WELLNESS TRAVEL TRAINING
FOR TRAVEL AGENTS, TOUR OPERATORS & SUPPLIERS
Los Angeles, CA April 2016 - Wellness Tourism Worldwide (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) announces the launch of Wellness Travel Academy, a suite of digital products and online continuing education programs to help professionals build their wellness-focused travel business.
Wellness tourism represents the intersection of two booming mega-industries – wellness and travel. Wellness travel is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism. A multi-billion dollar industry on the rise, wellness is driven by an intense interest in quality of life. Wellness vacations are used to gain peace of mind, reclaim work/life balance and jumpstart a healthier, happier and more fulfilling way of living.
Wellness Travel Academy was created for:
Wellness Travel Academy is the first and only dedicated online suite of digital products and continuing education programs created for the wellness travel industry. The first set of 3 programs, Wellness Travel: Your Ticket to the Future, offers education to 1) travel agents 2) tour operators and 3) suppliers. The comprehensive program is designed with clear learning objectives through a series of on-demand videos, learning exercises, recommended reading, and downloadable support materials. Designed as a 4-week program, as a bonus, enrollees are granted unlimited access until the end of 2016.
Wellness Travel Academy Benefits Travel Businesses By:
“With a variety of programs for both travel sellers and suppliers, we are excited Wellness Travel Academy facilitates growth and development for individuals and companies.” says Camille Hoheb, Founder & President of Wellness Tourism Worldwide. ”Wellness Travel Academy was created to reach purpose-driven professionals who seek to champion wellness as a business strategy for individuals, businesses and communities that do well by doing good.”
Adding, “We’ve have received terrific feedback from travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners and travel professionals from all over the world who have said Wellness Travel Academy is a game changer for their business.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide: Wellness Tourism Worldwide is a leader in education, development and promotion of wellness travel, working with companies, destinations and travel entrepreneurs to boost revenue by improving the well-being of clients and guests. www.wellnesstourismworldwid.com
Wellness tourism represents the intersection of two booming mega-industries – wellness and travel. Wellness travel is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism. A multi-billion dollar industry on the rise, wellness is driven by an intense interest in quality of life. Wellness vacations are used to gain peace of mind, reclaim work/life balance and jumpstart a healthier, happier and more fulfilling way of living.
Wellness Travel Academy was created for:
- Leisure and corporate travel agents seeking a personally and professionally rewarding career selling wellness travel
- Tour operators interested in developing wellness-minded tours and retreats that are purpose-driven, eco-conscious and world-friendly.
- Meeting planners who understand the value in deliver meaningful experiences to their corporate clients.
- Others, such as visitor bureaus, lodging associations, hotels or inns seeking how to enter into wellness travel but are not sure where to begin.
Wellness Travel Academy is the first and only dedicated online suite of digital products and continuing education programs created for the wellness travel industry. The first set of 3 programs, Wellness Travel: Your Ticket to the Future, offers education to 1) travel agents 2) tour operators and 3) suppliers. The comprehensive program is designed with clear learning objectives through a series of on-demand videos, learning exercises, recommended reading, and downloadable support materials. Designed as a 4-week program, as a bonus, enrollees are granted unlimited access until the end of 2016.
Wellness Travel Academy Benefits Travel Businesses By:
- Identifying stakeholders and potential strategic partners
- Providing insight into existing collaboration models
- Introducing proprietary wellness travel consumer data and analysis
- Presenting an abundance of marketing examples
- Showing the direction of the wellness travel industry
- Saving companies valuable time and money to understand the industry in order to adapt their current offering or build a new revenue stream.
- Gaining valuable knowledge and training you can take anywhere
- Developing an area of specialization in a growing field
- Staying ahead of the curve with industry insights and trends
- Enhancing career opportunities
- Positioning yourself for success in a rewarding field
- Saving time, money & needless frustration to get up to speed
“With a variety of programs for both travel sellers and suppliers, we are excited Wellness Travel Academy facilitates growth and development for individuals and companies.” says Camille Hoheb, Founder & President of Wellness Tourism Worldwide. ”Wellness Travel Academy was created to reach purpose-driven professionals who seek to champion wellness as a business strategy for individuals, businesses and communities that do well by doing good.”
Adding, “We’ve have received terrific feedback from travel agents, tour operators, meeting planners and travel professionals from all over the world who have said Wellness Travel Academy is a game changer for their business.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide: Wellness Tourism Worldwide is a leader in education, development and promotion of wellness travel, working with companies, destinations and travel entrepreneurs to boost revenue by improving the well-being of clients and guests. www.wellnesstourismworldwid.com
CAMILLE HOHEB OF WELLNESS TOURISM WORLDWIDE RECOGNIZED AS A “TRENDSETTER” AT THE 2015 WAVE AWARDS FROM TravelAge West
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE MEDIA ATTENTION
CAMILLE HOHEB OF WELLNESS TOURISM WORLDWIDERECOGNIZED AS A “TRENDSETTER” AT THE 2015 WAVE AWARDS FROM TravelAge West
Los Angeles, July 7, 2015 — Camille Hoheb of Wellness Tourism Worldwide (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) was recognized as a Trendsetter in the category of “Industry Activist with Notable Achievement in Support of Travel Agents” on June 11 in Marina del Rey, California as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards.
Ms. Hoheb is the author of the award-winning The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel, which has sold in over 24 countries. Her company provides research, education, training and business development to destinations, suppliers and travel sellers as well as consumer promotion through several outlets including webinars, newsletters and the award-winning Wellness Travel Journal (www.wellnesstraveljournal.com) website.
Over 66 awards were given to top travel supplier brands with only 4 Trendsetter categories. “Well-deserved” remarked Ken Shapiro, Editor-In-Chief of TravelAge West. Adding, “Camille’s significant efforts to educate agents about wellness travel and her passion to promote this niche travel are impressive. We look forward to more initiatives that will keep agents up-to-date and informed about wellness tourism as a growing and viable travel niche.”
