Analysis of the 2023 Wellness Travel Consumer Survey The post 2023 Wellness Travel Consumer Survey appeared first on Wellness Tourism Association ..read more

The Leading Light Award was presented to Ms. Jordan (on right) by WTA Board Chair Molly Anderson, Vice President, Sales, Canyon Ranch.  Ms. Rose Jordan  Recognized locally as having led the way to Mineral Wells being declared the Wellness Capital of Texas, Rose Jordan was nominated by Nikki Elms, Chairman of the Board for the Mineral Wells Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, and Park Superintendent at Lake Mineral Wells State Park. “I am honored to nominate Rose Jordan for the Leading Light Award, as she exemplifies the core values of the Wellness Tourism Association and ha ..read more

By I Nyoman Yastama Mr. Jean-Guy de Gabriac invited Mr. Hylton Lipkin (General Manager of Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion at that time) to become a WWW Country Ambassador for Vietnam and myself as Coordinator in 2020. The Covid 19 pandemic arrived in 2020, but as Coordinator and Ambassador, we never stopped spreading positive wellness vibes to others (the people in Vietnam, the local community and government). Certainly, we faced some challenges in terms of how to run Alba Wellness Resort during the pandemic and while following the protocol of Covid 19 procedures from the local government ..read more

The Wellness Tourism Association defines a Wellness Destination as “A geographical area that fosters and promotes wellness as an integral part of life within the community and economics of the region.” Back in 2019, the WTA unveiled a nine-point list of assets and attributes that geographic regions of the world should possess as they seek to market themselves to consumers as Wellness Destinations. Here is the nine-point list of what it takes for a geographic region to market itself as a Wellness Destination: A safe/secure environment in both perception and reality A clean and sanitary infrast ..read more

We’d like to thank the close to 1,500 people who participated in our 2022 Wellness Travel Survey, plus announce the winners of FIVE fabulous prizes donated by our generous WTA Members: Art of Living Retreat Center, Canyon Ranch, Garden of the Gods Resort and Club, The Springs Resort, and The Ranch Malibu.  We are SO grateful for your support. And, the winners (selected totally at random from ALL those who participated) are:   Kathy W of Tennessee Margaret W of Washington  Jill P of Massachusetts Wendy C of Florida  And Susan S of Idaho&nbs ..read more

Retreat planning can be a challenging and time-consuming task, especially for retreat centers, resorts, or wellness professionals who are busy providing their clients with a relaxing and memorable experience. However, outsourcing retreat planning to a professional retreat planner can help reduce the stress and workload involved in organizing a retreat. Retreat planning service is also a valuable add-on for retreat leaders looking to book a venue. Finding the right venue for a retreat can be a huge problem for retreat leaders, as they often lack the expertise and contacts to select the right l ..read more

Retreat planning can be a challenging and time-consuming task, especially for retreat centers, resorts, or wellness professionals who are busy providing their clients with a relaxing and memorable experience. However, outsourcing retreat planning to a professional retreat planner can help reduce the stress and workload involved in organizing a retreat. Retreat planning service is also a valuable add-on for retreat leaders looking to book a venue. Finding the right venue for a retreat can be a huge problem for retreat leaders, as they often lack the expertise and contacts to select the right l ..read more

We are excited to announce our first Marketing Webinar for Members in partnership with Curve Trends Marketing. The first webinar will cover building a marketing strategy and plan for businesses of all sizes. It will also touch upon the most successful marketing channels and avenues for the travel industry. Register Now! Please save the date: April 13th, 10 AM EST. Curve Trends Marketing, a brainchild of marketing industry thought leader Bibi Mukherjee, is a leading digital marketing agency focusing on a multi-channel mix of digital advertising, including marketing strategy, brand development ..read more

Two individuals were selected to receive the WTA first Leading Light Award. The award was launched earlier this year to honor companies or individuals who had successfully launched and implemented a wellness project/initiative that upholds and furthers the principles of the association’s mission, “to shape and support sustainable wellness tourism for the global good.” The WTA Board of Directors reviewed the list of a dozen nominees and selected Ms. Refica Attwood, Founder and Executive Director of Wallings Nature Reserve in Antigua & Barbuda and Mr. I Nyoman Yastama, S ..read more

Launched in 2022, the Annual WTA Leading Light Award was created to honor an individual or a business/company/organization who (or that) has successfully launched and implemented a wellness project/initiative that upholds the principles of the Wellness Tourism Association’s mission, “to shape and support the sustainable growth of wellness tourism for the global good.”  Nominations will close on April 31st.  The 2023 winner(s) will be announced before the end of May 2023.  Who can nominate Anyone can nominate a person or company who is already a participant in the wel ..read more