Eric Bourgault

Eric Bourgault is the founder of DigiPause, a revolutionary and disruptive nature-based wellness-by-design concept that bridges the gap between health and wellness in the digital age. His entrepreneurial vision is inspired by his personal journey through 20 years of online addiction. Passionate about the healing power of travel and the age-reversing benefits of digital detox, he is an early pioneer of the digital detox movement and a living encyclopedia on the subject.

His passion and lifelong commitment to making wellness accessible to everyone are evident in the projects and social initiatives he has created worldwide. Notably, he spearheaded the first National Day of Unplugging in Canada and the first Digital Wellness Day in India. With a unique multidisciplinary background in social work, education, and tourism, combined with a holistic toolbox and creative visionary mindset, Eric is shaping the future of wellness for service providers in the hotel industry.

As a solution-oriented experience designer, community builder, and innovator in nature-based preventive methods, he connects hotelier offerings with the evolving demands of modern travelers. Eric is also a charismatic and eloquent artist, author, poet, laughter yoga teacher, and certified speaker with over 10 years of stage experience, renowned for his ability to convey his message with unmatched effectiveness.