“These awards are a vital part of the travel industry and recognize the ‘best of the best,’” said Bruce Shulman, Publisher of TravelAge West. “Travel professionals who read TravelAge West can be confident that those recognized at the WAVE Awards represent companies committed to bringing the best products and services to their clients.”
Stated Ms. Hoheb, “It’s an honor to stand alongside of prestigious winners and industry Titans such as Avoya Travel, Disney Destinations and other respected travel brands.” She continued, “Our clients find wellness tourism to be both personally and professionally rewarding and we’re thrilled to provide credible resources and practical solutions to help others launch and grow their wellness travel business.”
New this year, Wellness Tourism Worldwide offers onsite workshops, online training programs, consumer and customized solutions to destinations and companies seeking to boost brand equity and revenue while improving the well-being of guests, passengers and customers. This year Wellness Tourism Worldwide is launching a wellness travel networking platform as well.
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TravelAge West featured WELLNESS TOURISM WORLDWIDE in a special WAVE Awards Spotlight Issuepublished July 6, 2015.
For more information, visit www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
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CAMILLE HOHEB OF WELLNESS TOURISM WORLDWIDERECOGNIZED AS A “TRENDSETTER” AT THE 2015 WAVE AWARDS FROM TravelAge West
Los Angeles, July 7, 2015 — Camille Hoheb of Wellness Tourism Worldwide (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) was recognized as a Trendsetter in the category of “Industry Activist with Notable Achievement in Support of Travel Agents” on June 11 in Marina del Rey, California as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards.
Ms. Hoheb is the author of the award-winning The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel, which has sold in over 24 countries. Her company provides research, education, training and business development to destinations, suppliers and travel sellers as well as consumer promotion through several outlets including webinars, newsletters and the award-winning Wellness Travel Journal (www.wellnesstraveljournal.com) website.
Over 66 awards were given to top travel supplier brands with only 4 Trendsetter categories. “Well-deserved” remarked Ken Shapiro, Editor-In-Chief of TravelAge West. Adding, “Camille’s significant efforts to educate agents about wellness travel and her passion to promote this niche travel are impressive. We look forward to more initiatives that will keep agents up-to-date and informed about wellness tourism as a growing and viable travel niche.”
“These awards are a vital part of the travel industry and recognize the ‘best of the best,’” said Bruce Shulman, Publisher of TravelAge West. “Travel professionals who read TravelAge West can be confident that those recognized at the WAVE Awards represent companies committed to bringing the best products and services to their clients.”
Stated Ms. Hoheb, “It’s an honor to stand alongside of prestigious winners and industry Titans such as Avoya Travel, Disney Destinations and other respected travel brands.” She continued, “Our clients find wellness tourism to be both personally and professionally rewarding and we’re thrilled to provide credible resources and practical solutions to help others launch and grow their wellness travel business.”
New this year, Wellness Tourism Worldwide offers onsite workshops, online training programs, consumer and customized solutions to destinations and companies seeking to boost brand equity and revenue while improving the well-being of guests, passengers and customers. This year Wellness Tourism Worldwide is launching a wellness travel networking platform as well.
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TravelAge West featured WELLNESS TOURISM WORLDWIDE in a special WAVE Awards Spotlight Issuepublished July 6, 2015.
For more information, visit www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
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Wellness Tourism Worldwide Announces
Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014
Los Angeles, October 29, 2013, 2013 – Wellness Tourism Worldwide, (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) a leading wellness travel business, is pleased to announce the release of the “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends of 2014”. The forecast is based on data collection and research conducted throughout the year that consolidated trends across several sectors and industries to bring practical knowledge to both individuals and businesses.
WTW’s data and trend analysis included: site visits, literary review, surveys, interviews and feedback from consumers, travel trade, healthcare professionals, wellness experts and academia.
Camille Hoheb, wellness travel industry expert and founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal noted, "The multi-dimensionality of wellness opens the door to a whole new world." She added, “This forecast will encourage consumers and business to think of vacation travel in new ways. Our data shows that consumers view vacations as an important way to improve health, happiness and productivity. Vacation trips are often a catalyst for transformation and consumers view wellness travel as a personal investment.”
While last year’s forecast focused on the impact of wellness on air transit, hotel accommodation and destinations; this year's report is focused on business and marketing strategy. The report, “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014: Boosting Sales & Maximizing Profits” will be released in January.
Snapshot: Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014 (descriptions below)
Mind Matters:
Consumers have caught on to mindful vacations that offer mental restoration. Practices learned on a trip such as meditation, yoga, qi going and journaling can be incorporated at home to help manage stress, improve cognitive capacity and maintain emotional equilibrium.
The Rise of Wellness Travel Agents
With the growing interest in trips to enhance mind, body and spirit, wellness tourism has created a new niche for travel agents to grow or expand their business while offering a personally and professionally rewarding career specialty.
La Local Vita:
Consumers have developed a deeper appreciation for locally relevant and authentic experiences with an emphasis on living “la local vita” (the local life). Mindsets have shifted away from tourist behavior to a keen interest in community-based exploration where getting to know the locals in a meaningful way sweetens the experience.
Breaking Bread With Wellness
Food tourism is a big trend intersecting with wellness travel. In addition to the physical aspect of sustenance; food tours, cooking classes, agriculture and farm-to-table experiences speak to the emotional, social, intellectual and sustainable aspects of well-being.
Vacation RX:
“Take 2 weeks and call me in the morning.” Physicians are now prescribing vacations as an antidote from stress. Doctor’s orders for physical activity in parks are also being written to help combat obesity and diabetes in children.
Looking for Personal Enrichment
With the understanding that wellness is more than fitness and nutrition, consumers are choosing trips that either focus solely on personal enrichment or as a part of their travel plans. In search of fulfillment and meaning, many consumers are viewing vacations, weekend getaways and retreats viewed as a catalyst for change.
Slow Travel:
Have you ever felt pressured to run through your vacation checking off sites to see and things to do? Slow travel advocates changing the pace in order to sip, savor and revel in the vacation experience.
