Wellness trends, virtual skiing, and ‘The ultimate sparring partner’ among key highlights at this year’s Leisure Show in Dubai

Wellness trends, virtual skiing, and ‘The ultimate sparring partner’ among key highlights at this year’s Leisure Show in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Dubai’s annual Leisure Show came to a close today at Dubai World Trade Centre following three days of product showcases, innovations, and industry insights currently shaping health, wellness and fitness within hospitality.

The show, which got underway on Tuesday and was co-located alongside The Hotel Show, included a one-day summit where top specialists from around the region and wider world gathered to discuss the most recent developments in customisation, personalisation, and sustainability for the best results in wellness environments.

Delivering the keynote for the Leisure & Wellness Conference, Mohamed Al Mheiri, Director of the Health Tourism Department at Dubai Health Authority identified government collaboration and the rise in medical tourism as key parts of the UAE’s wellness and tourism mix.

“The wellness industry has seen significant growth in the past decade or so,” he said. “The Dubai Health Authority has actively been supporting Dubai Economy and Tourism to establish the emirate as a global wellness destination. By doing so, we have diligently promoted Dubai as a leading hub for medical and wellness tourism, resulting in the attraction of more than 670,000 tourists in 2022.”

The summit also featured a panel discussion led by Theresa Winkler, Director of Spa & Wellness at Mandarin