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Bathhouse & Thermal Wellness Benchmarking Survey

New Global Bathhouse Benchmarking Survey Seeks Industry Input

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bathhouse Benchmarking Survey Launches Amid Rapid Global Growth The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Hydrothermal and Consulting Best Practices Initiatives have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind global bathhouse benchmarking survey for bathhouse, communal thermal wellness and sauna operators of all sizes. Take the survey: https://forms.gle/TBqaekondxTwgr3X9 GWI is a global nonprofit that brings together industry leaders to advance research, education and best practices across…

The Power of Generativity: Why Age Inclusion Is Hospitality’s Next Competitive Advantage

The Power of Generativity: Why Age Inclusion Is Hospitality’s Next Competitive Advantage It was an honor to join Heather Kolakowski, Executive Director of the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures, and Amanda Al-Masri, Vice President of Wellness at Hilton, for the Cornell keynote, The Power of Generativity: Designing Wellness and Connection for Guests, Teams, and Competitive Advantage. Available free on demand through eCornell, our discussion explored…

New Global Bathhouse Benchmarking Survey Seeks Industry Input

Bathhouse Benchmarking Survey Launches Amid Rapid Global Growth The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Hydrothermal and Consulting Best Practices Initiatives have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind global bathhouse benchmarking survey for bathhouse, communal thermal wellness and sauna operators of all sizes. Take the survey: https://forms.gle/TBqaekondxTwgr3X9 GWI is a global nonprofit that brings together industry leaders to advance research, education and best practices across the wellness economy.…

Single Dose of Psilocybin Caused Positive Anatomical Brain Changes a Month Later

A new study from University of California, San Francisco and Imperial College London researchers (on 28 healthy participants who had never taken psilocybin) found that a single high dose of the mushroom caused anatomical and functional changes in brain structure still visible a month later—a finding that researchers called “remarkable.” Special scans indicated that some brain nerve tracts had become denser and more robust after the drug was taken. Although the findings are preliminary, the scientists noted the opposite changes in…

Must-Reads from the Wellness World (July 2026)

From Healthcare to Health: Asia’s Longevity Opportunity–McKinsey’s Future of Asia Podcast Over the past century, Asia has seen one of the most remarkable public health successes in history, with people living longer than ever before. The catch: while lifespans are increasing, healthspans are not keeping pace. People are spending more years living with chronic disease and disability, which has become a huge economic issue. While this is a…

Wellness Real Estate Case Study: The Sustainable City Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Sustainable City Yas Island––Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Sustainable City Yas Island (TSCYI) is 98-acre/396,600-sq.m. master-planned community located in north Yas Island, about 22mi/35km northeast of downtown Abu Dhabi. As the first “Sustainable City” community developed in Abu Dhabi, TSCYI promises to support a new way of life for its 3,500 residents by delivering a living environment that is health-enhancing and environmentally sustainable. TSCYI…