Affluent & Altruistic:
Spurned by personal growth and discovery, affluent travelers value experiences connecting them to charitable causes and local communities. Volunteering on vacation has become increasingly popular and research shows altruism can improve well-being.
Burgeoning Secondary Wellness Market: There is a large segment of travelers who may not opt for wellness retreats or tours but are committed to maintaining their healthy lifestyle on the road. Air transit and hotels are investing resources to attract these guests that are both business and leisure travelers.
Spas on a Mission:
The spa industry is staking a claim on wellness tourism and on wellness in general. Eager to shake the image of pampering for the affluent, spas are repacking and rebranding as wellness providers to attract a larger market.
To request a free download of the Infographic “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014” please go to www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Wellness Tourism Worldwide’s (WTW) mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel by providing market intelligence, education, training, and promotion of wellness travel to destinations, suppliers, sellers and consumers. Our consulting team is responsible for tourism education, development, branding and promotion, healthy destination accreditation, spa operations, hotel management, leisure travel sales, hospital administration & health promotion. WTW publishes the Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ), a monthly e-publication inspiring, educating and motivating readers to invest in themselves through wellness vacations and retreats. Our B2C approach offers advertisers a direct line to consumers worldwide while also linking buyers to suppliers, making WTJ a valuable resource for industry and consumers alike. www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
WTW’s data and trend analysis included: site visits, literary review, surveys, interviews and feedback from consumers, travel trade, healthcare professionals, wellness experts and academia.
Camille Hoheb, wellness travel industry expert and founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal noted, "The multi-dimensionality of wellness opens the door to a whole new world." She added, “This forecast will encourage consumers and business to think of vacation travel in new ways. Our data shows that consumers view vacations as an important way to improve health, happiness and productivity. Vacation trips are often a catalyst for transformation and consumers view wellness travel as a personal investment.”
While last year’s forecast focused on the impact of wellness on air transit, hotel accommodation and destinations; this year's report is focused on business and marketing strategy. The report, “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014: Boosting Sales & Maximizing Profits” will be released in January.
Snapshot: Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014 (descriptions below)
- Mind Matters
- The Rise of Wellness Travel Agents
- La Local Vita
- Breaking Bread with Wellness Travel
- Vacation RX
- Looking for Personal Enrichment
- Burgeoning Secondary Wellness Market
- Slow Travel
- Affluent & Altruistic
- Spas on a Mission
Mind Matters:
Consumers have caught on to mindful vacations that offer mental restoration. Practices learned on a trip such as meditation, yoga, qi going and journaling can be incorporated at home to help manage stress, improve cognitive capacity and maintain emotional equilibrium.
The Rise of Wellness Travel Agents
With the growing interest in trips to enhance mind, body and spirit, wellness tourism has created a new niche for travel agents to grow or expand their business while offering a personally and professionally rewarding career specialty.
La Local Vita:
Consumers have developed a deeper appreciation for locally relevant and authentic experiences with an emphasis on living “la local vita” (the local life). Mindsets have shifted away from tourist behavior to a keen interest in community-based exploration where getting to know the locals in a meaningful way sweetens the experience.
Breaking Bread With Wellness
Food tourism is a big trend intersecting with wellness travel. In addition to the physical aspect of sustenance; food tours, cooking classes, agriculture and farm-to-table experiences speak to the emotional, social, intellectual and sustainable aspects of well-being.
Vacation RX:
“Take 2 weeks and call me in the morning.” Physicians are now prescribing vacations as an antidote from stress. Doctor’s orders for physical activity in parks are also being written to help combat obesity and diabetes in children.
Looking for Personal Enrichment
With the understanding that wellness is more than fitness and nutrition, consumers are choosing trips that either focus solely on personal enrichment or as a part of their travel plans. In search of fulfillment and meaning, many consumers are viewing vacations, weekend getaways and retreats viewed as a catalyst for change.
Slow Travel:
Have you ever felt pressured to run through your vacation checking off sites to see and things to do? Slow travel advocates changing the pace in order to sip, savor and revel in the vacation experience.
Affluent & Altruistic:
Spurned by personal growth and discovery, affluent travelers value experiences connecting them to charitable causes and local communities. Volunteering on vacation has become increasingly popular and research shows altruism can improve well-being.
Burgeoning Secondary Wellness Market: There is a large segment of travelers who may not opt for wellness retreats or tours but are committed to maintaining their healthy lifestyle on the road. Air transit and hotels are investing resources to attract these guests that are both business and leisure travelers.
Spas on a Mission:
The spa industry is staking a claim on wellness tourism and on wellness in general. Eager to shake the image of pampering for the affluent, spas are repacking and rebranding as wellness providers to attract a larger market.
To request a free download of the Infographic “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014” please go to www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide
Wellness Tourism Worldwide’s (WTW) mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel by providing market intelligence, education, training, and promotion of wellness travel to destinations, suppliers, sellers and consumers. Our consulting team is responsible for tourism education, development, branding and promotion, healthy destination accreditation, spa operations, hotel management, leisure travel sales, hospital administration & health promotion. WTW publishes the Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ), a monthly e-publication inspiring, educating and motivating readers to invest in themselves through wellness vacations and retreats. Our B2C approach offers advertisers a direct line to consumers worldwide while also linking buyers to suppliers, making WTJ a valuable resource for industry and consumers alike. www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Partnership Between Wellness Tourism Worldwide and World Food Travel Association
PRESS RELEASE - Wellness Tourism Worldwide and the World Food Travel Association are joining forces and signed a partnership agreement aimed at developing, educating and promoting food, culinary and agri-tourism as an important part of wellness travel experiences.
Los Angeles, September 17, 2013 – Wellness Tourism Worldwide, (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) a leading wellness travel business, is pleased to announce a signed partner agreement with the World Food Travel Association, the world’s largest organization for the food tourism industry, with 18,000 members in 135 countries.
Both organizations are joining together to develop, educate and promote food, culinary and agri-tourism as an important part of wellness travel experiences. Both food and wellness travel are hot trends that are changing the way leisure travelers experience vacations. More than one of the hottest trends, wellness tourism is a growing and lucrative niche.
