Jeff Jones

November 2024 November is always a big month for wellness travel statistics. That’s because it’s when the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) reveals its new research on the worldwide wellness market at its annual summit. GWI forecasts that from 2023 to 2028, the annual growth rate for the wellness economy will be 7.3%, higher than last decade’s growth rate of 6.5%. The projected sector growth leaders through 2028 are wellness real estate (15.8%); mental wellness (12.2%); wellness tourism (10.2%); and thermal and mineral springs (9.2%).Between 2022 and 2023, the sectors with the biggest gains were wellness tourism (30.3%); spas (29.3%); and thermal/mineral springs (28.7%), a testament to the recent boom in …

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October 2024 The holidays are just around the corner. So, we encourage you to encourage your clients to take a wellness break come December. Check out Wellness Travel University’s specialty courses to get ideas. Our newest features Six Senses, one of the world’s top wellness hospitality brands.If you missed this month’s live webinar featuring AMA Waterways, fear not. Click here to watch the recording. Additionally, check out the company’s Active Travel Toolkit located on its travel advisor portal. It provides great information about how to market and sell wellness on the rivers. This link to connect with local sales managers will also be useful. And check out the Promo Offer …

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September 2024  It’s back to school month, so it’s the perfect time to enroll in Wellness Travel University. Learn all about the profitable world of wellness travel, get certified, and receive access to a whole new set of clients.In addition to our GOLD Course, we offer all sorts of specialty courses. Our newest, which goes live this month, focuses on Six Senses. By the way, if you prefer to take any of our courses in another language, versions are now available in tongues ranging from Arabic and Chinese to Spanish and French …we have even translated the course into Icelandic!For those with a personal interest in wellness, think about taking …

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August 2024 Summer’s almost over. So, it’s time to get ready to get back to school. If you haven’t taken our acclaimed Gold Course, note that the price is increasing this fall. The current rate of $59.95 will stay in place until the end of October. Then, the price will go up to $99.95. At either price, it’s a bargain, but if you want to get a deal, sign up soon. In addition to the Gold Course, advisors will have access to a number of special courses focusing on destinations like Saint Lucia and Fort Myers to renowned wellness retreats like Sensei Lana’i and Rancho La Puerta. Our newest course …

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July 2024 Haven’t gotten around to taking the Wellness Travel University GOLD course? Want to discover what you’ll learn? Insider Travel Report recently interviewed Wellness Media Company founder and CEO Bev Maloney-Fischback. The wide-ranging interview covers how you can become a wellness travel expert. Bev talks about the GOLD course, trends in wellness travel and more.Meantime, in this month’s newsletter, we take a look at the world’s top spas, according to Vogue, and wellness resorts that are located far, far away from the madding crowds. Learn how hotels are adapting their offerings thanks to the wellness boom. And if you are a fan of podcasts, listen to what Travel Weekly …

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June 2024 We know. Summer is normally when to take time off from school. But Wellness Travel University never closes. So, if you do have some spare time over the next few months, log on, check it out, and get certified by taking the Gold Course. Not only will you get an amazing education covering all aspects of wellness tourism, but you can use your certification as a marketing tool. Plus, certified agents get their profiles listed on the website, which is visited by wellness travel consumers on a regular basis.What’s in the Gold Course? You will learn all about wellness travel consumers…who they are, what they spend, and where …

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May 2024 Summer vacation season is just weeks away. As your clients flock in to book last-minute trips, dismayed at the sight of sky-high airfares, calm them down with suggestions for a healing wellness vacation. You’ll find all sorts of ideas at Wellness Travel University. Visit (or revisit) the Gold Course and check out the evolving roster of specialty courses. Our AMA Waterways course is now live, and Six Senses is on the way. Best of the Best With so many “best of” lists out there, it’s hard to figure out which ones are reliable. But when it comes to travel information, we think you can usually depend on National …

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April 2024 Now that the weather is finally warming up, it’s a good time to think about the range of wellness vacations that allow clients to immerse themselves in the great outdoors. In this month’s newsletter, we feature all sorts of novel natural alternatives, from horse communing and labyrinth courses to farmhouse stays and treetop glamping. If your clients are interested in experiencing nature along the world’s most famous rivers, take a look at our new specialty course featuring AMA Waterways. Their luxury river cruises provide plenty of options for the wellness-oriented water warrior. Finally, be sure to sign up for our virtual Organic Spa Media 12th Annual Experience Wellness …

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March 2024 As we head into Daylight Saving Time, let Wellness Travel University help your business spring forward. Get GOLD course certified and then dig into our numerous specialty offerings. Coming up this month is a course focusing on AMA Waterways wellness options. Fort Myers is another new course on offer. Here’s A Preview In this month’s newsletter, we take a look at the best spas in the world; check out options for sleeping vacations; and discover what hotels are doing to incorporate wellness beyond the spa.Wellness Travel University advisors are invited to join virtually for Organic Spa Media’s 12th Annual NYC Experience Wellness & Travel Event.Mark your calendar for …

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February 2024 It’s February, so spring break is just around the corner. If your clients are looking for a spring fling, study up for ideas at Wellness Travel University. We have specialty courses on places ranging from Rancho La Puerta to Sensei Lanai to Fort Myers, Florida. Read more about our Saint Lucia course by clicking the button below. Read More This month’s newsletter also offers plenty of sweetheart spa suggestions. Read on to get the rub on everything from city-based wellness oases in Paris, London and Tokyo to rustic retreats in England, Arizona and Botswana.As always, we want your feedback. Please let us know what types of wellness vacations …

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