{"id":31641,"date":"2020-10-29T06:35:32","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T01:05:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/?p=31641"},"modified":"2024-12-04T17:53:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T12:23:57","slug":"wellness-tourism-news-updates-and-trends-in-covid-19-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/wellness\/wellness-tourism-news-updates-and-trends-in-covid-19-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Tourism During Covid – News, Updates and Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"

Expect a strong resurgence in wellness tourism<\/strong><\/span><\/em> with significant reorientation. Today, nothing matters more than wellness, in all respects. The pandemic has been an eye-opener for all. People are more concerned of their wellbeing putting enhanced efforts on self-care. But the lockdown has locked our body not our souls. If not physical travel, virtual wellness travel is the hot stuff now. As the world opens and travel restrictions get lifted, interesting developments are on the cards. Wellness runs deep within and is not superficial. Post-Covid<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a> wellness is likely to focus on strengthening inner wellness be it through boosting self immunity, adequate physical activities or getting better control over mind and emotions. Wellness tourism destinations are gearing up to meet emerging demands. How would you like to plan for your next wellness vacation and where? Stay tuned for our regular updates. <\/p>\n

29\/10\/20<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jamaica to introduce mandatory health insurance for travelers from the next month<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Jamaica<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Travelers will have to pay $40 to enter Jamaica from the next month. As a part of the Jamaica Cares Program, a public-private collaborated health insurance program, it will cover emergency medical costs including Covid-19 infection of travelers during their visit to the island. The fee will cover the cost of treatment management, logistics, evacuation and repatriation in emergency up to $5000 while in the island and $100000 while traveling. This special travel health insurance is a collaborative effort of the Global Tourism Resilience Crisis Management Center and two travel health insurance companies that would fulfil the unmet needs of travelers as it provides protection to travelers from the moment they leave home till their return. A traveler will feel protected during the vacation and also improve the travel sentiment as a whole.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Healthy hibernation holidays, social distancing wellness holidays and self-care to be the top wellness traveling trends<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"couple-joined-Wellness-music-and-sound-program\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Wellness travel<\/a> in the near future will be ruled by pandemic-induced travelers\u2019 behavior. The coming winter months would see more long duration \u2018Hibernation holidays\u2019 in low-risk destinations and Covid-safe certified wellness resorts. Vacationers are choosing social distancing wellness trips to far flung healthy destinations instead of crowding in popular tourism destinations that will allow them to take care of their wellbeing. Self-care<\/a> will be integral in any travel, therefore wellness retreats offering bespoke tailor-made self-care programs will see higher bookings. Wellness music and sound programs ( sound healing) to reduce stress and anxiety will find more takers.<\/p>\n

Caribbean Tourism to launch innovative Travelers Health Mobile App and Travelers\u2019 Health Assurance Stamp on November 5,2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Caribbean<\/a><\/p>\n

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To get its tourism back to its feet, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has developed an innovative Travelers Health Mobile App<\/a> and Travelers\u2019 Health Assurance Stamp to assure travelers of public health threats as well as mitigate its impact on both residents and travelers.<\/p>\n

Partnered with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)<\/a>, Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Center (GTRCMC) and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), CARPHA has created a tourism task force for effective travel\/tourism response gathering real-time information.<\/p>\n

Travelers and stakeholders of tourism will have access to all relevant travel health information of existing public health issues, preventive and screening measures, healthcare and accommodation facilities in the Caribbean Traveller\u2019s Health Mobile App. The app will also identify the names of accommodation and healthcare facilities of a destination awarded the Caribbean Traveler\u2019s Health Assurance stamp that would be considered safer options for travelers. Their names will be later listed in the CARPHA, CTO and CHTA websites to connect with global tourism stakeholders.<\/p>\n