Wellness vacations are used to jump-start a health regimen, detox from unhealthy habits, de-stress and learn behaviors. Wellness and wellness tourism have gained tremendous acceptance from consumers and businesses to destinations, travel, hospitality and real estate industries to food tourism suppliers, sellers and product distributors.
A partnership corresponding to both leaders' visions
The partnership agreement signed between Wellness Tourism Worldwide and the World Food Travel Association aims to provide a broader understanding of wellness travel and the important role of food, culinary and agri-tourism in well-being.
Through this privileged partnership, the two groups will promote the synergy and complementary aspects between Wellness Tourism Worldwide, the a market leader in wellness tourism and World Food Travel Association, the global membership association providing leadership, networking and business development in food and culinary travel. Ms. Hoheb and Mr. Wolf will sit on each other’s Advisory Board to further develop partnerships and initiatives that serves both consumers and travel professionals.
By pooling in-depth knowledge of customers and their expectations associated with wellness vacations, Wellness Travel Worldwide and World Food Travel Association will provide leadership to destinations, travel suppliers, travel sellers in the promotion of food and wellness tourism.
Wellness Tourism Worldwide Founder, Camille Hoheb remarked, "Food is critical to being vibrant and healthy and it is also an important part of the travel experience. Food travel provides a sense of place and cultivates a deeper connection to land and a sustainable world which extends the mission of Wellness Tourism Worldwide to improve well-being and economic growth through travel.”
Erik Wolf, President of the World Food Travel Association explains, “A food, culinary or agri-tourism experience gives individuals, friends and family a time to learn about cultures and healthy food, connect to their food source and engage with each other while breaking bread and having a wonderful time.” Adding “Wellness Tourism Worldwide is the perfect partner for our members to expand their business.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) a leading wellness travel business provides market intelligence and education including surveys and reports, seminars and workshops to destinations, travel sellers and traveler providers. WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. Among us, we speak English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Chinese and Malaysian. (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)
About World Food Travel Association: The WFTA (formerly International Culinary Tourism Association) is the world’s leading authority on food travel, with robust programs in food tourism education, research, tourism development, and promotion. It is the world’s leading authority and largest organization for the food tourism industry, with 18,000 members in 135 countries helping to preserve and promote the world’s food cultures through travel. Join us at the World Food Travel Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden September 21-24 (www.worldfoodtravel.org)
Los Angeles, September 17, 2013 – Wellness Tourism Worldwide, (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com) a leading wellness travel business, is pleased to announce a signed partner agreement with the World Food Travel Association, the world’s largest organization for the food tourism industry, with 18,000 members in 135 countries.
Both organizations are joining together to develop, educate and promote food, culinary and agri-tourism as an important part of wellness travel experiences. Both food and wellness travel are hot trends that are changing the way leisure travelers experience vacations. More than one of the hottest trends, wellness tourism is a growing and lucrative niche.
Wellness vacations are used to jump-start a health regimen, detox from unhealthy habits, de-stress and learn behaviors. Wellness and wellness tourism have gained tremendous acceptance from consumers and businesses to destinations, travel, hospitality and real estate industries to food tourism suppliers, sellers and product distributors.
A partnership corresponding to both leaders' visions
The partnership agreement signed between Wellness Tourism Worldwide and the World Food Travel Association aims to provide a broader understanding of wellness travel and the important role of food, culinary and agri-tourism in well-being.
Through this privileged partnership, the two groups will promote the synergy and complementary aspects between Wellness Tourism Worldwide, the a market leader in wellness tourism and World Food Travel Association, the global membership association providing leadership, networking and business development in food and culinary travel. Ms. Hoheb and Mr. Wolf will sit on each other’s Advisory Board to further develop partnerships and initiatives that serves both consumers and travel professionals.
By pooling in-depth knowledge of customers and their expectations associated with wellness vacations, Wellness Travel Worldwide and World Food Travel Association will provide leadership to destinations, travel suppliers, travel sellers in the promotion of food and wellness tourism.
Wellness Tourism Worldwide Founder, Camille Hoheb remarked, "Food is critical to being vibrant and healthy and it is also an important part of the travel experience. Food travel provides a sense of place and cultivates a deeper connection to land and a sustainable world which extends the mission of Wellness Tourism Worldwide to improve well-being and economic growth through travel.”
Erik Wolf, President of the World Food Travel Association explains, “A food, culinary or agri-tourism experience gives individuals, friends and family a time to learn about cultures and healthy food, connect to their food source and engage with each other while breaking bread and having a wonderful time.” Adding “Wellness Tourism Worldwide is the perfect partner for our members to expand their business.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) a leading wellness travel business provides market intelligence and education including surveys and reports, seminars and workshops to destinations, travel sellers and traveler providers. WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. Among us, we speak English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Chinese and Malaysian. (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)
About World Food Travel Association: The WFTA (formerly International Culinary Tourism Association) is the world’s leading authority on food travel, with robust programs in food tourism education, research, tourism development, and promotion. It is the world’s leading authority and largest organization for the food tourism industry, with 18,000 members in 135 countries helping to preserve and promote the world’s food cultures through travel. Join us at the World Food Travel Summit in Gothenburg, Sweden September 21-24 (www.worldfoodtravel.org)
Surveys Reveal U.S. Travel Industry Needs A Better Understanding of Wellness Travel: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel Released
Los Angeles, September 9, 2013 – The surging interest in healthy lifestyles, coupled with the desire for “experiential” travel, is contributing to the growth of the wellness tourism market. Consumers are using vacations to jump-start a health regimen, detox from a digital word, and learn healthier behaviors. While wellness-focused vacations are one of the hottest trends, US travel agents, suppliers and destinations report they need more information in order to successfully sell wellness travel.
According to a series of surveys aimed at travel sellers and travel suppliers conducted by Wellness Tourism Worldwide between 2012 and 2013, respondents identified the following needs:
1) A better understanding of wellness travel products and services
2) A better understanding of wellness travel motivations
3) A better understanding wellness consumer demographics
4) A better understanding of consumer health issues
With epidemic levels of stress contributing to chronic disease, it is no surprise consumers are partaking in vacations designed to benefit mind, body and spirit.
