The 2025 Wellness Tourism Summit was held in Byron Bay in September 2025, proudly supported by Destination NSW.

The summit brought together leaders from around the globe, alongside visitor economy businesses and suppliers looking to grow the wellness tourism industry.

Speakers included Well Traveller Founder Katherine Droga, Aro Ha Wellness Retreat co-creator Damian Chaparro, sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo and Wanderlust GM Tim Pocock.

View the session recordings below:

  • The wellness opportunity – what’s the data telling us?
  • Global wellness trends you need to consider right now
  • The sleep revolution - all you need to know
  • Giving back. How Hawaii is championing regenerative experiences that wellness visitors will love
  • The social wellness boom – bathing, saunas and the secrets to success
  • The potential and peril of AI in wellness
  • What do consumers expect from spa rituals now and in the future?
  • Asia in focus - How to partner and scale a wellness business while staying true to your USP
  • How a successful wellness B Corp is using wellness events to innovate and drive engagement’
  • Wild wellness – unplug and off-grid experiences