Global Wellness Institute

01/27/2026

📍 Today at the New York Media Event, Global Wellness Institute Research Fellow Joanne Hopkins unveiled brand-new data on the wellness markets of 145 countries from the newly released Country Rankings report.

The new Country Rankings research reveals:
• The world’s largest and fastest-growing wellness markets
• Where post-pandemic wellness spending is accelerating
• Why the global wellness economy is proving not just resilient—but anti-fragile

🔎 A powerful snapshot of where wellness is headed—and who’s leading the way.

https://hubs.li/Q040yPKg0

01/14/2026

New data from the Global Wellness Institute reveals Malaysia’s rapidly expanding wellness economy.

Malaysia’s wellness market is now valued at $31.8 billion, ranking:
#10 in the Asia-Pacific region (out of 45 countries)
#29 globally (out of 218 countries)

Malaysia also places among Asia’s top 10 markets in multiple wellness sectors, including:
🏡 Wellness real estate
🏃 Physical activity
🧠 Mental wellness
💄 Personal care & beauty
✈️ Wellness tourism
♨️ Thermal & mineral springs

The 2025 Geography of Wellness report is now available through GWI’s platform, made possible by a new partnership with Green Wellness Malaysia, a leader in wellness import, distribution, e-commerce, and professional advisory.

👉 Explore the full report on the Geography of Wellness microsite.
https://hubs.li/Q03-GT1z0

01/13/2026

Workplace wellbeing is in crisis, and traditional wellness perks aren’t fixing it. This upcoming GWI webinar explores how a systems-based lifestyle medicine approach can redesign work itself to address burnout at the root, moving beyond individual behavior change to lasting organizational wellbeing. Featuring Dr. Sunil Kumar and Elizabeth Schy, MPH, the session brings together leading voices in resilience science and worksite wellbeing to share data-driven insights and practical frameworks. Join the Lifestyle Medicine Initiative of the Global Wellness Institute on January 15, 2026, from 12-1pm ET to learn what it really takes to build resilient, healthy workplaces.

👉 Register now and be part of the solution.
https://hubs.li/Q03-Bwpb0

01/09/2026

What’s next for real estate? A fundamental shift toward wellness-first environments. This trend isn’t limited to amenities—it’s redefining how spaces are designed, built, and marketed. If you’re in real estate, development, or investment, this is one to watch.

Read more as Global Wellness Institute's Co-Chair of the Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative, Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, shares why wellness real estate is "on fire" in this recent article in Housing Wire's The Builder's Daily.

Wellness real estate is valued at $548B, growing 19.5% last year and projected to grow 15.2% annually through 2029.

01/06/2026

✨ Memory Lane 2025 & Crystal Ball 2026 ✨

An annual message from Global Wellness Summit Chair and CEO Susie Ellis, this reflection looks back on a landmark year for the global wellness community—and ahead to what’s next.

From the momentum of 2025 to the ideas shaping 2026, the message captures defining moments, bold conversations, and the signals pointing toward the future of wellness. It’s both a celebration of progress and an invitation to keep pushing boundaries together.

As the Global Wellness Summit moves toward its 20th anniversary, the crystal ball is clear: deeper dialogue, bigger impact, and a future of wellness shaped by innovation, science, and collaboration. 🔮🌍

Read the full message: https://hubs.li/Q03ZF5nH0

12/31/2025

A snapshot of every wellness sector—at a glance.

The Global Wellness Institute just released the Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025, revealing a $6.8 trillion global wellness economy—and a new first-of-its-kind chapter.

It breaks down the biggest market shifts and consumer trends shaping all 11 wellness sectors, from wellness tourism to physical activity to wellness real estate.

Looking for a fast, insightful crash course on where wellness is headed?
https://hubs.li/Q03ZhTBW0

  Snapshots of EVERY wellness sector: the trends driving each market When GWI released the in-depth Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025 last month, revealing that the wellness economy had reached a new peak of $6.8 trillion, it included a first: a chapter that––succinctly but with detail––...

