After graduation from the Cornell University Hotel Management program and a short time as a Director of Inspection Services for the Duncan Hines Institute, Mr. Sudre joined the Cornell University staff and began his consulting career. He consulted for the Ministries of Tourism of France, Morocco, Tunisia, Brazil, Mexico and Nicaragua and for major corporations such as the Ritz Carlton, Bulgari, Four Seasons, Accor, and Omni. Raoul has over 50 years of experience in the field of hospitality consulting and has developed over 26 hotels “key in hand”. He writes regular columns for Spa Management, Healing Retreats, and Cosmetique Spa Magazines and has been featured in many major media publications in many editorials and contributes as a speaker for many of the international spa forums and conferences. His “hands on” experience in martial arts, various spa treatments and alternative medicines give him a unique holistic vision of the industry.