“Health opens the door to a whole new world – as does travel. Wellness travel presents an amazing opportunity for both the travel industry and the clients it serves. It’s both personally and professionally rewarding; everyone wants to be vibrant and well.” said Camille Hoheb, wellness travel expert, Founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal.
Ms. Hoheb added, “Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed connecting with hundreds of travel sellers who are excited about wellness travel. Yet, they told me they don't know where to start. That’s how the how-to guide was born. It was written with the input from hundreds of travel professionals and consumers. While The Guide is written specifically for travel agents, it is a useful resource for anyone interested in this niche. I'm happy to share what's taken me years to learn. The Guide has been released less than two weeks and already one destination gifted copies to all of their guests at their health and wellness travel sellers seminar.”
The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Ms. Hoheb is available for interviews to discuss the benefits of specializing in, and selling wellness travel. To request an interview or to book Ms. Hoheb for lectures and workshops, send a request to info@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
About: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel is a powerful resource designed with learning objectives and exercises to help you get up to speed quickly so you can grow your business. It also includes a resource chapter with recommended articles, books, groups to join, sites to see and things to do. You won't find this anywhere else!
About WTW’s New Initiative: Selling Wellness Travel provides knowledge, contacts and resources for travel agents and suppliers to promote wellness vacations and retreats. Selling Wellness Travel provides personalized support, travel agent promotion and customized training solutions.(www.sellingwellnesstravel.com)
About: Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) provides market intelligence, education and promotion to destinations, travel sellers and traveler suppliers. WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)
About: Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ) transports inspires, educates and motivates readers to invest in themselves through wellness experiences, vacations and retreats and book their next trip. (www.wellnesstraveljournal.com)
About U.S. Vacationers: Health, Happiness & Productivity – The Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries helps guide strategy for tourism development & promotion for those seeking to attract affluent U.S. travelers. Over 93% of respondents hold passports, are vested in wellness and place a high value on vacations
According to a series of surveys aimed at travel sellers and travel suppliers conducted by Wellness Tourism Worldwide between 2012 and 2013, respondents identified the following needs:
1) A better understanding of wellness travel products and services
2) A better understanding of wellness travel motivations
3) A better understanding wellness consumer demographics
4) A better understanding of consumer health issues
With epidemic levels of stress contributing to chronic disease, it is no surprise consumers are partaking in vacations designed to benefit mind, body and spirit.
“Health opens the door to a whole new world – as does travel. Wellness travel presents an amazing opportunity for both the travel industry and the clients it serves. It’s both personally and professionally rewarding; everyone wants to be vibrant and well.” said Camille Hoheb, wellness travel expert, Founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide and Editor of the Wellness Travel Journal.
Ms. Hoheb added, “Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed connecting with hundreds of travel sellers who are excited about wellness travel. Yet, they told me they don't know where to start. That’s how the how-to guide was born. It was written with the input from hundreds of travel professionals and consumers. While The Guide is written specifically for travel agents, it is a useful resource for anyone interested in this niche. I'm happy to share what's taken me years to learn. The Guide has been released less than two weeks and already one destination gifted copies to all of their guests at their health and wellness travel sellers seminar.”
The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel can be purchased through www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Ms. Hoheb is available for interviews to discuss the benefits of specializing in, and selling wellness travel. To request an interview or to book Ms. Hoheb for lectures and workshops, send a request to info@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
About: The Guide to Selling Wellness Travel is a powerful resource designed with learning objectives and exercises to help you get up to speed quickly so you can grow your business. It also includes a resource chapter with recommended articles, books, groups to join, sites to see and things to do. You won't find this anywhere else!
About WTW’s New Initiative: Selling Wellness Travel provides knowledge, contacts and resources for travel agents and suppliers to promote wellness vacations and retreats. Selling Wellness Travel provides personalized support, travel agent promotion and customized training solutions.(www.sellingwellnesstravel.com)
About: Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) provides market intelligence, education and promotion to destinations, travel sellers and traveler suppliers. WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. Our team includes experts responsible for global branding, spa operations, hotel management, hospital administration and healthcare marketing. (www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com)
About: Wellness Travel Journal (WTJ) transports inspires, educates and motivates readers to invest in themselves through wellness experiences, vacations and retreats and book their next trip. (www.wellnesstraveljournal.com)
About U.S. Vacationers: Health, Happiness & Productivity – The Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries helps guide strategy for tourism development & promotion for those seeking to attract affluent U.S. travelers. Over 93% of respondents hold passports, are vested in wellness and place a high value on vacations
Revealed, U.S. Consumers Report Vacations Make Them Happier, Healthier & More Productivity
Los Angeles, [June 27, 2013] – Leading wellness travel brand, Wellness Tourism Worldwide, has just announced the results of a U.S.travel survey that looked at U.S. consumers perceptions about vacations and the role of vacation travel in boosting heath, happiness and productivity. (http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com/)
Over 90% of respondents reported that taking a vacation was important during tough financial times. However, roughly one-third of respondents reported they didn’t remember they took a 7+ day vacation and the majority of respondents reported taking shorter but more frequent vacations. Lack of time-off and budgetary constraints were the main barriers identified.
One of the great challenges in the U.S. workforce is the ability for employees to take a vacation. As Americans have increasing challenges to stay healthy, the manner in which leisure time is used is critical to well-being.
Wellness Tourism Worldwide Founder & CEO, Camille Hoheb, remarked, "Our survey respondents believe vacations are an important aspect of work/life balance – providing time for individuals, couples and friends and family to decompress, connect, explore, engage, learn, renew and transform. Wellness Tourism Worldwide’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel and we believe in promoting travel as both a personal strategy for wellness and as an economic strategy benefiting businesses and communities.”