12/30/2025

The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced a new season of In Pursuit of Wellness, produced by BBC StoryWorks for GWI, building on the series’ global success reaching millions worldwide. Launching in 2026 at the 20th annual Global Wellness Summit, the new season will explore wellness through three themes: Wellness in the Home, Wellness in Community, and Wellness in the World, bringing a more science-driven yet deeply human lens to wellbeing. GWI is inviting organizations to register their interest in contributing to this next chapter of impactful global storytelling. Submit your interest by January 12.

https://hubs.li/Q03Zfhjt0

12/24/2025

Huge thanks to the Global Wellness Institute Initiatives — an extraordinary community of leaders driving innovation, research, and positive change across the global wellness landscape. 🌍💛 Your passion and collaboration continue to move the industry forward and shape a healthier future for all.

That impact shines in the new Initiative Micro Trends Report, a first-of-its-kind, 128-page snapshot of 30 global wellness topics — from AI transforming healthcare and growing concern over microplastics in the brain, to a cultural rethink of ice baths. Powered entirely by insights from our Initiatives, it’s a powerful reflection of where wellness is headed next.

Thank you for all that you do — today and every day. ✨

12/23/2025

Singapore Tourism Board has awarded the tender for a landmark wellness attraction along the Marina South Coast to Therme Group Singapore—a move that reinforces Singapore’s commitment to wellness as a strategic growth sector.

Aligned with STB’s Tourism 2040 vision, the project positions wellness as a key driver of future tourism development. The Therme experience uniquely blends thermal bathing, cultural programming, and art, creating inclusive spaces that foster social connection and wellbeing.

Set to open in 2030, the Marina South Coast attraction will feature thermal pools, saunas, steam baths, and water slides—designed to serve multiple generations, from families and working adults to seniors. Notably, this will mark Therme’s first location in Asia, signaling strong confidence in Singapore as a global wellness hub.

🔗 Discover more from STB:
https://hubs.li/Q03YY1Vw0

📊 Explore the broader wellness economy context via the Global Wellness Institute:
https://hubs.li/Q03YY2ml0

12/19/2025

The global wellness economy is on a historic growth trajectory.

In 2024, wellness reached $6.8 trillion, growing 7.9% year over year—more than double its size in just over a decade. And this is only the beginning.

📈 What the data shows:
• Wellness has grown faster than global GDP for 11 straight years
• It now represents 6.1% of global GDP
• All 11 wellness sectors have fully rebounded post-pandemic
• The industry is projected to reach nearly $9.8 trillion by 2029, with a 7.6% CAGR

The full report goes deeper—breaking down sector performance, regional growth, long-term trends, and investment opportunities shaping the future of wellness worldwide.

👉 Download the full Global Wellness Economy report : https://hubs.li/Q03YLbVx0

12/17/2025

The Global Wellness Institute is celebrating a major milestone: 10 years of https://hubs.li/Q03Yw-SK0, the world’s first online portal dedicated to scientific studies on wellness practices.

Since 2015, Wellness Evidence has helped make wellness research transparent, credible, and accessible. To mark its anniversary, the platform has expanded to 38 evidence-based wellness modalities, including new topics like breathwork, cryotherapy, dance therapy, and biophilic design.

New AI-driven tools now help users explore peer-reviewed research more easily, with integrated access to trusted sources like PubMed, The Cochrane Library, and real-time clinical trials from the WHO.

👉 Explore the research at https://hubs.li/Q03Yw-SK0

12/09/2025

🎵 Turn up your brain health.
A major 10-year study from Monash University following 10,000+ adults over 70 found that people who listened to music most days reduced their risk of developing dementia by 39%.

Even more powerful:
• Better memory and cognitive test performance
• Lower risk of overall cognitive decline
• Playing a musical instrument = 35% lower dementia risk

Music isn’t just entertainment—it’s prevention.

🔗 Read the full study: https://hubs.ly/Q03XwtpZ0

A large observational study (2025) from Australia’s Monash University, spanning a decade and involving over 10,000 people over 70, found that people who listened to music most days slashed their risk of developing dementia by 39% compared with those who did not. The regular music-listeners also ha...