Watch Gerry Bodeker, PhD’s GWS keynote on the mental wellness crisis and how the effectiveness of mental wellness approaches (like meditation and yoga) make a strong case for a mental wellness “pathway” that’s very distinct from what’s traditionally offered in the world of “mental health” – and how a focus on mental wellness will be one of the biggest future trends.
Global Wellness Institute and World Travel Market Announce Partnership
The World Travel Market portfolio of events and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) announced a new partnership where the GWI will organize the symposiums focused on wellness travel for both the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (April 24-27) and the World Travel Market in London (November 6-8) – and on an ongoing basis. GWI research helped put wellness tourism on the map, and these events will bring together top experts to discuss the latest research and trends in the space.
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of February 28, 2017)
At Last, India Is on Track to Beat China at Something: Air Pollution – Quartz, February 15, 2017
Globally, the number of deaths attributable to air pollution rose from 3.5 million in 1990 to 4.2 million in 2015, according to the State of Global Air Report 2017, a joint study by two prominent U.S. research institutes. More than half of these deaths occurred in India and China, as deadly air claimed 1.1 million lives in each country. And India is about to surpass China…
Four Must-Watch Wellness Issues in the Year Ahead
Malleret identifies four wellness issues to watch in the year ahead: from new research showing crucial linkages between nutrition and cognition to a much more intense focus on air quality and the war against sugar.
GWI Launches “Women in Leadership” Initiative
The GWI has just launched a new initiative whose goal is to promote and drive more ‘Lean In Circles‘ throughout the wellness industry, helping ensure that future female leaders have a strong framework of support and motivation. It is chaired by Sara Jones (Managing Director, Spa & Wellness Mexico), with Vice-Chair, Joanne Berry (Founder, Spa Remedies) – and you can read more about its mission here: /women-in-leadership-initiative
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of February 14, 2017)
Why You Need Less Noise for Your Work and Your Health – Life Hacker, Feb. 5, 2017
We welcome sound into our lives, but sometimes it’s to our detriment. Silence, perhaps, is our most under-appreciated productivity tool.
