Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 8th, 2024 Spa Industry Evolves To Embrace Wellness Trends Spa markets in North America and the Middle East-North Africa regions have exceeded pre-pandemic levels, driven by an embrace of new wellness trends. Mental health benefits company Spring Health hits $3.3B valuation, boosted by $100M series E round Mental health continues to be red-hot with…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 6th, 2024 Forget Cutting Sugar—New Tech Makes It Healthier Instead Scientists are experimenting with enzymes that turn sugar to fiber in the gut, microscopic sponges to soak up sugar, and more Read the article on WSJ > Online fitness training platform Zwift raises $450 million in funding round led by KKR Popular online fitness…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | August 1st, 2024 Sports Tourism’s Moment: Real Life, No Screens, Big Money The bulk of the money from sports tourism comes from mega sporting events, like the Olympics, Formula 1, the World Cup, and the Super Bowl. ‘Well-Traveled’ Is Taking on New Meaning For decades, wellness travel was geared toward women and focused on pampering…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 30th, 2024 Bloomberg The Lotte New York Palace Hotel in Midtown is the first property to offer the automated treatments, but 200 more are on the way. What’s driving wellness in China, from ‘lazy health’ to ‘self-love’ China’s health and wellness market is transforming post-pandemic, driven by a blend of traditional practices and modern…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 25th, 2024 The cost of Europe’s backlash against tourists In Spain, record visitor numbers are provoking protests, but their spending props up the economy. Policymakers are trying to find a balance Playcations The onset of the Olympics has travelers channeling their inner athlete. Q Bio Secures $27M for Preventative Full-Body Scans Q Bio wants…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 23rd, 2024 Medical Care Is the Latest Wellness Amenity Some multifamily communities are taking wellness quite literally by offering residents access to health-care services. Read the article on Multi-Housing News > ‘Passion Travel’ Is the Future Thrillist surveyed 2,000 people, with an emphasis on Gen Z, to better understand the state of travel today…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 18th, 2024 AI Health Coaches Unlock Personalized Insights High-tech behavior change is taking shape. Why your next wellness trip might lead you into a cave Underground retreats from Oregon to Thailand now draw travelers with yoga classes, meditation workshops, and sound baths. Keys to the Pool, Not the Room Hotels are increasingly making some…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 16th, 2024 Pickleball Boom Has Investors Circling the Growing Racket Sport The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise backed by Drew Brees, raised $9 million in the latest money move in the space. David Beckham is moving into the health and wellness game David Beckham invests in biotech firm Prenetics, and will be the co-founder…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 11th, 2024 Altman, Huffington launching AI health coach OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington announced a new startup venture to create an artificial intelligence-driven health coach as an attempt to use “hyper-personalization” to better behavior… Seeing Workplace Misery, They Offer Company As chronic work stress climbs, entrepreneurs find opportunity in the burgeoning space…
Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | July 2nd, 2024 Wellness is at the forefront of today’s home design – using AI, art and tech Health-centric technologies are being used to make self-care ‘a cornerstone of modern living spaces’ – think smart mattresses, and interactive art that can ‘transform you based on your movement, heartbeat or mood’. Hair Loss Products Are the…
