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Tourism Breaking News
14-03-2025
- Health
- Tourism Breaking News
Global Wellness Summit Announces Strategic Partnership and Support from UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention for 2025 Summit in Abu Dhabi
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) announced that its 19th annual conference will take place in Abu Dhabi 18-21 November 2025, at the iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. This milestone event is being held through a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG) and Shura Global Consultancy (SGC) and with support from the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. Bringing together government leaders and industry visionaries, the 2025 Global Wellness Summit will solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a prominent global wellness hub, reflecting the UAE's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. This year's Summit will introduce new platforms for collaboration and investment, and transformative ideas that will shape the future of the wellness economy worldwide. The Middle East's wellness economy has been one of the recent global growth leaders, with the UAE playing a pivotal role as the largest market in the region. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the UAE's wellness economy reached $34 billion in 2023, contributing approximately 5.5% to the national GDP and affirming its leading and collaborative role in the global wellness industry. 'We're thrilled to partner with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate and Shura Global Consultancy to bring this prestigious event to the UAE,' said Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of GWS. 'Abu Dhabi is a natural choice to host our most ambitious Summit to date, and we look forward to giving delegates the opportunity to experience the rich landscape of the UAE, a country that has so much to offer in terms of natural beauty, pioneering preventative health and wellness solutions, and new luxury destinations.' The region's momentum in wellness is so eye-opening that the GWS named 'The Middle East's Wellness Ambitions' as one of its top ten wellness trends for 2025, detailing how the region is blending cultural heritage with powerful investment in preventative healthcare, sports, and wellness infrastructure and tourism—creating the newest world hub for wellbeing. Abu Dhabi's strategic vision to become a center of excellence for wellness, sustainability, and innovation is reflected in major developments such as: • The highly anticipated SHA Emirates, set to open in 2026 as the world's first 'healthy living island' integrating AI-driven wellness solutions. • The continued expansion of world-class wellness and longevity innovation hubs, including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Kintsugi Space, the region's first women-only holistic wellness club. • The development of innovative wellness real estate communities such as Saadiyat Grove, which will bring a new standard of integrated wellbeing to the region. H.E. Saeed Al Meqbali, chairman of ADIG, emphasized the strategic importance of hosting the event: 'Bringing the Summit to Abu Dhabi is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our nation's leadership in innovation-driven wellness initiatives, and the Summit will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, sharing experiences and establishing cross-sector partnerships.' Dr. Mohamed Yousef Almadfaei, founder and chairman of Shura Global Consultancy, added, 'The wellness economy is a fundamental pillar of the UAE's economic and social development. The partnership between GWS, SGC and ADIG will work towards achieving our leadership vision and objective of positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for the future of wellness technologies and products.' The 2025 Global Wellness Summit will feature an unrivaled lineup of global thought leaders, in-depth discussions on emerging health and wellness trends, and groundbreaking solutions that will define the future of wellness. The expanded Innovation Lab will offer an exclusive look into the most promising advancements in the field, featuring cutting-edge startups and industry disruptors.
