Global Retreat Industry Report Has Been Published
The 2026 report highlights a significant gap in post-retreat support for consumers worldwide.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Health and Wellness
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The Global Retreat Report 2026 revealed that while industry professionals remain highly optimistic, consumers are dissatisfied with the level of support provided after retreats end. The findings were presented at the Synergy The Retreat Show in Istria, Croatia.
Why it matters
The survey aims to compare industry expectations with actual consumer experiences to identify critical market gaps. By exposing the disconnect between professional sentiment and attendee needs, the report underscores a need for improved follow-up services.
Professional respondents rated industry optimism at 8.66 out of 10 and responsibility at 9.12 out of 10. Conversely, 61 per cent of attendees rated post-retreat support at four or below, with the industry's overall maturity rated at 5.99 out of 10.
The players
Ivana Damnjanovic
She is the lead researcher who directed the study commissioned by Synergy The Retreat Show.
Synergy The Retreat Show
This is an international organization that hosts industry events and commissioned the 2026 study.
The details
Researchers conducted two global surveys in July and August 2026 to evaluate the wellness retreat landscape. The study, led by Ivana Damnjanovic and commissioned by Synergy The Retreat Show, specifically examined the disparity between professional confidence and the realities of the customer experience.
Timeline
July and August 2026: Global surveys were conducted for the report.
October 6, 2026: The Global Retreat Report 2026 findings were officially announced.
Industry Dynamics
The Global Retreat Report 2026 provides a baseline for evaluating the current evolution of the wellness travel sector. It marks a departure from typical industry-funded studies by explicitly highlighting the negative disparity in post-event customer support.
Consumers looking to book wellness retreats should prioritize verifying post-event support policies during their research phase. Prospective guests may now feel more empowered to request detailed follow-up plans before committing to expensive bookings.
The takeaway
The wellness industry currently faces a maturity challenge as professional optimism fails to translate into a consistent consumer experience. Travelers should be aware that high industry confidence does not guarantee robust support after their retreat concludes.
What happens next
Researchers intend to launch future investigations into how guests discover retreats and which specific factors drive their final booking decisions.
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