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Organic Spa’s, 2025 Media Event, Experience Wellness and Travel NYC-2025

The event welcomed hundreds of industry experts, media and influencers to Andaz hotel located on 5th Avenue in New York City that take part in one of the most sought-after gatherings of the year.

Highlights included a line-up top speakers and panel discussions, immersive beauty and spa activations, and relaxing and experiential wellness moments including sound bowl healing, meditation and yoga.

The growth and intersection of today’s health, wellness, beauty and travel sectors will be celebrated during the day-long event.

This year’s event featured Organic Spa Media’s “Wellness Around the Globe” symposium, which took place throughout the day.

keynote speakers included Amanda Kloots, fitness entrepreneur, bestselling author and television personality. Also speaking was award-winning travel journalist and world explorer Peter Greenberg, and so many more.

The interactive, educational agenda of speakers, panel discussions and robust conversation about wellness travel, spa trends, healthy living solutions and organic beauty products was streamed live to Organic Spa’s highly engaged virtual audience as well. All media attendees enjoyed an organic gourmet lunch specially curated for this event by chefs from Andaz hotel.

Hot topics for the 2025 panels included Facelift in your Fridge Demonstration, sponsored by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, Perricone Hydrogen Water and The Beauty Molecule book, “Wellness & Transformational Travel”; “Clean Soil, Clean Ingredients, Clean Beauty,” “Hormone Health & Beauty,” “Touchless Wellness Trends,” “Slow Travel,” “The Pleasure Principle”.

I also enjoyed meeting and listening to Mary Beth O’Connor, Area VP of Luxury Partnerships- Leisure, Reimagine, on a Panel titled, Trends in Wellness and Transformative Travel.

Since its inception in 2011, Organic Spa’s signature event has grown from 100 to more than 400 attendees both virtually and in person.

As part of the media’s ongoing commitment to philanthropy, a percentage of the proceeds from this year’s event will also be donated to one of the leading world water foundation charities.

“We are thrilled to host our annual media event in New York City, where we celebrate the best in wellness, beauty, and sustainable living,” said Bev Maloney-Fischback, CEO and founder of Organic Spa Media. “This gathering is an incredible opportunity to connect, discover, and be inspired by brands that are shaping the future of well-being.”

About Organic Spa Magazine: Since 2007, Organic Spa Magazine has been the leading authority in the wellness travel, clean beauty and sustainable lifestyle space.

Moving towards the slow media movement, the magazine went from long time bi-monthly format to a new semi-annual book zine format, themed The Art of Wellbeing   offering readers a more sophisticated in-depth editorial experience.

Organic Spa Magazine’s The Art of Wellbeing Book zine unpacks the current conversation around wellness and wellbeing providing content that readers can trust, cutting through the growing noise in the wellness space.

From clean beauty products to leading transformative wellness destinations, Organic Spa Magazine offers the best of the best for savvy global wellness consumers and advocates of wellbeing.

It was a very well attended event, people in attendance from all over the world in attendance, I met a crew of Japanese wellness editors in attendance for the first time attending Organic Spa Magazine’s New York Mega event.

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The Future of Wellness 2025 Trends by Global Wellness Summit-2025

BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV The Program started by welcoming remarks by Nancy Davis, Chief Creative Officer & Executive Director, GWS/GWI. Program introduction by, From Insights to Impact: How Wellness Research Is Shaping the Future. Susie Ellis, Chair and CEO, GWS/GWI. Amway: Pioneering Wellness, Helping People Live Better, Healthier Lives Melodie...
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3rd Annual GWS & GWI Wellness & Real Estate Communities Symposium-2024

Actor, advocate and humanitarian Richard Gere inspired the room of developers, architects, investors and wellness professionals to “have the humility to genuinely listen to what a community needs.” Hint: the grandmas usually know. Putting this into practice with his Sierra A Mar project, they are building a resilient and abundant future for CostAlegre that is...
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Global Wellness Summit’s Wellness & Real Estate Communities Symposium at JPMorgan Chase NY Headquaters-2024

By: Betty Coker, Editor in Chief for World Liberty TV What a day! A champagne toast to “momentum and magic” concluded the joint Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and Global Wellness Institute (GWI) Wellness Real Estate Symposium at JPMorgan Chase in NYC yesterday, where there was palpable excitement for future opportunities in this growing sector. New...
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Wellness Living & Travel at Organic Spa Media’s 11th Annual 2023 NYC Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event

BY: Liliana Rocio, Senior Editor for World Liberty TV Discover the wellbeing, holistic care, and organic living trends that are shaping the forefront of wellness travel and tourism at Organic Spa Media’s 2023 NYC Experience Wellness & Travel Media Event. Bigger, better, and more informative than ever before, this year’s 11th, annual summit from the...
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Wellness in the Schools Annual Gala @ IAC Building-2018

