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Wellness Tourism Summit 2026

Byron Bay, New South Wales
FROM 27 Aug 26
TO 28 Aug 26

Don’t miss Asia Pacific’s leading Wellness Tourism Industry Summit at Byron Bay in August 2026!

This unique 1½ day event brings together leaders in the wellness tourism space from around the globe, alongside operators and suppliers looking to grow their businesses or step into this industry.

Whether you are an accommodation provider, spa, retreat, nature-based attraction, a destination specialist, travel advisor, media professional, wellness supplier or practitioner, the Wellness Tourism Summit has been designed for you. It’s the chance to invest in both your business and your own wellbeing.

This year’s Summit will be held at the award-winning Crystalbrook Byron, a luxury resort nestled in 45-acres of magical subtropical rainforest near the tranquil shores of Tallow Beach.

Highlights

  • Wellness Connect: Thursday 27 August – Structured B2B networking featuring curated, pre-scheduled business meetings. Includes a delicious afternoon tea.

  • Welcome to Wellness: Thursday 27 August – Meet and connect with fellow delegates in a relaxed setting. Includes nourishing canapés and all beverages. Proudly presented by Sodashi.

  • Wake Up to Wellness: Friday 28 August – A curated morning wellness experience designed to ground and energise delegates before the Conference. Choose from 4+ wellness offerings to start your day!

  • Full Day Conference: Friday 28 August – A full day of global and local speakers, research insights and industry case studies shaping the future of wellness tourism. Includes a delicious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

  • Wellness Tourism Summit Tote Bag filled with curated wellness goodies from our valued Summit partners valued at $100+.

  • Wellness for you: Thursday 27 and Saturday 29 August – Extend your Wellness Tourism Summit experience with Wellness for You — a curated collection of exclusive experiences available to delegates before or after the Summit.

Making a difference

  • The Wellness Tourism Summit is a low impact event that champions sustainable business practices and fosters collaboration.
  • The team at Crystalbrook Byron are committed to environmental sustainability with reusable glass water bottles available in each room to avoid plastic, all bathroom amenities are either biodegradable or recyclable, and they’ve replaced plastic room cards with 100% recycled wooden versions.

A word from your host

Katherine Droga, Founder
“Our vision is to transform global tourism by creating and promoting sustainable experiences and events that positively impact the traveller, the visitor economy and the planet.”

Getting there

This event will be held on Bundjalung Country.
Located approximately 5 minutes from the heart of Byron Bay, and 30 minutes from the Ballina-Byron Airport, you’ll find Crystalbrook Byron at 77-97 Broken Head Road, Byron Bay NSW.

Price

Early bird tickets on sale until April 30 – from AU $895 per person for a Friday day pass.
Special accommodation rates are available for all delegates wishing to stay at Crystalbrook Byron.

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