What’s on the 2023 GWS Agenda? NEW! Global Wellness Economy Research International business and thought leaders will gather at the 17th annual Global Wellness Summit in Miami, Florida, US, on November 6-9 to address the most pressing global issues facing our industry and emerging opportunities powered by the wellness economy. The sister company to the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the nonprofit Global Wellness Institute (GWI)…
The food industry pays “influencer” dietitians to shape your eating habits, new study shows–The Washington Post, September 13, 2023 The food, beverage and supplement industries are paying registered dietitians that collectively have millions of social media followers to sell products and advocate for questionable nutrition info on Instagram and TikTok, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by The Washington Post and The Examination, a new nonprofit…
Global Survey Reveals Profound “Wellbeing Dilemma” Lululemon just released its annual Global Wellbeing Report, based on a survey of 14,000 people across 14 global markets. It sheds light on how people’s wellbeing has—or hasn’t—changed since 2021. Just a few of its many findings: One out of three respondents report their wellbeing is lower than it has ever been. Although more than two-thirds ranked their wellbeing as a…
Join a wellness event celebrated in 147 countries on September 15-17, 2023. In 2015, the UNITED NATIONS adopted the 2030 Agenda with 17 Sustainable Development Goals and a blueprint for peace and prosperity. In 2017, World Wellness Weekend (WWW) was launched as a pro-bono event on the third weekend of September (just before the Equinox) to promote “Good Health and Wellbeing for All” (SDG 3). Professionals in Fitness, Hospitality,…
The next frontier for corporate benefits: menopause–The New York Times In an effort to attract and retain experienced women, more companies are adding menopause-specific care to their benefits packages. Providers of corporate menopause support services say uptake has been fast. Peppy, a UK telehealth company, offers menopause support in workplaces and launched in the US this year. US healthcare benefits provider Maven provides employees with…
Extreme Heat and Wellness Tourism Investment: Go Short on Shores, Long on Hills By Thierry Malleret, economist This summer was the hottest one in history, with unprecedented heat waves engulfing most of the northern hemisphere. They will only become more intense and frequent, and will change everything. Wellness tourism will be impacted dramatically, with new destination winners and losers. The warm weather and beachy destinations…
