with the closure of 2013, the industry's strategies for 2014 and beyond are defined - and redefined - by health and travel sector wellness constantly growing, which is booming in a big way and go beyond its niche. Interest in wellness related activities is great company in the travel industry and Bali in particular to gain significantly with the change that consumers have access to a booming industry; one that has already developed to a degree locally in a powerful in its own market, and not incorporated as a second level of service in the broader ecosystem of global travel.
Concern with healthy lifestyles has given rise to exceptional growth in welfare global tourism sector. This trend is now worth $ US438.6 billion per year and is set to swell to $ 715.6 billion in 2017 - an increase of 9 percent annually. This represents nearly 50 percent faster than the corresponding growth in conventional tourism market, with Asia should form the "epicenter" of the new tourism market of well-being in the future, the opportunity is abundant Bali.
The times are changing, and consumers took on vacation substance. Mentalities spend what we might consider the "typical tourist behavior holidays looking for a deeper meaning for the mind, body and soul. Consumers look at the holiday as an important means to improve health, happiness and productivity. Holiday travel is often a catalyst for transformation and consumers consider wellness travel as a personal investment.
How will this sector evolve during the coming year and beyond? In this edition of Bali Expat we take a look at the key trends in wellness travel for 2014, some are smart and practical, others a little on the esoteric side (suitable for Bali) that show a change in the collective mentality to one of personal care at a deeper level, not to mention experiential memories that break down the old views on how we ourselves, our world and our fellow companions see.
Snapshot: Top 10 Wellness Travel Trends for 2014
- Mind Matters
- The Rise Wellness Travel Agencies
- local Vita
- Breaking bread with wellness Travel
- holiday RX
- looking for Personal Enrichment
- booming wellness secondary market
- slow travel
- Affluent & altruistic
- Spas on a mission
consumers have become aware of the vacations that offer mental restoration. practices learned while traveling such as meditation, yoga, qi gong and logging can be incorporated at home to help manage stress, improve cognitive ability and maintain emotional balance.
The Rise Wellness travel agencies
With the growing interest in traveling to strengthen the mind, body and spirit wellness tourism has created a new niche for travel agents to develop or expand their business while providing a rewarding specialty personal and professional career.
The Local Vita
Consumers have developed a better appreciation of relevant and authentic local experiences, with a focus on life "the local vita '(the local community). Attitudes have changed travel behavior away from well-trodden a keen interest in exploring community-based learning to know where the locals significantly deepens the experience.
break bread with Wellness
Food tourism is a big trend intersect with wellness travel. In addition to the physical aspect of food, gastronomic tours, cooking classes, agriculture and farm experiences to the table to talk to the emotional, social, intellectual and lasting wellness.
Vacation RX:
"Take two weeks and call me in the morning." Doctors now prescribe the holidays as an antidote against stress. the prescribing doctor's physical activity in places such as parks and the natural environment are increasing to help relieve exhaustion, and also the fight against obesity and diabetes in children.
Seeking personal enrichment
Recognizing that wellness is more than physical fitness and nutrition, consumers choose trips that either focus only on personal enrichment or as part of their travel plans. In search of fulfillment and meaning, many consumers are displayed holidays, weekends and retreats as a catalyst for change.
slow travel
Have you ever felt compelled to run through your holiday by checking sites to see and things to do? slow travel defenders are changing the pace to taste, enjoy and revel in the holiday experience.
Affluent & Altruism
Rejected by personal growth and discovery, affluent travelers appreciate the experiences that connect to charitable causes and local communities. Volunteering on vacation has become increasingly popular and research shows altruism can improve well-being.
Booming aftermarket Wellness
There are a large portion of travelers who can not opt for pension wellness or visits, but are determined to preserve their healthy lifestyle on the road. Airports and hotels are investing resources to attract those customers who are business and leisure travelers.
Spas on a mission
The spa industry is staking a claim on tourism wellness and well-being. Eager to shake the image of pampering for the rich, spas are repackaging and rebranding as welfare providers to attract a larger market.