28\/10\/20<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Accor joins hands with FitnessDesign Group to upgrade fitness spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Young-woman-practicing-High-intensity-interval-training\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Accor plans upgradation of fitness spaces in collaboration with FitnessDesign Group to create a new fitness cum wellness experience for business, wellness and leisure travelers alike. With health and wellness getting importance never than before, leading hospitality giants are on the continuous drive to meet the increasing demands of wellness-centric guests. For an enhanced experience, Accor plans to expand its portfolio by expanding movement spaces, provide digitally-guided workout program along with rearranged fitness equipment selection from reputed brands. It will also feature highly demanded functional training-based modalities like HHIT, boxing and power yoga. Delineated training zones and active recovery sessions and enhanced spacing considering hygiene complemented by outcome-driven workouts promise a great wellness experience rarely found in hotel-gym facilities.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Resurgence of Ayurveda and nutraceuticals to bring a shift in India\u2019s wellness tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Resurgence<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Sanjay Mariwala Executive Chairman and MD of OmniActive Health Technologies, focus on preventative healthcare has caused the resurgence of Ayurveda which will boost wellness tourism in India. Westerners are already attracted towards Indian wellness tourism<\/a> market and the pandemic has brought in fresh opportunities. Health is no more based on conventional cure but is a way of life. The post-pandemic wellness trend is more about going to the roots and adopt everything that is organic and natural. Along with traditional herbal medicines, the nutraceutical market also has the potential to grow fast. Nutraceuticals<\/a> loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, proteins and amino acids that come in the form of chewable lozenges and gummies could also boost immunity. India with a rich source of raw materials and healing tradition is at an advantageous position to lead the world in this sector. However, there is a need for well-defined policy and infrastructure to innovate growth in this space that is showing brighter future prospects.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

14\/10\/20<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Cow hugging and Goat Yoga trending in wellness<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Goat<\/a><\/p>\n

The world is desperately looking for wellness. To counter the huge toll of Covid-19 restrictions on emotional wellbeing, people are taking to unconventional self-care<\/a> practices like Cow hugging and Goat Yoga to de-stress and brighten up mood. The benefits of Animal assisted therapy<\/a> have been accepted for quite some time and the pandemic has heightened the practice. Cow- hugging, a practice emerged in Dutch countryside more than a decade ago recently picked up as a popular wellness trend<\/a>.\u00a0 Yoga practitioners are also finding more outdoor fun and relaxation through Goat Yoga.<\/p>\n

13\/10\/20<\/strong><\/h2>\n

FICCI launches the \u2018Task force on Ayurveda Tourism\u2019<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Shirodhara,<\/a><\/p>\n

In a bid to promote Indian alternative medicine tourism<\/a> in the domestic and international markets, the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has formed a special task force. The task force will work in close coordination with the government and prominent stakeholders to create new solutions and also focus on raising awareness on SOPs to be strictly followed by the Ayurveda service providers which would help in winning the trust and confidence of tourists. Efforts will be put to ensure all relevant information of the Ayurveda centers, their safety protocols and guidelines are easily available online. For the last few months, FICCI has been working with the center and states in setting up proper SOPs to reopen Ayurveda and wellness centers.<\/p>\n

01\/10\/20<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Turkey\u2019s travel hotpot Bodrum continues to fetch investment despite the pandemic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Bodrum<\/a><\/p>\n

Bodrum, the Pearl of Turkey known for its pleasant climate, azure seas, delightful cruises and many other attractions saw appreciable global investments amid the pandemic. The valuation of ongoing projects including infrastructure building has touched $5 billion as many elite hospitality brands from the US, Germany, Netherlands and the UK acquired non-functional properties and revamped them. Another positive sign in Turkey\u2019s medical tourism growth prospect is the growing interest of foreign tourist in Bodrum\u2019s healthcare sector. Agriculture being an important revenue earner, plans are on to cultivate medicinal and aromatic plants in the Karaova region.<\/p>\n

Bodrum\u2019s long summer has spurted the demand for housing amid the pandemic as it attracted tourists from the Western Europe, Baltic region, Russia and Ukraine who love the bright climate. People are eyeing investment opportunities in summer houses. As travel restrictions eased, Bodrum witnessed growth in tourist visits with hotels running with over 90% bookings as the summer season got extended to mid-October. The months of September and October are the few of the best vacationing periods in Bodrum. Bodrum\u2019s great weather, spacious houses and enough open-air spaces make it a perfect health tourism spot.<\/p>\n

30\/09\/20<\/strong><\/h2>\n

WTTC releases keys to tourism recovery, highlights post Covid-19 tourism scenario<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Vacationing<\/a><\/p>\n

In the new report, WTTC explores ways to revive tourism stressing on the need for a global coordinated approach.<\/p>\n

Upcoming travel trends as highlighted in the report:<\/p>\n