Wellness tourism
Thailand hailed as Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination
Thailand was acclaimed as the Top Global Spa & Wellness Destination at the Hospitality Horizon Spa & Wellness Summit & Awards 2025 last 14th June at Sofitel Mumbai BKC, India.
Wellness tourism becoming increasingly important in the travel scene
With even small hotels offering spa services, traditional healing modalities getting a UNESCO nod, and airlines teaming up with wellness companies, it is not surprising that wellness tourism is rapidly becoming a major growth sector within the global industry.
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Grand Aquarium Yoga
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) formally launched Grand Aquarium Yoga, Thailand’s first underwater yoga experience.
Jumeirah properties get set to mark Global Wellness Day
With Global Wellness Day slated for 14th June, international luxury hospitality firm Jumeirah invites guests to reconnect with themselves, their surroundings, and the spirit of place through a meaningful journey of wellbeing at Talise Spa destinations around the world.
Tourism Malaysia introduces a slew of wellness tourism packages
Tourism Malaysia launched 36 wellness tourism packages on Friday, 14th March, combining health, culture, and nature in each curated tour.
JR Pass reveals its top five onsen destinations for 2025
While urban tourism in places like Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo remain high on the list of most travellers heading to Japan, onsen [hot spring] destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign travellers.
Northern Philippine province of Ilocos hopes to hit 5M arrivals target by 2028
The office of the Philippine Department of Tourism in the Ilocos Region (DOT-1) announced an ambitious goal to hit over five million tourist arrivals by 2028.
Accor white paper to shape the future of wellness in hospitality
Accor announced the release of a new white paper that will shape the future of the hospitality industry on Wednesday, 26th February.
CapitaLand Investment launches paper on health and wellness real estate in Southeast Asia
Singapore’s CapitaLand Investment (CLI) recently published a new research report detailing its views regarding growing opportunities for wellness real estate in Southeast Asia.
Shinta Mani Wild rethinks wellness for modern travellers
Cambodian luxury jungle camp Shinta Mani Wild recently shifted gears to deliver an all-inclusive Wellness at WILD stay that both sparks the spirit of adventure in travellers whilst reconnecting them with nature.
Astute Analytica sees significant growth in medical tourism well up to 2033
Indian research firm Astute Analytica reports that the total value of the global medical tourism industry could be as high as US$46.66 billion by 2033.
Vietnam seeks to boost wellness tourism sector
Thanks to increasing interest in holistic wellness, Vietnam reports that its wellness tourism sector is working to be at par with and to even surpass its regional peers.
Japan to host third International Wellness Tourism Expo in June 2025
The third International Wellness Tourism Expo (iWT) will be held in Japan’s Tokyo Big Sight convention centre from 25 to 27 June 2025.
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts opens new wellbeing clinic in Phuket
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts augmented their wellness offerings in Thailand with the opening of its new wellbeing clinic The Pavilions Vitality in Phuket.
Real-life isle for wellness ‘Amazons’ to rise in Finland
Last year's blockbuster movie hit, Wonder Woman, seems to have inspired the conversion of an island off the Finnish coastline into the SuperShe oasis.
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