Los
Angeles, CA, USA (September 11, 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
http://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.(http://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. (http://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.
(http://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.
Contact:
Camille Hoheb | camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
| 310 720-1755
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