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Inclusive Wellness Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Inclusive Wellness Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Jackie Roby, Executive Leadership Advisor, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Cherrie Catresse, Wellness Practitioner with Catreese & Co Wellness The language and priorities surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion continue to evolve across the wellness industry. In many regions, shifting political climates and changing workplace dynamics are influencing how organizations approach inclusion, belonging and wellbeing. At the same time, new research…

Hot Springs Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Hot Springs Initiative Trends Initiative Co-Chair: David Dronet, Owner, The Springs Resort & Spa, United States Initiative Co-Chair: Marcus Coplin, Nerouphos Consultation, United States TREND 1: From Relaxation to Measurable Health Outcomes In 2026, hot spring destinations are moving decisively beyond traditional “relax and unwind” positioning toward measurable health value. Population ageing, increasing prevalence of chronic conditions and stronger emphasis on preventive care across…

Hydrothermal Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Hydrothermal Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Don Genders, Founder & CEO, Design for Leisure, United Kingdom Initiative Vice-Chair: Cassandra Cavanah, Founder, Cavanah Communications, United States Hydrothermal bathing has deep cultural roots in many parts of the world, from the thermal traditions of Europe and Asia to Nordic sauna rituals and global spa cultures built around water, heat and recovery. In recent years, however, these practices have…

Cryotherapy Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Cryotherapy Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Rainer Bolsinger, CSO & CMO, Art of Cryo, Germany Initiative Vice-Chair: Antra Getzoff, Wellness Business Coach & Consultant, Founder of GetResultsCo, formerly known as CryoProsUnited, United States TREND 1: Mass Expansion Through Urban Infrastructure Access meets efficiency and the new divide between convenience and credibility Early assumptions suggested that mainstream cryotherapy growth would be driven primarily by smaller, mobile or…

Consulting Best Practices Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Consulting Best Practices Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Lisa Starr, Consultant for Wynne Business, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Wilfried Dreckmann, Founding Director of Spa Project, Germany TREND 1: Navigating Investment and Innovation in Social Wellness Clubs Consultants globally are seeing a huge interest on the part of prospective owners in social wellness clubs and facilities, many with a thermal or bathhouse component. However, this is accompanied…

Breathe Initiative Trends for 2026

2026 Breathe Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Sandy Abrams, Founder, TheCEOm.com, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Peter M. Litchfield, PhD, President, Professional School of Behavioral Health Sciences, United States The 2026 micro trends identified by the Global Wellness Institute’s Breathe Initiative reflect this evolution. Together, these trends point to a fundamental shift in how breath is understood and applied. TREND 1: Breathing Science, An Emerging New Field When…