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Global Wellness News™ | July 28th, 2026

Five wellness trends to watch | VML

From fitness-centric residences to mini gymfluencers, we round up the latest trends.

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Nova Capital commits $100m to back UAE longevity platform

New UAE-backed venture bets future of longevity lies not in standalone wellness brands, but in building ecosystem people never have to leave.

K-Beauty’s global boom: Sales up 131% in two years, says NIQ

New data from the consumer intelligence firm shows K-Beauty global value sales rose 53% year-over-year and 131% over two years. In its latest report, K-Beauty Goes Global, NIQ shows how Korean beauty is reshaping consumer expectations, accelerating innovation cycles and redefining competitive dynamics across the global beauty market.

ISPA releases full 2026 US Spa Industry Study as annual industry revenue rises by US$1bn | spabusiness.com news

The International Spa Association (ISPA) has published its full 2026 US Spa Industry Study, providing further insights into the region’s total US$1 billion (€855 million, £780 million) industry revenue increase from 2024 to 2025.

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