Wellness Tourism Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: New Green and Blue Government Led Wellness Development Governments are leading the charge on developing major infrastructure and attractions with local and visitor well-being at the top of their minds. Examples include the Singapore Tourism Board, whose new Marina South Coastal development site will celebrate well-being via therapeutic art, flotation, or light therapy-type experiences. The country is also…
Wellness Architecture & Design Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Regenerative Development for the Earth, Culture, Community, and Humanity Regenerative development goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring ecosystems and human communities. It applies to various types of development, focusing on healing the land while ensuring equitable economic growth. This approach respects natural, cultural, and economic history, using past wisdom to guide present actions. Key principles…
Touchless Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Think Quantum II Many of us believe that the new understanding of the nature of the world and all existence is something new. And this is far from true by most accounts, as we now know, in the “second quantum revolution.” The practical application of “new knowledge” that began in the late 19th c. is already here in…
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiative 2025 Trends TREND 1: Bridging the AI Gap for an Inclusive Wellness Industry As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize healthcare, the intersection of technology and diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a critical focus. AI-driven healthcare solutions hold immense promise, but without careful oversight, they risk perpetuating biases that disproportionately affect historically disadvantaged communities. As highlighted by Nazar in…
Africa Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends AFRICA RISING– The Next Frontier in Global Wellness This report will explore Africa’s rise as a global wellness leader, deeply rooted in its authentic traditions. Across the continent, movements are emerging that honor ancient traditions while embracing modern innovation, creating a powerful synergy between the past and the present. From indigenous sacred festivals to innovative wellness spaces and social impact…
Massage Makes Me Healthy & Happy, an initiative of the Global Wellness Institute, is a global movement that aims to celebrate the healing powers of massage therapy and promote its benefits through research, education, advocacy and awareness. Massage Makes Me Healthy & Happy Day is celebrated annually on March 20th in a virtual event from 12pm-1pm EST. Our annual celebration highlights the benefits of massage…
