Complexities of hyperbaric oxygen research | US now has more spas & gyms than stores selling stuff | Nanit gets $50M for AI, preventative infant health platform

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | March 19th, 2026 Self-optimization over escape: The new luxury vacation | Jing Daily Luxury travel destinations are offering ‘high-functioning holidays’ that integrate wellness, performance routines and longevity-driven experiences. Nanit Raises $50M to Build AI-Powered Infant Health Platform New funding will help launch its Parenting Intelligence System, designed to predict future metabolic, cognitive, and emotional issues.…

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…

the Trend in the News (March 2026)

Trend: The Over-Optimization Backlash Week of March 18, 2026 The 9 biggest 2026 wellness travel trends––From star bathing to sauna socials, they promise to make wellness travel feel less like a doctor’s visit and more like a vacation ––Condé Nast Traveler Intermittent fasting. Cryotherapy. Pleasure-dampening GLP-1s. Yes, there’s our obsessive, high-tech pursuit of longevity, but we’re also craving some lo-fi, sensory-igniting fun, especially on vacation.…

Aescape CEO Eric Litman pivots to create health optimisation membership company Healthspanners

Aescape CEO Eric Litman pivots to create health optimisation membership company Healthspanners | spabusiness.com news Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he will be starting a new company to focus on improving health spans, called Healthspanners. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

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…