Other findings from the survey include:
The survey is part of WTW’s newly released U.S. Vacationers: Happiness, Health & Productivity – An Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries. The report provides unprecedented data and combines extensive literary research and in-depth interviews to better understand underlying psychology of U.S. vacationers and their decisions related to trip planning, purchase preferences and spending patterns.
Offering a timely perspective on what today’s American leisure travelers seek, desire and expect during a vacation, the U.S. Vacationers report is a resource used to aid in wellness promotion, travel marketing, and vacation policy development.
The Report Is Useful To:
[TO PURCHASE THE REPORT, OR TO REQUEST THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, GO TO WWW.WELLNESSTOURISMWORLDWIDE.COM]
Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) is a leading wellness travel business providing research, education and promotion of wellness travel and tourism products. With three distinct platforms, Wellness Tourism Worldwide is aimed at the “larger picture” of stakeholder participation, Selling Wellness Travel focuses on providing education and promotion to travel sellers and suppliers and the “Wellness Travel Journal – Travel Happy. Travel Well.” brand connects consumers with wellness travel businesses. Visit us at http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Media Contact: Camille Hoheb camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Over 90% of respondents reported that taking a vacation was important during tough financial times. However, roughly one-third of respondents reported they didn’t remember they took a 7+ day vacation and the majority of respondents reported taking shorter but more frequent vacations. Lack of time-off and budgetary constraints were the main barriers identified.
One of the great challenges in the U.S. workforce is the ability for employees to take a vacation. As Americans have increasing challenges to stay healthy, the manner in which leisure time is used is critical to well-being.
Wellness Tourism Worldwide Founder & CEO, Camille Hoheb, remarked, "Our survey respondents believe vacations are an important aspect of work/life balance – providing time for individuals, couples and friends and family to decompress, connect, explore, engage, learn, renew and transform. Wellness Tourism Worldwide’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel and we believe in promoting travel as both a personal strategy for wellness and as an economic strategy benefiting businesses and communities.”
Other findings from the survey include:
- Over 90% of respondents believe vacations can improve happiness.
- Nearly 90% of respondents believe vacations can improve health.
- 84% respondents believe vacations can improve productivity citing better problem solving, enhanced creativity, more resiliency, better ability to cope with daily stress among other factors.
- Respondents believe vacations provide an opportunity for life changing decisions and transformation
- 37% of respondents decided to start a health regimen while on vacation
- 21% of respondents decided to change jobs while on vacation
- 19% of respondents decided to start a new business
- 90% said they would look at vacations as being transformative in the future
The survey is part of WTW’s newly released U.S. Vacationers: Happiness, Health & Productivity – An Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries. The report provides unprecedented data and combines extensive literary research and in-depth interviews to better understand underlying psychology of U.S. vacationers and their decisions related to trip planning, purchase preferences and spending patterns.
Offering a timely perspective on what today’s American leisure travelers seek, desire and expect during a vacation, the U.S. Vacationers report is a resource used to aid in wellness promotion, travel marketing, and vacation policy development.
The Report Is Useful To:
- Travel sellers, suppliers, destinations and all travel and tourism professionals
- Associations and providers related to health, corporate wellness, travel and hospitality
- Organizations focused on workforce sustainability & corporate social responsibility
- Schools offering travel and hospitality programs, wellness coaching and workplace wellness programs
[TO PURCHASE THE REPORT, OR TO REQUEST THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY, GO TO WWW.WELLNESSTOURISMWORLDWIDE.COM]
Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) is a leading wellness travel business providing research, education and promotion of wellness travel and tourism products. With three distinct platforms, Wellness Tourism Worldwide is aimed at the “larger picture” of stakeholder participation, Selling Wellness Travel focuses on providing education and promotion to travel sellers and suppliers and the “Wellness Travel Journal – Travel Happy. Travel Well.” brand connects consumers with wellness travel businesses. Visit us at http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Media Contact: Camille Hoheb camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Wellness Tourism Worldwide Announces
Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2013
Los Angeles, Jan. 11, 2013 -- Wellness Tourism Worldwide announces its 2013 forecast of wellness travel trends. Each trend bears relevance to today’s consumer, focusing upon new wellness designs, programs and service levels in air transit, hotel accommodations and destinations.
Camille Hoheb, wellness travel industry expert and founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide noted, "Health opens the door to a whole new world." She added, "We’re looking at wellness domains that contribute to better traveler experiences. We think this forecast will encourage individuals and industries to expand their perceptions on wellness and improve quality of life.”
The forecast is based on an analysis of factors including consumer and B2B surveys, site visits, feedback from travel suppliers, destinations and sellers as well as extensive research, all of which have been consolidated to bring practical knowledge to both individuals and businesses.
Snapshot: Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2013 (full descriptions below)
Wellness Takes Flight
To draw more passengers and increase revenue, airports renovations are featuring sleek ultramodern designs incorporating natural light, art installations, high-end dining and shopping venues as well as a plethora of health and fitness offerings. A wide range of offerings from the ubiquitous spa to swimming pools, gardens, walking paths, private napping cabins and cultural centers are all designed to create a kind an atmosphere of “terminal bliss”.
Health Focused Hotels
Hotels have realized there’s an unmet need for guests to maintain health during travel that goes beyond gyms, pools and spas. Now hotel rooms are designed to alleviate altitude sickness, reduce jet lag, induce better sleep, eliminate bacteria, waterborne chemicals and allergens and purify and humidify the air. Vitamin C-infused showers, dawn simulating alarm clocks and melatonin-producing lighting are other notable features. Guest can access in-room fitness equipment and healthy lifestyle education as well as take-home tips, programs and wellness apps.
Digital Detox
The World Travel Market Global Trends Report listed digital detox as one of the next big trends to hit the hospitality industry in 2013. A survey showed that 80% of smartphone users in the US almost never leave their home without their device, while another found almost 50% of mobile owners use their phone during vacations to snap photos and trip planning. Surrendering laptops, tablets and smartphones at check-in are a part of several hotel “Un-plug” programs. Some destinations are also creating technology free vacation campaigns as a way to market their rustic settings.