Trade Arabia
13-03-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
GWS will hold its 19th annual conference in Abu Dhabi
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), a leading global wellness event, is set to hold its 19th annual conference in Abu Dhabi from November 18-21, 2025. The event, a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate (ADIG) and Shura Global Consultancy (SGC), is supported by the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention. Bringing together government leaders and industry visionaries, the 2025 Global Wellness Summit will solidify Abu Dhabi's position as a prominent global wellness hub, reflecting the UAE's commitment to innovation, sustainability, and economic growth. This year's Summit will introduce new platforms for collaboration and investment, and transformative ideas that will shape the future of the wellness economy worldwide. The Middle East's wellness economy has been one of the recent global growth leaders, with the UAE playing a pivotal role as the largest market in the region. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the UAE's wellness economy reached $34 billion in 2023, contributing approximately 5.5% to the national GDP and affirming its leading and collaborative role in the global wellness industry. 'We're thrilled to partner with Abu Dhabi Investment Gate and Shura Global Consultancy to bring this prestigious event to the UAE,' said Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of GWS. 'Abu Dhabi is a natural choice to host our most ambitious Summit to date, and we look forward to giving delegates the opportunity to experience the rich landscape of the UAE, a country that has so much to offer in terms of natural beauty, pioneering preventative health and wellness solutions, and new luxury destinations.' The region's momentum in wellness is so eye-opening that the GWS named 'The Middle East's Wellness Ambitions' as one of its top ten wellness trends for 2025, detailing how the region is blending cultural heritage with powerful investment in preventative healthcare, sports, and wellness infrastructure and tourism—creating the newest world hub for wellbeing. Abu Dhabi's strategic vision to become a center of excellence for wellness, sustainability, and innovation is reflected in major developments such as: The highly anticipated SHA Emirates, set to open in 2026 as the world's first 'healthy living island' integrating AI-driven wellness solutions. The continued expansion of world-class wellness and longevity innovation hubs, including Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi and Kintsugi Space, the region's first women-only holistic wellness club. The development of innovative wellness real estate communities such as Saadiyat Grove, which will bring a new standard of integrated wellbeing to the region. Saeed Al Meqbali, chairman of ADIG, emphasised the strategic importance of hosting the event: 'Bringing the Summit to Abu Dhabi is an unparalleled opportunity to showcase our nation's leadership in innovation-driven wellness initiatives, and the Summit will serve as a catalyst for economic growth, sharing experiences and establishing cross-sector partnerships.' Dr Mohamed Almadfaei, founder and chairman of Shura Global Consultancy, added, 'The wellness economy is a fundamental pillar of the UAE's economic and social development. The partnership between GWS, SGC and ADIG will work towards achieving our leadership vision and objective of positioning Abu Dhabi as a global hub for the future of wellness technologies and products.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Top 10 Wellness Trends in 2025 From Sauna DJs to Personalized Supplements, According to the Global Wellness Summit
NEW YORK — On Tuesday, the Global Wellness Summit unveiled The Future of Wellness Trends Report 2025 at its annual press event at JP Morgan Chase. To kickstart the event, Susie Ellis, chair and chief executive officer of the Global Wellness Summit, introduced the day's events and top highlights for the organization's most recent data. Most notably, Ellis shared that, per the organization's data, the global wellness economy reached $6.3 trillion in 2023, with the largest segments in personal care and beauty and healthy eating, nutrition and weight loss. It is expected to reach nearly $9 trillion by 2028. More from WWD 6 Economic Factors That Will Dominate the Strategies of Home Furnishing and Decor Companies Alcova's 1st Trend Curation to Debut at World's Largest Home Textile Show Heimtextil From Fragrance Layering to Ozempic Everything - 9 Beauty and Wellness Trends to Look Out For in 2025 'We didn't use the term wellness until about 15 years ago,' Ellis said. 'What we've all done together is remarkable, and I'm proud that there is a wellness industry [that] is thriving.' Ahead of the presentation of the top 10 trends, each authored by an industry expert, the Global Wellness Institute's senior research fellows Katherine Johnston and Ophelia Yeung presented the organization's findings on the global wellness economy country rankings. Most notably, the reports showed that North America is the best-performing market in the category, with the U.S. in particular reaching $2 trillion and consumer spend growing every year. Since the pandemic, physical activity has become the largest segment in the U.S., eclipsing personal care and beauty, which now maintains the second-largest segment. Analog Wellness According to Global Wellness Summit vice president of research and forecasting Beth McGroarty, 2025 will be the year, more so than others, that people decide to intentionally log off and take a digital detox. With this, she pointed to a growth of apps that help manage and limit screen time. As consumers go offline, there will be a continued growth of social analog hobby spots — think ceramic studios or social wellness spots. 