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Category Lead
Andrew Gibson
Former VP of Global Wellbeing Accor Hotels
Andrew Gibson is an advisor and strategist for wellness in real estate, hospitality, large resorts, communities
and tourism. He resides in Sweden.
Andrew has been part of the senior management teams that have created iconic spa and wellness brands
such as Six Senses, Mandarin Oriental, Raffles, Fairmont, Pullman, Sofitel, MGallery and Sensei (A wellness
retreat located in Lanai, Hawaii and owned by Oracle founder, Larry Ellison). Over the last 30+ years he has
created global brands, operated in over 70 countries and managed multiple brands for large corporations
while retaining the ability to guide startup companies, or provide advice equally to world leaders or university
students.
As a truly global citizen he has lived in the USA, Middle East, Asia, and Europe and has been a prominent figure
through voluntary work in industry associations on every continent and in advisory positions at universities.
He was one of the founding members and board directors of Global Wellness Summit/Institute, the Chairman
of the Wellness Tourism Association and remains a long-time serving judge of the World Spa and Wellness
Awards and Chair of the Wellness Hall of Fame and Chair of the Health Club Management Summit.
He maintains a global network and a comprehensive knowledge of how to provide wellness services in
communities, resorts, real estate and lifestyle choices.
Andrew is a globally recognized expert for the area of wellness and has been actively involved in the
innovation and opening of world class destination spa and wellness operations. Often sought after as an
authoritative speaker on the topic of sustainable wellness trends.

On behalf of TOURISE, as a member of the jury for the world’s best wellness tourism, I see firsthand how recognizing wellness destinations and initiatives shapes transformative travel experiences. Celebrating these exceptional locations inspires journeys that rejuvenate the body and soul, while fostering a deeper connection to the world around us.
