Wellness Tourism

Although the term wellness is defined in multiple ways, it is no longer thought of as primarily having to do with exercise and dieting. In recent years, stress management, enrichment, inspiration, and transformation have come to the forefront as important aspects of wellness. Today, wellness is viewed as a lifestyle leading to quality of life and happiness by incorporating a holistic approach to physical, psychological, spiritual, environmental, and community health.

An individual’s preference for wellness-based leisure activities is also a predictor of vacation travel. As an extension of healthy lifestyles, a new tourism category known as wellness tourism has emerged. Wellness travelers pursue diverse activities, services, and experiences ranging from fitness vacations, active adventure, yoga retreats, and wellness cruises to multi-day experiential tours embodying the host ...