Recent statistics indicated that tourist arrivals in the Philippines declined to 1.5 million in 2020 compared to 8.3 million tourists recorded in 2019, translating to travel receipts amounting to US$1.6 billion in 2020 (from US$9.3 billion in 2019).
St. Michael & Company Inc., both women-owned businesses, announced their 2023 wellness programs to boost travel and tours to the Philippines through a highly anticipated spa and wellness destination retreat scheduled for May 2023. The retreat is searched and expressly curated to support women’s mind and body well-being. The tour will highlight tourist destinations such as Coron, Baguio, Zambales and Tagaytay,
The spa and wellness destination retreat, The tour features a jammed pack of activities, including yoga, meditation, goal setting, vision board construction, and inspirational talks, and will highlight Filipino decadent, organic and indigenous spa treatments.
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with breathtaking destinations and has the seventh-highest number of islands in the world. The country is known for having its rich biodiversity as its main tourist attraction. A popular destination among tourists is Palawan which has been voted the best island in the world by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020. The lifestyle site’s readers rated islands based on their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, food friendliness, and overall. Health and wellness have taken center stage in the Philippines. The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing its utmost to regain consumer confidence and to promote the Philippines as an excellent, healthy, and safe destination.
“St. Michael & Company’s mission is to support wellness for women and promote ways to improve the quality of life for everyday people. We have traveled to many countries, and the Philippines is well-positioned in the wellness and tourism industry among its peer countries, such as Bali and Phuket. This spa and wellness retreat will help participants recharge, renew and relax.” said Cecilia Ramirez, CEO.
Research indicates that the demand for travel services has increased exponentially to the number of years people were forced to isolate themselves. The other aspects of the travel industry are health and wellness, making headlines and experiencing significant market growth. The Virginia Beach-based enterprise St. Michael & Company is positioning itself to offer specialized health and wellness tours designed for women. In a recent McKinsey & Company survey, the global health and wellness market is expected to increase by five to 10 percent each year. Women worldwide prioritize physical and mental health after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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