Reconnecting Through Nature
Natural assets are the most critical component to wellness tourism product development. Destinations are beginning to fully leverage their landscape in response for the human need to explore and relax outdoors. “Deprivation holidays” - coined by Euromonitor - is a growing trend where stressed out folks choose outdoor boot camp to improve fitness and induce weight loss by pushing to the extreme.
Sleep at the Forefront Too tired to function, unable to rest? Lack of sleep impacts immune, brain and metabolic systems. With spas, hotels, airplanes and airports, sleep has risen from the ignored to the significant. Micro naps in urban spas create a respite from the frantic pace of cities. Private napping cabins offer respite for weary inter continental travelers. Hotel designs have evolved to combat jet lag and to help both business and leisure travelers sleep well and prepare for the day ahead. Airlines are catching on, with redesigned planes for peaceful sleep providing well-appointed linens on a full size bed and turn down service in first class private cabins.
Spiritual Seekers
The interest in non-religious spiritual practices is growing around the world. An increasingly secular global society seeking meaning and purpose opens the doors to spiritual pilgrimages, retreats, temple stays and workshops. Asia, as the place of origin for mind/body lifestyles, practices and treatments is the home of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, various forms of meditation, yoga and other approaches to healing and wellness. An economic powerhouse, Asia has the resources to continue building its tourism platform and exceed traveler expectations.
Indigenous Healing Traditions
As the world has become more globalized, many spa brands have gone the way of Starbucks --predictable. Placing a spot light on authentic healing traditions is important on several levels. Exporting a region’s traditional healing practices gives consumers the opportunity to experience them first-hand at their place of origin. Travelers seeking health and healing traditions at their place of origin contributes to cultural conservation and sustainability, in some cases stimulating economic growth and breathing new life into long forgotten, ancient or undervalued rituals.
Rewarding Wellness Travel
In light of the economic downturn, companies seek peak performance and maximal efficiency. Meeting planners are seeking destinations that align with corporate initiatives for maximum ROI. What better way than to coordinate transformative experiences for both the individual and business organization sponsoring the meeting? Most U.S. companies plan to increase the dollar value of the incentives they offer employees to participate in health improvement programs in 2012, according to a recent employer survey.
Celebrity Instructor Retreats
Wellness travel has taken off as a way to jumpstart a new health regimen or to deepen one’s practice of a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that sometimes the most transformative experiences occur far away from home. Yoga, Pilates, meditation and fitness gurus have been elevated to rock stars with their own following and are taking their expertise on the road at exotic locations, regional weekend workshops. Spa destinations and resorts have been offering specialized, themed getaways for awhile but now instructors have realized their own cache and are cashing in.
Intergenerational Family Travel
It seems everyone agrees that multi-generational family travel is a hot trend that has been growing the last few years including Virtuoso, VacationWired, TravelMole, American Express, U.S. Travel Association, ASTA and a variety of others. Grandparents are connecting with grandchildren in a distinct way — by traveling. Grandparents are more active and fit, and have sympathy for their own grown children, who often are required to have two working adults to pay the bills. Vacations create memories and are taking their family relations from cyberspace to real space. The travel industry has designed programs to bring families together to learn, love and play. What could be more “well”?
For a free download of the “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2013”, please go to www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Camille Hoheb, wellness travel industry expert and founder of Wellness Tourism Worldwide noted, "Health opens the door to a whole new world." She added, "We’re looking at wellness domains that contribute to better traveler experiences. We think this forecast will encourage individuals and industries to expand their perceptions on wellness and improve quality of life.”
The forecast is based on an analysis of factors including consumer and B2B surveys, site visits, feedback from travel suppliers, destinations and sellers as well as extensive research, all of which have been consolidated to bring practical knowledge to both individuals and businesses.
Snapshot: Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2013 (full descriptions below)
- Wellness Takes Flight
- Health-Focused Hotels
- Digital Detox
- Reconnecting through Nature
- Sleep at the Forefront
- Spiritual Seekers
- Indigenous Healing Experiences
- Rewarding with Wellness Travel
- Celebrity Instructor Retreats
- Intergenerational Family Holiday
Wellness Takes Flight
To draw more passengers and increase revenue, airports renovations are featuring sleek ultramodern designs incorporating natural light, art installations, high-end dining and shopping venues as well as a plethora of health and fitness offerings. A wide range of offerings from the ubiquitous spa to swimming pools, gardens, walking paths, private napping cabins and cultural centers are all designed to create a kind an atmosphere of “terminal bliss”.
Health Focused Hotels
Hotels have realized there’s an unmet need for guests to maintain health during travel that goes beyond gyms, pools and spas. Now hotel rooms are designed to alleviate altitude sickness, reduce jet lag, induce better sleep, eliminate bacteria, waterborne chemicals and allergens and purify and humidify the air. Vitamin C-infused showers, dawn simulating alarm clocks and melatonin-producing lighting are other notable features. Guest can access in-room fitness equipment and healthy lifestyle education as well as take-home tips, programs and wellness apps.
Digital Detox
The World Travel Market Global Trends Report listed digital detox as one of the next big trends to hit the hospitality industry in 2013. A survey showed that 80% of smartphone users in the US almost never leave their home without their device, while another found almost 50% of mobile owners use their phone during vacations to snap photos and trip planning. Surrendering laptops, tablets and smartphones at check-in are a part of several hotel “Un-plug” programs. Some destinations are also creating technology free vacation campaigns as a way to market their rustic settings.
Reconnecting Through Nature
Natural assets are the most critical component to wellness tourism product development. Destinations are beginning to fully leverage their landscape in response for the human need to explore and relax outdoors. “Deprivation holidays” - coined by Euromonitor - is a growing trend where stressed out folks choose outdoor boot camp to improve fitness and induce weight loss by pushing to the extreme.
Sleep at the Forefront Too tired to function, unable to rest? Lack of sleep impacts immune, brain and metabolic systems. With spas, hotels, airplanes and airports, sleep has risen from the ignored to the significant. Micro naps in urban spas create a respite from the frantic pace of cities. Private napping cabins offer respite for weary inter continental travelers. Hotel designs have evolved to combat jet lag and to help both business and leisure travelers sleep well and prepare for the day ahead. Airlines are catching on, with redesigned planes for peaceful sleep providing well-appointed linens on a full size bed and turn down service in first class private cabins.
