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JW MARRIOTT CRETE RESORT & SPA, CRETE’S MOST TALKED ABOUT LUXURY RESORT, REOPENS THIS SPRING
As Crete continues to emerge as one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling luxury destinations, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, the luxury seafront resort which launched in 2025, will reopen for the summer season on April 15, welcoming guests to a serene coastal retreat where architecture, nature and understated hospitality come together above the island’s dramatic shoreline near Chania.
Global Wellness Summit Announces Angsana Laguna Phuket as Venue for 20th Anniversary Summit
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) announced that its 20th anniversary Summit will take place at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand. The five-star beachside resort sits within the renowned Laguna Phuket integrated resort complex and offers a unique setting between tranquil lagoons and the white sands of Bang Tao Beach.
Mandarin Oriental appoints Simone Biles as the brands first Global Wellness Ambassador
Mandarin Oriental is proud to announce that Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time and one of the defining athletes of her generation, has joined the brand as its first-ever Global Wellness Ambassador.
SAii Hotels & Resorts Unveils‘Peace of Mind’ Wellness Packages Across Thailand and The Maldives
Stepping away from the pressure of traditional, disciplined wellness retreats, SAii Hotels & Resorts introduces Peace of Mind, a collection of comprehensive wellness packages launched across its entire portfolio. Rooted in the belief that wellness is a way of living rather than a set of rules, Peace of Mind is designed to help guests rediscover mental lightness and return home feeling like themselves again.
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong Embraces Mindful Living as the New Luxury
Mindful living has emerged as one of travel's most defining shifts. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong stands at the forefront of this movement, combining ancient healing practices with cutting-edge technology to meet modern travellers' growing demand for holistic restoration.
As UK Sauna Searches Double, Austria's Alps Offer the Original Ritual Heat Experience
Sauna is no longer niche in Britain, it's a full-blown urban movement. From floating river saunas in London to members-only bathhouses in Manchester and Edinburgh, sauna clubs are popping up across major UK cities, often selling out weekend sessions weeks in advance. Searches for “sauna near me” and “thermal spa” have more than doubled in the past three years, while urban sauna clubs and contrast-therapy studios report membership growth of 25–40% year-on-year.
Global Wellness Summit to Hold 20th Anniversary Event in Phuket, Thailand
The Global Wellness Summit ™ (GWS), the foremost gathering of leaders in the global wellness economy, has announced that its 20th annual conference will take place in Phuket, Thailand from November 10-13, 2026. The landmark event—which will be the largest Global Wellness Summit to date—will convene CEOs of leading wellness companies, physicians and academics, investors, technology innovators, and policymakers for four dynamic days examining the forces transforming all eleven sectors of the wellness economy, from wellness tourism and physical activity to mental wellness, beauty, spas, and wellness real estate, with a lens on the evolving longevity landscape.
Layan Life by Anantara Launches a New Generation of Longevity Retreats for Women
Layan life by Anantara, the brand’s flagship wellness retreat nestled within the luxurious Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, has unveiled a new collection of women-focused retreats designed to support, celebrate and empower women across all chapters of life — from tech-overloaded teens and women navigating the hormonal fluctuations of midlife, to those entering their wiser years wanting to stay strong, mobile and well.
Peru's Wellness Wonders: The Country's Most Transformative Retreats for 2026
Peru may be synonymous with soaring Andean peaks and exhilarating Amazon adventures, but it also offers some of the world's most serene retreats for those seeking true restoration. Amid landscapes rich with ancient energy and extraordinary biodiversity, the country has emerged as a haven for travellers looking to pause, reconnect, and immerse themselves in transformative wellness experiences woven naturally into the rhythm of its breathtaking surroundings.
flydubai reports strong 2025 performance driven by record revenue and passenger growth
The Dubai-based carrier has delivered another strong financial performance for its financial year ending 31 December 2025, reporting a pre-tax profit of AED 2.2 billion (USD 591 million). Total revenue reached AED 13.6 billion (USD 3.7 billion), representing an increase of 6% compared to AED 12.8 billion (USD 3.5 billion) in 2024.
andBeyond Punakha River Lodge Announces 2026 Dates for their Wellness Masters in Residence
Set along the rice fields and riverbanks of western Bhutan, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge occupies a space where the land itself seems to exhale. The design, as well as the tempo, of this elegant lodge and its setting is intentional, inviting guests to inhabit the stillness between things. It is here, in this valley shaped by water, prayer and centuries of transformation, that a renewed and expanded wellness journey unfolds in 2026.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL APPOINTS SIMONE BILES AS THE BRANDS FIRST GLOBAL WELLNESS AMBASSADOR
Mandarin Oriental is proud to announce that Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time and one of the defining athletes of her generation, has joined the brand as its first-ever Global Wellness Ambassador. The long-term, purpose-driven collaboration represents a strategic step in positioning Mandarin Oriental as a global authority in modern, holistic wellbeing. It reflects the Group’s belief that true wellness is the integration of physical strength, mental health, recovery and balance, a philosophy that Biles embodies with authenticity and grace.