For decades, wellness tourists flocked to destinations where they were bombarded with itineraries packed with fitness classes; detoxification treatments and meals designed to reduce caloric intake and maximize nutritional value. So, is passive wellness the new luxury?

In the search for a longer, healthier life, modern science and ancient wisdom are finally finding common ground. If you aren’t in the know just yet, across the globe rare, unique places known as blue zones are being recognised as regions where people consistently live longer and report higher levels of well-being.

For today’s luxury traveler, wellness is not simply a perk—it is the baseline. And while spa menus and serene surroundings remain essential, one factor is quietly revolutionising the guest experience: premium, performance yoga equipment.

One of the reasons why Synergy picked REVĪVŌ Wellness Resort as their 2024 location was its wonderful approach to nutrition. The REVĪVŌ NŪTRIŌ Kitchen and culinary concept reject prescriptive or restrictive diets, focusing instead on crafting nourishing and balanced meals tailored to individual needs.

Men’s wellbeing is one close to Synergy’s heart as it was one of the reasons that Synergy was born. The journey began with Laura, Synergy's founder, whose personal experience of a family tragedy due to mental health issues profoundly shaped her mission.

We’re increasingly seeing the integration of tourism and psychological care in response to a rising demand for mental health support and in-person connection during travel. It’s a move beyond the physical body - which has so often been the focus of wellness programs - to look at what’s going on inside, too.

At Synergy we deeply value collective wisdom, which is why we collected the thoughts and advise of all the Retreat Leaders attending Synergy 2022, on 7 simple habits that can benefit your everyday wellbeing.

Respiratory wellness across the globe has reached an inflection point, due to the effects of air pollution, indoor HVAC systems, climate change, and new COVID-19 variants along with a growing focus on strengthening the immune system and self-care.

This year we are proud to welcome Jen Fein, CEO and co-founder of YouLi travel platform, to speak at Synergy – The Retreat Show. Jen will be sharing her unique vision on how to make sure the software you use is empowering and not overwhelming.

We look at how the wellness world is increasingly embracing the healing power of mud, and what it means for the retreat industry.

Synergy founder Laura Montesanti meets with successful hotelier Rocco Bova to discuss the challenges and benefits of wellness integration.

We look to future predictions for the global wellness industry, which might be of interest to our attendees.

When it comes to architecture for travel and wellness spaces, 'green' is good - but it's simply not enough these days. We consider how to design buildings that blend seamlessly, as well as respect and nourish, the surrounding nature and environment…

We take a closer look at some of the emerging travel trends for 2021, including an increased appetite for escape, the new world of work and priorities of the eco-conscious traveller.

Enhance your guests’ experience with mindful food and beverage selections. We take a look at the role of nutrition in keeping the brain healthy, and how you can encompass this within your offering.

Circadian rhythm refers to our internal body clock, which controls our biological system; from our moods, performance and sleeping patterns to our metabolic and immune systems.