Wellness Tourism Initiative Resources
The GWI Wellness Tourism Initiative is a global think tank dedicated to sharing wellness tourism consumer insights and supporting the industry to deliver world class travel experiences globally.
GWI Wellness Tourism Initiative research
2020 GWI Wellness Tourism Initiative Research
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Global Wellness Tourism Initiative’s 2020 Survey
We have successfully completed our Covid-19 Consumer Wellbeing and Travel Intention Survey in June/July 2020 with over 2,000 respondents from over 70 countries. The topline findings can be viewed on our presentation link. We will also add a Factsheet onto this page shortly also. If you have any further questions please reach out to Katherine Droga, our Initiative Chair at [email protected]
2019 Consumer Wellbeing Travel Results
In 2019, the Wellness Tourism Initiative’s focus was to understand the needs, motivations and behaviour of wellness travelers globally (both primary and secondary wellness travelers). An online survey was launched late 2019 with a focus on USA, Canada, Australia, Romania, China, Italy, Thailand and Singapore.
Download the key findings from our global and country fact sheets below. Look out for additional country fact sheets shortly.
Wellness Tourism Survey – Global Results
Wellness Tourism Survey Results – U.S. and Canadian Travelers
Wellness Tourism Survey Results – Australian Travelers
Wellness Tourism Survey Results – Romanian Travelers
Wellness in Business Travel Survey – Global Results
Wellness in Business Travel – Australian Travelers
Wellness in Business Travel – U.S and Canadian Travelers
Wellness in Business Travel – Romanian Travelers
Wellness Tourism in the News
- Magic Mushrooms Take Wellness Tourism on a Trip– Skin Inc
- The future of tourism, hospitality and wellness travel to be hot topics at 2019 Global Wellness Summit– Travel Daily News
- Wellness tourist zones may be the health trend of the future– The New Daily AU
- Could Wellness Travel Be The Solution To Overtourism?– Compare Retreats
- Can wellness help solve overtourism?– Travel Weekly
- Transformative travel, healthy kitchens among 2018 trends– Hotel Business
- Why Healthy Travelers are Choosing Fitness Retreats over Spa Vacations– Well+Good
- Airports might be the future of wellness– Fast Company
- Wellness at airports: Frankfurt services best, LAX worst; Hong Kong, Singapore in top five– South China Morning Post
- MENA’s wellness tourism market ranks #1 in world for growth– Spa Business
- GWI’s ATM agenda to focus on medical and wellness tourism– Spa Business
- Wellness tourism on the rise in Việt Nam– Vietnam News
- How Air Travel Is Tapping Into The Soaring Wellness Tourism Market– Well to Do Global
- Rise of Wellness Holidays an Antidote to Overtourism– Australian Lesiure Management
- Celeb fave Taryn Toomey further expands into booming wellness tourism– Fast Company
- Wellness Tourism is big business in Asia Pacific– The Hotel Conversation
- ‘Wellness Tourism’ Poised for Accelerated Growth– Women’s Wear Daily
- It’s Not Where You Travel But How That Could Make All The Difference To Your Well-Being– Forbes
- Chinese Tourists Seek Out Wellness Experiences– China Daily
- Wellness tourism is on the rise globally– Jakarta Post
- Wellness tourism is growing faster than ever ‹ this is why people are hooked– Global News
- Wellness’ tourism targeted in new VisitScotland campaign– Daily Business Group UK
- Cruise Lines Ride the Wellness Travel Wave– Global & Mail
- Travel’s Big Growth Opportunity: The $639 Billion Global Wellness Market– PSFK
- New Study Reveals Wellness Tourism Is Booming– MICE & Tourism
- In the pink: Wellness tourism shows healthy growth rates around the world– WTM News
- Wellness tourism surges ahead – biggest growth is in the developing world– The Independent South Africa
- What is Wellness Tourism and How Can You Harness it for Your Events?– Sports Destination Management
- Wellness Tourism Grows to $639 Billion Market– American Spa
- Wellness Vacations Bring a Healthy Lifestyle to the Forefront of Travel– Medical Bag
- Wellness travel: It’s more than just staying fit on the road– The Associated Press
- TripAdvisor Names Most Blissful Destinations For Wellness Travel– TripAdvisor
- Wellness Tourism is improving with spiritual values – Lookout Pro
- Healthy outlook for wellness tourism– WTM Insights Mag
- Pursuit of wellness embraced by travel industry– The Toronto Star
- Thailands Wellness Tourism is Up and Coming– Thailand Business News
- Wellness tourism in great shape– TTN Worldwide
The Global Wellness Institute serves as an umbrella organization for numerous Initiatives, that are independently chaired and run. The resources, editorial, research and opinions presented by the Initiatives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Global Wellness Institute.