Spiritual Seekers
The interest in non-religious spiritual practices is growing around the world. An increasingly secular global society seeking meaning and purpose opens the doors to spiritual pilgrimages, retreats, temple stays and workshops. Asia, as the place of origin for mind/body lifestyles, practices and treatments is the home of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, various forms of meditation, yoga and other approaches to healing and wellness. An economic powerhouse, Asia has the resources to continue building its tourism platform and exceed traveler expectations.
Indigenous Healing Traditions
As the world has become more globalized, many spa brands have gone the way of Starbucks --predictable. Placing a spot light on authentic healing traditions is important on several levels. Exporting a region’s traditional healing practices gives consumers the opportunity to experience them first-hand at their place of origin. Travelers seeking health and healing traditions at their place of origin contributes to cultural conservation and sustainability, in some cases stimulating economic growth and breathing new life into long forgotten, ancient or undervalued rituals.
Rewarding Wellness Travel
In light of the economic downturn, companies seek peak performance and maximal efficiency. Meeting planners are seeking destinations that align with corporate initiatives for maximum ROI. What better way than to coordinate transformative experiences for both the individual and business organization sponsoring the meeting? Most U.S. companies plan to increase the dollar value of the incentives they offer employees to participate in health improvement programs in 2012, according to a recent employer survey.
Celebrity Instructor Retreats
Wellness travel has taken off as a way to jumpstart a new health regimen or to deepen one’s practice of a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that sometimes the most transformative experiences occur far away from home. Yoga, Pilates, meditation and fitness gurus have been elevated to rock stars with their own following and are taking their expertise on the road at exotic locations, regional weekend workshops. Spa destinations and resorts have been offering specialized, themed getaways for awhile but now instructors have realized their own cache and are cashing in.
Intergenerational Family Travel
It seems everyone agrees that multi-generational family travel is a hot trend that has been growing the last few years including Virtuoso, VacationWired, TravelMole, American Express, U.S. Travel Association, ASTA and a variety of others. Grandparents are connecting with grandchildren in a distinct way — by traveling. Grandparents are more active and fit, and have sympathy for their own grown children, who often are required to have two working adults to pay the bills. Vacations create memories and are taking their family relations from cyberspace to real space. The travel industry has designed programs to bring families together to learn, love and play. What could be more “well”?
For a free download of the “Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2013”, please go to www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
Press Release:
WTW Launches Survey "What Motivates YOU to Travel?"
U.S. Consumers Travel Motivations & Perceptions on Well-Being
Content:
U.S. residents who travel and are interested in well-being are invited to participate in an online survey, What Motivates YOU to Travel.
As incentive for participants, travel prizes will be awarded to individuals who complete the survey. The grand prize winner will receive a three-night stay in an oceanfront guestroom at the luxurious Terranea Resort – a lush, 102-acre escape located south of Los Angeles on one of Southern California’s most coveted coastlines. One lucky winner will be awarded a Roam Ride’s Vespa tour of South Beach, while six other winners will each receive a Kuhi Comfort Travel Pillow and five winners will receive skincare travel kits from KleanSpa.
To take the survey, the web link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFB7CF7
Respondents must be US residents and must complete the 15-20 minute survey in its entirety to be eligible to win prizes. Researchers will summarize the data in aggregate and all responses will be kept confidential.
About US Travel Consumer: Motivations & Perceptions on Travel & Wellness
While research on topics such as wellness, happiness and quality of life has flourished in recent years, there been an absence of information and focus on US consumers, their travel motivations or perceptions of wellness.
States Ms. Hoheb, Founder/CEO of Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW); “WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. This survey shines a spotlight on US consumer travel motivations and their perceptions on wellness. Wellness Tourism is good for consumers and good for business. It presents a significant opportunity to increase jobs, tax revenue, and to increase volume and profits for travel sellers, travel providers and wellness tourism stakeholders both domestically and abroad.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW):
Wellness Tourism Worldwide is the only organization fully dedicated to improving well-being and economic development through travel by providing research, education, development & promotion to travel sellers, travel providers & industry stakeholders.
Contact: Camille Hoheb, Founder & CEO, Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW)
www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
U.S. residents who travel and are interested in well-being are invited to participate in an online survey, What Motivates YOU to Travel.
As incentive for participants, travel prizes will be awarded to individuals who complete the survey. The grand prize winner will receive a three-night stay in an oceanfront guestroom at the luxurious Terranea Resort – a lush, 102-acre escape located south of Los Angeles on one of Southern California’s most coveted coastlines. One lucky winner will be awarded a Roam Ride’s Vespa tour of South Beach, while six other winners will each receive a Kuhi Comfort Travel Pillow and five winners will receive skincare travel kits from KleanSpa.
To take the survey, the web link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SFB7CF7
Respondents must be US residents and must complete the 15-20 minute survey in its entirety to be eligible to win prizes. Researchers will summarize the data in aggregate and all responses will be kept confidential.
About US Travel Consumer: Motivations & Perceptions on Travel & Wellness
While research on topics such as wellness, happiness and quality of life has flourished in recent years, there been an absence of information and focus on US consumers, their travel motivations or perceptions of wellness.
States Ms. Hoheb, Founder/CEO of Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW); “WTW’s mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel. This survey shines a spotlight on US consumer travel motivations and their perceptions on wellness. Wellness Tourism is good for consumers and good for business. It presents a significant opportunity to increase jobs, tax revenue, and to increase volume and profits for travel sellers, travel providers and wellness tourism stakeholders both domestically and abroad.”
About Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW):
Wellness Tourism Worldwide is the only organization fully dedicated to improving well-being and economic development through travel by providing research, education, development & promotion to travel sellers, travel providers & industry stakeholders.
Contact: Camille Hoheb, Founder & CEO, Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW)
www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com