DESIGN & WELLNESS

 

A creative discussion on the future of hotel interiors, focusing on materials, sustainability, and experiential design that elevates guest experiences.

 

Design & Wellness, Wednesday 25 February 2026

Claudia Abt
Design & Wellness
10:40

Bridging business and beauty through strategic design

Tim Clayton
Design & Wellness
11:05

Delivering a seamless wellness experience for your guests

This 20-minute talk overviews best practice examples on how to deliver a seamless wellness experience for your users. 

 

Seizing the wellness trend for greater attraction and business growth is becoming a key differentiating factor and revenue generator.

 

Here we will explore how to offer a tailored and seamless experience that is supported by Mywellness CRM – a suite of software applications to create a bespoke user journey - and Technogym App – a complete wellbeing app offering users tracking, programming workout content, ability to communicate with your fitness team and much more.

 

The talk is led by Tim Clayton Head of Digital at Technogym, the Official Wellness Partner for NoVacancy London.

Panel discussion
Design & Wellness
11:30

Placing wellness at the centre of design

Wellness is no longer optional. More than ever, guests expect spaces that support mind, body and soul health. This discussion uncovers design strategies that integrate wellness seamlessly into the guest experience.

  • Discover how wellness design meets modern guest expectations
  • Learn practical ways to integrate mind-body balance in spaces
  • Debate wellness as a trend vs. a lasting hospitality shift
Mary Leonard
Design & Wellness
12:15

Brand as framework, not identity

Panel discussion
Design & Wellness
14:00

Pivot or preserve? The renovation and repositioning dilemma in hospitality

Hotels must constantly evolve, but when do you preserve heritage versus reinvent? This session discusses balancing guest loyalty with fresh appeal.

  • Find out when to preserve heritage and when to renovate boldly
  • Debate how to keep existing guests while attracting new ones
  • Learn common renovation pitfalls to avoid
Design & Wellness
14:45

How can thoughtful spaces elevate the guest experience?

Design shapes more than looks: it creates emotional memories. This session explores how thoughtful sensory and spatial choices transform guest stays.

  • Find out how design influences guest emotions and memories
  • Learn the impact of sensory elements like lighting and texture
  • Debate how design storytelling shapes brand identity
last published: 27/Jan/26 15:15

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