THE WELLNESS JAUNT

EARLIER THE NICHE OF FOREIGNERS, WELLNESS TOURISM IS GATHERING PACE AMONG INDIANS WHO ARE TURNING TO AYURVEDA, YOGA AND NATUROPATHY FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH.

- SMITA TRIPATHI

A SHOT OF IMMUNITY

THE PANDEMIC HAS LED TO PEOPLE FOCUSSING ON HOW TO BUILD THEIR IMMUNITY. AND INDIANS ARE TAKING SHORT BREAKS TO DO JUST THAT.

1 Wellness retreats have seen an increase in domestic tourists since Covid-19 struck

2 While resorts that were frequented by foreign tourists were hit, they managed to somewhat recover thanks to the surge in domestic travellers

3 Some properties are operating at reduced capacity for safety reasons, and some have raised prices; yet, this hasn’t curbed the enthusiasm of domestic travellers

4 Prominent hotel chains have also jumped into the fray with luxury wellness packages at star properties

5 Going forward, the focus is likely to be equally on domestic tourists and foreign ones, after international travel resumes