Climate change, the water crisis, and the wellness industry: Climate change severely threatens the world’s most precious resource: water. The wellness and spa industries are water-intensive, and wellness tourism often leads to other negative environmental impacts that can threaten marine/aquatic ecosystems and harm coastal communities. This agenda brings together sustainability experts to show how the industry needs to change, from strengthening the wellness industry’s role in the “blue economy” (the sustainable use of marine resources for economic growth and the protection of endangered marine ecosystems) to embracing a water ethic (clean water is now a basic human right denied to 2.2 billion people) to adopting new technologies and practices that can transform the industry’s water efficiency.
Perfect Location: EuropeBritain is the ancient birthplace of water wellness and spas, making it an ideal place to explore this subject. Scottish Water is world-famous (it’s essential for major exports like Scotch and whisky) and the country is one of the most water-rich in the world, with more than 30,000 lakes, 10,000 miles of coastline, and enough rivers and streams to circle the Earth three times. Scottish Beach waters will again meet or exceed the country’s strict environmental standards.
Host Sponsor, Kohler – Water Experience Innovator and Sustainability Activist: Our host sponsor for 2024 is Kohler Co., a renowned brand in design and innovative water features/experiences for 150 years. Attendees will literally be immersed in the theme as the summit will take place at one of the company’s seven global facilities, the iconic Old Course Hotel with its redesigned Kohler Waters Spa. The company is also a recognized leader in sustainability and protecting the world’s water resources, and is working hard to achieve net-zero environmental impact by 2035.
“There is a powerful synergy between this year’s summit theme, the nexus of water and health, and Kohler’s mission, which includes pioneering water design, features and experiences for health, as well as working hard to combat climate change and protect the world’s water resources,” Kohler said. Nina KohlerStrategy and Design Leader for Kohler Company’s Hospitality Group.
Tipping point industry moments for growth and disruption: A broad agenda explores the industry’s historic momentum. Global Wellness Institute researchers conclude that the wellness economy was worth it. $5.6 trillion In 2022 $8.5 trillion We plan to release a complete update of the Global Wellness Economy Monitor by 2027. ScotlandIt provides new data and insights into each wellness area.
“This is a turning point for wellness. The 2024 Trends Report notes that the industry has seen more disruption in the past year than the previous decade, including the rapid rise of medical wellness and longevity concepts and big pharma’s rewriting of weight loss,” said Dr. Suzie EllisGWS Chairman and CEO John McClellan said: “With rapidly changing consumer needs, rapidly evolving technology, demographic changes (including a significant ageing population), accelerating climate change and demands from businesses to take environmental action, this year’s agenda will explore how the industry will undergo even more radical transformation in the years to come.”
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About Global Wellness Summit: Global Wellness Summit is an organization that brings together leaders and visionaries to positively shape the future of wellness. $5.6 trillion In addition to its annual conferences around the world, GWS hosts regular in-person and virtual gatherings, including its annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium and Wellness Masterclass Series. GWS also produces the Global Wellness Conversations podcast and the “The Doctor is INclusive” webinar series. The organization’s annual Global Wellness Trends Report provides expert predictions for the future of wellness and is frequently cited in the media. The 18th annual summit will be held in St. Andrews, Scotland, November 4-7, 2024.
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