Australia's first Wellness Tourism Summit, designed to capitalise on the growing $436 billion-dollar global wellness tourism sector, has today revealed a stellar line of celebrity speakers and the full program for the event which is scheduled next month in The Tweed.

Seven-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley, and The Living Room's Barry Du Bois will both share their passion for wellness and travel as part of the Summits program just launched.

The extensive speaker lineup also includes international wellness experts Damian Chaparro, Co-creator of Aro Ha Wellness Retreat in New Zealand, Vikram Chuahan, Co-Founder of Quiet Parks International, John Nielson Five Elements Bali and Arnfinn Oines, Social and Environmental conscience at Soneva. Local wellness tourism experts include  Michael Lamprell, Managing Director of CABN, Charles Davidson, founder and chairman of Peninsula Hot Springs, Karen Golden Executive GM Tourism & Wellness - Belgravia Leisure and Neil Owen Co-founder, and director of Spa Vision to name just a few.

To be held on October 13 and 14, 2022 in The Tweed, New South Wales, the Wellness Tourism Summit is being convened by Katherine Droga, founder of Droga & co. and chair of the Global Wellness Institute's (GWI) Wellness Tourism Initiative.

The Summit will also release valuable wellness tourism research just conducted by the Global Wellness Institute's Wellness Tourism Initiative on wellness destination trends and consumer demand insights into wellness travel.

Layne Beachley, will be joining media and platinum Summit ticket holders at the gorgeous Farm & co. to officially kick off the program on the morning of October 13. All delegates will then convene at the beautiful beachside conference location, Mantra on Salt Beach at Kingscliff, and collect their Summit Tote Bag filled with wellness gifts, before attending the Welcome to Wellness in The Tweed networking function presented by the Summit's host destination partner the Tweed Tourism Company.

The full day conferencing program on Friday 14 October begins by prioritising the wellbeing of all delegates with a complimentary “Wake up to Wellness in The Tweed” program brought to you by ALL – Accor Live Limitless. Delegates will be spoilt for choice with Yoga Flow, Mindful Beach Walk, Bike Riding, Qigong, Awakened Breathwork Meditation or a Beach Boot Camp on offer.

“The Summit program is bursting with inspiration, innovation, and insights for delegates. We can't wait to deliver collaboration and connections for all  who attend. The overarching theme is regeneration which ties in so intrinsically with the types of experiences Wellness Travellers are now seeking” Founder Katherine Droga said.

The Summit host destination partner, The Tweed Tourism Company, is excited to showcase the region's wellness offerings, ranging from coastal to riverside and hinterland settings.

Bradley Nardi, GM of The Tweed Tourism Company said that the region's wellness offering continues to grow as consumers actively seek more sustainable wellness holiday experiences.

"We're so pleased to be able to welcome Australia's first Wellness Tourism Summit to The Tweed and  are proud  to share our region's wellness experiences with delegates, from fresh local food provenance and restorative nature experiences to award-winning spa offerings."

This thought leadership event has been designed for media, tourism operators, destinations, travel distributors, government, wellness suppliers and practitioners.

The Wellness Tourism Summit is proudly supported by The Tweed Tourism Company, Destination NSW, Tourism Australia, Well Traveller, Waterlily, HydraFacial, Belgravia Leisure, Spa Vision, Philippines Tourism and All - Accor Live Limitless.

Tickets start from $595 plus GST. For more information on the Wellness Tourism Summit and to purchase the last remaining tickets head to  www.wellnesstourismsummit.com.au

Event enquiries contact Emily Mills at info@wellnesstourismsummit.com.au