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The Wellness Tourism Association Recognizes Its First Wellness Destination

Back in July of 2019, the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) unveiled a nine-point list of assets and attributes that geographic regions of the world should possess before being marketed as Wellness Destinations. Now, the WTA will officially acknowledge and recognize select geographic regions (including towns, provinces, states and even small countries) of the world that […]

Patagonia

Adventure and wellness at the end of the world Patagonia is a stunning region that draws tourists from around the world. Situated in the southernmost region of South America, it is divided by the Andes Mountains into Argentinean Patagonia and Chilean Patagonia. The area is known for its cold temperatures and significant presence of snow […]

A Spa Experience: QC NY, New York, USA

Just a five-minute ferry ride from the south terminal in Manhattan takes you across the water where the East River meets the Hudson. Enjoy views of the Statue of Liberty before arriving on Governors Island; this former military and coast guard base was transformed into a public space in 2005 and has welcomed guests attending […]

A Spa Experience: Spa Natural Center, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Celebrating over 20 years in business, having opened in 2002, Spa Natural Center has positioned itself as a leader in the Dominican Republic in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and offers a range of holistic therapies. With indoor treatment rooms, garden palapas and beachfront cabañas, guests can select their ideal setting to enjoy […]

Global Wellness Summit 2022: Day 3

Highlights of the Global Wellness Summit 2022 Global Wellness Summit Day 1 Global Wellness Summit Day 2 A Global Economist Looks at The Future: Triumphs & Challenges for the Wellness Economy Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO, GWS, US & Thierry Malleret, Co-founder & Managing Partner, Monthly Barometer, France In a time when we are […]

Brazil authorizes remote work visas to encourage digital nomads stays

Brazil’s government is encouraging travelers to become “digital nomads” by working remotely in the South American nation. A measure passed January 24 by the country’s National Immigration Council of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security authorizes one-year visas and residency permits, an Embratur spokesman said Monday. In a program mirroring other remote-work plans that […]

Global Wellness Summit 2021: Day Three

My Perspective on a NEW New Era in Health & Wellness Richard Carmona, MD, Chief of Health Innovation, Canyon Ranch; 17th Surgeon General of the United States What we were told as children: ‘eating your greens’, ‘doing nice things’, and ‘going outside to play’ are good for you, but why? We all code our genes […]

A Wellness Experience: Careyes

Careyes, symbolized by the question mark that sits above the name, is an enigma to those who have yet to discover the 5000 acres of jungle, mangroves, beaches and cliffs spanning a 12 km stretch of Pacific coastline in the state of Jalisco. Alongside the question mark, an exclamation point symbolizes the wow factor guests and residents feel once they discover the essence of this eco-resort that pledges to limit development at 4% of the land, ensuring the preservation of this captivating environment and landscape.

Nearly 4,000 consumers reveal Wellness Vacation Motivations for Post-Pandemic Travel

To support the recovery of the wellness tourism industry, the WTA surveyed consumers andcollected responses from 48 countries and territories.

Global Wellness Summit 2020, November 8–11 Florida: ‘Resetting the World with Wellness’

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the $4.5 trillion global wellness economy, today announced that its 2020 conference would move from Tel Aviv, Israel, to the US, by far the largest wellness market. It will now take place November 8–11 at The Breakers, an iconic hotel on 140 oceanfront acres in Palm Beach, FL, which has received numerous awards for its commitment to guest and employee wellness and diversity.