The latest region to have caught a large proportion of wellness tourists is Latin America, as it is now speeding ahead in this sector as per the recent figures released by the Global Wellness Tourism Congress (GWTC).
As per report, Latin America that spans across countries of Central and South America, Mexico and the Caribbean is experiencing a notable annual growth of wellness tourists that will reach an estimated 13.4% until 2017. Latin America now features as the second best place for wellness after the Middle East, when it comes to annual growth.Wellness tourism is basically when a person travels due to personal well-being to areas that have facilities like beauty, yoga, fitness, retreats and spas. In fact, wellness forms a great part of the travel industry, as more and more people are taking time off their busy schedules to focus more on rejuvenation and relaxation.The market share of Latin America in the wellness sector is estimated to be 42 million dollars and a prominent place that has contributed to this enhanced figure is the Baymen Resort and Spa in Cayo, Belize.
This lush rainforest resort has an amazing infinity pool and hot tub, a spa that has stunning Maya waterfalls and spring pools. The Baymen is particularly known for its natural eco credentials that make guests feel as if they are a part of nature, making it one of the most sought-after wellness properties across the globe.Stress has become synonymous with the modern lifestyle and wellness tourism provides great relaxation to the guests. Belize, apart from being home to The Baymen Resort also has great climate, amazing wildlife, and beautiful landscapes, making it the perfect wellness retreat. Other Latin American countries are also blessed with great natural beauty, which makes the retreat very attractive for the wellness tourist.The other most attractive feature is that these countries provide wellness at an affordable cost. This is the reason why they receive many guests from North America and Europe, as it becomes easier to splurge and get a luxurious wellness experience, which they obviously cannot practice in their country owing to greater costs.Latin America is known for its hospitality, breathtaking nature and affordability and these three qualities have created a surge in the Latin American wellness industry. This will continue as the industry matures and develops further.
