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May 2023 Wellness Travel University has been online and on the road. Laura Powell, our editor-at-large, recently spoke at ASTA’s Global Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In April, we hosted two webinars for ASTA agents covering how to sell wellness getaways. Of course, Wellness Travel University is not limited to ASTA members. We encourage any agent with an interest in the booming business of wellness travel to enroll. After all, there is always something new going on at Wellness Travel University. To complement our Gold Course and a special addendum covering mental wellness, new specialty curriculum is on the way. Next month, look for a new course covering wellness …

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April 2023 As we welcome spring, Wellness Travel University is beefing up its educational outreach. Mark April 19 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time on your calendars. That’s when we are presenting our second seminar for members of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). The topic is Wellness Tourism: Definitions, Trends and Opportunities. It will be presented by Wellness Travel University’s Editor-at-Large, Laura Powell. Earlier this month, we hosted another webinar about How to Craft a Wellness Package. Thank you to the 200 of you who registered. ASTA members can view it on demand here. Meantime, we are starting to gear up for Organic Spa Media’s 2023 NYC Experience Wellness …

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March 2023 Happy National Sleep Awareness Month!Hope we haven’t caught you in the middle of a yawn. A good night of sleep is an essential component of wellness, as a lack of ZZZs can lead to a range of health problems. A growing trend in the hospitality world is a focus on sleep hygiene as part of a holistic wellness experience. Included in our newsletter this month are a few articles that will help you book the right trip for your sleep-deprived clients.Meantime, our new alliance. ASTA is growing stronger by the minute. Wellness Travel University is now part of ASTA’s member benefit program. All ASTA members receive free access …

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February 2023 February is the month to celebrate partnerships (thank you, St. Valentine). So, we are excited to announce our new alliance. ASTA is now an official Wellness Travel University partner! This means all ASTA members will receive free access to our GOLD course, which can be taken to receive a wellness tourism specialist designation. ASTA members will be able to be part of our WTU community, empower themselves with deep knowledge on wellness travel, and have access to our comprehensive database of wellness travel consumers. The partnership allows us to be stronger together, and to continue to expand the wellness tourism business.Another benefit of WTU membership is access to …

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January 2023 It’s the beginning of the year. That means it’s time for resolutions. Might we suggest that one of yours is to become certified as a Wellness Tourism Specialist? Enroll in our Gold Course and complete it at your leisure. Once you pass, your full profile will go up on the site’s directory, which is available to Organic Spa Media’s database of affluent, wellness-driven consumers. Of course, January is also a time when your clients are looking for strategies to fulfill their New Year’s resolutions. That’s why, in this month’s newsletter, we are including articles focusing on the best places and the latest trends in the wellness world. These …

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December 2022 Season’s Greetings! As you gear up for the holidays, keep Wellness Travel University in mind as you start thinking about those New Year’s resolutions. If you haven’t completed the Gold Course, just do it. As for what’s new, the latest specialty course is a unit on Sensei Lana’i, A Four Seasons Resort in Hawaii. The product is very different from what is on offer at most wellness properties. This primer provides insights into Sensei’s unique philosophy and programs. Read More We sat in on the Global Wellness Summit held in Israel last month. Presentations were all over the map, given the Global Wellness Institute’s wide-ranging scope. In terms …

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November 2022 As November is a month to give thanks, we send out gratitudeto all of you for signing up for the Wellness Travel University Gold Course. Meantime, our founder just got back from the Global Wellness Summit,which was held in Tel Aviv, Israel earlier this month. The big news out of theconference was the release of a study outlining that spending on wellnessincreases happiness levels and life span. Of course, the people who spendmore on wellness tend to pay more attention to their health in general, sowhether the actual spending is the prime factor, versus the mindsetof the consumer, we leave that to you to ponder. If you are interested …

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October 2022 With World Mental Health Day falling in October, it’s only fitting we announce that we have just added a Mental Wellness Course to the Wellness Travel University curriculum. Learn all about why more people are traveling in search of anxiety reduction, sleeping and anti-stress tools, and just a little peace and quiet. You might even discover a few tips that will help you achieve serenity now. What is Wellness Travel, Anyway?  What, exactly, does wellness travel mean? Definitions vary, depending on where you are and what you are experiencing. That said, this story suggests that if we call everything wellness, then nothing is wellness. Therefore, we need to …

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September 2022 It’s back to school month at Wellness Travel University. To celebrate the new academic season, we have just added a Gold addendum course, Spotlight: Mental Well-Being & Stress Reduction, to the curriculum. Learn all about why more people are traveling in search of anxiety reduction,sleeping and anti-stress tools, and just a little peace and quiet. We think you will find it of great use, both professionally and personally. Once you have taken the course, please provide us with your feedback. And let us know what other courses you would like to see down the road. Taking Luxury Travel to The Next Level Luxury travel and wellness travel go hand …

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August 2022 August is a quiet month at Wellness Travel University, but that’s not the case for Rancho La Puerta. The Mexican resort is going full steam ahead on its plans for The Residences, which will allow the well-heeled to own property at the world-famous retreat. For the rest of us, a visit may just have to do. In that regard, Rancho just unveiled a new regenerative farming program for guests. Beyond Organic in the Garden and Kitchen lets guests literally get their hands dirty, harvesting crops at the Ranch’s organic farm and gaining new knowledge on indigenous and sustainable farming techniques. Guests also can cultivate gardening skills and learn …

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