Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | December 2nd, 2025

The 9 biggest wellness travel trends of 2026

From star bathing to sauna socials, the trends and retreats that promise to make wellness travel feel less like a doctor’s visit and more like a vacation.

Wellness startup Function Health raises $300 million as consumer lab testing picks up steam

Austin-based company known for its 160 biomarker testing and no-insurance approach will use cash to bolster AI health-data platform, supplements business.

Insurance giant launches $350m longevity institute

Manulife aims to help improve peoples’ physical, mental and emotional health, while increasing financial confidence across their lifespan.

Soho House Taps Wellness for Growth

The London-born members club is rolling out holistic wellness and longevity concepts, with plans to scale in-house health clubs.

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