Health tourism is booming worldwide.

According to statistics from managers, health tourism generated revenue of up to $639 billion between 2015 and 2017, and is expected to double by the end of 2022.

Instead of simply relaxing, some travelers are choosing a form of tourism that combines travel with services aimed at improving health and well-being. If "healthy" refers to physical health and "spiritual" to mental health, then "wellness" is a combination of both concepts. "Wellness tourism," or health and wellness tourism, is defined as a type of tourism aimed at enhancing physical and mental health through physical, psychological, or spiritual activities. This type of tourism focuses on the traveler's experience at the destinations.

Specifically, during a wellness vacation, travelers will participate in special courses aimed at finding mental balance. Experts will apply personalized treatments, including meditation, yoga, and daily massages, to help travelers detoxify, cleanse, and rejuvenate their bodies.

Most resorts following this model are designed so that visitors can spend time alone, explore nature, and enjoy a break from everyday life. Spas with therapeutic treatments are also built within the resort grounds so that visitors can rejuvenate and find balance in their minds.

According to reports from the Global Wellness Institute, in 2017 and early 2018 alone, nearly 850 million travelers experienced wellness tourism, particularly from Europe and North America. The average spending per traveler on these trips was approximately $1,600.

The two most popular Asian destinations for tourists are China and India, two countries with some of the most impressive medical systems and healthcare practices in the world.

Phuong Ngoc