George Tavelis

MSc Clinical Exercise Physiologist

George Tavelis, the owner and director of the company, has 30 years of broad as well as deep experience in the health and spa industry.

He studied in New York, USA, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science in Physical Education, and two Master’s degrees, one in Exercise Physiology and the second in Clinical Exercise Physiology.

In the course of his career he became a specialist in the development and management of hotel spas, while offering consultancy and operational management services to existing as well as planned spas and fitness clubs.

George has an impressive portfolio of more than 110 international projects including award-winning spas such as the well-known 3,500sqm Retreat Spa at Aphrodite Hills, the 3,000sqm Le Meridien Limassol Spa and Resort in Cyprus and the 3,500sqm Euphoria Retreat in Sparta Mystras, one of the 5 best healing destination Spa in the word.

In 2014 he created his own 2000sqm Spa & Fitness Club in Cyprus, Sanctum Spa & Fitness at Limassol Marina.

In 2015 he joined the Global Wellness Group as a Global Spa Director responsible for Global Spa Operations & Development and Spa Franchise Development.

George served on the Board of Directors of the International Spa Association (ISPA) European Chapter as Chairman of Sponsorship, and he was responsible for the development of the spa industry in many European countries.

He is the founder and Chairman of the Cyprus Spa Association and works closely with the Cyprus Government to oversee the growth and development of the spa sector in Cyprus. He is a regular guest speaker at many congresses where he shares his expertise in the field of spa development, operation, marketing and profitability.