By Thierry Malleret, economist If it erupts, a trade war between the US and China would have a significant detrimental effect on the US wellness tourism industry (while benefitting other national wellness travel markets as a result, particularly in Europe—a key alternative destination). A back-of-the-envelope rough calculation demonstrates that for every one million Chinese tourists who disregard the US for another destination, the US economy…
GWI Appoints New Research Fellow
The GWI has just named Tonia Callender a Research Fellow. She brings deep research expertise to the Institute, having worked with nonprofit research institute SRI International and having consulted for a wide range of international clients. With a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard University, a law degree from the University of Virginia, and an undergraduate degree in economics from Yale University, Callender joins…
Global Wellness Day Is This Saturday
This Saturday, Global Wellness Day will be celebrated at 4,000+ locations in 100 countries. Hotels, spas, cities and community centers will offer fun, healthy and family-friendly activities. Learn more—and let’s all do something “well” June 9.
Must-Reads from the Wellness World (Week of June 13, 2018)
How What You Eat May Affect Your Brain Size – Time Health, May 16, 2018 A new study published in Neurology suggests that people who eat healthy diets may have larger brain volumes. Taking a Break is Part of Your Job – Quartz, May 16, 2018 Academic research supports the critical importance of recovery. But corporate work cultures around the world continue to celebrate unrelenting…
Working Beyond Age 80: What This “New Normal” Means for the Wellness Industry
All careers are elongating with ageing. How can we best prepare?
Tourism/Wellness Tourism Industries Could Do a Better Job Communicating Their Economic & Social Impact
Also, employment and community building are significant.