REPORT LAUNCH: 2025 Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report
We're pleased to announce the release of our 2025 Mid-Year Wellness Real Estate Report - the latest analysis from RLA Global in partnership with HotStats.
What's inside?
Our comprehensive report analyzes January-June 2025 performance data vs same period last year, from 11,000+ hotels worldwide, revealing how wellness investments directly impact financial performance at the property level.
Key inisights for investors, operators and developers:
- Major Wellness properties achieve TRevPOR 67.5% higher than Minor Wellness
- Luxury Major Wellness hotels command 84% premium in TRevPAR and 66% in RevPAR vs their Upper Upscale counterparts
- Minor Wellness leads in profitability growth (+5.0% GOPPAR) despite lower capital intensity
New Features in this edition:
- Top 10 Performing Countries for membership fee and spa revenue
- Market Spotlight: UAE—uncovering strategic trends in one of the world's most dynamic hospitality market
Navigating growth trajectories:
In an environment of economic headwinds and evolving consumer priorities, this report provides the data-driven insights that support:
- Identifying high-performing wellness markets
- Optimising wellness investment levels for maximum ROI
- Understanding the premium commanded by different wellness positioning strategies
- Making informed decisions on wellness facility development vs. leased operations
You'll find expert insights from:
- Michael Grove, CEO, HotStats
- Rachael Rothman, Data Analyst, RLA Global
- Suzanne Holbrook, Global Head, Spa, Fitness & Wellness, Marriott International
- Nicolas Bellaton, Head of Hospitality, EMAAR
- Carlos Leal, CEO, United Investments Portugal
As Roger Allen, Group CEO of RLA Global, notes: "As inflationary forces erode discretionary income and the visible softening of demand at lower price points, properties with robust wellness offerings are proving their strategic value in a challenging pricing environment."
Download the Wellness Real Estate Mid-Year Report.