'If I had to bet on AI driven or analog wellness, longevity clinics or logging off, I'd take the latter,' McGroarty said. Sauna Reimagined Saunas have become the night club, movie theater, spa and more. They are a go-to when it comes to wellness, but new models are taking a fresh approach — think DJ nights at Othership or vinyl listening sessions at Farris Bad. 'Saunas are nothing new. They've been around for thousands of years, but around the world, we're currently seeing them having this incredible renaissance,' said Spa Business editor at large and trend author Jane Kitchen. 'Today they're these widely cultural entertainment hub.' The trend is being widely driven by younger consumers seeking a solution to the loneliness epidemic, and it also plays into the above trend of analog wellness, as consumers seek social activity offline. The Supplement Paradox Supplements are continuing to become more precise and premium, thanks to biomarker-driven/test-to-treatment offerings, a focus on cellular longevity and an emphasis on personalized efficacy. 'This trend points to a future where the market better meets medicine [and] better meets science,' said McGroarty, adding that consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for personalized or more premium ingestibles. Teen Wellness According to well-being writer and trend author Kate O'Brien, teens are increasingly reporting feelings of despair, loneliness and anxiety, creating a need for wellness programming for young people, whether it be travel retreats or intergenerational spa offerings from companies like One Hotels. 'For us, it's about coming together as parents, as providers of care for young people and as people in the spa industry,' O'Brien said. 'We need to work [together] and we need to help these young people because their future depends on it.' Watershed Wellness This trend looks at the wellness industry's need to focus on water conservation, as demand for the finite resource has doubled since 1960, Kitchen said, noting that tourism and hotels have impacted this issue. 'It's a big problem that's only getting bigger, and the spa wellness industry just needs to rise up and address the issue,' Kitchen said. She pointed to some possible solutions, including smart water management systems and atmospheric water generators which use salt to pull water from the air. Augmented Biology The power of technology is rapidly advancing and in turn creating faster and more effective wellness results — using technology to enhance one's health and longevity will continue to become more commonplace. Deputy creative foresight editor at The Future Laboratory and trend writer Olivia Houghton pointed to everything from genetic engineering to biohacking wearables to tech-assisted clothing. 'This trend is reshaping what it means to be human,' she said. 'We're defining the limits of human health.' Longevity Redefines Work In his trend, David Stewart, founder of media company Ageist, looked at the growing power of the 50-plus demographic. 'We're really going to see across the world [a drop in birth rates],' said Stewart, placing the emphasis on older demographics. With a focus on this generation, Stewart said to expect more meaningful workplace initiatives to optimize this demographic's experience outside of the typical gym membership. 'The aging bomb that's coming to work is going to change everything,' McGroarty said. Wellness Tackles Addiction The wellness industry isn't just focused on biohacking and longevity. A segment of the industry is now focused on creating solutions for addictions, whether it be tobacco, social media or drugs. Journalist and trend writer Claire McCormack pointed to sobriety retreats, habit-adjusting apps, supplements and overdose aids, which have become commonplace at festivals and large events, as key to the category. According to McCormack, the industry at large is 'poised to further destigmatize' the conversation around addiction with these innovative new solutions. Wellness on the Line Cruise lines and rail journeys are now getting into wellness programming, as spas and hotels have already done, focusing on digital detoxes, treatments, nutrition, fitness, healthy excursions and more. 'It's mindful journeying,' said writer and trend author Jane Wilson. Per the trend, there is a greater emphasis on off boat/off train excursions that enhance wellness — think a visit to a local hammam — than ever before. The Middle East's Wellness Ambitions When it comes to wellness tourism, all eyes are on the Middle East, per the Global Wellness Summit, which will host its annual event in Abu Dhabi in November. 'Culturally rooted wellness experiences are on the rise in the Middle East,' said Thomas Morris, senior partner at Finn Partners. He emphasized that as the trend continues to evolve it will combine tradition with the latest innovations in wellness technology.
