The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will host its fifth annual Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium on 12 May 2026 in New York City, featuring prominent figures in hospitality and real estate. Bernhard "BB" Bohnenberger, former president of Six Senses and co-founder and CEO of Discover Collection, along with Sam Nazarian, founder and CEO of sbe Entertainment, are among the newly announced speakers.
Bohnenberger will introduce Discover Collection, a private members-only network focused on transformative experiences and environmental impact. Meanwhile, Nazarian will discuss The Estate, a next-generation longevity platform developed with Fountain Life, which aims to establish 25 global centres by 2030, integrating hospitality, healthcare, and preventative wellness.
The symposium, themed "Real Estate Through a Wellness Lens," will explore the burgeoning $548 billion (US$548 billion) wellness real estate sector. It aims to highlight how wellness is reshaping the design and experience of spaces to enhance health, longevity, and quality of life. The event will showcase the individuals and projects setting new benchmarks for human-centred, health-focused environments.
As wellness continues to influence real estate, the symposium will provide a platform for industry leaders to share insights and innovations that are redefining the built environment. Accredited media are invited to apply for attendance to gain firsthand knowledge of the evolving trends in wellness real estate
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