Wellness tourism is known as "sun and fun activities" as it includes both wellness care and recreational activities. A few years ago it was only limited to health and wellness but now it has become a way to pamper yourself in luxury. It is a part of luxurious lifestyle as people are including wellness and spa tourism into their daily life as well.Spa, hot tub bath, and sauna have become a part of life as it helps to release daily stress and tension. The trend of wellness tourism is changing. Spiritual tourism is also a part of wellness tourism and many people find this a great way to connect themselves with the divine power.
Wellness tourism is the growing sector and it should not be confused by health tourism, as both are different concepts. The wellness tourism industry is doing well as the size of the global wellness industry in 2010 was around $1,848.7 million and it is rising continuously. There are many reasons why this sector is booming. It is a combination of wellness and tourism, which has led many people to seek for better ways to take care of themselves. Its various fitness and wellness programs for aging people, children, and unhealthy people offer quality care and effective services to people. It is also a direct result of stressed medical systems, globalization, and connection.The estimated size of the wellness tourism industry is around 150 billion dollars, which makes it one of the biggest segments in the industry. Inexpensive air travel, better lodging facilities and other recreational activities have helped the industry grow. The hotels and resorts in wellness tourism offer luxurious accommodation, yoga classes, spa sessions, and other curative practices to people.
As the global wellness tourism industry is growing continuously, it is easy to see the future of the sector. If the sector will grow with the same pace, it will be a major driver of the tourism industry, and continue gaining in influence and revenues. The quality of wellness care and services are growing continuously and will lead to attract maximum number of wellness tourists to opt for wellness tourism.
