The Future of Wellness Trends - Global Wellness Summit

The Future of Wellness Trends Report

Strategic foresight for a $6+ trillion economy

The top 10 trends shaping the future of the global wellness economy. Backed by more than a decade of trusted forecasting from the Global Wellness Summit, this annual report goes beyond trend spotting to deliver expert analysis, real-world implications, and strategic insight for leaders, innovators, and investors. Used worldwide to anticipate what’s next in wellness, this is the definitive guide to the forces that will shape the industry.

Why This Matters Now

Wellness is no longer a niche industry. It is a $6+ trillion global economy intersecting with healthcare, real estate, work, travel, technology, and longevity. As the category matures, the cost of being late is rising.

For more than 20 years, the Global Wellness Summit has identified the early signals that later became dominant wellness sectors, investment themes, and policy priorities. The Future of Wellness Trends report is where many of those shifts first appeared—years before they entered the mainstream.

The 2026 edition arrives at a moment of accelerated change. Consumer expectations are shifting. Capital is reallocating. Old models are under pressure. New ones are emerging.

This report is not about what’s interesting. It’s about what leaders will soon be expected to respond to.

You have three options to ensure you have a strategic advantage:

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The Future of Wellness 2026 Trends

Discover the top 10 trends shaping the future of the global wellness economy. Backed by more than a decade of trusted forecasting from the Global Wellness Summit, this annual report goes beyond trend spotting to deliver expert analysis, real-world implications, and strategic insight for leaders, innovators, and investors. Used worldwide to anticipate what’s next in wellness, this is the definitive guide to the forces that will shape the industry in 2026 and beyond. Order Today.

The Future of Wellness 2025 Trends

This 2025 report dives into high-impact topics like analog wellness, augmented biology, teen wellness, new era for sauna, and cruise and rail travel—plus deep looks at addiction recovery, water stewardship, and the Middle East’s emerging wellness leadership.

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Download sample trend: The Middle East’s Wellness Ambitions

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The Future of Wellness 2024 Trends

This 2024 report uncovers game-changing movements including climate-adaptive wellness, pilgrimage travel, Longevity as a new industry pillar, postpartum wellness, and the impact of weight-loss drugs on the wellness market.

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Whether you’re in hospitality, spa, fitness, wellness real estate, tourism, or consumer products, these reports give you the foresight to spot opportunities, anticipate challenges, and position your business ahead of the curve. Download today and get access to over 250+ pages of research and insight that will keep you informed and inspired well into 2025. Learn more about each trend below.