Unless it is a wellness holiday, most people return from holiday feeling less revitalised than when they left, claims Spafinder Wellness. A global survey of 3,352 people says that 85% returned from a holiday feeling less revitalised than when they left unless they are opting for a wellness break which puts relaxation at its core. According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness tourism is one of the fastest-growing travel categories, already representing one in seven tourism dollars and experiencing nearly 50 % more growth than global tourism overall. Spafinder defines wellness travel “as holidays, getaways and business trips that help travellers stay or get well when travelling” by offering distinct wellness-related programmes and facilities. From nutrition, healing and mindset to state-of-the-art spas, fitness and wellness centres, health travel destinations make the wellbeing of travellers a top priority. 82% of travellers want a holiday where they can unwind and enjoy spa treatment. 87 % want healthier food and 70% would like to use a gym when they are abroad. Hotels are offering destination-spa-like programming during special weeks, often headlined by celebrity trainers and wellness gurus. Four Seasons Resort Marrakech offers multiday, juice-regimen-themed retreats, combining cleansing with daily yoga and nutritional counselling. More hotels are also offering healthy sleep fitness and treatments. Park Hyatt Tokyo has a free, instructor-led “Good Night Sleep Stretch” in its fitness studio.