{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Spa Balance","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es","title":"111. Why Design Alone Won\u2019t Save Your Wellness Project with Alberto Apostoli &#8212; Spa Balance","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"azTMNtUkW8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/111\/\">111. Why Design Alone Won\u2019t Save Your Wellness Project with Alberto Apostoli<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/es\/podcast\/111\/embed\/#?secret=azTMNtUkW8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"\u00ab111. Why Design Alone Won\u2019t Save Your Wellness Project with Alberto Apostoli\u00bb \u2014 Spa Balance\" data-secret=\"azTMNtUkW8\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.spa-balance.com\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>","description":"If your wellness project starts with design, you\u2019re already too late.In this episode, I sit down with Alberto Apostoli, architect, operator, and one of the most experienced minds in wellness design. We talk about what it takes to create a wellness concept that performs emotionally, financially, and strategically.Alberto\u2019s been designing wellness spaces for over 20 years. But as you\u2019ll hear in this conversation, what matters most isn\u2019t the space, it\u2019s the thinking behind it. From spirituality to AI, neuroscience to sustainability, we cover the key pillars of long-term success and the gaps that most hotels (and teams) still ignore.In today\u2019s episode, we talk about:\u2192 Why \u201cbeautiful\u201d wellness spaces fail, and how to design for ROI, not just ambiance.\u2192 What happens when your guests are more educated than your team, and what to do about it. \u2192 How to design strategically from Day 1, even if your project is still just an idea.If you want to avoid costly mistakes and build a wellness concept that actually works, this episode is a must._______Are you ready to take wellness to the next level?Here are 2 ways I can help:1\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Wellness directors who want to join 1% of wellness leaders\ud83d\udccc WHAT: The Wellness Asset AcademyA 10-week online group programme where I guide you through my 7-step ESSENCE framework. Achieve higher pay and secure a genuine seat at the hotel\u2019s big table\u2014so wellness is no longer the most neglected area in the hotel.\u2192 Join the waitlist here.2\ufe0f\u20e3 WHO: Owners of small, independent hotels with a strong wellbeing focus\ud83d\udccc WHAT: Asset Builder MentorshipExclusive 6-month 1:1 mentorship programme to master creating a wellness asset, build a proud team, and deliver transformative experiences for your guests.\u2192 Become a steward of true hospitality.\ud83d\udca1 Why work with me?I know what works with wellness and I also know what doesn\u2019t. I\u2019ve made the mistakes so you don\u2019t need to \u2013 saving you thousands of dollars on bad decisions.\u2705 #1 best-selling author, global wellness expert \u2705 40+ projects in 20+ countries across Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific \u2705 Top brands: Abad\u00eda Retuerta, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Accor, Six Senses Resorts & Spas \u2705 Interviewed over 150+ hoteliers worldwide"}