It is the mission of ASWPC to support a more diversified tourism sector, creating a vibrant, self-sustaining spa and wellness industry by promoting spa and wellness tourism as an integral component of tourism industry; develop the capacity of spa and wellness industry by showcasing best practices around the region; inculcate the culture of holistic healing and wellness among Asian, as a preventive
health practice and total lifestyle concept and promote the spa and wellness industry by exposing stakeholders and decision makers from around the world to the best practices within the industry. Spa Industry is the fastest growing sector regionally and internationally.
2. Spa tourists spend more, stay longer and tend to add greater value to the industry
3. Spa tourism is vastly untapped
4. Spa tourism has the potential to drive greater tourist arrival, higher average spend and greater infrastructure development
5. The high standard of living has contributed to the growth of spa industry
The Asia Spa and Wellness Industry have grown by 50% since 2002. This phenomenal growth is fuelled by global trend of faster and better air travel, and a busier, more hectic corporate lifestyle. This is evidenced by the number of new spas and wellness centres mushrooming across the region, creating an unprecedented number of options and destinations for spa holidays.
