2nd International Seminar on Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy

November 28th-29th 2019

Chongqing () Opening the Asian/Pacific Institute of Hydrotherapy and Climatotherapy

and FEMTEC Office Representative

Organized by the Government of the Region ( Department of Culture, Environment and Spa) in collaboration with FEMTEC, the Second International Symposium on balneology and climate therapy was held in the Beibei spa .(28/29 Nov.2019)

Chaired by Mr.LIU QI, Director of the Department mentioned above and by Pr.Umberto Solimene, President of FEMTEC, this event was attended by Chinese and foreign experts from 11 Countries with the participation of over 500 members,consisting of entrepreneurs and operators in the spa world. Several topics covered . from the management and organization of the spa centers to the therapeutic possibilities of the spa in a vision oriented to health tourism . The Secretary General of the Association of Chinese Thermalists Mr.Zhang Yue, highlighted the positive trend of users of facilities ( over 100 million visitors) with investments exceeding $5 billion.

In this vision of development the role of European competences can be strategic and of great help not only for the Chinese Colleagues, but also for all the Asian area. In this perspective, the opening in Chonqing of the prestigious headquarters of the Institute dedicated to thermal and Climatoterapeutic themes is framed. A real reference point for an area in full development in the sector. An impressive database, associated with a rich international scientific documentation,with information on the thermal territories of the main spa areas of the world will constitute an authoritative point of reference for the various initiatives planned in the Chongqing Cultural Spa District.

The inaugurated Headquarters in the presence of Mr. ZHOU KEQIN, Vice Chairmain of the Region and. Coordinated and Directed by Mr Jeff Wang, V.President of the Association of Chinese Thermalists ( CHTA)

During the Summit has been signed by the Government of Chongqing,Beibei District and FEMTEC a framework agreement for strategic cooperation .All the partners has agree that the next 73 Congress of FEMTEC will take place in Chongqing the next November 2020 from 18/22 October.The planned main topic: “ The Hot Springs of the New World”. (China,Australia,USA). The role of the Europe

For more information.

Catherine Lan email address :[email protected] the Hot Spring Industry Office in Chongqing

Chief Representative of Femtec Chongqing Office

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