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So. Korea Courts Medical, Wellness Travelers
So. Korea Courts Medical, Wellness Travelers With affordable care and hospitals sporting resort-like amenities, South Korea is actively positioning itself as a medical and wellness tourism destination. Josef Woodman, publisher of Patients Beyond Borders, recently r... Read
Pravassa Event Brings Wellness Travel Exposure to Agents
Pravassa Event Brings Wellness Travel Exposure to Agents Travel agents learned about the varied aspects of wellness travel during an event sponsored by Pravassa Wellness Travel and Well-Being Travel. Held in New York City, the event featured expert-led workshops and activities... Read
Survey Sees Robust Growth for Medical Tourism
Survey Sees Robust Growth for Medical Tourism Medical tourism will continue on an upward track in the year ahead, according to a new survey. The outlook bodes well for travel sellers. Some survey results were met with skepticism by experts. ... Read
Spa Travel Bookings Through Agents on the Rise, Survey Says
Spa Travel Bookings Through Agents on the Rise, Survey Says Consumer interest in spa vacations is increasing – and so are travel agent spa bookings, according to a new survey. The findings also indicate that the per-night cost of spa vacations is rising rapidly, but good deals st... Read
4 Tips for Introducing Wellness Into Clients’ Vacations
4 Tips for Introducing Wellness Into Clients’ Vacations Wellness travel is one of the industry’s hottest trends, as more consumers seek relief from daily stress and constant connectivity. Agents can develop this niche by recognizing that wellness travel goes beyond spa treatm... Read
Well-Being Travel Teams Up With Leading Wellness Vacation Expert
Well-Being Travel Teams Up With Leading Wellness Vacation Expert Well-Being Travel announced a preferred supplier agreement with Pravassa Wellness Travel, a provider of customized wellness vacations. A wellness day for agents in New York on March 20 will kick off the partnership. Part... Read
10 Spa Trends & How to Capitalize on Them
10 Spa Trends & How to Capitalize on Them Keeping up with spa trends will help travel sellers capitalize on growing interest in wellness travel. Susie Ellis, president of SpaFinder, shares findings from the firm’s latest survey on global spa trends. She also add... Read
2012: Year of Milestones in Medical Travel
2012: Year of Milestones in Medical Travel Medical tourism got a boost in 2012 from several landmark events, including the inaugural Well-Being and Medical Travel Conference in June. Other key developments included news from major U.S. corporations regarding empl... Read
Keep an Eye on Asia, Med Travel Expert Advises
Keep an Eye on Asia, Med Travel Expert Advises With its fast-growing infrastructure, Asia holds plenty of opportunity for travel agents in both the U.S. and Canada, says medical travel expert and author Josef Woodman. In particular, Malaysia is a culturally friendly ... Read
Jump-Start Clients’ New Year’s Resolutions With a Wellness Trip
Jump-Start Clients’ New Year’s Resolutions With a Wellness Trip With New Year’s resolutions coming up, now is the time to tweak clients’ interest in a wellness vacation. Fitness and spa resorts have evolved in what they offer guests. With some wellness programs reaching $1,000 a nigh... Read

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