The unhealthy aspects of travel reflect a broader trend people are unwell, and increasingly so. Wellness tourism is a holistic mode of travel that integrates a quest for physical health, beauty or longevity, andor a heightening of consciousness or spiritual awareness, and a connection with community, nature or the divine mystery. Its market is valued at 320 billion baht and ranked th in the world and 4th in asia after china, japan and india. Global spa and wellness summit global wellness tourism congress the global wellness tourism economy iii wellnessminded consumers integrate healthy habits and activities into their lifestyles and their travel. Wellness tourism represents 1 in 7 tourism dollars. Wellness tourism is a growing segment within the global tourism market, as wellness minded consumers integrate their values and lifestyles into their travels. From 202015, the global wellness sector registered doubledigit. It encompasses a range of tourism experiences in destinations with wellness products, appropriate. Wellness tourism on the rise as travellers ditch beaches. Travelers made 691 million wellness trips in 2015, representing 6. The impact of wellness on workforce productivity in global.
International report released at the 20 global wellness tourism. It positively affects the economy of both the source and host countries. Biologique recherche, the body holiday, bon vital, delos, espa, jhana, massage envy, mindbody, natura bisse, noel asmar, spafinder wellness, wts international. Dec 23, 2016 wellness tourism on the rise as travellers ditch beaches. Wellness tourism is now an identifiable niche market in at least 30 countries.
This statistic displays wellness tourism expenditure in europe in 20. This statistic shows a forecast on the annual growth of wellness tourism spending in europe from 20 to 2017, by country. Global wellness tourism economy full report final pdf. It has been accepted for inclusion in travel and tourism. Foreword it is my sincere pleasure to introduce you to the 20 global wellness tourism economy report, a landmark study commissioned by the global wellness institute gwi, in conjunction with. In 20, the global wellness institute gwi unveiled the inaugural edition of the global wellness tourism economy report a landmark study that defined the parameters and characteristics. I have known her for five years, since she founded wellness tourism worldwide. Leading wellness industry research the global wellness institute initiates, analyzes and trumpets authoritative wellness industry research. Market size of the global wellness industry in 20152017, by segment.
In the global wellness tourism economy report by ophelia yeung, and katherine johnston, wellness tourism is defined as travel associated with the pursuit of. According to gwi, thailands receipts from wellness tourism grew 7% annually during 20 2015. Driven by growth in asia, the middle eastnorth africa, subsaharan africa and developing countries, wellness tourism is expected to grow 50 percent faster than the overall tourism industry over the next. For example, in india, some argue that a policy of medical tourism for the classes and health missions for the masses will lead to a deepening of the inequities already embedded in the health care system. The mta works with healthcare providers, governments, insurance companies, employers and other buyers of healthcare in their medical tourism, international patient, and healthcare initiatives with a focus on. This statistic shows the global market size of the wellness industry in 2015 and 2017.
The global wellness economy monitor was prepared by ophelia yeung and katherine. The analysts forecast the global wellness tourism market to grow at a cagr of 10. Besides, wellness tourism has opportunities to create more value added to the thai economy. Tourism is one of the key industries driving the current change and tourism could be a transformative tool within this takeoff. A growth rate more than twice as fast as overall tourism expenditures 6. Global wellness summit trends reports 2020 global wellness trends report 2019 global wellness trends report 2018 global wellness trends report 2017 8 wellness trends for 2017 and beyond 2015. In 20, the global wellness institute gwi unveiled the inaugural edition of the global wellness tourism economy report a landmark study that defined the parameters and characteristics of the emerging wellness tourism sector, estimated its global size. The 2020 summit will take place in tel aviv, israel, november 10. From this study it is evident that business operators are enthusiastic about the possibility to utilize wellbeing as a tourism product resource.
Global spa economy 2007 2008, spas and the global wellness market 2010, and the global wellness tourism economy 20. Europe is the number one global region for incoming wellness tourism trips and the second global region for wellness tourism expenditure. The global wellness tourism economy global wellness institute. Global wellness tourism market 20172021 research and. Pdf wellness tourism is different from, and larger than, medical tourism. Following international conventions for measuring tourism, this. According to the gwi report, from 20 2015, the wellness economy grew by 10. The easiest way to define wellness tourism is by differentiating it from medical tourism. Technavios analysts forecast the global wellness tourism market to grow at a cagr of 10.
Latest global wellness economy monitor trumpets the growth of. The experience economy logic in the wellness tourism industry. Spa is a core business within wellness tourism and accounts for a significant portion of the wellness tourism economy. Wellness tourism means secondary activities for most. The global tourism industry and the wellness industry are both undergoing a major growth phase fuelled by the consumers everincreasing desire for not only emotional experiences but also more permanent transformations and lifestyle changes. The global wellness economy encompasses many industries that enable consumers. Wellness industry research global wellness institute. The global wellness institutes gwi recently released 2016 global wellness economy monitor confirms that the worldwide wellness industry grew an impressive 10.
