Industry Press Releases
Official announcements, research findings, and breaking news from leading wellness organizations. Stay informed with the latest developments shaping the wellness industry.
July 10, 2026
Wellness Tourism Association Establishes the First Global Framework for Responsible Retreats™, Setting a New Standard for the Rapidly Expanding Retreat Industry
The Six Principles for Responsible Retreats™ provide shared guidance to strengthen trust, transparency, and participant well-being for travelers and retreat providers worldwide
July 10, 2026
Green Safaris Partners with African Bush Camps Foundation to Bring Women in Tourism Program to Zambia
As Green Safaris heads into its tenth year, the company marks a milestone partnership that deepens its commitment to conservation, community, and the next generation of women in hospitality
The Ritz-Carlton Spa Key Biscayne July 7, 2026
GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF MIAMI SPA MONTHS
Two-Month Program Returns for its 19th Year with Exclusive Offers on Massages, Facials and Advanced Beauty Treatments at Top Spas Throughout Greater Miami and Miami Beach
July 1, 2026
Diamond Veneer Travel Jewelry Announces New Wholesale Partnership Program for Luxury Spa Boutiques and Hotels Gift Shops
Collections include the resort-ready Zirconmania and the sophisticated, classic Diamond Veneer lines.
June 26, 2026
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort First in U.S. to Introduce HaloNutraTherapy
New inhalation therapy for cellular vitality and physical recovery arrives at award-winning wellness resort.
June 25, 2026
Global Wellness Day 2026: The World Chooses Joy
Celebrating its 15th year across the globe, Global Wellness Day united millions under the #JoyMagenta theme reaffirming that joy is not a luxury, but a necessity.
G.H. Universal Hotel – Bandung, Indonesia June 19, 2026
Tripadvisor Announces Its 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels Winners, Revealing the World’s Most Memorable Stays
Tripadvisor Names Its Top Hotel Destinations Around the World
June 11, 2026
WELLSurvey™ 2.0 Reveals Fundamental Shift in the Pursuit of Healthier Lifestyles: From Wellness Activities to Integrated Wellbeing Ecosystems
Adults in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany are pursuing longer, healthier lives guided by personal wellbeing ecosystems versus individual wellness practices
June 11, 2026
Airlines Deliver Strong Passenger Experience, Despite Industry Challenges, JD Power Finds
JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines Each Rank Highest in Customer Satisfaction in Respective Segment
June 11, 2026
As Stress Levels Rise Worldwide, Global Wellness Day Calls on Millions to Reclaim Joy in Its 15th Year
Join millions on Saturday, June 13, 2026, to Embrace the #JoyMagenta Theme and Experience Joy as a Pathway to Wellbeing
Hydrafacial Introduces HydraScalp® with Keravive™ as Next Evolution in Scalp Health
June 11, 2026
L+A Launches 2026 Summer Aesthetic Intensive
Two-Month Educational Experience Features Live Training, Industry Experts, Injectable Education and Advanced Learning for Medical + Spa Skincare Professionals
June 11, 2026
Earthlite® Unveils Intentional Wellness Brands®:A Strategic Platform for Purpose-Driven Products & Services to Expand the Impact of Global Wellbeing
Earthlite LLC names operating group.
June 11, 2026
2026 Global Wellness Summit Will Explore the Future of Asia’s Foundational and Fast-Evolving $2 Trillion Wellness Market
The conference in Thailand this year will reveal why, if you want to understand the future of wellness, you need to understand the Asian market—from the region’s innovations in driving longer healthspans for its fast-aging populations, to taking a far more integrative approach to longevity, to putting social connection at the heart of wellness
May 27, 2026
“Filler Fatigue” is Driving Renewed Interest in Facelifts
Why Facial Plastic Surgeons Are Re-Evaluating Years of Filler Before Surgery
Photo Credit: Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion May 27, 2026
WITT Expands Across Asia as Wellness Tourism Momentum Accelerates
Leading global certification body recognizes pioneering wellness-certified hotels in Vietnam, Nepal, and Indonesia
May 27, 2026
Aufguss USA Nationals 2026 Ends with New Champions Crowned in New York City
The USA’s Top Sauna Masters gathered at Bathhouse in Brooklyn and Manhattan for three days of immersive sauna ritual competition, with winners advancing to international championships across Europe
May 24, 2026
Luxury Hospitality Veteran Jeremy McCarthy Launches ‘Leisure Alchemy’ — A New Intelligence Platform for the Leisure Economy
New digital media platform and weekly briefing is designed specifically for the architects of the leisure experience.
