Take a load off on this Global Wellness Day


Jumeirah Olhahali Island in the Maldives. Malaysia Airlines will begin its direct flight services to the island from KL on Aug 1. — Photos: Handout

According to online reports, the global wellness tourism sector (2022-2024) is worth from anywhere between US$650bil (RM3.054 trillion) and US$815bil (RM3.829 trillion). The sector is expected to grow considerably over the next few years, with some predicting it to be worth US$1.4 trillion (RM6.57 trillion) by as early as 2027.

Wellness tourism is defined as travel that’s associated with the pursuit of improving one’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. Travellers on a wellness-themed trip would usually look out for experiences like spa sessions that use traditional healing methods, yoga and meditation programmes, cooking classes that help reset one’s diet, and other similar activities.

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