“There is lots of work to be done and lots of long days ahead to get our members maximum relief. I’m hopeful that when things return to normal some of these draconian measures to tamp down the spread of COVID are repealed.”
Zane Kerby
ASTA
As well as understanding the key well-being travel motivators it is critical when a client requests a particular wellness program to complete a thorough analysis by asking more investigative questions.
If 2020 has taught us anything, it's the necessity of self-care. The world has slowed down enough to pay attention to our minds, bodies, and spirits. As clients seek escapes from their four walls, what does this look like during a pandemic?
Wellness vacations and the programs they offer come in almost as many different styles as there are travelers.
The first-time wellness traveler almost always has a personal motivator and many regular guests enjoy these vacations to maintain their health and well-being, however they may also be working away at an individual goal or celebrating a success.
A new study from the Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) released last week revealed consumer motivations for taking a wellness vacation, a good resource for travel advisors as the industry rebounds from COVID-19.
The U.S. Travel Association has partnered with the Infectious Disease Society of America and the CDC to try to establish consistent practices across the country.
