Qatar’s Global Wellness Summit secures sustainable tourism advocate as keynote speaker
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), a leading conference for the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, has announced Jeremy Jauncey, founder and Chief Executive of Beautiful Destinations, as a keynote speaker for its 17th-annual event taking place in Doha, Qatar from 6th - 9th November 2023.
British-born Jauncey, a prominent figure in the tourism industry and leading advocate for sustainable travel, specifically, wellness tourism, will explore the pivotal role that MENA destinations will play in the fast-growing wellness tourism sector over the coming years.
Global Wellness Summit Chief Creative Officer and Executive Director Nancy Davis shares “Qatar is one of the fastest-growing hospitality markets in the world and is aiming to become one of the world’s leading tourism destinations, attracting 6 million visitors by 2030.
“Qatar’s wellness tourism ambitions make an incredible case study for Summit delegates and Jeremy is uniquely positioned to discuss the opportunities for wellness tourism in the MENA region.”
As a social media influencer with millions of followers on Instagram, The Financial Times has called him the “world’s most influential traveller” and Fast Company magazine voted Beautiful Destinations one of the most innovative companies in the world, with over 50 million followers on social media. Jauncey also appeared on the cover Conde Nast – Middle East as part of the cover feature: “19 People Changing How We Travel.”
“Jeremy is not only one of the most influential individuals in international travel, but he’s also a leading advocate for sustainable travel and, specifically, wellness tourism,” said Cathy Feliciano-Chon, one of the GWS 2023 co-chairs and founder & managing director of CatchOn, a Finn Partners company. “He brings a level of understanding of the trends and opportunities within this fast-growing segment and can share his unique perspective on MENA’s explosive growth in this sector.”
Jauncey is a frequent speaker at high-profile events, including the World Travel Market, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s Global Summit and Skift Global Forum. In addition, Jauncey is a passionate advocate for sustainability and conservation, and is an ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund. He has been asked to speak at several United Nations events, including the UN General Assembly and the UN Climate Summit.
Globally, Wellness Tourism, which was valued at $720 billion in 2019 and had a pandemic contraction to $436 billion in 2020, is expected to grow at a rate of 21% annually, a number that is likely to be even higher for the MENA region.
Qatar is one of the smallest but mightiest Middle Eastern countries, where cultural authenticity meets hyper-modernity, and is at a transformative time in its history. With its long-term focus on sustainable development and tourism, Qatar has undergone a profound recent reimagining, including major infrastructure, hospitality and cultural projects. Its unique landscape includes a 350-mile-long coastline of beaches and the vast Khor Al Udeid Desert. Downtown Doha is known for its spectacular ultramodern architecture inspired by ancient Islamic design.
The Summit’s 2023 host sponsor is Doha-based Msheireb Properties and is considered Qatar’s leading sustainable property developer. The event itself will take place at Msheireb Downtown Doha, one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts in the world. Summit delegates can also opt for a pre- or post-Summit visit to Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, a Msheireb Property development on the northern coast of Qatar that blends Traditional Arabic & Islamic Medicine with holistic health and well-being philosophy.
Registration for the 2023 Summit is now open. Apply here.
Click here for more information on the Global Wellness Summit Qatar in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.
Images from top: Jeremy Jauncey with sharks and at the anicent Jordanian city of Petra; Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, a Msheireb Property development on the northern coast of Qatar.
Related Articles
3rd February 2023 - Global Wellness Summit report identifies 12 Wellness Trends for 2023
19th August 2022 - Global Wellness Summit updated report spotlights trends impacting the business of wellness
12th August 2022 - Global Wellness Summit announces innovation competition for wellness in the metaverse and Web3
10th June 2022 - Global Wellness Summit spotlights latest trends in wellness metaverse
13th April 2022 - Middle East’s largest wellness destination opened in Qatar
3rd March 2022 - Global Wellness Summit spotlights trend of urban bathhouses
28th October 2021 - Global Wellness Summit reports that fighting overtourism moves from talk to action
2nd September 2021 - Global Wellness Summit reports on visitation surge to fitness centres and wellness destinations
7th January 2021 - Global Wellness Summit highlights benefits of outdoor experiences
19th November 2020 - Global Wellness Summit reveals the power of the hybrid conference
21st October 2022 - Australia ranked as most desirable wellness tourism destination in the world
5th July 2022 - Australia’s Wellness Tourism Summit to be held in October
26th May 2021 - New Wellness Tourism Unearthed event to be held in the Adelaide Hills
8th October 2020 - Plans approved for $350 million sport, health and wellness tourism destination on Victoria’s Surf Coast
23rd March 2020 - Spa Vision and Spa Guru Consulting collaborate on New Zealand wellness tourism project
19th February 2020 - Noosa to host Australia’s inaugural Wellness Tourism Industry Summit
14th November 2018 - New study reveals strong ongoing growth in wellness tourism
