Wellness Policy for Physical Activity GWI’s wellness policy toolkit on physical activity identifies policy actions that can encourage and support people to engage in sufficient physical activity to stay healthy, both in their daily lives and during their leisure time. There are many challenges that contribute to high and rising levels of physical inactivity, and the toolkit examines specific ways in which new policies, government…
New explorations From ancient practices to modern concepts and a thriving industry – wellness has transformed greatly as its popularity has spread around the world. Presented by Global Wellness Institute. For centuries, people all over the world have been taking steps to improve their health and wellbeing: whether Ayurveda in 3,000 BC India, creating regimens from yoga to mediation to create harmony between body, mind and…
GWS Unveils Packed Agenda By: Beth McGroarty, VP, Research & Forecasting Global Wellness Summit Unveils Packed, 3-Day Agenda, This Year’s Hot Topics, and Dozens of New Keynotes and Panels Miami, FL – October 12, 2022 – The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the most prestigious conference on the $4.4 trillion business of wellness, today unveiled the full, three-day agenda–and 30-plus new keynotes and panels–for its conference being…
Hydrothermal Initiative Resources – Related Studies/Reports/Published Articles 2020 – Hydrotherapy proven to be both preventative and therapeutic health treatment By Spa Business 2017 Briefing Paper The briefing paper is a snapshot of this industry sector including valuable information on latest trends, challenges and initiative accomplishments. Global Hydrothermal Forum Session Summary – Global Spa & Wellness Summit 2013 By Don Genders, Design For Leisure
Physical Activity This six-sector market grew 5% from 2018-2019 (to reach $874 billion), but revenues fell 15.5% in 2020 (to $738 billion). The fitness subsector (gyms, studios, classes) suffered a severe -37% revenue decline in 2020. Fitness technology was, of course, the bright spot, exploding 29% in 2020 to become a $49.5 billion market–with digital apps, streaming and on-demand workout platforms surging 40%. The segment’s…
GWI Dying Well Initiative Event: Pre-Planning Is Adulting Wednesday, September 21, 7:00-8:30PM ET Confronting our own mortality by planning and sharing our desired intentions and plans for life after we leave is important and a global trend, as noted in the 2022 Trends reported by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Dying Well Initiative. To make Pre-Planning more playful, the Dying Well Initiative has partnered with anthym and…
