Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting the top trends set to shape the future of global wellness tourism. The publication spotlights emerging shifts and wellness hotspots that are becoming central to placemaking strategies worldwide. [read more]

Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi as the host destination for the 2025 summit on the final day of the 2024 GWS. [read more]

Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman in Wellness Award. [read more]

Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the longevity sector for delegates of the 2024 Global Wellness Summit taking place today (6 November) in Scotland. [read more]

“We need to create a blue renaissance,” stated J. Carl Ganter, founder of Circle of Blue, during his keynote address, "The Challenge of the Century: Water," at the 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS). [read more]

Reservations are now open for stays at Shebara – a hyper-luxury resort and nature-inspired spa opening in Saudi Arabia this month as part of the ambitious Red Sea regenerative tourism project. [read more]

Luxury fragrance, beauty and spa brand Guerlain is gearing up to open its first spa in the Seychelles at Cheval Blanc’s new 52-key beachfront retreat, launching 1 December. [read more]

Arch Amenities Group, global provider of amenity management, hospitality consulting and recruiting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, spas, private clubs and pools, has appointed wellness and hospitality veteran Caitlin McKenna as new CEO. [read more]

Aire Ancient Baths has selected New York City’s Upper East Side neighbourhood for its latest bathhouse, marking its second destination in the city and ninth location worldwide. [read more]

US-based massage franchise Massage Heights has announced plans for a major brand refresh and a transition to the new name Heights Wellness Retreat. The rebrand was revealed by co- founder and CEO Shane Evans at the company’s recent annual summit. [read more]

Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US wellness market with a new hot springs development in New York state's historic spa village of Sharon Springs. [read more]

The global momentum behind communal bathing and social wellness shows no signs of slowing down as urban Australian bathhouse brand Soak Bathhouse announces plans for its fifth location, opening in Alexandria, Sydney, in April 2025. [read more]

Amrit Ocean Resort, a new luxury wellness retreat on Southern Florida’s Singer Island, has opened its long-awaited 103,000sq ft sanctuary after nearly seven years of development. [read more]

Minor Hotels has celebrated the official launch of its new medi-wellness concept, Life by Anantara, and opened a brand new retreat space at its Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand. [read more]

Awards season remains in full swing for the spa and wellness industry as the winners of the 2024 World Spa Awards have now been revealed. The annual awards, now in their 10th year, are a global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in spa and wellness tourism. [read more]

Wellness in Travel & Tourism (WITT), an independent organisation composed of hospitality, wellness and travel specialists, has created a new wellness certification for hotels and resorts. [read more]

Minor Hotels is on a trajectory for significant expansion, with plans to open 200 extra hotels by 2026. According to CEO Dillip Rajakarier, wellness is a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy, as he explained in an exclusive interview with Spa Business. [read more]

Resort developer and operator Kerzner International has announced plans to expand its portfolio of luxury hotels and residences with two new nature-centric wellness destinations in 2025. [read more]

A first-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world will launch in November. [read more]

Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to understand better how people sleep when staying away from home. [read more]