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Wellness Tourism: The Rising Star in Tourism Industry
Wellness Tourism: The Rising Star in Tourism Industry
Wellness Tourism: The Rising Star in Tourism Industry
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Wellness tourism is growing at a faster rate than global tourism, as more consumers
aspire to higher levels of wellness and incorporate this intention into their travels.
Those who take a trip entirely for wellness purposes (primary wellness tourists) and
those who seek to engage in wellness activities as part of any kind of trip (secondary
wellness tourists). The emerging global middle class; Greater disposable incomes; and
growing consumer interest in health, travel, and new experiences are all fueling strong
demand propelling wellness tourism into a $563.2 billion global market in 2015.From
2013- 2015, wellness tourism expenditures grew by 6.8% annually in U.S. dollars (or
16.7% annually in Euros), much higher than the 3.4% annual U.S. dollar increase for
overall tourism (or 13.2% annually in Euros).
Wellness tourism expenditures are distributed among many travel and tourism
segments, from food and lodging to activities, excursions, shopping, and other auxiliary
services. Within each segment, some expenditures may include wellness-focused
activities (e.g., visiting a spa or hot spring, taking a meditation or tai chi class, etc.),
while other expenditures may be generic (such as transportation, general food and
lodging, or buying souvenirs).
Global Wellness Economy January 2017
Top Wellness Destinations In the World
1. Thailand: Kamalaya.
2. India: Ananda.
3. New Zealand: Aro Ha Wellness Retreat.
4. Mauritius: Shanti Maurice.
5. Oman: Six Senses Zighy Bay.
6. Spain: SHA Wellness Clinic.
7. Bali: Como Shambhala.
8. St Lucia: The Body Holiday.