Media Alert: Sauna rituals and expansion plans feature strongly in early bathhouse survey findings Early findings from the 2026 Bathhouse & Thermal Wellness Development Benchmark Survey highlight guided experiences and event saunas: 77% of 47 respondents offer or plan guided thermal programming, while 62% have or plan a large-format/event sauna. Among the 37 currently operating respondents, 43% identify “Aufguss / sauna rituals” as part of their programming. Updated October 6,…
Early Findings: Bathhouse and Thermal Wellness Sector Eyes Multi-Site Expansion
Early Findings: Bathhouse and Thermal Wellness Sector Eyes Multi-Site Expansion New benchmarking research from the GWI Hydrothermal and Consulting Initiatives reveals significant investment, strong reported revenues and ambitious expansion plans across a rapidly evolving sector. The bathhouse and thermal wellness sector appears to be entering a significant new phase of development. Nearly two-thirds of participants in an ongoing global benchmarking survey expect to operate multiple…
