For the first time, new research is available from the Global Wellness Institute on Malaysia’s $31.8 billion wellness economy

Media Contact: Beth McGroarty [email protected] • +1.213.300.0107 Global Wellness Summit  |  Global Wellness Institute   |  Press Image Gallery  |  Press Release Archive  Global Wellness Institute Releases First-Ever Research on Malaysia’s $31.8 Billion Wellness Economy The research, made possible through a collaboration with Green Wellness Malaysia, reveals that diverse Malaysian wellness markets are expanding fast. The growth stars: wellness real estate, public health, prevention & personalized…

Global Wellness Economy: Country Rankings (2019-2024 data)

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…

Wellness in Italy

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ITALCARES FEDETERME Living Well in Italy ITALY ECONOMY REPORT WELLNESS ECONOMY BY SECTOR IN ITALY The wellness economy, as defined by GWI, is broad and diverse. Its eleven sectors encompass many different types of consumer activities and expenditures, including products, services, travel, and technology. Every country’s wellness economy is unique. Its composition can vary widely from country to country, based on its…

Wellness in Malaysia

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GREEN WELLNESS MALAYSIA Living Well in Malaysia MALAYSIA ECONOMY REPORT WELLNESS ECONOMY BY SECTOR IN MALAYSIA The wellness economy, as defined by GWI, is broad and diverse. Its eleven sectors encompass many different types of consumer activities and expenditures, including products, services, travel, and technology. Every country’s wellness economy is unique. Its composition can vary widely from country to country, based on…

Wellness Tourism Case Studies 2025

Wellness Tourism Case Studies: A Deeper Dive into Best Practices and Future Success The Wellness Tourism Initiative is excited to share a series of in-depth case studies that explore how destinations around the world are successfully attracting and driving wellness tourism. These case studies serve as valuable research pieces, offering a comprehensive look at the strategies and tactics being employed by countries, towns, cities, and…

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The Beauty-Gut Connection: How Digestive Health Affects Skin Appearance

It’s All About the Face… or Not  Clear, radiant skin is often thought of as the result of surface-level care—cleansers, serums, and moisturizers. But increasingly, science is pointing to a deeper influence: the digestive system. A growing body of research highlights the profound relationship between gut health and skin appearance, often called the gut-skin axis. This connection is not merely theoretical. From inflammatory skin conditions…