9th World Wellness Weekend Breaks Records: 187 Nations Unite for Global Wellbeing

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From sunrise yoga on the shores of Fiji to a sunset closing ceremony in Hawaii, the 9th World Wellness Weekend (WWW) unfolded across the globe from September 19–21, 2025, igniting a movement of unprecedented scale. With 187 countries participating and over 10,994 venues registered on wellmap.org, this year’s edition has gone down as the most ambitious celebration of wellness in history.

A Truly Global Celebration

The scope was staggering: 20,000+ free and inclusive wellness activities took place across 2,012 cities, reaching individuals in every time zone. From fitness classes and mindfulness workshops to beauty, hospitality, and tourism-led experiences, communities everywhere found ways to embody WWW’s rallying cry: “Wellness For ALL.”

The Top 10 participating countries included Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, India, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Mexico—while Tokyo, São Paulo, Málaga, Roma, and Marbella emerged as the leading cities hosting the most events.

Wellness in Every Corner of the World

From townhalls to tourism boards, civic leaders embraced the challenge of uniting their communities through wellbeing. In Argentina, the Municipalidad de Tigre spearheaded large-scale programs; in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Banja Luka came alive with citywide activities; and across Italy, 116 cities turned Sport City Day into a nationwide festival of movement.

Even smaller municipalities—from Milis in Italy to Pombal in Portugal—demonstrated that no community is too small to spark a wave of wellness. In the United States, the Cleveland Tower in Ohio and Mineral Wells in Texas stood out as examples of how local initiatives can resonate with global impact.

Champions of Wellness

Corporate and hospitality giants also played a pivotal role. Marriott International once again topped the charts as the Most Active Hotel Group, with 185 hotels and resorts offering free inclusive sessions for guests and locals alike.

Meanwhile, Hose Master LLC, a Cleveland-based company, earned the title of Wellness Champion 2025 in Corporate Wellness. With 82.7% employee participation, its 500-strong workforce collectively completed 8,346 wellness activities, demonstrating that workplace wellbeing is not just a perk, but a cultural priority.

Digital Innovations Expanding Access

The upgraded wellmap.org, available in 17 languages, helped participants easily locate free wellness opportunities both indoors and outdoors. Meanwhile, World Wellness WebTV streamed live sessions to millions, bridging geographical gaps and ensuring inclusivity even for those unable to attend in person.

A Movement with Purpose

Founded in 2017, World Wellness Weekend is more than an annual event—it’s a non-profit mission aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3 (Good Health and Wellbeing for All) and the Global Wellness Institute’s Wellness Moonshot. With support from 50+ mayors, 60+ international federations, and 200+ volunteers worldwide, WWW continues to prove that wellness is not a luxury—it’s a universal right.

Jean-Guy de Gabriac, founder of the movement, emphasized the significance of this year’s milestone:

“World Wellness Weekend is growing stronger each year, showing that wellness is best when shared with family, friends, colleagues and underserved communities. This year’s record-breaking edition proves that people across cultures and continents are eager to make wellbeing a priority for themselves and those around them.”

Looking Ahead

As the world celebrates this historic edition, anticipation is already building for next year. The 10th World Wellness Weekend will be held from September 18–20, 2026, promising to expand the movement’s reach even further.

From 2017’s humble beginnings to today’s record-shattering global celebration, World Wellness Weekend continues to prove that when the world unites in the name of wellbeing, barriers fall, communities thrive, and hope shines brighter.

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