Wellness Tourism Association

08/20/2026

Wellness is becoming an increasingly important part of the visitor economy. Is your destination ready?

The Wellness Tourism Association is pleased to partner with Granicus Destinations for EMEA Summit 2026, taking place 29 September–1 October at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire, UK.

As part of the Summit, WTA will share insights on the evolving wellness tourism landscape and the opportunities it presents for destinations looking to strengthen their visitor economy and destination strategy.

Attendees will also hear from leading industry voices, explore destination marketing best practices, exchange ideas with peers, and gain actionable insights to support destination growth.

We look forward to joining destination leaders from across the UK and Europe for this important conversation.

Secure your place: https://www.eventsforce.net/sv/27/home

08/07/2026

Where is group wellness travel headed next?

Wellness is reshaping how organizations design meetings, retreats, incentive travel, and destination experiences around the world.

From hotels and resorts to destinations, travel advisors, retreat leaders, and experience providers, the opportunity is no longer simply to bring people together. It's to create experiences that improve wellbeing, foster meaningful connection, and deliver lasting impact.

Join us for the next edition of WTA Wellness Travel Talks™ as we welcome David T. Stevens, Co-Founder of Olympian Meeting, for a live conversation exploring where the industry is headed and what it means for your business.

Together, we'll discuss:
• The evolution of group wellness travel
• Emerging opportunities across the wellness tourism industry
• Designing experiences that put people first
• The future of meetings, retreats, and destination experiences
• Live audience Q&A

📅 August 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM ET
💻 Complimentary | Live on Zoom

Can't join us live? Register anyway and we'll send you the recording.

👉 Reserve your complimentary spot: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/DdXF6Wz8TWaF0HYsKJB1cw

We look forward to seeing you there.

08/06/2026

Wellness tourism isn't just influencing where people travel—it's reshaping the entire travel industry.

Today's travelers are seeking experiences that support their wellbeing, creating new opportunities for destinations, hotels, retreat venues, tour operators, travel advisors, wellness professionals, and experience providers alike.

As expectations continue to evolve, collaboration across every part of the industry will be essential to building meaningful, responsible, and memorable wellness travel experiences.

Where do you see the greatest opportunity for wellness tourism over the next five years? We'd love to hear your perspective.

08/05/2026

We love seeing WTA Members in the spotlight! 🌿

WTA Member Destination Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is featured by our friends at Well Defined, highlighting five ways to slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the destination through a wellness lens.

A wonderful look at the many ways destinations can inspire well-being through place, nature, and experience.

Read the feature below. 👇

08/04/2026

Responsible Retreats are built on trust, and trust is your greatest competitive advantage.

Today's retreat participants are asking better questions before they book. They're looking for retreat leaders who demonstrate professionalism, transparency, and a genuine commitment to participant wellbeing.

As the retreat industry evolves, trust is becoming one of the strongest ways to stand out. That's the future the Wellness Tourism Association is helping build through the Six Principles for
Responsible Retreats™.

Discover the Six Principles and learn how Responsible Retreats™ are shaping the future of the retreat industry.

Learn more here: https://wellnesstourismassociation.org/six-principles-for-responsible-retreats/

08/01/2026

Responsible retreats are built on more than beautiful destinations. They are built on clear expectations, participant wellbeing, transparency, and trust.

That's why the Wellness Tourism Association developed the Six Principles for Responsible Retreats™ - to help create a stronger, more trusted retreat industry.

Head to WTA’s website and learn more about the Six Principles for Responsible Retreats™.

https://wellnesstourismassociation.org/six-principles-for-responsible-retreats/

07/31/2026

Can one of the world's oldest healing traditions still feel innovative?

A recent Well Defined feature spotlights The Cascades SPA & Thalasso in Somabay, Egypt, where thalassotherapy is more than a signature treatment. It is the foundation of the entire wellness experience.

One of the largest thalasso spas in the world, the 7,500 square meter facility features 65 treatment rooms and a spectacular 750 square meter Thalasso Tonic hydrotherapy pool filled with natural Red Sea water, complete with therapeutic jets, currents, and bubbling baths designed to restore and regenerate the body.

What makes The Cascades unique is its commitment to a wellness modality that has stood the test of time. By combining the mineral rich waters of the Red Sea with marine therapies, Egyptian botanicals, and modern hydrotherapy, the property demonstrates that sometimes the most compelling wellness innovations are the ones that have been healing people for centuries.

Read the full article here: https://welldefined.com/the-cascades-spa-thalasso-is-reviving-an-ancient-wellness-tradition/

On Egypt's Red Sea coast, the largest thalassotherapy center in Africa and the Middle East is proving that seawater may be wellness travel's most enduring treatment.

07/31/2026

Your Questions. Expert Answers.

During our latest Wellness Travel Talks™, attendees asked thoughtful questions about responsible retreat leadership. Here are three key questions from the live discussion.

For more inquiries stay connected with the Wellness Tourism Association as we continue advancing Responsible Retreats™ through education, collaboration, and industry leadership.

07/30/2026

Yesterday, more than 800 wellness tourism and retreat professionals came together for an important conversation about the future of responsible retreats.

Hosted by the Wellness Tourism Association and featuring Dr. Sheri Rosenthal, the webinar introduced the Six Principles for Responsible Retreats™, a new framework designed to strengthen trust, transparency, participant wellbeing, and professional standards across the retreat industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us live and contributed to this milestone discussion.

Missed the webinar? Stay connected. This conversation is only beginning.