The C9 Sessions – Koh Samui Wellness Tourism "Beyond the Spa"

Join Us for a dynamic 90-minute learning session about Koh Samui’s rapidly-growing wellness sector and how it is attracting a global audience. Gain valuable insights into the trends, and outlook for Koh Samui in this fast-paced, in-depth session presented by C9 Hotelworks.

What to Expect at Koh Samui Wellness Tourism "Beyond the Spa"

• Wellness Boom : Why the World is Looking to Koh Samui

A fast-track primer on how Thailand’s wellness capital is luring global travelers with world-class resorts and transformative experiences.

• Trendspotting the Future of Wellness

From biohacking retreats to conscious travel, discover how Koh Samui can become a global wellness powerhouse.

• Immersive Escapes: The Resorts Redefining Healing

A candid conversation with the visionaries behind Koh Samui’s most transformative yoga, spa, and holistic sanctuaries.

• The DNA of Health Tourism

Genomics and precision medicine – how cutting-edge science is driving a new wave of medical-wellness travel.

• Sweat, Serenity & Sports Tourism

Unlocking the playbook for attracting active travelers – from fitness-focused retreats to competitive sports escapes.

• Spaces That Heal: Designing Wellness Destinations

How to transform spas and resorts into sensory sanctuaries that guests can’t stop talking about.

• AI & The Future Gym

Why artificial intelligence is revolutionizing workouts, recovery, and the gym experience.

Organized by: C9 Hotelworks in collaboration with Delivering Asia, W Koh Samui and SKAL International Koh Samui.

About the C9 Sessions: An ongoing initiative by one of Asia’s leading hospitality and real estate consulting firms, C9 Hotelworks. The sessions aim to educate the industry, inspire innovation, and promote entrepreneurial thinking.

Who Should Attend: This session is invaluable for professionals in the hotel and medical tourism industries, sales and marketing specialists, spa and fitness operators, villa rental managers and wellness businesses.

Event Schedule

Date: Monday 29th September 2025

Venue: W Koh Samui, The Great Room

Registration: 3:00 pm onwards

Session: 4:00 to 5:30 pm

Program

Thailand’s Growing Wellness Industry. A Primer

Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks

The Latest Trends in Wellness and How Koh Samui Can Be a Leading Global Destination

Ingo Schweder, Founder and CEO, GOCO Hospitality and Managing Director Horwath HTL Health & Wellness

Beyond Niche. Insights Into Immersive Wellness Resorts

Jeremy O’Sullivan (Moderator), Head of Development – Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, Melia Hotels International

Kosta Miachin, Founder and Owner, Vikasa Yoga

Matthew Brennan, Chief Financial Officer, Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa

Pierre Lang, Corporate General Manager, The Lamai Samui Resort

Genomic Medical and Wellness Tourism

Dr. Thiti (Time) Samuthrat, MD, MSc, CPO at Bangkok Hospital Network, Deputy Secretary General of the Thai Medical and Tourism Association (TMWTA), and Director of Genolife Services by Bangkok Hospital Phuket

Promoting Wellness and Sports Tourism – An Insiders’ Guide

Phimlanya Chuenpanichayakul (Moderator) Account Director, Delivering Asia

Marcelo Fonseca, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Maraleina Group

Designing for Wellbeing. How to Refresh Wellness Outlets and Spas

Satanant (Ae) Onthong, Chief Executive Officer, Interior Architecture 103

The New Era Gym. Why AI is Changing the Space

Jesper Strom, Regional Manager – Southern Thailand, TechnoGym

Attendance is complimentary. Advance registration is required and QR code from Eventbrite is required for entry.

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