Wellness Tourism Association

If you are already a wellness tourism stakeholder OR want to get in on this ever-growing space of the tourism industry, join us for our November conference! The special offer on room rates at Chablé Maroma ends July 31, so book soon! More info here: https://lnkd.in/gstE3_6C #wellnesstourism Barbara Nichuals Kiron Dhaliwal Lauren Chiang Max Brennan Deirdre Strunk Dina Niekamp

We are delighted to announce that Serene Vacations Lanka Pvt Ltd, one of the leading tour operators offering uniquely planned tours and activities for travelers visiting the flush-with-nature island country of Sri Lanka, has qualified to become a Supplier Member of the Wellness Tourism Association.  Based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the tour company and travel agency offers a combination of experiences including wellness activities such as yoga and meditation sessions, jungle excursions, Ayurveda spa treatments, riverside and forest walks, temple visits and more. With over 15 years of trip planning experience, their custom-designed and personalized 7 to 14-day tours around the island encompass relaxing beaches, beautiful tea plantations, scenic waterfalls, the natural wildlife, and the country’s rich natural and cultural heritage sites. We look forward to working with CEO Susan Eardly and her team. #wellnesstoursim #wellnesstravel #srilanka #serenevacations #wellnesstourismassociation

The only hotel property on the 2-mile-long, palm-fringed, Caribbean-facing Malabar Beach on the island of Saint Lucia, StolenTime by Rendezvous, St. Lucia is an all-inclusive, adults-only wellness resort. Managed by Sunswept Resorts and therefore a sister-property to the famed BodyHoliday, StolenTime has 100 guestrooms (beachfront, pool or garden views), an onsite spa (one of only two Ayurvedic centers in Saint Lucia), four F&B outlets, a fitness center, tropical gardens and secluded poolside nooks. Read the full story in Recommend Magazine https://lnkd.in/ea67fXY4 Armin Asceric #wellnesstravel #SaintLucia

In honor of Saturday's #GlobalWellnessDay we're offering a special price on our Wellness Specialist Course. This online course is $59 through June 10th. Gain in-depth knowledge with co-author Wellness Tourism Association's Anne Dimon, access specialized resources, and earn CEUs while designing serene and revitalizing trips. Enroll by June 10 to save! Course sponsors: BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia, The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, IMG (International Medical Group), Canyon Ranch, Wellness Tourism Association and Visit Greater Palm Springs. https://lnkd.in/eJsVmbTb

With their head office in Los Angeles and a mission to make Japan a premier destination for a wellness retreat, we are delighted to welcome Tranquwell as our first WTA Member from Japan. Tranquwell’s multi-day itineraries feature a variety of wellness activities such as a two-day Zen meditation at a temple, soul-nourishing forest bathing, yoga on a serene deserted island, and meditation in an aquarium reserved exclusively for Tranquwell. The three types of services offered are 1. Monthly premium Recommended Tours (Small Group) exclusive for eight people, 2. Private Tours with a set date based on the itineraries of the Recommended Tours (Small Group), and 3. Tailor-made Tours.  The tour company also offers luxury accommodations with stunning views plus local gastronomic experiences featuring fresh local produce.  We look forward to working with you!

The Early Bird Special on registration for the International Wellness Tourism Conference (IWTC) ends tomorrow May 31 at midnight. Scheduled for November 19-21, this is an event where you can learn from and network with others in the wellness tourism industry. Think the beautiful beachfront setting of Chablé Maroma in the Rivera Maya, plus sessions totally devoted to topics of interest to travel advisors, retreat leaders, wellness-focused business owners, managers of hotels, resorts and tour operators, DMOs and others looking to embrace this growing space.  Register here to take advantage of this IWTC Early Bird Special: http://alturl.com/cip2x

Think a beautiful beachfront setting plus two days totally devoted to topics of interest to both current wellness tourism stakeholders, plus individuals, businesses, organizations and others looking to embrace this growing space. That's the International Wellness Tourism Conference (IWTC). We have extended the Early Bird Special on Registration until May 31. Register here: http://alturl.com/cip2x Additionally, signature sponsor and host hotel Chablé Maroma is offering attendees a special room rate which includes a healthy breakfast and a 20% discount on spa treatments. This special rate expires July 31st plus the number of rooms is limited so if you plan to join us for the IWTC reserve soon.   If you are interested in being considered as a speaker or a sponsor do reach out to us soonest.  More on the IWTC here:  http://alturl.com/uu97x John T G Nielsen, CHE Barbara Nichuals, Kiron Dhaliwal, Lauren Chiang Max Brennan, Fabián Tejeda Pastrana

There is just one week remaining to take advantage of the Early Bird Special on registration for our 2024 International Wellness Tourism Conference taking place Nov 19 - 21 at host hotel Chablé Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with others in the ever-growing wellness tourism space, plus learn from those with knowledge to share. #IWTC Register here: https://lnkd.in/grT2Y_Du

We are delighted to announce that Senna Wellness Retreat has qualified to become a WTA Member! Built upon a serene hill in the middle of Bac Ninh City located about a 40-minute drive from the capital city of Hanoi, Vietnam, Senna Wellness Retreat is an all-inclusive resort designed to cater to both solos and families looking to nourish, rest and empower mind, body and soul. The word “Senna” is inspired by the medicinal Vietnamese plant Phan Ta Diep used to detoxify the body. The term “Sen” means “Lotus” which represents purity, self-regeneration and rebirth.  Offering an immersive urban wellness experience, Senna Wellness Resort allows guests the opportunity to de-stress, relax and take a pause from their daily lives. With each “wellness journey” tailored to individual guests, inclusive activities such as meditation, yoga and various therapeutic treatments, as well as healthy culinary options, the mission of Senna Wellness Retreat is to help guests embark on a journey of self-discovery touching on all the five pillars of wellness. We so look forward to working with Ms. Ha Vu  CEO & Managing Director, and Ms. Chi Pham Director of Sales & Marketing!  

We're delighted to announce that RAKxa Integrative Wellness has joined our growing wellness tourism community! Surrounded by the lushness of the protected island of Bang Krachao, Thailand and less than an hour’s drive from Bangkok, RAKxa Integrative Wellness is designed to help guests define their health goals and create their personal wellness journeys using RAKxa’s signature Integrative Diagnostics and RAKxa’s Integrative Solutions. The word ‘RAKxa’ derives from the Thai root word (RAHK-sah, รักษ) meaning to conserve, to guard, to cherish, and to heal, which reflects the company’s focus to help guests prevent illness, sustain good health and promote healing. Three to 14-night wellness programs include: Detox, Destress, Weight Management, Immunity Booster, Gut Health and Mobilization, and programs can be personalised to match guests’ health goals. RAKxa offers guests 60, one-bedroom villas, a hydrotherapy area, an onsite wellness cuisine restaurant, an organic tea lounge with a tea sommelier, and daily wellness activities.  We look forward to working with Kanittha Kaensarn and her team.