SpaFest event returns to Cornwall for 2021

Spa industry event, SpaFest, is returning for 2021 at the 5-star eco-resort, Gwel an Mor in Cornwall.

Taking place from 12th – 14th October, the event is open to spa and wellness professionals and offers an opportunity to reconnect and re-energise their personal and professional wellbeing after a challenging time.

SpaFest was established by Amanda Winwood, founder of Made for Life Organics, and is a not-for-profit event to benefit the Made for Life Foundation, which supports people living with cancer.

Commenting on the launch of SpaFest 2021, event founder Amanda Winwood says:

“The vision for SpaFest is and has always been. about creating sustainable change in wellness for a healthier world. Meaningful conversations within the spa and wellbeing sector for both suppliers and operators, with no pressure to buy or sell, just to simply connect and be inspired.”

This year's SpaFest programme includes Sue Harmsworth, MBE, speaking on ‘The real trends and challenges that face spa and wellness industry', along with a range of other speakers and wellbeing workshops including gong baths, yoga, forest bathing and swimming

Amanda has strengthened the SpaFest team this year appointing Sarah Camilleri, founding editor of European Spa magazine, as a Director, and media consultant Mark Smith leading communications.

Brian Hunter, Director of spa and leisure at The Old Course Hotel in St Andrews, will act as Chairman of the new SpaFest Advisory Board, which also includes Barbara Cooke, MD, BC Softwear; Iain Bell, founder of Executive Fitness Foundation; Leon Trayling, co-founder of ishga skincare; and Kicki Carlsson, co-founder of Drom.  

SpaFest 2021 places can be booked by email.