Evermore Orlando Resort announced a partnership with world renowned author and speaker, Kasley Killam, Harvard-trained social scientist whose pioneering work has reframed human connection as a core pillar of health.
Killam will serve as expert advisor for Relational Wellness by Evermore, an innovative new hospitality approach built on the premise that meaningful connection is a critical element of well-being in its own right.
The collaboration marks a deliberate break from a category long optimized for the individual, including the silent spa and single-serving retreat and positions Evermore at the front of an emerging shift toward social health.
Evermore Orlando Resort believes relational wellness is found in meaningful connection and as the resort was designed from the ground up for this purpose, is uniquely positioned to lead this pioneering shift in the travel sector. It marks the first time a modern luxury hospitality brand has formally partnered with an internationally recognized social health expert on the development of a relational wellness strategy and its impact on the guest experience.
Social disconnection, including loneliness, has emerged as a significant global health concern over the last five years. According to a 2025 report from the World Health Organization, nearly one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness and in 2023, the U.S. Surgeon General declared loneliness and social isolation a public health crisis. During a time of epidemic-level loneliness around the world, the partnership reflects a growing focus on social health and human connection.
“Connection has become the rarest and most meaningful form of luxury in modern life. Luxury hospitality has been defined by space, privacy and escape. But today, people are craving something far more meaningful,” said Elizabeth Mullins, president of Evermore Hospitality. “We are looking forward to collaborating with Kasley whose strategic guidance will inform the opportunities we offer our guests to reconnect, to celebrate and to strengthen the relationships that matter most. The future of travel isn’t about getting away. It’s about escaping to each other.”
With a Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Harvard University and nearly 15 years of leading human connection initiatives, Killam’s deep expertise and research insights will help inform Evermore’s approach to relational wellness. A leading voice in the field, Killam is a globally recognized thought leader, TED speaker and best-selling author of The Art and Science of Connection, whose advocacy has helped establish social health as a core pillar alongside physical and mental health worldwide.
“Throughout my career, I’ve focused on educating people on the importance of social health and exploring ways to live more meaningfully connected lives. The places where we gather and the experiences that we share, play an important role in creating the conditions for people to thrive well beyond a vacation. I’m thrilled to collaborate with Evermore as they spearhead this new category of Relational Wellness,” said Killam. “Together, I hope we can help guests not only create memories, but also strengthen the relationships that shape their health and happiness long after they’ve returned home.”
As part of the partnership with Evermore Orlando Resort, she will support the development of Relational Wellness by Evermore, including integration of research and social health best practices throughout operations and guest experiences, as well as employee and executive training, exclusive workshops and events for Evermore guests.
For reservations and more information about Evermore Orlando Resort, visit evermoreresort.com or call 855-341-9527.
