18/12/2025
So many spas, retreats and other wellness venues haven't caught up with what consumers actually want
I see so many destinations posting like people want to be left alone. They donāt! ā
A huge trend that kicked off in 2025 and will get even bigger is that people are craving connection ā but your content needs to show it.
People want to belong to something bigger than themselves but most wellness venues haven't yet caught up
Conde Nast Traveller recently shared their six wellness trends for 2026 and unsurprisingly, communal wellness came up
They mention communal spaces, DJ yoga, group ceremonies, sauna socials.
I can see this in my own clients:
šŗ Mellulah Retreats and Sam Wilson started Soul Medicine ā a yoga rave that brings people together to dance, flow and enjoy sound healing
š”ļø The Island Sauna is built on its community. People coming together on those sauna benches in Portland has seen them have an incredible first year trading
But most businesses donāt show community in their content
They post empty rooms and stock images instead of the real interactions ā which kills a customers desire š
If your content doesnāt show connection, customers assume there isnāt any. And, clearly, connection is the currency of wellness in 2026.
I invite you to audit your grid through this lens of community. How much of your community are you sharing with others? š¤