{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Jean-Guy de Gabriac: Achieving That \u201cWOW\u201d Experience in a World-Class Spa","description":"Few would argue that the luxury spa industry requires among the highest standards of guest experience in the world, in which every detail is (or should be) designed not just to please you, or relax you, but to transform you into your better self.  Our guest today, Jean-Guy de Gabriac, is one of the world\u2019s foremost authorities on luxury spas. In this episode we discuss: The role of \u201cflow\u201d in every spa How designing the \u201cguest experience\u201d can begin at the architecture level The secret of creating a lasting \u201cwow\u201d experience that keeps guests coming back Much more (including World Wellness Weekend) About our Guest, Jean-Guy de Gabriac Jean-Guy de Gabriac is an award-winning advisor & educator on the art of crafting the spa experience.  Some of the most beautiful destination resort spas in the world have relied on Jean-Guy\u2019s renowned insights to create that \u201cwow\u201d spa experience that keeps clients coming back.  Jean-Guy is also the founder of World Wellness Weekend, which falls on September 18th and 19th this year (this is its 5th year).  This year, over 130 countries, over 900 cities, and nearly 1,400 venues so far, have committed to participate in World Wellness Weekend this year.  In alignment with the UNITED NATIONS\u2019 3rd Sustainable Development Goal, \u201cGood Health & Wellbeing for All\u201d, WWW inspires people around the world to enjoy healthy lifestyles through safe, free and fun activities and exciting special offers.  If you go to their website (which I\u2019ll link to in the show notes), wherever you happen to be in the world, World Wellness Weekend connects wellness enthusiasts to nearby professionals through its geo-locator on their website.  If you\u2019re a wellness professional, go and sign up.  It\u2019s absolutely free. Jean-Guy also serves as Conference producer of World Spa & Wellness Conventions (London & Dubai) ; he is the immediate past Chair of the \u201cSupporting the UNs 17 SDGs\u201d through the Global Wellness Institute.  He is a Board Member of the International Massage Association, and Judge at the World Spa & Wellness Awards.  Jean-Guy has contributed to over 300 articles in the media, and as of today, at least 1 podcast!  Important Links and Contact Information To contact Jean-Guy Please visit his website: https:\/\/www.tiptouch.com\/en\/ To connect with Jean-Guy on Linkedin, click here To Reach World Wellness Weekend: https:\/\/www.world-wellness-weekend.org\/ To reach The Leading Spas of Canada Website https:\/\/www.leadingspasofcanada.com\/ To Connect with Pat Perdue Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/patperdue Website: https:\/\/www.patperdue.com ","author_name":"#SenecaProud","author_url":"http:\/\/senecaproudpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"