Wellness sectors that have grown throughout the pandemic: Wellness real estate (+18.1% annual growth 2019-2023; now at 195% of its 2019 level) has been the fastest-growing sector in the wellness economy since before the pandemic, significantly outpacing projections and economic growth trends. COVID-19 has accelerated the growing understanding among consumers and the building industry about the critical role that external environments play in our physical…
2023 Global Wellness Economy Monitor (2019-2022 data)
The 2023 Global Wellness Economy Monitor Data for 2019-2022 The 2023 Global Wellness Institute research reveals that the wellness economy has made a powerful recovery from the pandemic, reaching $5.6 trillion in 2022. This report is packed with data capturing the growth and trends in the global wellness economy and its 11 sectors from 2019-2022. GWI’s 2023 Global Wellness Economy Monitor report reveals a wellness market…
Sleep Initiative Trends for 2024
Sleep Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Harnessing the Power of AI for Sleep The rapid progress of AI technology is poised to transform and disrupt major industries, services and consumer experiences, and the sleep industry is no exception. Within the sleep category, the ability of AI to rapidly analyze, interpret and communicate data trends and insights will completely change how sleep data and services will…
Wellness for Cancer Initiative Trends for 2024
Wellness for Cancer Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: With Wellness Centers Focused on Longevity, the Impact of Cancer and Its Treatments Need to be a Consideration Longevity is a big topic in the wellness industry. Many health and wellness centers offer advanced testing, imaging and daily monitoring of vitals to determine areas that can be improved. Research has shown that “the effects of cancer and…
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative Trends for 2024
Nutrition for Healthspan Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: Food for Brain Health & Prevention of Disease A startling report released by Blue Cross Blue Shield states diagnosis rates of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) have increased by 407% in ages 30-44. (1) Family history is a strong predictor of risk. (2) Thus, prevention strategies are critical for our nation’s younger generations – who are establishing their careers…
Workplace Wellbeing Initiative Trends for 2024
Workplace Wellbeing Initiative 2024 Trends TREND 1: The Rise of Precarious Employment A multi-dimensional phenomenon that is increasingly affecting various types of workforces, precarious employment, is on the rise, which might have long-term health and wellbeing effects across job groups and socioeconomic strata.1 There are several dimensions of precarious employment, which include employment security, income inadequacy and the absence of workers’ rights and protections.2 This shift is…
