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As chair, CEO and co-founder of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the nonprofit Global…
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Eight Global Wellness Trends and How They Will Impact the Future of Fitness
Eight Global Wellness Trends and How They Will Impact the Future of Fitness
The pandemic has sparked profound shifts in what consumers perceive as “true wellness” – what they want, need and…
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Happy Birthday Deborah! 99 Years Young!
Happy Birthday Deborah! 99 Years Young!
My mentor and friend, Deborah Szekely turns 99 years young today! Talk about a wellness success story, and, if you take…
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Mental Wellness is Your Biggest Business and Personal Opportunity in 2021
Mental Wellness is Your Biggest Business and Personal Opportunity in 2021
The first-ever report that defines, analyzes and sizes the global mental wellness economy, identifying and measuring…
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New Regional Reports on Physical Activity/Fitness Sector from GWI Researchers
New Regional Reports on Physical Activity/Fitness Sector from GWI Researchers
Physical activity is a massive global market opportunity: forecast to grow from $828 billion in 2019 to $1.1 trillion…
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Embrace Optimism as a Powerful Antidote to Preventable Disease
Embrace Optimism as a Powerful Antidote to Preventable Disease
In the midst of worries about the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it can be easy to slip into fears about the…
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A Recap of My Opening Remarks from GWS 2019
A Recap of My Opening Remarks from GWS 2019
At the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) in Singapore last month, I had the pleasure of welcoming nearly 600 delegates from…
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Five Wellness Market Trends for Japan
Five Wellness Market Trends for Japan
A boom in inbound wellness travel, J-Beauty, futuristic wellness real estate, technology solutions for the longevity…
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Introducing White Paper Series by GWI Researchers: “Understanding Wellness”
Introducing White Paper Series by GWI Researchers: “Understanding Wellness”
New white paper from the Global Wellness Institute examines four macro forces that are propelling consumer demand. The…
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Moon Landing: Celebrating the Possible!
Moon Landing: Celebrating the Possible!
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing reminds us of the far-reaching goals humankind is capable of…
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Is a “Tech Ethicist” Your Next New Hire?
Is a “Tech Ethicist” Your Next New Hire?
Five trends to watch in digital wellness technology One of the Global Wellness Institute’s key pillars includes…
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The world is shapeshifting. AI is no longer a tool - it’s your co-worker. Climate chaos is rewriting supply chains. Work now spans five…
The world is shapeshifting. AI is no longer a tool - it’s your co-worker. Climate chaos is rewriting supply chains. Work now spans five…
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A $100 heart scan could save your life. Insurance WILL say no. Let me explain the absurd math of American healthcare: - A preventive CAC heart…
A $100 heart scan could save your life. Insurance WILL say no. Let me explain the absurd math of American healthcare: - A preventive CAC heart…
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WHOOP enters the bloodwork arms race. The wearable maker tapped Quest Diagnostics to power its new Advanced Labs feature. WHOOP members can now…
WHOOP enters the bloodwork arms race. The wearable maker tapped Quest Diagnostics to power its new Advanced Labs feature. WHOOP members can now…
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Ellis has spoken at dozens of major travel, spa, hospitality and wellness conferences—from Shanghai to Switzerland—in the last decade, presenting Global Wellness Institute research and educating on the wellness industry and trends. Just a few examples: the Aspen Institute, the New York Times Travel Show, the UNWTO/World Tourism Organization’s Affiliate Members Conference, Uruguay, ITB Berlin, the International Spa Association’s annual Conference and as a roundtable participant at the World…
Ellis has spoken at dozens of major travel, spa, hospitality and wellness conferences—from Shanghai to Switzerland—in the last decade, presenting Global Wellness Institute research and educating on the wellness industry and trends. Just a few examples: the Aspen Institute, the New York Times Travel Show, the UNWTO/World Tourism Organization’s Affiliate Members Conference, Uruguay, ITB Berlin, the International Spa Association’s annual Conference and as a roundtable participant at the World Economic Forum, Davos. Mayo Clinic – forthcoming.
Honors & Awards
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Visionary Award
International Spa Association
For her lifelong, passionate commitment to the spa and wellness industry, Ellis received the International Spa Association’s annual 'Visionary Award' in 2012. The organization noted her “infectious passion” for advancing the spa/wellness industry and “connecting thought-leaders across the globe to achieve this goal. She is a true visionary in every sense of the word, and continues to be on the cutting edge of health and wellness developments globally.”
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English
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German
Professional working proficiency
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Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
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Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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University of California, Irvine, Spa and Hospitality Management Program, Irvine, California
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Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico
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If you know me, you know how deeply I believe in serving our communities. As a proud Ambassador for the Global Wellness Institute and Co-Chair of the…
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Last year we sold out about a week before the Summit in Scotland began, and had 90 people on our wait list. While it is impossible to predict with…
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Dubai is where the world gathers. At the Global Wellness Summit 2025, it’s also where the leading voices in wellness real estate converge. 🏙️…
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I heard Dr. Chen speak about her book, Hospitality Vibes, and knew immediately that this was a game changing concept. Can’t wait to hear her again in…
I heard Dr. Chen speak about her book, Hospitality Vibes, and knew immediately that this was a game changing concept. Can’t wait to hear her again in…
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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Meng-Mei (Maggie) Chen as a speaker at the 19th Global Wellness Summit in Dubai. She’ll introduce Hospitality Vibes—a…
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Dr. Chatterjee, who is on our Global Wellness Institute advisory board, makes an excellent point here regarding his slow-looking research applying to…
Dr. Chatterjee, who is on our Global Wellness Institute advisory board, makes an excellent point here regarding his slow-looking research applying to…
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400+ people will be at Stanford's consumer health conference in February. They're not coming for the speakers. I learned this at Human+Tech Week…
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How do ancient spaces inspire modern wellness thinking? 🌿 I recently travelled to the island of Kos in Greece where I visited the legendary Tree of…
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Does your jaw click or pop every time you open your mouth? Often, this signifies a change in the way your jaw (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) is…
Does your jaw click or pop every time you open your mouth? Often, this signifies a change in the way your jaw (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) is…
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Putting the NEURO back into neuroaesthetics. Previously, on this platform, I observed the promiscuous way that the term neuroaesthetics is used in…
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