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MENA’s wellness tourism market ranks #1 in world for growth
01 May 2019 . BY Jane Kitchen
MENA’s recent wellness tourism revenue growth rate of 13.3 per cent annually is more than double the global average (6.5 per cent) / Shutterstock/418388383
At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) held its third annual Wellness Symposium, presenting the latest research and trends for the Middle East-North Africa wellness tourism markets.
In terms of recent growth percentages, no wellness tourism market is growing faster than MENA’s: 13.4 per cent annually (from 2015–2017) to reach US$10.7bn. MENA’s spa industry is also seeing explosive 15.4 per cent yearly growth, and is now valued at US$2.8bn. And its thermal/mineral springs market also has the #1 recent growth rate worldwide at 30 per cent a year.
Wellness trips across MENA (domestic and inbound combined) grew from 8.5 million in 2015 to 11 million in 2017. Wellness tourism revenues jumped from US$8.3bn in 2015 to US$11bn in 2017 and will grow another 75 per cent to reach US$18.7 billion by 2022.
MENA’s recent wellness tourism revenue growth rate of 13.3 per cent annually is more than double the global average (6.5 per cent).
And MENA wellness travellers are high spenders: spending 44 per cent more on inbound wellness trips (US$1,305) than the average traveller to the region, while domestic wellness trips command a 65 per cent premium (US$599).
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a
strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
American market.
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience
in the world.
Premium hotel and spa destination Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, has launched a poolside
facemask service for its guests, powered by luxury skincare and spa brand Knesko.
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the
Swiss Oxygen Treatment, debuting exclusively at luxury Swiss day spa Labo Spa in Zurich.
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
spa partner for the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia.
MENA’s wellness tourism market ranks #1 in world for growth
01 May 2019 . BY Jane Kitchen
MENA’s recent wellness tourism revenue growth rate of 13.3 per cent annually is more than double the global average (6.5 per cent) / Shutterstock/418388383
At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai this week, the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) held its third annual Wellness Symposium, presenting the latest research and trends for the Middle East-North Africa wellness tourism markets.
In terms of recent growth percentages, no wellness tourism market is growing faster than MENA’s: 13.4 per cent annually (from 2015–2017) to reach US$10.7bn. MENA’s spa industry is also seeing explosive 15.4 per cent yearly growth, and is now valued at US$2.8bn. And its thermal/mineral springs market also has the #1 recent growth rate worldwide at 30 per cent a year.
Wellness trips across MENA (domestic and inbound combined) grew from 8.5 million in 2015 to 11 million in 2017. Wellness tourism revenues jumped from US$8.3bn in 2015 to US$11bn in 2017 and will grow another 75 per cent to reach US$18.7 billion by 2022.
MENA’s recent wellness tourism revenue growth rate of 13.3 per cent annually is more than double the global average (6.5 per cent).
And MENA wellness travellers are high spenders: spending 44 per cent more on inbound wellness trips (US$1,305) than the average traveller to the region, while domestic wellness trips command a 65 per cent premium (US$599).
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NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a
strategic collaboration with Satteva Wellness Group, marking its foray into the Latin
American market.
Global wellness music provider Myndstream has released the second episode of its new
educational content series Mastermynds, in partnership with Universal Companies.
Cryotherapy supplier Art of Cryo has created a new 12-person walkthrough cryotherapy chamber
at Cryo Center Coolzone Madeira, claimed to be the largest cold therapy treatment experience
in the world.
Premium hotel and spa destination Halekulani in Honolulu, Hawaii, has launched a poolside
facemask service for its guests, powered by luxury skincare and spa brand Knesko.
Yon-Ka has introduced the Time Resist Jour (Day) and Nuit (Night) moisturisers, to offer a
comprehensive pro-ageing routine that works around the clock to plump and fill wrinkles
while
smoothing the skin.
Cellular skincare and spa brand Swissline has launched a new 75-minute facial titled the
Swiss Oxygen Treatment, debuting exclusively at luxury Swiss day spa Labo Spa in Zurich.
Amra Skincare, the premium British spa and skincare brand, has been selected as the exclusive
spa partner for the St. Regis Red Sea Resort in Saudi Arabia.
Spanish skincare and spa brand Natura Bissé has discovered its treatments can increase a
sense of wellbeing by almost 70 per cent, as well as improving self-esteem, skin condition
and relaxation levels.