In Brief: The Global Wellness Summit, a significant event in the hospitality industry, will be celebrating its 20th anniversary at Angsana Laguna Phuket in 2026, highlighting the importance of wellness tourism.
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The Global Wellness Summit announced that its 20th-anniversary event will take place at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand from November 10 to 13, 2026, with four co-chairs appointed to help shape the conference agenda.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will hold its 20th anniversary gathering from November 10–13, 2026, at Angsana Laguna Phuket in Thailand. The five-star resort is located within the Laguna Phuket integrated resort complex, situated between tranquil lagoons and Bang Tao Beach.
Four co-chairs have been named for the 2026 conference: Cathy Feliciano-Chon, managing partner of FINN Partners Greater China; Jiří Dvořák, MD, PhD, professor emeritus of neurology at the University of Zurich and executive senior adviser to BDMS Wellness Clinic in Bangkok; Jessica Jesse, founder and CEO of BuDhaGirl and creator of Zen Collective; and Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee, MD, MSc, PhD, director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine at Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health.
The invite-only Summit is expected to be the largest in the organization’s history, bringing together CEOs of wellness companies, physicians, academics, investors, technology innovators, and policymakers for four days of discussions on the wellness economy.
Cathy Feliciano-Chon is based in Hong Kong and leads FINN Partners Greater China, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing. Jiří Dvořák is professor emeritus of neurology at the University of Zurich, senior consultant in neurology and research at the Schulthess Clinic Spine Center, and co-founder and executive senior adviser to BDMS Wellness Clinic in Bangkok. Jessica Jesse is the founder, CEO, and creative director of BuDhaGirl and creator of Zen Collective. Pongsadhorn Pokpermdee is director-general of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine at Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and serves in global leadership roles, including Vice-Chair of the WHO Executive Board and Chair of the APEC Health Working Group.
Registration is open, and delegates can request an invitation. Special room rates at Angsana Laguna Phuket for the Summit start at THB 7,000 (approximately US$216). Accredited media can apply to attend.
