The wellness retreat sector is now one of the fastest-growing industries globally, expected to nearly double in the next five years.


According to the 2025 Global Wellness Economy Report by the GWI (Global Wellness Institute), the retreat segment will grow from $365B in 2023 to over $639B by 2030.

Drivers of growth include:

• Remote work and “workcations”
• Rising burnout and mental health awareness
• Gen Z and Millennial demand for experiential healing
• Insurance-backed wellness tourism in select countries Asia-Pacific, particularly Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam, is forecasted to see the fastest growth, while Europe leads in luxury segment expansion. Emerging trends:
• Medical + mindfulness hybrids
• Psychedelic therapy retreats (where legal)
• Corporate wellness offsites Retreats are evolving from niche getaways to mainstream health infrastructure.