May 24, 2026
Beckley Retreats PBC Launches Fund in Honor of Founder Amanda Feilding to Advance Mental Health Through Psychedelics
Scholarship and fellowship program honors a pioneer of the psychedelic renaissance and the continuation of work to expand access to through Beckley Retreats
May 19, 2026
Velas Resorts’ 2026 Wellnessing Getaways Return, June 2026
Annual Wellness Retreat Features International Coaches, Fitness Classes, Wellness Workshops, Nourishing Cuisine & More - All Included in the Nightly Rate
May 12, 2026
Wellness Real Estate Market Reaches $876 Billion—Forecast to Hit $1.8 Trillion by 2030
Global Wellness Institute releases new data on a sector experiencing explosive 23.5% annual growth since 2019. GWI also unveils new case studies series on groundbreaking real estate projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE—two of the world’s fastest growing markets
April 29, 2026
Prosperity Mentor Ruchi Pinniger Partners With Well Defined to Offer an Exclusive Discount On Her Redefining Prosperity™ Workshop
Register today to attend this online financial wellness workshop for entrepreneurs
Tanque Verde Ranch in Tucson, AZ May 4, 2026
Green Spa Network Announces 2026 Executive Committee and Sustainability Summit
Our focus is on equipping the industry to lead with purpose, accountability, and measurable impact.
April 29, 2026
ACSM’s Six Scholarly Journals Each Recognize Top Paper of the Year
ACSM names top research papers impacting health, fitness and sports medicine
April 23, 2026
Study Shows 82% of Americans Have Traveled Solo or Want to, But Many Are Hesitant
Not everyone feels comfortable hitting the road alone.
April 23, 2026
Healthiest Cities in America (2026 Rankings) – WalletHub Study
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April 23, 2026
Powered by the Industry It Serves: ISPA’s 2026 “Big Five” Statistics Show Steady Gains and Enduring Strength
ISPA Releases New Spa Industry Statistics
March 17, 2026
More Powerhouse Speakers Announced for Global Wellness Summit’s Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium in New York City
John Beard, director of the International Longevity Center USA at Columbia University; Syd Kitson, chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners, the Florida-based real estate development firm known for creating the US’s first fully solar-powered new town, Babcock Ranch; and Dennis Steigerwalt, president of the Housing Innovation Alliance, will keynote on how health and wellness will transform future real estate
March 17, 2026
GSN Planet Welcomes New Directors to the GSN Governing Board
Honoring Leadership, Innovation & Heart in the Wellness and Hospitality Sectors
March 17, 2026
ISPA Releases New Research-Backed Playbook Focused on Pre-Visit Spa Experiences
This new resource is available to ISPA members as a valuable benefit of membership.
March 6, 2026
Face Value: Injectable Intelligence—A New Educational Webisode Series for Skin Professionals
Eight-Part L+A Now® Webisode Series Runs May–December 2026
March 6, 2026
Well Defined Announces Speakers For NYC Women in Leadership Summit 2026
Register Today to Attend This Empowering Day-Long Educational and Networking Event focusing on women, leadership, longevity, and healthspan.
March 6, 2026
Insider’s Guide to Spas Introduces Hush: The Spa Culture Companion
This quarterly publication offers a reflective space to explore the roots, rituals, and enduring wisdom that shape the spa profession.
March 6, 2026
Arch Amenities Group Announces the 2026 Preferred Vendor Program
New program Expands Strategic Visibility and Wellness Innovation Across the Hospitality Industry
March 9, 2026
Lipgloss + Aftershave (L+A) Announces Exclusive Webinar Previewing The Medical Spa Show 2026 Education Program
March 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM EST | Virtual Event
December 10, 2025
Well Defined Announces Strategic Partnerships with the Wellness Tourism Association and WITT to Elevate Global Wellness Travel Standards and Industry Visibility
Partnerships bring unified media platform to elevate standards and visibility in the fast-growing wellness tourism sector.
November 10, 2025
ISPA Honors Marti Morenings with the 2026 ISPA Visionary Award
Passionate advocate for holistic living recognized at 2026 ISPA Conference
November 19, 2025
The Global Wellness Economy Hits a Record $6.8 Trillion and Is Forecast to Reach $9.8 Trillion by 2029
New Global Wellness Institute research reveals a wellness market on fire: growing 35% since 2019 (6.2% annually) and forecast to expand even faster (7.6% yearly) through 2029. The explosive growth leaders: wellness real estate and mental wellness. The spend on wellness is now 60% as much as all health/medical expenditures
November 17, 2025
Music as medicine: Myndstream expands into healthcare with new collaboration
Myndstream announces collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore the power of functional music with rigorous clinical data
November 6, 2025
Introducing Discover Collection: A Community for a New Generation of Global Travelers
A Community for a New Generation of Global Travelers to Unearth the Uncommon
