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18 Aug 2023
Olympic gold-medallist Simone Biles to headline Global Wellness Summit 2023
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023 Global Wellness Summit in Qatar, taking place from 6-9 November.
Widely regarded as one of the most gifted gymnasts of all time, Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history with 32 Olympic and World Championship medals under her belt.
Having represented Team USA at the Olympics in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) and 2020 (Tokyo), the 26-year-old athlete is also the first American woman to win seven national all-around titles and the first female gymnast to earn three consecutive World All-Around titles.
In recent years, Biles has established herself as an ambassador of mental health and used her platform to champion the importance of prioritising mental wellbeing.
Her association with the topic was highlighted following her decision to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics’ Women’s Individual All-Round Final to focus on her mental health.
In a press conference shortly after, she said: “I say put mental health first. Because if you don't, then you're not going to enjoy your sport and you're not going to succeed as much as you want to.
“It's okay sometimes to even sit out the big competitions to focus on yourself because it shows how strong of a competitor and person that you really are – rather than just battle through it."
Susie Ellis, GWS chair and CEO, believes Biles is a great fit for the summit.
“Simone's dedication to mental health as well as physical health is so aligned with the wellness industry,” she commented.
Registration for the 2023 summit is now open.
The GWS host sponsor for 2023 is Doha-based Msheireb Properties, considered one of Qatar's leading sustainable property developers. The event itself will take place at Msheireb Downtown Doha.
Summit delegates can 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 and Islamic medicine with holistic health and wellbeing philosophy.
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02 Oct 2023
Las Vegas’ Sphere stuns audiences as it kicks off with U2 gig
The Sphere, a US$2.3 billion project described as the "entertainment venue of the future", has
made its public debut by hosting its first major event – a rock concert by Irish band U2.
08 Sep 2023
ISPA crowns Tammy Pahel 2024 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award winner
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has recognised industry figure Tammy Pahel with the
2024 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award.
07 Sep 2023
W3Fit heads to the US with new event slated for September 2024
We Work Well, organiser of hosted buyer events, has announced it will launch into the US in 2024
with an event called W3Fit North America.
30 Aug 2023
World Health Organization recognises traditional medicine, with new global centre, high-level summit and strategy
After decades struggling for recognition, the worlds of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine
(TCIM) have been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the creation of the WHO Global Centre
for Traditional Medicine and the convening of the first high-level global summit for the sector.
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29 Aug 2023
Surf Park Summit programme and speaker line up confirmed
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the
global event
dedicated exclusively to the surf park industry.
26 Aug 2023
TEA reveals date and location for SATE Europe 2024
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the dates and location for its annual
TEA SATE Europe event.
16 Aug 2023
Sir Nick Varney to headline VAC as conference celebrates 20th anniversary
Sir Nick Varney, who was instrumental in Merlin Attractions becoming a global operator, has
been revealed as the headline speaker at this year's VAC.
19 Jul 2023
New Exercise for Health Summit from EuropeActive will explore the convergence of medical and exercise
EuropeActive is launching a new event dedicated to promoting health-enhancing physical
activity and its impact on communities and individuals.
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