Wellness travel has been on a remarkable upward trajectory for years: According to the most recent data from the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism was a $639 billion market in 2017—and projected to reach $919 billion by 2022. What’s more, wellness tourism grew by 6.5 percent annually from 2015 to 2017, more than twice as fast as tourism overall.
Now, after the stress and challenges of 2020, it should come as no surprise that many travelers are increasingly focused on their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Indeed, the top motivations for a wellness trip—including stress and anxiety reduction, rest and relaxation, getting away from it all and spiritual renewal, according to the 2020 Virtuoso Wellness Community survey—are more relevant than ever before.
What makes the wellness travel market even more appealing is the wide range of experiences it encompasses. Whether your clients are looking for outdoor adventures, fitness opportunities, mindful relaxation, rest and rejuvenation, spa treatments, healthy eating, connections with nature, yoga, a spiritual retreat or just about any other type of wellness activity, today’s opportunities are nearly endless.
Click through this Guide to Wellness to discover some of the wellness travel industry’s best options for nourishing your travelers’ minds, bodies and spirits on their next escape. From streaming wellness and fitness content to offering private pools, deliciously healthy cuisine, outdoor spa treatments and secluded natural settings, these trusted travel partners have everything your clients are looking for on their next wellness vacation.