2026 Wellness for Children Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Christine Clinton, President, International Spa & Salon Services, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Connie Morris, Founder, Budding Yoga, United States According to the World Health Organization, one in seven children in Europe is experiencing mental health challenges. Together with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), WHO developed a strategy for child and adolescent health and wellbeing for the region…
2026 Psychedelics & Healing Initiative Trends Honorary Chair: Rick Doblin, Ph.D., Founder and President Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Initiative Chair: Mary-Elizabeth Gifford, Chief of Global Impact, Clearmind Medicine, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Dingle Spence, MD, BSc., MBBS, DIP PALL MED, FRCR & Consultant in Oncology and Palliative Medicine International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC) Board Emerita If it seems the world is…
2026 Nutrition For Healthspan Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Michael Don Ham, Founder, Wild Orchard Tea Company, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Alina Tyszkiewicz, International Business Development, Chief Wellbeing Officer, Poland TREND 1: The Ultra-Processed Food Backlash and Radical Transparency – Redefining What “Real Food” Means In 2026, a growing backlash against ultra-processed foods is reshaping the global wellness conversation. Consumers are increasingly questioning not only what…
2026 Sleep Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Allison Howard, Founder and CEO, Nollapelli, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: JD Velilla, Founder, Designing Sleep, United States TREND 1: Sleep Tourism and the Growing Sleep Divide Sleep tourism has rapidly emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global wellness economy. Luxury hotels, wellness resorts and destination spas are increasingly designing immersive experiences aimed specifically at improving sleep,…
2026 Aesthetic Health Initiative Trends Initiative Chair: Alison O’Neil, President & Founder, Beauty Becomes You Foundation, United States Initiative Vice-Chair: Anita Murray, Managing Director, The Salon & Spa Company and Founder Be Kingdom Kind, Ireland Driven by advances in science, technology and education, the leading aesthetic health trends for 2026 highlight a future shaped by innovation, evidence-based practice and increasing accessibility, as patients seek personalized…
Selected Key Findings The five largest wellness markets in 2024 are: the United States ($2.1 trillion), China ($950 billion), Germany ($281 billion), Japan ($262 billion), and the United Kingdom ($261 billion). The list of countries ranking in the top five has not changed since 2019. The global wellness economy is very concentrated in North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. The top five largest wellness markets represent…
