GLOBAL WELLNESS SUMMIT SPECIAL EDITION
02 DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE 489
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Wellness economy hits US$6.8tn The global wellness economy reached US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research published on 19 November by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI).
Any future gains in longevity will require advances in the medical and wellness markets
The release of the GWI’s 100+ page report, titled Global Wellness Economy Monitor 2025, is an annual highlight at the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), which was held in Dubai, UAE. The research, which provides
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in-depth data on the global GLOBAL WELLNESS SUMMIT
wellness market, each of its 11 sectors and other market insights, predicts the economy will grow to nearly US$9.8 trillion by 2029. The research was presented
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■ Katherine Johnston presented the research on stage during the GWS
live, on-stage, by GWI senior researcher Katherine Johnston.
increasing rates of chronic disease,
Johnston said: "As of 2024, we can
an uptick in mental unwellness
say the entire wellness economy
the global wellness economy
and the market’s growing focus
has recovered from the pandemic."
include an ageing population,
on prevention and longevity.
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Trends fuelling the growth of
Tabacchi was presented with the award on stage
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Phuket named as GWS 2026 host location The annual flag-raising ritual concluded the event
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Mary Tabacchi crowned Leading Woman in Wellness
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GWS delegates learned about scientific protocols
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Industry leaders probed future longevity services
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