The Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Wellness Economy Webinar Series
With the GWI Research Fellows
In this quarterly webinar series, the GWI Research Fellows pull back the curtain on groundbreaking research and offer a front row seat to the latest insights and discussions on trends shaping the global wellness economy and its diverse sectors. For the past 15 years, this powerhouse team has not only defined and measured the global wellness economy and its 11 sectors but also set the standard for understanding its impact. Curious about how they navigate this complex landscape? Eager to hear their evolving perspectives on the future of wellness? Watch now and subscribe
Upcoming Webinar on
Wellness Real Estate
September 25, 2024 at 11AM-12PM ET
Wellness real estate is the fastest growing sector in the global wellness economy, and when done right, it can address multiple dimensions of our health and wellness. In this webinar, GWI researchers dive into the latest data and trends in global wellness real estate, uncovering key opportunities, challenges, and insights from their recent field visits to innovative properties. Register now to join us live
The 2024 Wellness Real Estate Market Research (2019-2023) and Future Developments report provides GWI’s latest data and insights on the wellness real estate sector. The report provides global, regional, and country data updated through 2023, as well as an analysis of key opportunities and challenges for the future of this sector.
Webinar + Research Report
Mental Wellness
Faced with worsening mental health and rising rates of loneliness, global communities are searching for ways to promote our well-being. In this webinar, the GWI Research Fellows discuss how mental wellness policy can promote resilience and support community connections. They explore the link between mental wellness and mental health and introduce the latest research report on Mental Wellness. WATCH NOW
The Wellness Policy Toolkit: Mental Wellness presents mental wellness as a coherent domain of wellness policy that is separate from, and complementary to, mental health policy. It explores key challenges to our mental wellness, explains why we need to promote it, and offers specific policy actions that stakeholders can pursue to support all populations. DOWNLOAD FREE REPORT
Webinar + Research Report
Wellness Tourism
Gain a deeper understanding of the rapidly growing Wellness Tourism segment – which is often misunderstood – with the first look at the Wellness Policy Toolkit: Wellness Tourism with the GWI Research Fellows. Addressing tourism as a key domain of wellness policy, this webinar advocates for policy approaches that ensure wellness and tourism will be mutually reinforcing, asking: How can wellness support tourism? And, how can tourism support the wellness of travelers, destinations, and local residents? WATCH NOW
The Wellness Policy Toolkit: Wellness Tourism introduces a new paradigm for wellness in tourism. It identifies six key barriers that are currently preventing wellness tourism from delivering broad-based health and well-being benefits. It then presents policy ideas that help everyone from visitors to local residents to businesses reap more benefits from tourism. DOWNLOAD FREE REPORT
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About the GWI Research Fellows
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Research Fellows—Ophelia Yeung, Katherine Johnston, Tonia Callender, and Joanne Hopkins—form a dedicated team advancing GWI’s mission to empower wellness worldwide. As part of the nonprofit 501(c)(3), they contribute to GWI’s role as a leading global research and educational resource for the wellness industry, shaping initiatives that define the industry’s future. Together, they have pioneered key studies, including The Global Wellness Economy Monitor, providing critical insights into the wellness economy’s size, scope, and growth.
With expertise spanning economics, public policy, and research, each Fellow brings unique strengths. Ophelia Yeung, with over two decades of experience, has helped establish frameworks defining the wellness industry. Katherine Johnston has led groundbreaking research on wellness sectors such as tourism and mental wellness. Tonia Callender focuses on mental health policy and equitable development, while Joanne Hopkins applies her analytical skills from energy policy to wellness research. Their combined work educates governments, businesses, and individuals on improving well-being globally.