By: Gloria Smith, Associate Editor for World Liberty TV The Wellness in the Schools 2018 Gala featured tastings from over 30 top NYC restaurants, chefs, and beverage providers. Bid on one-of-a-kind experiences through our silent and live auctions or be a part of our special VIP hour with exclusive tastings, chef demonstrations, and entertainment by...
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Editor Showcase: Total Wellness NYC-2017

By: Lidia Evita, Staff Writer for World Liberty TV The Editor Showcase series is a private brand-to-press networking event in the heart of New York City designed to give your brand valuable face time with influential media outlets. This three hour power networking event provides premium brand placement in front of top-tier editors. The Following...
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Editor Showcase: Total Wellness NYC-2017

The Editor Showcase series is a private brand-to-press networking event in the heart of New York City designed to give your brand valuable face time with influential media outlets. This three hour power networking event provides premium brand placement in front of top-tier editors. See more about Editor Showcase: Total Wellness NYC-2017 in our World...
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Miss Universe Event in NYC, at the WSA Building during New York Fashion Week-2025

On February 7, New York City was the epicenter of glamour, innovation, and global influence as we officially unveiled Miss Universe NYC Headquarters at the WSA Building during New York Fashion Week.

The evening was a spectacular blend of high fashion, live music, and groundbreaking announcements, setting the stage for the next chapter of Miss Universe.

From breathtaking performances by Filip Pogády on violin, Adrian Daurov on cello, and DJ Ana Boo, to the grand host country reveal of Thailand for the 74th Miss Universe competition on November 21, the night was nothing short of extraordinary.

With the launch of MU Talent NYC and our exclusive collaboration with Water Lounge at WSA, Miss Universe is now at the center of elite beauty, wellness, and talent innovation, aligning with celebrity-favorite experts in skincare, body sculpting, acupuncture, and movement refinement.

It’s official—Thailand will be the host country for the 74th Miss Universe competition in 2025.

The exciting news was revealed during the Miss Universe NYC Launch Event held at the WSA building’s 17th-floor screening room and lounge.

The event brought together top fashion figures, industry leaders, and devoted pageant fans to celebrate this major moment in Miss Universe history.

Carson Kressley, Emmy-winning TV personality, and Hannah Lopa, model and presenter, setting the stage for an evening full of big announcements.

Lopa welcomed the audience, saying, “Good evening, fashion icons, industry leaders, and global tastemakers! Welcome to the Miss Universe New York City launch event during New York Fashion Week!” Kressley, a proud New Yorker, added, “We always think of New York as the center of the universe, so what better place for Miss Universe to make a major announcement?”

Raúl Rocha Cantú, President of the Miss Universe Organization, who announced the opening of Miss Universe’s new corporate headquarters in New York City.

Standing on stage, he shared, “We are so proud to announce that Miss Universe now has a home in the heart of New York City, right here in the WSA building.

Being surrounded by landmarks like Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange places us right at the center of global business, entertainment, and fashion.” He also revealed that the new space includes recording studios, photography and video production areas, and creative workspaces to take the Miss Universe brand to new heights.

Even bigger news? Miss Universe is preparing for an IPO on Wall Street, meaning it’s gearing up to become a publicly traded company.

Anne Jakrajutatip, CEO of Miss Universe and President of JKN Global Group, took the stage to reveal where the Miss Universe 2025 competition will take place. Smiling at the excited crowd, she said, “Hello, New York! Hello, Universe! Miss Universe is more than a pageant—it’s a movement. And today, we are thrilled to announce where the world’s most iconic beauty competition is headed next.”

The 74th Miss Universe competition will be held in Thailand, The room erupted in cheers as a stunning video played, showing off Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket, the three host cities for the event.

The Muang Thong Thani Impact Arena will host the final coronation on November 21, 2025, but the competition will be much more than just one night.

Contestants will spend nearly a month in Thailand, participating in fashion events, charity initiatives, and cultural experiences. She also teased details about ticket sales, hotel accommodations, and partnerships with top fashion designers, makeup artists, and sponsors, promising that this year’s pageant will be “bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before.”

It was a very well attended event, Mass media from all over the World in attendance, Sponsors, beauty Queens, Miss Universe 2024 Victoria Theilvig was in attendance to make announcements and conduct interviews.

About Miss Universe Organization: The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds and empowers them to reach their potential. For 73 years, MUO has been committed to leveraging its global network of ambassadors to affect positive change through philanthropic outreach, job creation, and serving as a platform for positive transformation.

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