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Global Wellness News™ | May 26th, 2026

The 5 Big Travel Trends We’re Seeing for 2026, According to Our Top Travel Specialists

From the new types of “cool-cations” to the growth of sports tourism, here’s what you need to know about the latest travel trends in 2026.

Worth an unfiltered look: The people powering longevity

New industry ranking suggests longevity has moved beyond fringe science, with the surrounding infrastructure growing as fast as the science.

The Enhanced Games fit right in with the rest of 2026’s longevity vibes

We’re evidently in our enhancement era.

Smart ring maker Oura files to go public | TechCrunch

The Finnish company said in September that it has sold 5.5 million smart rings to date.

GymNation Lands $100M to Expand Across the Middle East and Asia

Seizing momentum as the Gulf countries’ wellness economies scale, it’s targeting 100+ clubs in the next three years.

Fresha: $80 Million At $1 Billion Valuation Raised From KKR For AI-Powered Beauty And Wellness Platform

Fresha, an AI-powered marketplace and business management platform for the beauty and wellness industry, announced an $80 million primary growth investment from funds managed by KKR at a valuation of more than $1 billion.

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