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Meet the Founder

Introducing Karen Golden, a warm and seasoned Tourism and Wellness Executive turned consultant. With a wealth of experience under her belt, Karen has played pivotal roles in renowned projects like Wai Ariki Hot Springs in NZ and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, Onsen retreat & Spa, White Spa in Australia.

 

Her expertise shines in crafting winning business strategies, achieving financial success, and driving overall growth. As a leader in the Tourism & Wellness sector, both locally and internationally, Karen excels in designing and executing small or large-scale wellness experiences including operations, budgets, and KPIs, all while infusing a spirit of innovation and uniquness into every project.

 

At the heart of her approach is a profound belief in the power of people, teams and collaboration to create exceptional guest experiences. Connect with Karen today and let's embark on a journey to success together.

Experience & Industry Network

Tourism & Wellness Executive, Belgravia Leisure

Industry Networks

Industry Events

  • Leading Strategy for Growth and Commercial success of Tourism & Wellness Group in Australia and Internationally.

  • Delivering Strategic management, large scale, multi site management, budgets KPI's whilst ensuring Innovative business success with people and teams being the essence of success, delivering exceptional guest experiences.

  • Board Member, Tourism Moree (Outback NSW) - Artesian Bathing and Wellness Specialist

  • Judge, World Spa Awards 2018 - 2023 

  • Judge, VTIC Tourism Awards 2023

  • Founding Member, Bathing Australia

  • Wellness Product Collaborator, Visit Victoria 2023

  • Ambassador, Global Wellness Institute 

  • Speaker and panelist - Inernational & Australia

  • Board Member, Victorian Caravan Park Association (VicParks)  – Eco Tourism

  • Invited Attendee, Global Wellness Summit since 2014.

  • Presenter, Global Wellness Summit 2018 - Hot Springs

  • Regular participant, G3T (Global Thermal Think Tank) and have toured the world's most prestigious bathing, hot and mineral springs locations over the past six years.

  • Speaker and Presenter at Australian Wellness Tourism Conferences, Wellness Symposium 2023, Global Wellness Summit, No Vacancy & F.I.T. Wellness Summit

Working With the Best Clients and Partners

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