 2023 event? DZJ: In terms of audience, we aimed to make the event more international, with more operators attending from Europe and the Middle East.
From a UK perspective, the event was strong in 2022, but we were conscious many supplier attendees are looking to do business with operators from Europe and the Middle East, so following feedback we grew the number of operators from these regions and we will continue to develop this further in 2024 to enhance the mix of represented countries.
What were the highlights of the 2023 event for you personally? MH: Watching 180 fitness industry leaders burn energy and build connections at our opening Burn and Build party was a highlight for me.
We encourage our attendees to reimagine how they connect at events, fostering stronger and more authentic business relationships.
We understand the passion our attendees have for fitness and wellness, however, at many industry events, they don't often get the chance to share that passion. On opening night, they rose to the challenge and pushed their limits during our dynamic team-centered workout. We all had a lot of fun and it just set a wonderful tone for the event ahead. The Burn and Build opening workout will be a staple at all of our events, both in Europe and the US.
DZJ: The teambuilding activity stood out for me as a tremendous success. 200 delegates landed in the town of Split in We Work Well t-shirts and team colour-coded bandanas for an evening scavenger hunt that was a bit more competitive than we expected! The evening was capped off by dinner in a local restaurant looking over the Adriatic.
You’re gearing up to launch W3Fit in the US. What gap do you see in the market? LH: Right from the start, we’ve been mindful of creating an event platform that’s scaled to adapt to the evolving needs of any vertical market it enters – both now and in the future.
Watching emerging trends, we saw advancements in technology and continuous innovation in the health and wellness space and believe the timing is right to launch W3Fit into the North American market.
The inaugural event will be held September 8-11, 2024, at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, California and we’re thrilled that Cameron Close will be leading this new initiative as event director.
What are your goals for the new US event? LH: Much like its European counterpart, W3Fit North America aims to represent the next generation of hosted buyer events, attracting innovators in the US club, fitness and hospitality industry through pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, interactive education and networking activities – all centered around cultivating authentic business relationships, while promoting the health and wellbeing of everyone involved.
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
(L-R) Lucy Hugo, David Zarb Jenkins, Monica Helmstetter and Cameron Close / We Work Well
Tell us about 2023. What kind of year did you have? DZJ: We welcomed 200 delegates to W3Fit in 2023 in Split, Croatia, registering good growth over our inaugural event in Malta in 2022.
A beautiful hotel and location, as well as great weather set the scene and the feedback on the event has been very positive, with a senior audience in attendance.
It was all smiles from the moment everyone arrived until the closing reception, with great energy and positivity evident throughout the programme.
How did 2023 built on the launch year for W3Fit? DZJ: The W3Fit launch event in 2022 in Malta was a huge success, with numbers and engagement by attendees far exceeding our expectations and this achievement created a platform for us to build on.
We’re elated at how W3Fit is evolving as a mainstay for the industry – in 2023 we saw increased numbers, new product categories and a more international audience contributing to the continued growth.
What changes did you introduce for the 2023 event? DZJ: In terms of audience, we aimed to make the event more international, with more operators attending from Europe and the Middle East.
From a UK perspective, the event was strong in 2022, but we were conscious many supplier attendees are looking to do business with operators from Europe and the Middle East, so following feedback we grew the number of operators from these regions and we will continue to develop this further in 2024 to enhance the mix of represented countries.
What were the highlights of the 2023 event for you personally? MH: Watching 180 fitness industry leaders burn energy and build connections at our opening Burn and Build party was a highlight for me.
We encourage our attendees to reimagine how they connect at events, fostering stronger and more authentic business relationships.
We understand the passion our attendees have for fitness and wellness, however, at many industry events, they don't often get the chance to share that passion. On opening night, they rose to the challenge and pushed their limits during our dynamic team-centered workout. We all had a lot of fun and it just set a wonderful tone for the event ahead. The Burn and Build opening workout will be a staple at all of our events, both in Europe and the US.
DZJ: The teambuilding activity stood out for me as a tremendous success. 200 delegates landed in the town of Split in We Work Well t-shirts and team colour-coded bandanas for an evening scavenger hunt that was a bit more competitive than we expected! The evening was capped off by dinner in a local restaurant looking over the Adriatic.
You’re gearing up to launch W3Fit in the US. What gap do you see in the market? LH: Right from the start, we’ve been mindful of creating an event platform that’s scaled to adapt to the evolving needs of any vertical market it enters – both now and in the future.
Watching emerging trends, we saw advancements in technology and continuous innovation in the health and wellness space and believe the timing is right to launch W3Fit into the North American market.
The inaugural event will be held September 8-11, 2024, at Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa, California and we’re thrilled that Cameron Close will be leading this new initiative as event director.
What are your goals for the new US event? LH: Much like its European counterpart, W3Fit North America aims to represent the next generation of hosted buyer events, attracting innovators in the US club, fitness and hospitality industry through pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, interactive education and networking activities – all centered around cultivating authentic business relationships, while promoting the health and wellbeing of everyone involved.
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
theme: #JoyMagenta – a celebration of the healing qualities of simple gestures and activities
that spark joy.
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider,
HUM2N, to launch a clinic at Six Senses London, at The Whiteley.
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known for its
site in Altaussee, Austria – has launched a day clinic at the Rosewood Vienna.
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, will imminently unveil its most significant
redevelopment since its launch in 2002 to create an integrated wellness model combining
training, recovery and relaxation.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
West Indies, is offering a programme of ocean-inspired yoga classes between 8-14 June to
celebrate Global Wellness Day (GWD).
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day
(GWD) that includes guided rainforest walks, mindful movement and guided coastal meditation
experiences.
Longevitix, a clinical platform for preventive and longevity medicine, has launched its AI-
powered intelligence system to help physicians deliver continuous, personalised longevity-
focused care at scale.
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is
expanding its portfolio by adding a new centre in Hyderabad that will launch between 2028 and
2029.
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer care
has revealed that almost half of participating respondents (46 per cent) are unaware that
cancer is a disability and guests with a cancer diagnosis must be given
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa &
Golf Resort, bringing together spa managers, directors and owners for two days of focused
education, meaningful connection and commercial insight. [more...]
