In May 2019 I attended The Healing Summit in Portugal. Walking into this, I knew two things: 1) this was run by Healing Hotels of the World so I would meet hoteliers and 2) travel specialists would be attending. Trade shows are something I’m used to after almost two decades in travel. I didn’t know what this one would look like, but I was excited to learn.
The first day was a workshop with the specialists and the hotels. The founders of Healing Hotels were there, which I didn’t expect. Doctors, healers, and owners from different properties were there. Also a surprise. The focus was showing the difference between wellness travel and healing travel. I heard stories about people with ailments traveling to these hotels and leaving with solutions, answers, and healthier than when they arrived. I remember a particular story about a woman who had an emotional release and lost 15 pounds she had been carrying because of this hurt. All of this was possible from their travel to Healing Hotels. It was beautiful and unlike anything I’d experienced in travel.
Expect the Unexpected
The next day as I walked into the meeting space I expected to see the same 45 travel professionals from the day before. Wrong again; I should have known better. Instead, the room was filled with healers, yoga teachers, investors, doctors, life coaches, and more. The summit began with all 120 of us meditating. This was incredibly powerful. People were enthusiastic to learn, share, and engage. This was not the usual “exchange business cards and move on” type of travel meeting. There was emotional depth, a level of commitment, and true care for each other’s success. The positive energy in the room was unforgettable. As I sat there, I saw a clearer vision for my future, my heart was beating for this world of healing travel. I felt a high vibrational shift moving me in a new direction.
My time at The Healing Summit was life changing. The next step was waiting for me, if I was brave enough to take it. Less than five months after my time with these like-minded souls, I took the leap of trust to commit myself to my purpose supporting healing, wellness, and transformational travel. I will never forget that special time in Portugal, the lessons of healing, the mission for a kinder, healthier world. I hope to see you at the next Healing Summit.