Extreme Heat: The Threat to Existing and Ambitious, New Wellness Destinations By Thierry Malleret, economist Last month, extreme heat caused the deaths of more than 1,300 pilgrims in Mecca (Saudi Arabia), where temperatures exceeded 120°F. Deadly heat also roasted several countries renowned for their tourism industry and wellness resorts (like Greece), making it unbearable to stay outside or inside without air conditioning – and causing…
First-ever 15-Year Time Series Data for the Global Spa Industry—With Forecast through 2027 While the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) is well known for our comprehensive and rigorous wellness economy data, many may not know that our work began over 15 years ago with a focus on the spa industry. GWI’s lead economists released the very first global spa economy study in 2008. Since that time,…
The inaugural webinar in the “Blueprints of Wellbeing” series, entitled “Making Healthy Places,” took place with the participation of the Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI’s) Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative Co-chairs, Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki and Jean-François Garneau. They led a conversation featuring industry leaders and creators of transformative wellness real estate projects. This event aimed to explore innovative approaches to fostering health-oriented environments and engaged various…
Wellness Economy Research Webinar Series GWI’s researchers are the pioneers and powerhouse team that have defined and measured the global wellness economy and its 11 sectors for the last 15 years. How do they do this work? What are their current and evolving thoughts on the wellness economy? In this quarterly webinar series, GWI Research Fellows Ophelia Yeung, Katherine Johnston, and Tonia Callender will give…
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION INITIATIVE 2024 Trends Integrating diversity equity inclusion (DEI) into wellness enhances the effectiveness of initiatives through personalized care, access, representation, community trust and engagement, and innovation. These trends demonstrate a holistic approach to foster DEI in the wellness industry. The concept of inclusive wellness, centered on peace and community, emphasizes cultural practices and emotional support for diverse groups. This is a…
