Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa, Portugal
Algarve
About the Event
Connections Wellbeing series brings together the world’s best wellbeing suppliers and global luxury travel buyers looking to developing their understanding in this incredibly fast-growing sector. Events, held with the support of Wellbeing Escapes, blend executive-led networking alongside challenging and informative sessions, with hands-on practical experiences showcasing the latest wellness techniques. Suppliers are globally-known brands who sell wellbeing as part of their core offering including hotels, spas and practitioners. Buyers are established luxury agents and operators interested in building their understanding of wellness to better serve their clients.
Sunday, 29th October - Day One
(All Day)
Place: Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Optional activities
Spa, wellness classes and pool/ VIP transfers - check in
(2 hours 30 minutes)
Place: Mercado Culinario
Connections Informal dinner
Connections Informal dinner at Mercado Culinario sponsored by Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
Monday, 30th October - Day Two
(30 minutes)
Place: Toscana Resort Castelfalfi
Optional activities
Optional Thermal spa or Stretching class at the zen room, block A, level 8
(1 hour)
Breakfast
Breakfast at Mercado Culinario
(1 hour)
Opening welcome
Opening welcome with Micaela Giacobbe of Connections, Rob Veltman of Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa and Stella Photi of Wellbeing Escapes
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Healthy break
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Insights
Connections Insights: 'Growing younger as you grow old' with Dr. Coelho of Palacio Estoril Hotel
(1 hour)
Connections Lunch
Connections lunch at Mon-Chic restaurant
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Healthy break
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
The Connections Interview
The Connections Interview : The Ayurveda Philisophy with Dr Naresh Perumbuduri
(45 minutes)
Free time
(45 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
(45 minutes)
Cocktail reception
Cocktail reception sponsored by Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa
(45 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Anantara Vilamoura
(2 hours)
Connections Dinner
Connections official dinner sponsored by Anantara Vilamoura and supported by Turismo de Portugal
(45 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
Tuesday, 31st October - Day Three
(30 minutes)
Optional activities
Optional Thermal spa or pilates class at the zen room, block A, level 8
(1 hour 15 minutes)
Breakfast
Breakfast at Mercado Culinario
(50 minutes)
ConnecTalk
ConnecTalk with Stella Photi of Wellbeing Escapes
(50 minutes)
Connections Group Discussions
Connections Group Discussions: ‘In the shoes of the wellbeing traveller’ sponsored by The Telegraph
(30 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Caldas de Monchique
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience at Caldas de Monchique
(15 minutes)
Healthy break
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience at Caldas de Monchique
(30 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa
(30 minutes)
The Story
The story of a Wellbeing Pioneer with John Stewart of Kamalaya, Koh Samui
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(15 minutes)
Healthy break
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(45 minutes)
Connections Experience
Meet at the supplier’s table and choose a Connections Experience
(30 minutes)
Connections closing remarks
(1 hour)
Free time
(30 minutes)
Transfer
Transfer to Jardim das Oliveiras sponsored by Município de Monchique
(2 hours)
Connections closing dinner
Connections closing dinner at Jardim das Oliveiras sponsored by Município de Monchique
Transfer
Transfer to Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa