World Travel Market (WTM) 2015 has partnered with Spafinder Wellness 365 to launch a specialist wellness hub called WTM Wellness lounge between 4-5 November. This new platform follows the success of the Wellness Programme launched by Spafinder at WTM 2014.

The 2014 event’s Wellness Programme offered guests a chance to attend three expert panel discussions and the Spafinder Wellness 365 Wellness Travel Awards. The 2015 event, however, will allow new and established members of the wellness industry to conduct business in a dedicated lounge at ExCeL London – as well as enjoy access to the awards.

Suppliers will have private pods within the lounge and may attend a networking breakfast with buyers. WTM speed networking sessions will also be on offer, along with an online networking tool to connect with the wider WTM audience.

“After our very well attended conference programme at WTM 2014, there was a real appetite to see wellness become a travel product, just as cities, beach and ski have [become categories of their own], said John Bevan, COO of Spafinder Wellness, Inc. “For too long, the wellness and travel industries worked side by side but never crossed paths, but thanks to the foresight of WTM, we have put together a programme that will allow the two industries to meet and do business.”

The World Travel Market 2015 will take place between 2-5 November.