Media Alert: New Speaker and Opening Reception Announced The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its 5th annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium on May 12, 2026 at The Assembly at 2 Park Avenue in New York City, convening leaders across real estate, hospitality, design, and investment to explore how wellness is reshaping the built environment. Newly announced speaker Mark Rivers, CEO of Canyon…
2026 Symposium Opening Reception
Symposium Opening Reception Monday, May 11, 2026, 6-8 PM | 125 Greenwich Street, NYC The Greenwich by Rafael Viñoly Join us for an extraordinary evening high above Manhattan. One of the final works of world-renowned architect Rafael Viñoly, The Greenwich is not just a residence—it’s a statement. Rising 88 stories, it reimagines luxury through the lens of wellness, culminating in over 27,000 square feet of…
Angsana Laguna Phuket
Angsana Laguna Phuket 2026 Summit Venue EXPLORE ACCOMMODATIONS About Angsana Laguna Phuket The 20th anniversary Global Wellness Summit will take place at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand. The five-star beachside resort sits within the renowned Laguna Phuket integrated resort complex and offers a unique setting between tranquil lagoons and the white sands of Bang Tao Beach. Phuket is widely recognized as one of the world’s…
2026 Global Wellness Summit Co-Chairs
2026 GWS Co-Chairs 20th Anniversary Global Wellness Summit Four global leaders from medicine, policy, business, and travel will help shape the agenda for the Summit’s 20th anniversary gathering in Phuket. Each brings a distinct perspective on the rapidly evolving wellness sector and deep familiarity with both Asia and the global wellness landscape. Introducing the Co-Chairs Based in Hong Kong, Cathy Feliciano-Chon is managing partner of…
2026 Global Glimpse Project Submission
2026 Global Glimpse Project Submission Hi Everyone, It’s time to begin one of my favorite projects of the year: curating the Global Glimpse—a visual showcase of the most compelling wellness real estate and community developments around the world. Presented as the opening of the Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium in New York on May 12, the Global Glimpse is more than inspiration. It’s visibility. The projects…
Congratulations to the 2025 Shark Tank of Wellness Winners!
Congratulations to the 2025 Shark Tank of Wellness Winners! Please join us in congratulating the winner of the 2025 Shark Tank of Wellness Competition: Lina Madeleine Holzkämper! The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Dubai, Sofia and two other entrepreneurial innovators, Riya Shah and Damia Ahmad Faizal, presented their business ideas to our esteemed Wellness Sharks, Karen Campbell, Frank Pitsikalis, Meng-Mei “Maggie” Chen, PhD, and Robert…
Last Chance to Save: Where the Future of Wellness Is Decided
Last Chance to Save: Where the Future of Wellness Is Decided Only Days Remain to Save $640 on the Global Wellness Summit The Global Wellness Summit arrives in Dubai this November—and the clock is ticking. With early savings of $640 expiring on September 30, and hotels and pre- and post-Summit trips filling fast, now is the moment to secure your place at the most…
Longevity Takes the Spotlight: Global Wellness Summit Announces First Wave of Trailblazing Speakers for 19th Annual Gathering
Longevity Takes the Spotlight: Global Wellness Summit Announces First Wave of Trailblazing Speakers for 19th Annual Gathering From gene editing breakthroughs to AI-driven drug discovery to epigenetic interventions, this year’s Summit explores the radical advances reshaping how we live longer—and better JOIN US The Global Wellness Summit™ (GWS), the premier gathering of leaders in the $6.3 trillion wellness economy, today unveiled the first lineup of…
The Fastest-Growing Opportunity in a $6.3 Trillion Global Market
Wellness Real Estate: The Fastest-Growing Opportunity in a $6.3 Trillion Global Market The global wellness economy has ballooned to $6.3 trillion—and no segment is accelerating faster than wellness real estate. For developers, investors, and designers, the message is clear: wellness is no longer a luxury add-on. It’s a growth engine. It’s a differentiator. And it’s a massive business opportunity. That’s why the 4th Annual Wellness…
Empowering Equity: Meet the 2024 Recipients of the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness
Empowering Equity: Meet the 2024 Recipients of the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness Equity in wellness isn’t just an ideal — it’s a global imperative. And thanks to the Susie Ellis Scholarship for Equity in Wellness, emerging leaders on the front lines of this mission are gaining the support, recognition, and platform they need to expand their impact. This year, over 300 inspiring…