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the ever more complex geopolitical and economic challenges driving a global need for new, successful preventative healthcare models in the future. Many presentations explored the pandemic escalation of preventable health issues and disease, driven by obesity and lifestyle choices. These are intrinsically meshed and exacerbated by the world population explosion, as well as by the unprecedented consumption of natural resources including water, fossil fuels and minerals, fed by insatiable consumer demand and globalisation.
Space to think Founded in 1950 by Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke and his wife Elizabeth, The Aspen Institute is now renowned worldwide for its work developing the leadership skills of countless individuals, including presidents, statesmen, diplomats, judges, ambassadors and Nobel laureates who have influenced and shaped the world in many significant ways. The Institute’s mission is twofold: to foster values- based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.
Over three days, GSWS delegates were able to appreciate the tranquil Bauhaus-styled campus, which almost belied its powerhouse reputation for catalysing exceptional thinking. Spread out across landscaped meadows, surrounded by a crown of mountains, this place perfectly epitomises the spirit of the Summit.
Spirit and sharing
The first day set a blistering pace for the Summit programme with a fascinating line up of keynote speakers. Aspen Institute’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Amy Margerum, welcomed delegates to the Aspen Institute. She shared its history and vision – to bring people together to think about the latest advances in wellness and society and for that to translate to people’s daily lives. Next up, a warm opening address from Pete Ellis, CEO of SpaFinder Wellness and Chairman of the GSWS Board, reminded delegates that the aim of the Summit is one of shared purpose rather than individual gain. He urged delegates to put aside personal business goals and appreciate time together away from everyday life to share ideas and create “some new music” for our industry.
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Clockwise from top left: Pete Ellis, Chairman of the GSWS Board, welcomes delegates; The Aspen Institute, Colorado; delgates network between speakers; Phillippe Bourguignon, Vice Chairman Revolution Places & CEO Exclusive Resorts, US; Yamuna Zake, Sarah Brightwood, Deborah Szekely and JoAnn Kurtz-Ahlers together on Aspen Mountain for a celebration cocktail reception and dinner sponsored by Thermarium; actress Marial Hemingway, granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway, talking about wellness trends; delegates take the GSWS Innovation Walk between seminars through the Aspen Insitute meadow; keynote speaker the Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper
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