Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | July 27th, 2023

Affluent Americans spending big on wellness–$200 billion in the last year

Ipsos’s new survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of affluent Americans say they’re very/extremely healthy
(vs. only 40% of their non-affluent counterparts).
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After layoffs, Headspace lands $105M in new financing

Digital mental health and wellness company Headspace has received $105 million in debt financing to expand their platform and bring their services to more healt

Wisdom Ventures Closes $10M Fund I to Champion Human Connection and Well-Being

Wisdom Ventures Team: Bradley Horowitz, Ruchika Sikri, Diego Perez, Cecily Mak, Soren Gordhamer, Jack Kornfield. Image: CNW Group/Wisdom Ventures Fund Wisdom Ventures, an unconventional venture capital firm with a unique focus on mindfulness…

Social Self-Care Club HUME Readies LA Outpost

HUME, a members-only wellness club with a focus on self-care, announced its development in Venice Beach, California.

What happened to the Chinese travel boom everyone was waiting for?
It stayed in China

Most assumed that a torrent of travelers would venture outside of China after three years of
harsh “zero-Covid” policies, but a lack of affordable flights and long visa waiting times have slowed China’s outbound recovery.
Read the article on CNBC >

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