Just the numbers 2017 global wellness economy monitor. Wellness tourism accounts for about 6% of all domestic and inbound tourism trips 524 400 000 trips. Covered in this report the report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global wellness tourism market for 20172021. Furthermore, sport tourism accounts for 25% of all tourism receipts, rising to as much as 55% in australia and parts of new zealand. Medical and wellness tourism lessons from asia 23apr2014. It makes perfect sense to have our own association, sayscofounder and president, anne dimon. Latest global wellness economy monitor trumpets the growth. Camille has created a leading resource for the global wellness and tourism sector. Wellness goes beyond relaxation and is a key element of lifestyle, which is a significant opportunity for the travel and tourism industry, since people following a wellness lifestyle will look for similar services when they are travelling. Global secondary wellness tourism had 20 percent growth in trips and 16 percent growth in expenditures from 20 to 2015, compared to two and five. In 20, the global wellness institute gwi unveiled the inaugural edition of the global wellness tourism economy report a landmark study that defined the parameters and characteristics of the emerging wellness tourism sector, estimated its global size, and highlighted its far reaching economic impacts. She has an innate ability to simplify some of the abstract and dynamic aspects of todays tourism with proficiency and ease.
Globally, wellness tourism is one of the fastest growing market segments, rising 12. The global wellness tourism report data revealed in 20, prepared by the global wellness institute g wi and the stanford research institute s ri, prove the following trends the global wellness tourism economy, 20. Feb, 2017 global secondary wellness tourism had 20 percent growth in trips and 16 percent growth in expenditures from 20 to 2015, compared to two and five percent, respectively, for primary wellness. In addition to wellness tourism, the group reported the global wellness industry in general grew 10. If you are interested in sponsoring gwi research click here. Gwi unveiled its groundbreaking global wellness tourism economy study in 20, bringing attention to wellness tourism worldwide and defining it as travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing ones personal wellbeing. Medical tourists elect to travel across international borders to receive some form of medical treatment treatments may span the full range of medical services most common. Twenty countries accounted for 85 percent of global wellness tourism expenditures in 2012. Wellness tourism is the sum of all phenomena resulting from a journey by individuals whose motive in whole or in part is to maintain or promote their health and wellbeing, and who stay at least one night at a facility that is specifically designed to holistically.
Oct 11, 20 i just returned from india, where i had the opportunity to attend the global spa and wellness summit in delhi, which kicked off with a congress on the rise of wellness tourism. Global market size of the wellness industry 20152017 statista. Health and the economy the impact of wellness on workforce productivity. World bank concludes that ssa could be on the cusp of an economic takeoff, much like china was 30 years ago, and india was 20 years ago. According to the latest global wellness institute gwi report, wellness tourism is one of the fastestgrowing segments in the wellness economy today. Chamber of commerces global initiative on health and economy.
Global wellness tourism market 20162020 pr newswire. Like all other sectors of the world economy, tourism is also feeling the pinch of the crisis that. Wellness tourism is more than spa tourism and includes healthy cuisine, specific fitness or body mindspirit. The new 100page edition is packed with more regional and. Wellness tourism means secondary activities for most global. Global wellness tourism economy report global wellness. Medical tourism association a global platform for the. The top five countries alone united states, germany, japan, france, austria account for more than half the market 59 percent of expenditures. Global wellness economy monitor january 2017 vii wellness tourism is travel associated with the pursuit of maintaining or enhancing ones personal. Wellness tourism accounts for 14% of all domestic and international tourism expenditures.
Global wellness tourism economy spa balance consulting. Similarly, political representatives also see the value in this unique product offering and as a result are keen to provide supportive environments to. Medical tourism may raise broader ethical issues for the countries in which it is promoted. Global wellness tourism economy global wellness institute. Global market size of the wellness industry 20152017. Wellness tourism worldwide wellness tourism worldwide. Wellness tourism is different from, and larger than, medical tourism.
Oct 10, 2019 this statistic shows the global market size of the wellness industry in 2015 and 2017. The medical tourism association is a global nonprofit association for the medical tourism and international patient industry. The global wellness institute gwi, is a 501c3, nonprofit organization with a mission to empower wellness worldwide by educating public and private sectors about preventative health and wellness. Oct 09, 20 sris complete the global wellness tourism economy report, which includes data on regionalnational wellness tourism markets and future category growth, will be released at a media event in new york city on november 7, 20. The global wellness tourism economy 20 global wellness. Global spa and wellness summit global wellness tourism congress the global wellness tourism economy iii wellness minded consumers integrate healthy habits and activities into their lifestyles and their travel. Aug 04, 2017 the big, booming business of wellness. The influence of health tourism on the economy is composed of two. Thinking outside the box about wellness tourism economic.
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