Curly Lab, Barcelona — Photo by Salva López

The now multi-trillion-dollar wellness industry shows no signs of slowing down, and the hospitality industry continues to evolve to align with guests’ shifting desires. According to travel industry site Skift’s State of Travel 2024 report, wellness tourism boasted a growth rate of more than 36 percent from 2020 to 2022.

The upward trajectory is set to continue, with projections indicating 16.6 percent growth from 2022 to 2027. Notably, wellness tourists are a lucrative demographic, with international travelers spending 41 percent more and U.S. domestic travelers spending a staggering 175 percent more than their non-wellness counterparts.

Here, we highlight 12 standout projects—from dental clinics to luxury resorts and medical spas—that prove innovative design and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Read the full article at hospitalitydesign.com